Friday thoughts <3

I am trying to think of something clever or encouraging to share, but my mind is going in far too many directions. We are packing up to head for our annual trip to the beach and if you are like me, this can prove stressful. 

Breaking it down, it is a combination of trying to remember every single thing I think I am going to want or need, plus what anyone else might want or need for the next week. Then there is this innate sense of desire to leave the house spotless with all laundry, dishes and paperwork in order for our return. 

There is the need to have a bag for the stop along the way and another for the rest of the week. There are the things at home like plants that will need water, mail that will need collecting and the electronics to shut down in case of lightening strike. 

And then there is the fact that I am somewhat of a homebody who also loves to travel. So that’s kind of a fun paradox to live with. 

I thought I had really scaled down my clothes packing, but when I went to lift the bag to set by our door this morning, it is quite heavy. Sigh…a work in progress, am I, when it comes to traveling light. 

I keep thinking of things I forgot and am adding notes to my phone for taking care of before departure. 

So here is where we are today. 

Lots of overthinking and nerves going. 

Wish us luck. 

Will share some stories along the way, I am sure. 

Hope your summer is winding down with some nice things. 

You are loved <3