Some days like today it's hard to know if you're coming or going.  Errands to run. Complications with the ATM.  If the user would use the proper PIN it would have kept that aggravation at bay!!  But the ATM had it's own idea of an un-user friendly PIN and kept the card!  Now I needed that card because I'm going on vacation in a couple of days.  I went in the bank and, bless their hearts, they were very helpful and retrieved my card from the bossy ATM.  After that, it was off to the post office to mail a gift.  That worked out OK after I figured out the box I had in my hand wasn't Priority Mail. The one I had did LOOK like priority mail! Got that figured out and picked up pizza for lunch because I didn't want to go home and have to think of something to make.  

There was laundry to do.  Several loads.  And lists to make so that all the dogs got the right thing while I'm gone.  And all the other stuff that needs to be taken care of while Mama is away.

Then there is our daughter-in-law's surgery tomorrow.  Pretty scary, that one.  And another friend that I care about and want the best for.   

And then checking and rechecking to make sure that I have my passport.  Not going anywhere without that!!  And all the other things you NEED for an overseas trip.  And making sure there are enough clothes and not too many taking up my half of the big suitcase that will be checked.  Space bags come in handy!!  You can get a lot in those things!  Tell the credit card companies where you'll be and when so they don't deny a charge from a hotel in Germany!  Medicines, toiletries, cameras and just stuff!  

I know this.  When I get on the plane to Milan, I'm taking a deep breath, sitting back and relaxing and maybe sleep.  And enjoy my vacation!!  Wonder what they have to drink on that plane?