For the record, I like to pack at least 3 weeks prior to a trip. This allows me sufficient time to reassess my must-have items and generally whittle away at the ridiculous amount of clothing I initially think Ill need.
That did not happen this year.
Because I know December is always cool, if not downright cold. And its been cool around here for weeks, so Ive had to actually wear most everything I thought Id need at WDW.
Yesterday, I pulled up the forecast and saw this: highs reaching the low 60s and lows in the 40s. So I got to work and packed. I packed jeans. And sweaters. And wool socks. And hats, gloves, and scarves. And wool jackets. And snowpants. Okay, not the snowpants. But everything else was tidily packed into Leos and my suitcases as of 7am this morning.
At 8am, I looked at the forecast again.
WHAT??????? It now says highs in the low 80s everyday, and lows in the 60s! I know this will incite much joviality among others around here, but I am not thrilled. Aside from the fact that I now have to totally reevaluate every item, locate the Ts and shorts and re-pack, it just feels wrong to enjoy holiday festivities in 80 degree weather. But I will survive and hey maybe well even get in some pool time, after all!
Another last minute item turned out to be my daily touring itineraries. I had grand plans for these. Print on card stock, just smaller than index card size. Laminate, hole punch and bind on a ring. Doesnt it just bring a smile to your DIS OCD face?!
I ran out of time.
What I have now are some Excel spreadsheets, printed really small and with many typos. On regular paper. Stuck inside plastic Rolodex sleeves, which are taped shut. Holes are punched, not quite in the same place on each pocket. But they ARE strung on a ring. A much larger ring than is necessary. Ill say one thing for it: the Rolodex sleeves are colorful and pretty!
In between fighting a stomach bug, cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and decorating Princess Vs abode for the holidays, I also managed to pack our food bag last weekend. And charge up the camera batteries. And deliver keys and instructions to our neighbors who will check in on the cats and fish.
So thats it. Two more days of squaring things away at work and school and we are off! Moderators, please feel free to move me to the Trip Reports in Progress section, cause this trips about to start!!!
LOOK OUT MOUSE, HERE WE COME!!!!!
Can't wait to hear all about it!(we dont count today, Wed. is a half-day, Thurs. and Fri. are holidays, and Ive got a dentist appt. Mon, so thats another half day! Ah, the powers of rationalization .) Its game-on!!!!!!!!
I love the way you think! You're a riot!
You are going to have a great time. I think I am looking forward to your trip as much as you are. I can't wait for the real TR from 
Don't worry about us we'll hold the fort down for ya'. 
Have a great trip and we can't wait to hear about the surprise for Leo. 
