Packing frenzy!!!!!

We started our first official vacay day with it being a snow day! Braden and Carter were very excited to declare that they were also going to stay home today.  With it being their first snow day ever that they didn't have to be shipped off to school, we allowed them to hang low even though that put a wrench into our plans of getting stuff done for our trip.

My first job was to begin with packing.  Where to start? With whom?  I sorted all of my summer clothes and pulled out a few of my favourite long sleeves and jeans.  I shoved them all in my suitcase to see if they'd fit. Ha! Had to go through it again and discard a few t's, tanks, bathing suits.  Derek seems to think he can fit all of his stuff in a duffle bag, me...I get a full suitcase and will try to leave room for some odds and ends. It's a skill to be had to pack for three months.  We better have laundry services! Got most of the essentials done for both boys and myself and I think only one more load of laundry to do. I'll start ironing next weekend.

Next job was to clean the house.  I did that without a problem.  Derek went to the bank and continues to surf the web for firming up details.  I have said it before, he has put a lot of brain power and energy into this adventure and it is all much appreciated.  I can honestly say today that I feel very excited about what lies ahead.  As many of you know, this is Derek's dream vacation and all I had to do was give the okay to go.  I'm glad I did.  It's going to be amazing:)  I hope our cameras work and that I can figure out how to download the 1000's of pics while we are there and share a few on this blog. Fingers crossed.

The past few weeks we have been a whirlwind with getting reports done, saying goodbye to my kidlets at school and preparing the class for their next adventure without me.  A few tears were shed with students and co-workers.  We have started our bon voyage parties and have one more lined up.  So fun!!!  Thank you.

Well, my little man is calling to play The game of life, so that's it for now. Any tips on packing would be much appreciated.  Not sure a whole carry-on for hygiene purposes is acceptable.  LOL.  Derek just got all of his clothes in a backpack and is pretty proud.  I laughed and asked him if he fit the iron in there as well cuz it will all be wrinkled by the time he reopens it.  He thought I was serious and disclaimed "We are not bringing an iron!"  Shhh- I think it will fit in mine:-p.  JK