I Guess It's Time to Shave My Legs

I haven't shaved my legs in 10 days. That's why I love cold weather so much. No one even knew; Guapo's been gone, I wore tights to church. It's been great.

But alas, my departure time draws near. I will be going from 30 degree weather to 100 degree weather.

It's been a great trip. If Guapo weren't in Brazil, I'd just travel between my parents' and my in-law's homes indefinitely. But, we miss him, so we'll return to the heat, the maid problems, and living without Target for another 5 months until the kids get out of school in June.

My stomach is churning thinking about the next 24 hours of my life. My sweet dad is traveling with us to Houston today. He'll get us as far as boarding the flight to Brazil which will help a lot-checking in, 2 trips through security, a 3-hour layover in Houston. But I'm still so nervous. I think I'll be giving myself a dose of Pedro's Benedryl.

I've got 9 bags stocked full of I couldn't even tell you what at this point. Christmas presents, comfort foods, and a bunch of other random stuff including:

Trash bags in Brazil are so expensive, and I really love the forceflex thing.

Ok, this might just be my imagination, but most Brazilian bar soaps have a sligtly odd scent to them. ???

I love the smell of Downy.



This is a must, thelocal liquid dishsoap is awful! The very few bubbles that it produces last for about 45 seconds.



Close to 20 new books for bookclub.



End of the year teachers' presents. This year purchased at V's secret, 75% off, for a grand total of $6.25 each! Not bad.

Well, the razor is calling. I have to face the music and get ready to leave.

Wish me luck.