Packing yet?

[momimouse27]

I am a little anxious...I have 7 days to go and I have this sense of urgency about needing to start packing, but I know there's no way I can pack clothes since we'll be wearing all our stuff! Its almost like a little bit of panic because I am afraid I'll forget something... :rolleyes:

When do all of you start packing?

[poohguys]

Momimouse27- I know what you mean. We leave in 7 days too! We have been wearing most of the clothes we will be taking too. It was a lot cooler here today only around 70. I was thinking of making a list of everything I want to pack. Maybe I will start on that tomorrow so I dont forget anything! It will help to remind me of any last minute items I might need to get. We only take carry on so I really can't pack too much.

[thelionqueen]

Sadly, me and my DS's 4 & 8 are both completely packed!! I have a really bad habit of buying lots of new clothes for our trip and don't let them wear them before we go. So, I have 3 full suitcases with freshly laundered and pressed clothes ready to go. DH is on his own and probably won't pack for another 6 days :flower: Maybe I have a problem, but I like to be prepared well in advance :rotfl2:

[fleurbie]

Hi, it's ok your not alone, i live in the uk and would never wear shorts so i always use hol as reson to buy new clothes, we leave in 7 days too and i'm going to start packing today! :earseek: :cool1: :banana:

[cjb71870]

I always pack the day we leave. I shower, etc. and then pack everything I use.

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, for our January trip I was packed WAAAY in advance. Two weeks ahead or something. Then the stupid weather changed. I had to unpack and start over with warmer clothes.

Now we are 19 days from departure but I can't start packing because like several other posters I am wearing the stuff I will need to pack! We are leaving on a Friday, so I will have to pack the Sunday before. That means the week leading up to the trip I will be wearing clothes I don't like, shorts that fit funny, etc. Like that week won't be stressful enough, then add the shorts that make my rear look like a hot air balloon. I'll be chomping at the bit to get on the plane so I can wear the clothes I like once we get there! DH asked me yesterday when I am going to start packing. I think he is surprised I haven't started yet!

There is a really detailed packing list on www.themouseforless.com that I used on our last trip. There were a lot of things on there we didn't need, but I just crossed those off. Happy packing!

[rosiejo]

Sadly, me and my DS's 4 & 8 are both completely packed!! I have a really bad habit of buying lots of new clothes for our trip and don't let them wear them before we go. So, I have 3 full suitcases with freshly laundered and pressed clothes ready to go. DH is on his own and probably won't pack for another 6 days :flower: Maybe I have a problem, but I like to be prepared well in advance :rotfl2:

:rotfl: I've bought all new clothes for this trip - I usually wear all my old clothes on holiday so I don't worry about ruining them with sun tan lotion... but this year it's our honeymoon and I want to look good in all the photos - so voila a whole new holiday wardrobe! I think I actually have more clothes than days :rotfl: I'm still 40 days out but I've just started washing and ironing everything... then I might as well pack it... right...? :rolleyes1

[ainmama2001]

I'm leaving on Wednesday and I've been packed since last Friday.

[KAMommy]

I probably should admit this, but we fly out in 13 days, and I got the suitcases out and started sorting clothes today. I am obsessed! :rotfl2:

[merfsko]

I usually start packing about one month in advance:) I just can't help it.
I suggest, you start packing things you WON'T be needing (like books, or bathing suits), and then pack everything else (clothes you'll be wearing before you leave, toiletries) they day/night before you leave. Make a check list, to make sure you don't leave anything out in the last minute rush. I almost left behind my dental appliance one year, but luckily my sister reminded me...
Good Luck and Have Fun!
Hope I was of some help,
merfsko

[jaame]

We leave in 10 days and I haven't even started about packing. I'm feeling so overwhelmed with it all right now, almost to the point I don't want to go. There's just way too much to think about.

[Arielle22]

I'm going in Nov. Since in a few weeks I will be packing away (due to season change) shorts and summer shirts. I will just pack them in my suitcase!

Undergarments will go in a few days in advance. Toiletries will go in the morning I leave.

[Hodder]

We leave in 6 days and I haven't started to pack yet. Right now I am not working so I know I have time. i think if I was working I would probably start withing the next couple of days.

[momimouse27]

:earboy2: After reading everybody's posts, it got me thinking that it would be a good idea, what someone said, to start packing things I won't use here. So, I now have all the suitcases out.

I am packing swimsuits-the pool is closed now-lanyards, p.j.s, and tickets. I have figured out that if I wear all my capris this week, then I can go ahead and pack all my shorts! Unfortunately, my girls(who are growing rapidly) don't have near enough shorts that fit them, so they'll have to wait til Friday. I am going Bonkers thinking I might forget something! :bitelip:

[poohguys]

My DH who is usually the last to pack already has his bag packed. I started to pack my DS's bag and I am going to try to start packing mine. It got cooler here so I have been wearing jeans, and I can wear all of my old t shirts. I put all of the tickets and other important papers in my bag. The video camera is charging and has a new tape. Only a few more days. Let's hope for good weather down there. :sunny:

[jamzots]

:earboy2: I am going Bonkers thinking I might forget something! :bitelip:


2 words: CELLPHONE CHARGER :rotfl2:

[my3princes]

I started packing today and I still have 18 days to go. I made all new T-shirts (thanks DDA, t-shirt thread) for this trip and the weather is much cooler here now so I am able to put together outfits and pack them. I also have a toddler so getting together all the stroller/baby items. I am obsessed so this is a good way for me to feel like I'm heading to disney.

Deb

[Nevergrow'nup]

I have 57 days until my surprise trip!! I have been stuffing different things in a suitcase. As I am closing my camper down for the year, I am putting all the toiletries in my suitcase. I am sneaking thru my DS15 and DS12 things to gather clothes they are not wearing anymore (due to cold), laughing the whole time!! I am packing Sweet n low as my DH doesn't use anything else, my peppermint tea, drink mix for the park, sunscreen, etc. Makes the magic start sooner!!

[dixiegirl]

I started packing last night - have 9 days to go and I'm a little panicked about getting it done. I always pack early though - and dh packs like 1-2 days prior to leaving - I don't know how he does it!

[momimouse27]

2 words: CELLPHONE CHARGER :rotfl2:

:) Yes, not to mention the cellphone itself....!

[MattysAm]

Got my second wind and packed everything Sunday to leave this Friday. About a month ago, I started folding stuff and putting it away in our spare bedroom (out of sight, out of mind). I'm a nurse and lucky enough to get to wear scrubs all week at work. Good Lord knows I don't even want to see a pair of scrubs after Thursday night! Plus we made 4 different t-shirts with our theme (Oh, yes. We have a theme.), so that stuff wouldn't be worn anyway. So other than my make-up, Chi iron and prescription meds, I'm good to go.

Yipee! :rotfl: Three days until Sisters Amuck 2005!

[DisneyKT]

This post is to funny my MIL has already asked me if Im packed yet. I don't pack till the last second usually, maybe I'll do better this year. Im leaving next Wednesday. Sunday sounds like a good day to pack. :cool1:

[scorpad99]

I buy both kids all new clothes to go to disney with, so their stuff is already packed.........we dont leave til Nov 18th! I am still searching for some summer tops for me, got a few already! yay! And got to get my dh a few more shirts.......I like everyone to look good for family photo op`s LOL
have all our toiletries ready to go, new toothbrushes and all!

[jamzots]

I am still searching for some summer tops for me, got a few already! yay! And got to get my dh a few more shirts.......I like everyone to look good for family photo op`s LOL
have all our toiletries ready to go, new toothbrushes and all!

Where did you find summer tops for yourself and shirts for your DH?? I am having a hard time finding clothes right now for Disney since it's the fall and only long sleeves are in the stores.

[DisneyHumbug]

jamzots - I see you are in Miller Place, I am close by in Rocky Point - have you tried the outlets? Try the sale racks - you might get lucky!

[nliedel]

I start packing, at least in my mind, the moment I put down the deposit, pathetic I know. Just make lists and you will be fine. The weather is turning up here (Michigan) so I can justify confiscating my kid shorts and putting them in a suitcase now.

[my3princes]

Our local Kohl's store still has summer stuff on their racks at 70% off.

Deb

[kmebee]

Since the fine Ohio summer weather seems to be turning to fall and our friends from the north are sending us their cooler temps I guess I can finally pack my shorts & summer tops in my suitcase. Don't think I'll be needing them here anymore.
11 days and counting.... I haven't even danced yet .... :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[jamzots]

jamzots - I see you are in Miller Place, I am close by in Rocky Point - have you tried the outlets? Try the sale racks - you might get lucky!


Thank you!! I went to Kohls today but they basically had nothing left for summer, got my DH some of those Nike and Champion T-shirts. I am going to outlets next week!!! Hopefully I'll find something for myself. I had a baby the end of May and I am ususally a little more prepared for my Disney trips. We also have to first drive to South Carolina where we are speniding 3 nights because we are all in my brothers wedding party. Then we are heading to Disney for 5 nights, so much to do and pack, especially with the little guy!! :rotfl:

[tinafromidaho]

we leave in 5 days, and I haven't packed anything yet, I have been making a checklist with two columns, one for when we leave home and one for when we leave disneyland. I know it sounds anal but that's what I did. As I would think of something I would type it on the list and whenever I saw something on these wonderful boards, I would copy and paste it onto the list.

[jamzots]

Just so everybody knows, I went onto the J.C. Penney website today and they do have alot of shorts and t's for women at reduced prices, also limited amount of kids and mens shorts and bathing suits. :banana: :banana: