So I've been cruising blogs lately. I'm not sure exactly why I'm starting this today of all days, because I really don't have anything to say today specifically. But there's so much "cute" stuff out there. So many cute blogs. So many cute moms. So many fun surveys (or maybe I'm just a sucker for a good survey). I don't know... but today I decided to start a(nother) blog. I've already got two: one for funny things the kids say, one for digital scrapbook designs. So I'm not sure what this will even be. I do know that I need to do a better job of traveling with my camera! We'll make sure to get more of the life and times of the kids in there.

What's on my mind today? Mexico!

We're heading south in ONE MONTH! Yay! We've never taken a "just us" vacation ever. Not really anyway. I mean we've been places, but often they were with family, as part of a work trip, or something else that wasn't specifically purposed as an "us" vacation. It's about time! We're SO thankful for Jon's brother and his wife, who have graciously accepted our request for having them watch our kids for the week. I'm not sure how A&D will do. I know they'll have a blast with their cousins, but they've never been away from us for this long. I know... stop worrying... they'll be fine!

The other thing on my mind: the attire for Mexico. I'm looking all over for pre-smocked fabric. I think I'm a few weeks short of "spring" and therefore none of the stores have it (or it's only in limited supply). Of course, where I'm at, there are not a lot of options for fabric stores. I did find some pre-hemmed pre-smocked fabric at WM and bought some. Unfortunately, it makes a PERFECT length dress for Amara, but isn't long enough to make a swimsuit coverup for me. Oh well. Keep looking! I think I paid $12 for 1.5 yards, and will make two little girls dresses out of it. Yay!

I also started tanning today. It has been basically 5 years since my body has seen sun consistently, and I'm a bit worried about frying in Mexico. Of course, as I'm sitting here, I can feel that I've fried in the USA! I only bought a month, and that's all I intend to do, because I really HATE tanning. But it will feel good to be slightly less pasty!

The last two things on my "need to buy" list are flip flops and shorts. I actually own no flip flops. I hate the things! But something about tennis shoes on the beach just makes my feet feel the gritty sand wedged between the toes. Nope. Not going to happen! So I ordered myself some "stop sweating" stuff so that hopefully in a month, I'll be able to successfully wear flip flops without sliding right out of them. Get this: my hands are sweating RIGHT NOW just at the thought of going barefoot. Ugh. I hate my sweat glands!

I'm sure if I thought about it, I'd figure out a whole bunch of "must buys" -- but listing them all might make Jon nervous! So I'll restrain myself.