Getting Organized

Getting organized to go away this weekend without the kids is almost as much work, or maybe more work than getting organized to go someplace with them. Today I have: gone grocery shopping, gone to the bank, done 2 loads of laundry, sent the dog to camp for the weekend, packed, made the guest bed, put gas in the car and vacuumed it out, stocked the diaper bag, written down important phone numbers/instructions for the weekend, got a birthday present for Ben to take to his friend's party tomorrow.... the list goes on... Joel and I are going to BLT Steak for dinner tonight at the Ritz Carlton, followed by a movie (Flight), followed by a stay at the Marriott uptown... I wanted to stay at the Ritz but it was like $400 a night... and I've already spent over $400 in babysitting/doggy camp before even leaving the house. Saturday we're going to this vineyard , and coming back Sunday morning. Stay tuned to hear all about our weekend away!