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First off, I used to be funny. Remember this post? or this one? Yeah, for some reason I'm not funny any more. It is now a goal of mine to be funny again. Thankfully I don't want to be an OVER achiever, so my post tonight does not count.

Here's a question for you. Is it more work for a Mom to get a whole family ready for a weekend trip, or just a weekend trip for Mom and leaving the rest of the crew home?

BZZZZZ Yes...it is MORE work to leave everyone home.

Same amount of laundry...
More food planning (them and me.)
More coordination (rides to this that the other, walking schedules, babysitting schedules, carpool coordination, soccer practices, birthday parties etc. etc. etc.)
Same amount of work related last minute customer servicing.


The good news is that I get to leave on a fun-filled weekend visiting my favorite cousin, her graduating husband and their adorable baby.
I get to drive with an awesome friend and my favorite aunt and uncle.
I get to worry about the stress of the next few days and then leave it. (I've already told my friend I'll feel all that Mommy guilt until I hit Layton (10 minutes away) then I'm done and it will be fun, fun fun.

{You know what is not fair? There is no Daddy guilt when they leave for a weekend.}

I get to take my camera to a beautiful place and photograph some beautiful people.
I might get to see my sister in law and my 5 month baby nephew that I haven't seen yet. (cross your fingers on this one)

I get to drive in my new car.

Yes you heard that right...we have a new car. It doesn't seem new, I've driven many times before, it's comfortable and will take some time until it's not 'Joan's car' anymore, but the kid's are already sold on it.

I guess some thanks are in order...

THANKS MIKE! for making this weekend happen for me. :) You are the best.

THANKS EMILY! for all that you will do this weekend.

THANKS JOAN! for last minute help and babysitting and just being you.

THANKS Tara! for babysitting and an ear to lend.

THANKS Paula! for carpooling and coordinating and all that.

THANKS CAROL, for being my co-driver.

THANKS SHARON for having a baby so we can come visit.

Oh yeah...and THANKS SAVANNA! for losing your first tooth the night BEFORE I left so I didn't feel bad about missing it. :)

{And please pray the Tooth Fairy remembers to come!}