Overwhelmed by packing!

[dphie28]

We are leaving in less than 48 hrs and I think I have 3 outfits picked out for DS3. I still have to pack for me, DS1 and DH I don't know where to begin so I am proctrastinating! The day is gonig to fly tomorrow with all I need to do, so I had better make some progress or we won't know what is in our suitcases because it will be a mad dash to fill them! Where do I begin!!!

 

[pinkdiamonds1007]

I have this same anxiety every vacation we go on...big or small. I made this list last vaca. and i have used it since.

DD's outifits ( i put each outfit in a different gallon ziploc w/hair tyes and everything labeled for the day she will wear it..and then fill a grocery bag with "extra clothes" for her close it up and pack that in suit case.
I do the same thing with the tink* gifts..each are packed in seperate ziploc's with the appropriote day marked on the bag.
Next I go to DD's clothes, lay them all out on the bed..for each day..and just bring one extra sweatshirt and one extra pair of jeans..(just in case) If you need them more, just wear them again.
I do the same with my clothes.
All the extra toiletres and hair stuff, I put in a large ziploc as well and label it. i actually double ziploc this stuff..just incase it pops open or something. We usually pack a small duffle extra for souvineers and stuff. And thats about it. Don't forget your rain gear...JIC. And have a wonderful, safe trip.
Enjoy yourselves..I am sure you deserve it.

Remember before you go..to have your mail stopped. I alaways forget that.

 

[dphie28]

Thanks for the post. I did manage to get DS3 done with the ziplocs. I then cleared the memory card, charged the DVD player and made some Mickey tags using the lime green samples from Home Depot. I am exhausted and will have a full day ahead of me tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[MagicalMom]

We are not leaving until Monday, but I am working 12 hour shifts sat. & Sun so tomorrow is my real "get it together" day too. Atleast you know you're not alone. I still have to pack, stop the mail, refill prescriptions, transfer money, pay some bills, pick up some groceries, do some laundry..............I'm just really stressed. On top of it all, our home is for sale. so< it has to be spotless before we leave. Normally we drive, this year we are flying. I think that just adds to the stress. I used to just packing things & throwing it in the back of the van. Not, seperating carry-ons & checked bags, worrying about film or lost luggage. hopefully everything will be done before I go to bed tomorrow night.

 

[newholidayx2]

DS13 & I leave (in less than 2hrs) for 5days camping in Maine. I managed so far to pull out most of the items we'll need but havent "packed" any of it yet. Havent showered yet either.
After this trip we're home for 2wks, then gone a wk, home for 2 days, gone 2days, home a wk, gone 2days, home 5days, gone 2wks (and Im not kidding)
No I wont be unpacking until Sept 1st! - lol

 

[dphie28]

MagicalMom - that is a lot to deal with right before a vacation! You make sure you RELAX while in WDW! Good luck packing and have a great trip! BTW - you can go to USPS.com to get your mail held for your vacation!!!

After this trip we're home for 2wks, then gone a wk, home for 2 days, gone 2days, home a wk, gone 2days, home 5days, gone 2wks (and Im not kidding)

Wow! You have a busy summer!

 

[MagicalMom]

MagicalMom - that is a lot to deal with right before a vacation! You make sure you RELAX while in WDW! Good luck packing and have a great trip! BTW - you can go to USPS.com to get your mail held for your vacation!

Wow! Wish I would have seen this reply before driving to the post office, accidently driving in through the exit & getting nasty looks! Tomorrow we just have to mow the grass, pick up our free six flag tickets from the radio station (because they gave us 30 days to get them & we forgot about them!). Find DS 9 missing new shorts that I swear I bought & no one else in the house believes me! Forgot to get the prescriptions refilled so DH has to do that in the morning after he gets home from work. To top it all off we have a showing of our house at 5:30 tomorrow evening. Wow, I need a vacation just thinking about it all!