I saw the kids off this morning. Sniff, sniff. I'm going to enjoy the free weekend, but coming as it did in between two business trips, it's tough to say goodbye. Sigh.
I have been running on all cylinders since Sunday. I can barely remember last week, in fact.
Sunday was a big, intense meeting at church. It all worked out for the best, at least in my view, but it was intense. Then off to a work trip, and I was quoted in a trade publication on a controversial topic in between the rest of it. Then this morning, we passed the milk truck on our way out of our street, and I dropped the family off at the airport at 6:30 am. Today was the first day I took a bit of a breath.
So here I am, home sweet home. And if you've emailed me about the blegger, I am under the impression that I have written back to you. If I'm wrong, email me again at mama at mamacate dot com to tell me, because it's not you, it's me. I do hope you can come.
Frequently asked questions include the following:
Q: What should I bring?
A: Wool. You. Friends. Maybe a chair, but I'm hoping for the best with the sitting places.
Q: What time?
A: Sometime after the fest. Like, five or sixish. I'll try to leave a bit before things are winding down, so I should be here when you get here.
Q: Is your house pristine, uncluttered, and emblematic of good housekeeping and good taste?
A: Okay, no one has really asked this, but it's two days before I'm having people over and I'm realizing that if I stayed home from work and decluttered full time, there would still be no fooling you. So the answer is no.
Q: Should I expect to come to a messy house that, despite having increased floor space and substantially expanded storage, remains as cluttered and messy as it was last year?
A: Why, what a good question. Yes.
Q: Do you have any roving I can borrow?
A: I think that could be arranged. But how are these things related?
Q: Should I eat dinner first?
A: There will be at least two giant pizzas and a keg. Assuming someone thinks to bring chocolate, I figure we'll have covered all the major blegger food groups, so we should be all set. If you decide to hit the Side Street Cafe on your way, well, I won't be mad.
Q: Have you finally gotten drapes or shades yet?
A: No. But you'll be able to tell where the party is. (Minh asks this one constantly. He'll appreciate that I've admitted publicly that as soon as the contractors went away we pretended we no longer had a to do list.)
PS: See you Saturday.
It is the Blegger and only the Blegger that makes me want to ditch my traditional family getaway on Mem. Day and come. Have fun!
Posted by: PumpkinMama | May 23, 2007 at 09:44 PM
It's always hard when they go. I'm always sniffing too. Now, a burning question -- what's the status of the bears?? :-)
Posted by: Kathy | May 23, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Wish I could be there but I will be in spirit. Drink some beer for me, will ya?
Posted by: Carole | May 23, 2007 at 10:47 PM
It sounds fun! Pity I can't make it . . . do a little spinning for me, okay??
Posted by: --Deb | May 23, 2007 at 11:08 PM
I'm so there! And bringing chocolate too! Any special requests? 3 sleeps and counting!
Posted by: Manise | May 24, 2007 at 12:08 AM
I do so wish I could be there, but we seriously need to pin down a wedding venue before they're all taken.
As for the whole cluttered house thing, you've got a pair of littl'uns. You needn't say anything more.
Posted by: Mel | May 24, 2007 at 12:56 AM
Please take a picture of the 40 toast...sniffle...
Much love to you, and while you're all quaffing beer and spinning, just remember this little public service announcement: if you think wool itches, sequins itch WAY FREAKING more. Just thought I'd mention it.
Posted by: Lee Ann | May 24, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Thank Goddess for the nonpristine premises: tidy people intimidate me and/or give me thoughts of kidnapping them and holding them prisoner in my house until it no longer qualifies for federal disaster relief.
See you there! With chocolate.
Posted by: Lucia | May 24, 2007 at 08:32 AM
I wanna come and play too, sad that y'all are there and not here, maybe we could do some fancy time/space shifting... Have fun
Posted by: Justine | May 24, 2007 at 09:38 AM
I'm going to miss out on this weekend...have fun! I'll be sending good blegger thoughts your way.
Posted by: Bookish Wendy | May 24, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Woo Hoo! Can't wait!
Posted by: Risa | May 24, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Whopppppeeeee! BLEGGER!!!!
I found out today that the only time yoga is going on this weekend is at 9:30 AM class. Since I'm addicated to yoga, I won't be drinking too much(or staying over)...but I will do a drive by to the blegger. I think we'll arrive at Cummington around noonish. Can't wait!
Posted by: Cece | May 24, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Risa's coming? Fantastic! I'll be there. As for clutter? I am Queen. I just haven't blogged pictures yet. You haven't got a thing to worry about.
Posted by: Laurie | May 24, 2007 at 08:28 PM
I'll be there in spirit! Will be having me own barbecue here, in honor of the graduation, dontcha know. Wishing for another get-together soon! I have not been to a single fiber gathering all spring. It's right time, I'd say.
Posted by: Norma | May 25, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Why would anyone need to borrow roving?! Aren't they going to a fibre festival before they come?
Have a great time.
Posted by: JoVE | May 25, 2007 at 10:52 AM
It was great seeing you yesterday. I had fun at the blegger; I only wish I could have stayed a lot longer. :)
Posted by: Helen | May 27, 2007 at 05:44 PM