Thursday, April 2, 2009

Packing is such a pain in the rear.

I'm sure everyone knows this...especially those that travel with small children. I thought that it would get easier over time...we travel A LOT...more than the norm. But it just doesn't. The worst thing when packing for a trip that includes anyone but yourself is that you just don't know what to expect! Which is why I pack EVERYTHING. Ugh. So annoying.

I've limited myself to 2 big suitcases, one for the girls and one for me & the extra stuff...plus one smaller suitcase for James (since he has "proclaimed" that he would pack his own stuff this trip...to show me I don't have to bring so much crap...I dunno. It's annoying tho...we leave in 2 days and he hasn't packed a thing, but I have! sneaky, sneaky...slowly but surely).

I've been told what the hotel offers, so I can know what to leave home. I've also been told that we'll be in bathing suits all day, so other clothes really aren't needed. But can I bring just a few sets of clothes? NO! Each one of us has a set of clothes for each day. JUST. IN. CASE. I'm a freak, I can't help it. For the last 2 days, I've been sifting thru the days worth of clothes trying and TRYING to leave things out.

And...the girls are sick, YAY! Bleh. Mostly sniffles with a bit of a fever. I'm hoping enough rest and chicken noodle soup over the 24 hours will coax them into better health! Bella is the epitomy of pathetic tonight, as she lays on the couch muttering "I'm sick".

*Crossing fingers*

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've been slowly unpacking the stuff you've been packing. That's why it's taking so long. sneaky sneaky

Krista said...

Ahhh!!! I hope the girls are better soon. I hate the packing too. Of course you have to bring clothes too. I would get tired of being in a bathing suit 24/7. They really aren't that comfortable;-) Enjoy!!

Ashley said...

Just bring a bikini, some flip flops, and a sundress. Ok, maybe some sunscreen... I hope the girls get better in time and that y'all have a BLAST! Did I mention I'm jealous?

Simply Sarah *K* said...

Bikini? In my dreams ;).

Ashley said...

what? They take up less space!

Anonymous said...

Yep. That's what I'm taking.

Simply Sarah *K* said...

I hope it's a string bikini, James...you look so lovely in them.

Ashley said...

I was thinking a G string. But then Sarah- you may need to wax his butt.... not that I would know but I'm just saying.

Lois Brown said...

it never gets any easier. Sounds like your doing all the right stuff! Hope your girls get better in time...that would be a bummer if they don't....but regardless have a great time!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Have fun!! Can't wait to see the pics when you get back!!

Hannah said...

Hope you have a SUPER DUPER time!! We'll be thinking of you basking in the sun, while we're building snowmen in our lovely spring snow showers! Love you guys! Chicken Noodle Soup does wonders!! Good luck!!

Krista said...

You guys 'crack' me up! LOL! If I don't talk to you before you leave, I hope you have a great time!! Have a safe trip! Love ya!

Colton Anne said...

I hate packing and I have to pack for Nick usually too as we usually try to leave as soon as he gets off work! But he knows not to complain if I forget something of his. Packing for 4 people is stressful as it is!