Would You Start Packing?

[CamColt]

We are scheduled to leave for WDW in 18 days. Usually I have to control myself from packing too early, and I then end up starting around a month ahead of time. With this trip so up in the air with FIL ill, Im almost afraid to pack. Not only am I afraid of "cursing" us, but if the worst happens and we have to cancel, I dont want to have to unpack everything while Im all depressed. As many of you know from my post this past weekend FIL was pretty much on his last breath and the DR was telling us it could have been Saturday or anytime this week. Well, hes had another rally and hes out of the hospital and back at the rehab now. While we are very happy for FIL, we are very stressed about this trip. From seeing his ups and downs, we know anything could happen at anytime.
So would you start packing now or wait until the last minute to do it? I should add I usually love packing and find it exciting, but I just cant get excited over it with this dark cloud hanging over our heads.

 

[Kitty 34]

I would probably wait til "last" minute but have a good list made out so you can follow that to a T and not forget anything!!

I sure hope things go well with your FIL.

 

[Micca]

How about a compromise? Rather than packing more than two weeks ahead, why not start making an inventory list of all the things you wish to take, and make plans to have everything laundered and ready to go a couple of days ahead of time? You could also start thinking in terms of making sure your have other supplies like film, batteries, sunscreen, etc. ready to go(don't forget some snacks for the plane trip).

 

[WDWHound]

Ask youself, what would make me feel more comfortable, then go that route. Do what will give you the least stress.

I hope your FIL continues to improve.

 

[CamColt]

Oh, I do have my lists, LOL! Embarrassing as it is to admit, those were made quite a while ago. I dont usually pack most of the clothes until the very end, but I have a whole small suitcase that I need to pack with health & beauty aides for the 4 of us. Thats what I usually start with and what takes the most work(getting everything into the zip locks and stuff like that)
I do have a bag with some toys in it for the kids for the ride down(we are driving), but again, I had those packed a few weeks ago, before all the serious problems with FIL started.
The more I think about it, I think Im reluctant to do it, because it doesnt hold the same excitement as it usually does. Ive been putting off the final planning for the same reason. But I did start that today. I figure even if we dont go, my mother and neices are still going so they will need the itinerary.
Thanks for the ideas everyone!