Monday, June 23, 2008

not lazy, perhaps hazy, and certainly crazy days of summer

so we're getting ready to head out of state for a big family reunion. here are my to do's so far (making the master list is the first to do):
  • stop the mail
  • stop the newspaper
  • arrange for our lawn to be mowed
  • drop off keys with a friend
  • pay the bills
  • renew library books so we don't get fined while we're gone
  • wash everyone's entire wardrobe
  • pack enough clothes, bathing suits and shoes for two little girls for a week and a half (did i mention the places we're staying have no washer and dryer?)
  • pack my stuff
  • pack toiletries for me and the girls
  • renew and pack everyone's prescription medicines
  • pack non-prescription medicines (zyrtec, scar cream, eye patches, etc.)
  • fill out i.d. bracelets for the girls to wear while traveling in case they get lost
  • buy and pack (allergy-free!) snacks
  • pack toys, books and lovies for the girls
  • pack travel dvd player and dvds
  • make a list of stuff to buy once we're there (diapers, wipes, swim diapers, etc.)
  • determine if grocery stores near reunion site carry soy milk 
  • locate hospital nearest reunion site
  • locate laundromat nearest reunion site
  • set light timers at home
  • clean out the fridge
  • arrange for a taxi to the airport
  • find straps to turn the booster seat back into an airplane-legal car seat
here's what my husband will do:
  • pack his bag

3 comments:

Suzi said...

gee, sound familiar. We just got back from a week in Cincinatti. I started packing on Thur, hubby couldn't understand it. He's under the impression the kids are old enough to pack themselves. Yeah, then dd would have no underwear & ds would wear only a wii remote all week.

BTW, you need to add one other item to your list: get 2nd mortgage to pay for the luggage fees!! We may be DONE flying until that madness is over or so normal we don't think about it anymore.

For future reference, check out Staybridge Suites. Most seem to have FREE WASHER & DRYER!!! Yeah laundry???

Debbie said...

OMG I am still laughing. This is so how it happens in my house, too! He would never think to do all that stuff.

yeah, they'll miss us when we're gone....

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