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1. Getting ready for the big GA trip.

2. I still have lots to do.

3. Like find my digital camera- starting to think I have lost it.

4. I need a haircut.

5. And a pedicure.

6. I need to do lots of laundry and clean the house.

7. Even though cleaning seems kinda silly when David will be here for 13 days to mess it all up.

8. Pack! I will have to pack!! I hate packing.

9. Get kids' portraits done because I haven't yet and am running out of time.

10. Buy school uniforms- there will be no time after if Helen's skirts need to be ordered. Ditto on the shoes.

11. Buy paint for Zachary's room and the closet stuff for Helen- David needs something to do while I am gone.

12. Download music to MP3 players; books for the Kindle.

13. Get an oil change, fill washer fluid, vacuum and wash car......

I could add about 13 more to this!

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Thirteen things I plan to during Georgia trip

1. Stop at South of the Border

2. Eat at Waffle House, Cracker Barrel and Krystals

3. Visit with family and friends, especially my Aunt Sybil and **** (if he will see me :P )

4. Go to Yellow River Game Ranch

5. Visit Downtown Covington

6. Buy a new Troll bead at Spire's

7. Would love to visit Lake Rutledge with Rider, Harper, Jude and Bailee....

8. Visit my Dad's grave

9. See my Grandmother's house

10. RELAX!

11. Read...... (as if I have not already read a lot this summer)

12. Visit Breanu.

13. And (hopefully) get some sleep.....

THURSDAY/13

1. I am not enjoying this summer.

2. I think I might get a job next year and send the kids to camp.

3. Not enough money to do anything and tired of hearing kids complain.

4. First I get mad because they are complaining.

5. Then I feel bad because I feel like I am not giving them good memories.

6. I don't want to be rich, just comfortable.

7. I know- many folks are worse off than me and I should feel grateful for what I have.

8. But, I am human and am tired of sacrifice and struggle.

9. The one thing that I loved, my job, is now fraught with anxiety and uncertainty.

10. I feel like I can trust no one.

11. I hope that this fall brings answers, at least on the work front.

12. Until then, I will go to the pool every day and listen to my children fight and complain.

13. *sigh*