Countdown to Take Off
So we leave in less than 48 hours. I've put together Riley's clothes, bought extra snacks and diapers to pack and my uncle even sent a vest to strap him into the airline seat without keeping him in his car seat the whole time. Pretty awesome. I've also got this backpack/baby leash that he wears like a harness and looks like a monkey. It's a little masochistic in that it's like having a pet baby, but we went for a walk yesterday and he seemed to think it was neat.
I've packed my stuff and I definatly am going to be cold. I have nothing for weather below 60 degrees! I even went and bought long sleeved t-shirts and a few sweaters to layer -- but they aren't "real" sweaters in that they are thin or in need of layering rather than wooley mammoth like. They are essentially Florida sweaters. I'm going to freeze to death.
I also don't have many long pants. I have two pairs of jeans, one of which I bought for the trip and one pair of black pants but no shirt that really goes with it. And no black shoes wihtout heels and I'll be damed if I'm strutting around for miles in heels. So I'll look like a dolt in France with my American get up. Ugh.
I wear clam digger length pants and tshirts or tanks most of the time with my flip flops. I'm not exactly a fashionista, but hell, that's the life I live. Screw buying clothes that I can't grab my son after he's smooshed a banana all in his hair for fear of dirtying or staining myself. I am definately a mom, but without the mom jeans!
Honestly, and don't tell anyone this, I'd love to actually go shopping for some things I feel good in. But hell, I won't do it, can't get myself to accept that maybe it's OK for me to spend money on something that's not on sale or clearance and that makes me feel good. But whatever. I've not done that for myself in so long I don't see it changing any time, ever.
So, I'm going to run. I've got a ton of other things to do to get ready for this trip. Like clean house in my bare feet, jean shorts, and yup, tank top...
At least I still do my hair and makeup. I haven't let myself go completely...