The TRAVELS

OCD traveling habits

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This is a classic example of my OCD on a trip.

Rule one:  Gotta unpack ASAP. No matter how many nights you are staying.  Hide the suitcases.

Rule two:  If there are cupboards and drawers….put everything away to look like you live there (or like a decorator lives there).

Rule three: Try not to forget anything when you pack up in a day or even a week. We left kindles in a drawer and wasted 60 min to retrieve them on last major trip….Robert gets mad that i unpack everyone and no one can find their stuff!

The attached picture shows everything displayed out on counter.  Cool, actually, since the kids can see what i brought and play/use them…..BUT, a voice inside me is SCREAMING…..PUT IT AWAY, PUT IT AWAY!  RIDICULOUS!!!  Relax, enjoy, have a cocktail!  oh wait, it’s only 9 am…gotta wait!

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Palm Desert for Thanksgiving!

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Travel is a huge part of my life…..the kitchen is still under remodel and Robert/Michael heading to Idaho for turkey day. So, what’s a sad mom to do?  Pack up and head out to some sunshine and vacay!  The Hickey family is joining us…ROADTRIP!!!!!  I am not usually one to drive but here we are.. 7+ hours isn’t too bad.  An easy trip with 5 boys aged 12 and under.  Arrived to almost 80 degrees and let the turkey celebration begin!

 

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Cafe Sparrow in Aptos

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We are going thru a kitchen remodel so taking the opportunity to eat some dinners out!  Tonight was Cafe Sparrow in Aptos.  This was my “appetizer” turned into main course.  Spectacular presentation and very yummy.  Scallops, perfect polenta triangles, butternut squash, chopped warmed beets and al dente green beans.  Delicious!  Always great service here….love the specials on white boards displayed on a chair for each table…great eve out….even with kids.