Today has basically been the equivalent of me sucking my thumb and rocking back and forth in the corner. Did I mention that I am sucking my thumb and rocking back and forth in the corner on top of a big ass pile of dirty laundry?
Because I am.
In about 24 hours I am supposed to have my house cleaned, laundry done, bills in order, car tuned up, and family packed to drive 15 hours to Seattle.
With my inlaw’s.
I’m taking clothing out of my suitcase from BlogHer, only to have to wash it and repack it all over again.
I know that my husband’s side of the family haven’t had a reunion since two months before we met (that would be TEN YEARS, people!) and I’m sure I will enjoy it when I’m there, but man…I really wish that we didn’t have to go.
I’m tired.
I’m tired.
Oh, and if you didn’t already know it…I’m tired.
There is no point to this post except to bitch and moan.
Boo.
P.S. I’m planning on writing my BlogHer post tomorrow night on the way. It will give me something to do.
P.P.S. I am also realizing that I didn’t take many photos AT ALL. If anyone has any photos with me in it, please let me know so I can snag (with credit of course). Or, if anyone has seen any photos out there that they can point me to.
P.P.P.S Except for the ones involving the strippers and the Shetland Pony. I think everyone is fine not seeing THOSE.
P.P.P.P.S. I’m totally kidding. You know that, right?
P.P.P.P.P.S RIGHT?????!
BusyDad says:
Hey Loralee! Thanks for your b-day message to me over at Mr Lady’s place
No worries, I could tell you weren’t owning that “sorry, we’re really sold out there’s nothing I can do” that you were giving me. Don’t you worry, I will be there next year like legit and stuff. And we’ll party it up propa!
BusyDads last blog post..Still Reeling
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Heather says:
you can do it!! And I totally didn’t bat an eye when you mentioned strippers and ponies. But I understand you are kidding! Have a great time and take photos!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Sra says:
Dude, you should have just rented a car in San Fran and met your family in Seattle. Much shorter drive.
Sras last blog post..Totally Looks Like!
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Raychelle says:
Eh, who needs clean clothes? Febreze works wonders on most clothes:)
Well, unless they have stripper stank on them. Then you might need to bust out the bleach
hehe!
Good luck! You can do it!
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:24 pm
JoeInVegas says:
Wait a minute - pony pictures? What do you mean we don’t want to see pony pictures?
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July 22nd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
The Over-Thinker says:
Oh SUCKAGE! I absolutely hate doing the unpacking/laundry/re-packing thing. I much prefer to leave the suitcase unpacked for at least 2 weeks.
P.S. Shetland pony? I heard it was a Saint Bernard!
The Over-Thinkers last blog post..And then I became Canadian….and it didn’t even involve alcohol!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Camille says:
Ooh, but Seattle sounds like such a fun city–I’m sure you’ll have fun once you get there.
Camilles last blog post..Mike Holmes Might as Well be Superman…
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Mama Ginger Tree says:
I am new to your blog. I was in the Naked Blogging session and wanted to give you a hug.
I loved your BlogHer recap below. I am such a complete newbie that I felt more like a fly on the wall watching it all. Next year I will jump in, take the bull by the horns and join in the party.
Check out my 100 things if you get a chance… particularly #4.
Mama Ginger Trees last blog post..Dear Jolly the Sister
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Bridge says:
Strippers? Ponies? WHY WASN’T I THERE???
I don’t believe you’re kidding.
Bridges last blog post..Update on Bridge’s progress.. boring post fyi…
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
AMomTwoBoys says:
I have great photos of you…but my favorite is one of you kissing me. And my second favorite is one of you looking at me shortly after like “who the hell are you?”. It’s offically awesome.
You’re officially awesome.
AMomTwoBoyss last blog post..Sometimes Life Gets In The Way
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Kim says:
I just wanted to let you know that I heard your comment about the fugly stalker at a BlogHer session. I can’t imagine what you have gone through. My husband has a terminal illness but I can’t imagine losing a child. After looking at your site I find you funny, brave and so intelligent. I hope to meet you in person some day.
Kims last blog post..Hey! Don’t Forget the PIF v2.0
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Mike says:
Back to back trips? Wow. You are a glutton for punishment!
It was great meeting you by the way!
Mikes last blog post..Moms Gone Wild
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Auds at Barking Mad says:
Awwww c’mon Loralee…we wanna see the ponies and the strippers!
You poor thing, you’re gonna be knackered ten ways to Sunday by the time you get back. But just think, you can regale your relatives with stories of the aforementioned ponies and stripper.
Oh and I so don’t envy you the laundry.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 pm
heather says:
Did you see the pictures I have of you and Tanis on my flickr jobby thing? She’s totally feeling you up.
heathers last blog post..In The Face of Fear, True Beauty
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Doug says:
Vacations are great, until you’re actually on them. Or rather, just before you go on them. I’m a lot like you, LL, in that I misjudge my time and think I can fit a lot more into my day than is reasonably possible. I don’t do this all the time, rather only when I’m travelling. For instance, I moved back to London on January 15th, arriving here at 9:30pm (driving from Toronto). On the 16th, I got an apartment in the morning, had a job interview at 11am, went to the university to beg my teacher for a reference letter at 1pm, picked up stuff for my apartment at 3pm, then drove back to Toronto at 5pm to pick up Marco. Yes, I nearly keeled over that day, and I had another job interview the next morning at 9am. So yes, it can be done. just take deep breaths. Interspersed with sips of Diet Coke spiked with rum. It works, I swear.
Dougs last blog post..Things to appreciate…
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:29 pm
elizabeth says:
Anything involving in-laws is tiring. Srsly. But if you can manage to get out in the city, I hear it’s awesome.
And the laundry? Did you know that once you are done, it starts all over again! !! Oh, the humanity! I am so done.
elizabeths last blog post..Other people’s giveaways
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:53 pm
jess says:
this is how my entire JULY has been. miley cyrus - overnight stay. pack up the kids to go to alaska for three weeks. come home, clean up dog crap and pack for conference numero uno. come home, unpack dirty clothes from conference uno, pack clean clothes for conference numero dos. come home, wash clothes from confs uno and dos, clean more dog crap, empty litter box. cry. pack clothes for conference numero tres.
more crying on saturday - my kids come home and i’ll get to unpack and wash all their clothes, too. BOOOO HOOOO.
jesss last blog post..Update on Bridge’s progress.. boring post fyi…
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Mary Beth says:
Wow! That’s quite a trip. Have a great time.
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July 23rd, 2008 at 11:00 am
Christine says:
I KNOW…I totally have calls out for photos. Marilyn has a couple of great ones on flikr of you from when we are at lunch. One of them is titled something along the lines of you thinking I’m hawt when I twist off.
Are you seeing Jenny and Leslie and the other Seattle bloggers while you’re up there????
(can you sense the jealous tone?)
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:27 am
sizzle says:
I just got home from CA last night and I am a zombie. I don’t know how you do it!
It was all kinds of fabulous to meet you in person. I think I love you more now if that is even possible.
Safe travels!
sizzles last blog post..Later, Tater
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
sizzle says:
P.S. I have a couple great shots of us and of you and Rhi.
sizzles last blog post..Later, Tater
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Miss Britt says:
That was YOU with the Shetland Pony??
Miss Britts last blog post..So… we’re going to talk about abortion
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Angella says:
I thought *I* was tired what with having company.
YOU WIN.
You also rock. That is all.
Angellas last blog post..Back To Life, Back To Reality
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Mandy Lou says:
Go on - you can do it! I managed three vacations in 4 weeks and one of them was a road trip with my mother - it ain’t easy, but you ‘ll love it in the end.
Mandy Lous last blog post..And I’m Back…
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Berne says:
I feel your pain…Did the back to back thing myself a few weeks ago and it was fun, but draining.
Bernes last blog post..Return to Routine
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Rachel (Louisiana) says:
WRONG!! I totally don’t think you’re kidding about the strippers and the Shetland Pony! :o)
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July 23rd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Rachel (Louisiana) says:
WRONG! I totally don’t think you’re kidding about the strippers and the Shetland Pony! :o)
Rachel (Louisiana)s last blog post..Trapped, trapped like rats…mice!
July 23rd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Deb (Missives From Suburbia) says:
I know you’re kidding about the Shetland Pony. I’ve stayed at the Westin many times. They don’t allow anything but full-grown Shetlands.
Deb (Missives From Suburbia)s last blog post..Hair of the Dog
July 27th, 2008 at 7:52 pm