Tuesday, July 8, 2008

I'm Packing My Bags

Very often, people pride themselves for being very light travelers. They carefully select each outfit so that it can be mixed and match as efficiently as possible.

I'm quite the opposite. My last job required a lot of traveling and yet, I was still known for my big bags. Nobody can forget how much I carried with me when I went on a trip. Am I proud of this? Yes. I had more than enough of anything and never once got charged for overweight baggage. I could try on one outfit, decide I didn't like it and try on something else.

I still have the same style of packing now except that I pack Aaron's stuff before my own. So, he's getting the benefit. He's such a little guy but we need double or triple of everything just because he gets them dirty so quickly. Then, there is always the need to pack the most likely books or toys that will keep him entertained while away from all his other toys. So in the end, I just throw in more than enough for him just in case I picked the wrong things. I'm always left with just a small corner of the bag to fit my now efficiently selected clothing.

So, I'd better get back to the packing. We're leaving for Malaysia tomorrow morning and there are some tough decisions to be made.

Its going to be a big family get together week with a wedding and a birthday party thrown in so I probably won't get a chance to blog till next week. Till then, have a good week!

9 comments:

Cynthia said...

I know what you mean...packing hits a whole new level when kiddos are in the mix! Have a great trip:)

Bilbo said...

Have a safe trip and a great time! We'll look forward to the pictures when you get back. And if you're ready to leave and you hear muffled shouts from the direction of the luggage, you've accidentlly packed Richard.

Kellan said...

I pack exactly the same way.

Have a great trip - enjoy! Kellan

Mike said...

See you in a week. Have a good trip.

Jean-Luc Picard said...

Have a good time. Look forward to hearing about it.

MamaGeek @ Works For Us said...

I totally pack the same way! Enjoy that getaway Amanda, you will be missed!

Kang Boim said...

malem...wah nice blog ni....salam kenal dari waroeng kopi...boleh tukeran link ga??

egan said...

Safe travels to Malaysia. Traveling with a kid is like a new dimension. Extra clothes, toys, books, etc. Enjoy the wedding.

Unknown said...

Hi Amanda, I tagged you while you were a way.

See here http://gjjakarta.blogspot.com/2008/07/age-that-i-wish-to-go-back-to.html

Hope the trip went well.