With one week left before travelling, I am frantically ticking off items on my to-do list. Panic is setting in - what seemed like lots of time is disappearing fast. The interesting thing about my list is that most of the entries have nothing to do with preparing for my trip. They involve leaving the house and family in good shape to get along without me for almost a month. I am buying extra canned and frozen food; stocking up on shampoo, toothpaste etc; doing all of the 'once and a while' chores like changing smoke detector batteries and washing the kitty litter tray. So far this week I have changed the vaccuum cleaner bag, serviced the car and will be taking Brinks to have his claws clipped at the vet's as well as pick up a month's supply of cat food. I plan to top up the rinse aid dispenser in the dishwasher the day before I leave and make sure there is enough hand soap and toilet paper. I find myself shouting out reminders to family members about toaster crumb trays and dryer lint. I've even written Christmas cards.
This is going to be an interesting learning experience for all of us!
Oh yes, somewhere in there I need to find time to get my haircut and pack.
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