What a whirlwind of insanity. Packing for a family of 5 to be gone for 8 days and be at Disneyworld for 6 of them is a major feat. My list was a full page, front and back... to do... to pack... it was unbelievable. Jeff was at work. I was to get ready and leave with the kids to stay at Mom and Rolands for the night- to take an hour and a half off our drive. Thankfully, Kierstin came by to help out with the kids and help me out! I was able to go to Target all on my own! Plus, she cleaned out my car!! Anyone who knows me knows that was an amazing accomplishment all by itself!
The baby made packing a lot more complicated. I took the pack-and-play, some sheets, a baby carrier, borrowed a great stroller, disposable diapers & jars of food, highchair cover, disposable placemats so she won't chew on the nasty tables, disposable bibs, take and toss spoons and bowls with lids, rice cereal and a ton of clothes. At home it's cloth diapers and homemade baby food... but a trip to Disney is no time to save the planet or be excessively frugal. It's all about prepping for the most stress-free happy magical time! I made sure to remember my Disney staples: meal bars, cereal bars, granola bars, little packets of lemonade and Koolaid (a MUST! Fill water bottles at the water fountain and make free drinks for the kids!), a pallet of bottled water (Target for $2!) and the little sippy sports tops that fit vartious sized water bottles. I collect these year round and bring them to make it easier for the boys to drink from the water or juice bottles. Make sure to get the small tops, they fit the water bottles at Disney.
I filled picture orders, paid bills, packed, cleaned house and made it out of the house with the kids and the chickens (taking them to Mom to chicken-sit) before Jeff came home from work! Whew!
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