it's an invasion!

gross, gross, GROSS! these ugly looking boogers are here! we were warned of their coming invasion and they finally made their appearance this week. these my lovelies are what they're calling the 13 year cicada. i don't know what they do for 13 years - do they live underground that whole time? do they just lay dormant? i didn't even know a bug could live for 13 years - ick! but now they're outside buzzing that awful cicada buzz that shouldn't be heard till late summer and they're flying around everywhere and the dog eats them and their little molted casings are all.over.everything. it's just gross.

on a less buggy note - i've got all our essentials for our upcoming trip purchased and i've started packing nuggie's plane bag already. here's what i've got so far or plan to pack shortly (thank you to kaila for the tips!) all items are packed in their own little ziplocks or are grouped together in ziplocks as the internet moms suggested - one little bag with 1 diaper, a few wipes and a burp cloth for emergency d changes while on the plane, infant tylenol, infant motrin, nuggie's meds and teething tabs, a small canister of formula, 4 bottles, 10 d's, wipes, receiving blanket, squishy blankie so she can play on the floor while we have our layovers, burp cloths, 2 small packages of baby food, spoon, bib and washcloth, 2 changes of clothing, a clean shirt for me, snacks for bub and i, her ipod, new toys she hasn't seen, purell, wet ones, chapstick, advil and other necessities for momma, water bottle - empty - to fill up when we get into the airport and 2 copies of her birth certificate... whew - i'm worn out just thinking about all this - but it all fits nicely into one bag so it really isn't too much and you can NEVER be too prepared with our drama queen screamy banshee child.

i've been having nightmares about plane crashes and everyone on the plan hating us b/c nuggie is gonna scream - ugh, i'm a nervous wreck about this ordeal. but it will be worth it when we get to see my momma and sister and nephew and brother-in-law!