March 4, 2005

• This morning should be a whirlwind of packing and cleaning as we
  prepare for our trip to Ohio. I like to travel; I really do. But, when
  it gets right down to it, WHAT a hassle!  I am so grateful that we
  now have a van (Toyota Sienna) that actually has room for suitcases in
  the back and room enough for the children. We are trying a new thing.
  We are taking along  James’ laptop to use as a DVD player in the
  car. I am hopeful it will work out well.  I baked countless dozens
  of cookies yesterday–snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, and
  thumbprint.  I started at 4:30ish and didn’t finish until 9:30 or
  so. Still, they are done and in containers to be packed for the trip to
  help offset the food consumption at our hosts’ home. 

  I get a little testy when the house is a wreck and needs to be cleaned
  and things need packing and showering and sweeping and all that. God,
  give me patience and graciousness today!  Don’t let me blow my
  witness to my children by reacting in anger!

  • 9:00 am
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