I'm Worried...

We're going to be leaving for vacation in a few weeks. My sister and I and our families will be traveling to a large family reunion--spanning 4 or 5 generations--in northeast Iowa. Afterwards, Q, the boys, and I will be spending time in Minnesota with his family.

For me, this will be my first time flying since security restrictions were placed on liquids awhile back. Since then, it seems like the rules are changing on a daily basis. And since I fly so infrequently, I haven't exactly kept up with my carry-on etiquette. I don't know what is and isn't allowed on a plane--this week, anyway.

For this reason, I'm worried about the embarrassment of having something seemingly innocuous--like my Chapstick--confiscated by airport security. I'm actually thinking about sending my mother-in-law some cash and a shopping list just so I don't have to wonder if mint-infused shampoo is on the red-flag list. Among other concerns I'm having:

I'm worried that we will oversleep on the morning of our flight.

I'm worried that we won't be able to find a place to park at the airport.

I'm worried that a long line at the security checkpoint will cause us to miss our flight.

I'm worried that my astringent bottle will leak inside my suitcase.

I'm worried that Jango will be severely depressed while I'm gone. She's staying at my mom's and I know Mom knows how to take care of cats. But this cat goes nuts when I leave the house to get the mail.

I'm worried that our flight could be cancelled. Apparently, the NWA pilots are having a snit about one thing or another. They've been "calling in sick" en masse.

I'm worried that my current acne outbreak won't be healed before we go.

I'm worried that one of Q's customers will track him down with a problem that anyone in his office could solve.

I'm worried that while we're gone, a monsoon storm will hit our area. We will come home to roof damage, busted windows, downed trees, and patio furniture at the bottom of the green pool.

I'm worried that the Minnesota humidity will wreak havoc on my hair.

I'm worried that our luggage will be lost (Old Navy t-shirts for everyone!)

I'm worried that the hostess gifts I bought will arrive broken.

I'm worried that someone will get sick. This happens more often than I care for it to.

I'm worried that the boys will complain about being bored. I don't think there are too many video game consoles or computers where we're going.

I'm worried that I will forget something important...like a cell phone charger. I never forget easily replaceable stuff like toothpaste and cotton balls.

I'm worried that I will pack the wrong clothes for the weather. If I bring tank tops and sandals, it will be cold and rainy the whole time.

I'm worried that someone, somewhere will pick a fight about something stupid.

I'm worried that I will lock the keys in my mother-in-law's car.

I'm worried that there won't be enough time to visit everybody. Q and I come form very large extended families...both of whom live in the area.