22 Days and Counting

This was the first picture I ever received from a parent of the kids together. I never forget this day. Thank you Julie Armstrong! I don't think you realize how much joy you brought to my live that day.

I will leave for ET on Dec 28 and have my kids in my arms on Dec. 30. Wow. I just can't believe it. Okay so I am already stressed out because I have to get my Christmas tree (tonight, family tradition, fresh of course), decorate the house, buy a few presents for the kids, and have to pack. My head is spinning because I really can't think about Christmas right now (I am talking the dumb commercial Christmas) except for picking up my kids. I had already packed up the kids 2 months ago but as I was going through their suitcase last night and I noticed I had packed too much. I can only take 2 suitcases because I am traveling alone. So I have no clue what I am going to do. I also need to bring some toys and blankets because I understand it gets cold at night. After all I have to plan on being there for almost 3 weeks. I am stressing, I need to calm down or I am going to give myself a heart attache.

This weekend I need to concentrate on my family at home and get that all in order. I think once the house is all decorated and they are ready for Christmas then I can focus back on my trip. Oh and I have to bake cookies with my girls. It will all work out.

Yeahhhhh 22 more days!!!!