Lists

I don't know about you, but I am a list girl. I love lists. I have one for groceries, one for Costco, one for Target or Walmart, one for books to read, one for projects to complete, one for the yard work that needs to be done, one for the garden I want to plant with the girls this summer. And probably a few more.

I spent much of today running errands and crossing things of my list. But my head is still full of lists--lists of things to pack for Girl Scout camp this weekend, lists of project supplies to take along, lists of groceries to pack for dinner tomorrow night, and a list of things I absolutely cannot forget to pack.

Can't remember what I've told you, but Audrey's troop is going camping for the weekend. Only four of my seven girls can make this trip, so it's a small group. Each girl's mom is coming too. And because they're such a small group, and because I can easily get my hands on four sewing machines, we're going to learn to sew.

Instead of planning a busy camp weekend, we have only one goal--to make pajama pants in order to earn a sewing badge--and to relax and have fun. I've packed all my nail polish (how does one woman have 30 bottles of nail polish?!) for pedicures, embroidery floss for friendship bracelets and hair wraps, and even some movies to watch at night (with popcorn, of course!)

I usually come home from camp totally wiped out and not at all prepared for the coming week. I decided that I'd really like to come home rested and relaxed this time. Especially since there's a Brownie meeting on Monday after school and I have a speaking engagement on Tuesday morning.

I'd love for the girls (and their moms!) to come home rested and relaxed too. Audrey usually falls apart after coming home from a weekend away, and other moms have told me that their daughters do the same. School is getting busier with the end drawing near and they've had lots of homework, play practice, and a project or two to anticipate. They could use a break!

So even though it's only Thursday, I'll just go ahead and wish y'all a happy weekend.

Comments

[Puva]

Yeah well, camping can make someone fall apart when they get home. But hey, the camping experience is so worth it! I loved school camps and especially the Outward Bound School we had to go for in secondary school!

And oh my gosh, 30 bottles of nail polish?! I've only got 2 and I don't even use them that often. You're one colourful person! =D

[Puva]

Oh, I love lists too!! =D

[Holly B.]

Sounds like a relaxing weekend away! What a cool Brownie leader you are! Have fun!

[Susan]

I love lists, too. I have lists of my lists.

I would love a nice relaxing weekend away learning to sew and painting my nails.

Surprisingly, school is actually slowing down here. Our senior has very few senior exams, although his German class is on full-out review mode for the German AP test. No projects. He's had it pretty easy this year. Our junior is in review mode for the SOL's (Standards of Learning) exams. And the sixth grader is having more recess time. Go figure.

This weekend we're working on the yard on Saturday and volleyball tournament all Sunday.

Catch up with you next week. Love you and have a great time with the girls and their moms!

[Mary]

You do know that a camping packing list needs subcategories right? There is the clothing list, the toiletries list, the food list, the food for the cooler list, the camping gear list and the misc list for things that just don't fit any of those categories.

My husband's family doesn't do lists. They think I'm crazy.

[priti]

I used to make lists when I was in College..which course to do when...but that kept changing with the day. But I think it is great was to be organised and get things done without involving the stress of forgetting and going back...
I will pray for you and the girls and their mom's. I have never been on a camp...girl scout camps where a new thing for me when I first came to US..tell me something Joanne...are only Mom's allowed on the camps...will they allow me to join in?

[Susan]

P.S. Take tons of photos (if you can)!

[Dawn W]

I love lists! I keep "seasonal" lists stored on my pc so I can reuse them each year, just tweaking as I go. (i.e., holiday baking lists, decorating, spring cleaning, etc.)

It is genetic, I think. My mom is a professional list maker, now me. My son is carrying on the trait. My daughter - not so much! (Must take after dad's side of the family! Ha!)

[Bobbie Jo]

I LOVE girl scout camp! I am a leader of 20+ Cadettes/Seniors. Have been for the last 11 years. As a matter fact I am going up to our camp here to hang out for the day and see what another SU does for camp plus I am being the pool watcher for my friend the life guard! After that we are having our Leader/Daughter Game Night! Have a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it!