Am I crazy???? We are leaving in 17 days and I started getting clothes ready today!!

[letthewookiewin]

If your DH thinks your crazy, he would really think I'm crazy. As soon as we book our trip, I make a tenative list of things I want to bring and things that I will have to buy for our trip. For example on our next trip, we won't go unitl May 2010, but we will book it August 2009. Right after I book I will make the two lists. Then every couple of weeks or so, I will buy something off the list and pack it in our luggage. When the item is put in the luggage I write it on a list attached to it, and it is marked on the list of things to buy. This year I will be able to makes these list on my iPhone and will be easier to take with me when shopping. I do this b/c we always take new toiletries, medications, and contact supplies with us. Also, I usually buy enough new socks, undies and t-shirts to last our entire trip. On the clothes I just put them in the bag until I need to wash them before packing.

 

[LydiaAch]

I've started packing the kids but not myself...Dh will pack the night before!

 

[geenerbell]

We leave in 54 days and I could fill the suitcase in 15 minutes. Most of my clothing is stacked in the closet, ready to go.

You gotta love the stacks. I start my as soon as my trip is paid in full.

 

[LydiaAch]

Having insomnia makes time go so much slower!

 

[ang]

Don't feel bad...I have things in a bag for me and a duffle bag for my daughter. Bought some new clothes all ready packed.I have a spread sheet everything I need to pack..to check off.

 

[Candikayne]

If your DH thinks your crazy, he would really think I'm crazy. As soon as we book our trip, I make a tenative list of things I want to bring and things that I will have to buy for our trip. For example on our next trip, we won't go unitl May 2010, but we will book it August 2009. Right after I book I will make the two lists. Then every couple of weeks or so, I will buy something off the list and pack it in our luggage. When the item is put in the luggage I write it on a list attached to it, and it is marked on the list of things to buy. This year I will be able to makes these list on my iPhone and will be easier to take with me when shopping. I do this b/c we always take new toiletries, medications, and contact supplies with us. Also, I usually buy enough new socks, undies and t-shirts to last our entire trip. On the clothes I just put them in the bag until I need to wash them before packing.

Let's face it......Packing and Preping is our therapy!!!!

I done trying to convince the nuts I call my family that I am the sane one....because you know what? They reap the benefits of all my planning.
Deep down....I know they appreciate it....but can't resist a little ribbing now and again!

 

[Candikayne]

Having insomnia makes time go so much slower!

You're right about that....that's what the boards are for.
I love to log in on the weekend....when I can't sleep.
Lord knows....I will hardly be able to sleep now....I fly out on 5/16/09!!!

 

[Candikayne]

I've started packing the kids but not myself...Dh will pack the night before!

My Hubby is the same way!
I could never do that!
I need a least a few months to get my act together.

 

[taymacsmom]

Wow! Do I feel better. I was starting to think that I was the only one! We are over 100 days out and I have started to buy things and put them together in the suitcase already. My family thinks I am crazy, I prefer to call it organized! I am having so much fun just with the planning.

 

[matthew&haleysmom]

I feel normal here! My mom & I just had a conversation this morning about making a list of things we need to start packing. You know, the things we might forget! We will start our list and packing this weekend. Also, we were trying to decide how many suitcases to pack. She wants to make sure she will have enough room to get all of the stuff she and my kids buy home.

 

[yngathrt]

i have about 25 days left and i can't start packing for Florida yet b/c i have another trip the same week i leave! i have been looking online for tips and other people's stories though! i can't wait!