Well, I am starting the dilema of packing for our trip that is one week away. This is a whole situation all in itself when I start packing. You know I like to have options, but then I am always told I take too much luggage. At least going to one area and staying there a few days makes it easier. You start with the basics - underwear. How many days will you be gone and then a couple of extra pairs for possible "mishaps" (when you get older you have to plan for that) and then just one more for good measure. Then you have to make sure you have enough clean to wear a day or two before you leave. Sometimes I don't have enough, so I have to dig in my drawer and get out some old that might have holes or bad elastic. You know the kind- everyone has them.
Anyway, after the underwear comes pants or shorts or jeans or capris. Then tops to match those. And then you have to find out if you are planning something fancy or different that you might need a set of clothes that are not too casual. And of course you have to throw in a jacket, "just in case", and your best Arkansas shirt. Then comes the shoes. Tennis shoes, one or two flip flops, crocs, and a nice pair of shoes, (another "just in case" item). Then at least one pair of house shoes, and some socks to weak in the house. Then socks to wear with tennis shoes. But this year, I have a bad back (I'll tell you about it later.) and have been wearing tennis shoes with everything (yes dressy outfits, and they are white.)
And this is just my clothes!!
I usually pack for Luther, but he likes to wait until one or two days before. This drives me crazy. But he only takes his croc sandals and his tennis shoes. Simple. And he will wear the same shorts 2 days or so, and just changes shirts. So I add in as many shirts as I can and all the underwear he owns. Then his "sleep" shorts and some socks and maybe one pair of slacks, (another "just in case").
Then when I get everything laid out, I pack a small bag to take into the hotel on the first night so that means deciding what I am going to wear the first and second days!
Last come toiletries and medicine and make-up. Plus bug spray, sunscreen, snacks for traveling, and a pillow and blanket, and reading material which includes Ipod, Nook and some mgazines! Oh yes and binoculars, cameras, extra batteries........
There - that concludes a lesson on packing. I think I need to have Luther get the suitcases down tonight!!
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