Look for the little things

I am currently getting ready to go on retreat to Raspberry Ridge in Motley, MN. I am looking high and low for the little everyday things that get misplaced that someone else used. It is okay, I am not complaining. That is what it is there for. My girls come home to scrapbook with us ladies and it seems funny. They come and leave their stuff in my craft room. Therefore I am moving it to find things I need. It is a good problem to have. WHY? Because they could not come home. After a weekend of scrapbooking, I find: one toddler sock, missing toys, pillows, BOBBI PINS everywhere, money, unmade beds, and a pile of their scrapbooking goods that is growing every month. Now, where is the STAZ ON CLEANER I need to bring?? Well, all I have to do is pick up the phone and call my table partner! We have planned and organized what we are bringing so that we don't have too much to clog our area! Now what do I mean by that? We bring so much stuff to make sure we have all the tools, trimmers, punches, cutting systems, big bite, crop a dile, pens, photo pencil, rulers, paint, canvas, glue, paper, adhesives, boners, stamps, ink pads, computers, Cricuts, Slice machine, Catridges for both, pictures, cd's, blanket, pillow, towels, clothes, food for 16 people for breakfast, hair dryers, pit juice, fart machine, dental floss, it's a wonder we can't find just that simple cleaner! Maybe before I leave I will dust the room down so that when I come home I can put things away right away and pick up where I left off.

Our group has changed this year from our group picture last year. One mommy had twins! We are all excited to be leaving for a magical weekend to reconnect as friends, to laugh, be silly, and have a project finished. Some stay up all night, and others turn in early. We all have come form the same town. Some have moved away. Some live right next door and we never see each other! We've never shared coffee, tea, or water due to kids and grandkids! Life is busy so please can I find the cleaner??? I have to be packed!