My husband left this morning for his parents'. The funeral will be tomorrow. Though I wish I could be there, it wasn't in the cards.

I spent a good two hours today sorting through a small part of my fabric, and was able to set aside enough for three quilts. I'm looking to do a couple two (or three) color quilts using vintage flannel for backing.

Tomorrow I'm hoping to put together a quick and easy Irish Chain. Given the fact that it's a two hour late start for my grade-schoolers and my oldest spent most of the day today throwing up (so she'll be home tomorrow), we'll see how much I get done.

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A couple days ago, my husband and I set about looking for houses online. He's taking the list with him and may drive by a couple the next two days. There is one that has me a tiny bit excited. Situated not too far out of town, it's on four acres. A two-story five bedroom farmhouse with a wrap-around porch, the property even sports a barn.

I've always wanted an acreage with a barn.

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Made it

Left last night around 7. Drove to my parents (194 miles). Arrived shortly after 10. Had a drink, talked. Finally got the kid to bed. Got up, headed out around 9:30. My parents had already left the scene. My mom was taking her class on a field trip and needed to be at school early, and my dad went to my uncle's to help with the corn harvest.

It's weird being at my parents' without them there. So much of that house is them. Still, I know where most everything goes. I'm sure I do a better job cleaning up after myself than I ever did in high school.

178 miles later visited my Husband's granny. She broke her hip a couple weeks back. She's recouperating in a nursing home until she's well enough to go home. Doing as well as can be expected. She loves it when we visit - really enjoys watching the kids be kids. She is a dear woman. Truly salt of the earth. Stayed about 40 minutes, then took off. She was starting to look pretty worn out.

92 miles later arrived at our final destination. My mother in law and husband took the kids to the park. Fan-freaking-tastic. Really. My husband was gone Monday through Wednesday. It was a long couple days with him gone. The kids have reached the highest ever nag factor. Mom this and Mom that. A few minutes of quiet time is much appreciated.

Kids did as well as can be expected for a 464 (give or take) mile journey. The oldest packed a tote of coloring books, markers, and assorted other things to keep them busy. I packed the DVD player, but we only used it to watch "The Wild" and about half of "Finding Nemo." Pretty good considering the amount of time we spent in the car. Also, we managed not to eat the whole bag of snacks I brought. I won't have to go to the store before our return trip on Sunday.

As far as the weekend... I know my husband is playing golf tomorrow - perhaps twice. Saturday we have a birthday party. Saturday night we're bowling with some friends. Should be a hoot. Sunday we head home. The return trip is closer to 400 miles. Monday I'll be back to posting about laundry. Maybe. Maybe not. If I can keep up and do a couple loads while were here, it should be a breeze packing for Orlando on Tuesday.

At least we're flying the 1570 miles.