Great post and I can totally relate to this, Andrea. I despise the travel process, especially packing. It’s on my list of writing topics. This time, because of grief, I was in tears from the anxiety of it all. My solution is to pack the largest bag possible. And every trip, I don’t wear half of it. The one time I made the effort to pack only enough for carry-on was for our Vegas trip. I packed for Vegas outdoor weather, not the below freezing hotel temps. I was forced to buy a few warmer items. Never
Being responsible for everybody's everything else is pretty much the definition of momming. Personally, although I live in the Satan's asshole of Texas and need a heavy coat about once a year, I have a closet overflowing with hastily purchased coats from all the many times I packed the wrong one or didn't pack one at all. And I have an impressive collection of umbrellas from all over the world...
I relate so hard. We once left for a week in the Sierras with our three young children (all of them meticulously and perfectly packed by me) and were 40 miles into a 250-mile drive before I realized that the only shoes I brought for myself were the flip-flops I was wearing on my feet. Also, ask me about the complicated feelings of discovering, on the night before the one and only marathon I ever ran, that I forgot to pack... my jog bra.
I cannot believe you just ruined hotel Keurigs for me 🤣
Your post just reminded me I need to get new luggage this year...ugh.
I've always been the one to handle all travel plans for us (go figure). I used to let my husband pack for himself pre 2020, but ever since the incident when his shampoo got confiscated (because clearly it was over 4oz and he tried to carry it on) and he turned into a toddler having a tanntrum...I do all the packing.
Women have yet to realize the maxim of packing for travel: bring less clothes and more money. You can almost always buy what you need. Actually my sister had a great idea; they went to Germany for a week and she only brought old underwear. Tossed it out every day. Little gross to me but it works.
When I spent a month hiking through Ireland I brought a few packs of travel sized woolite. Worked really well. Also, I found that many hotels and B&B’s have heated towel racks in the bathrooms (same in later hikes in England and Iceland). Those heated racks did a great job of drying stuff overnight.
OMG, just look at those huge pink closet containers. Just like the department stores. The men's section a corner of one level. The men's, well... But I've been married 53 years, I understand.
Hey Jim, 53 years? Impressive. I’m going on 40. Men like to travel light and yes I do understand. I am a big guy (6’4 350) so my pants take up 1/4 of a small suitcase. It’s not easy to get replacements on the road but damn it, I’ll try.
Great post and I can totally relate to this, Andrea. I despise the travel process, especially packing. It’s on my list of writing topics. This time, because of grief, I was in tears from the anxiety of it all. My solution is to pack the largest bag possible. And every trip, I don’t wear half of it. The one time I made the effort to pack only enough for carry-on was for our Vegas trip. I packed for Vegas outdoor weather, not the below freezing hotel temps. I was forced to buy a few warmer items. Never
Again.
Being responsible for everybody's everything else is pretty much the definition of momming. Personally, although I live in the Satan's asshole of Texas and need a heavy coat about once a year, I have a closet overflowing with hastily purchased coats from all the many times I packed the wrong one or didn't pack one at all. And I have an impressive collection of umbrellas from all over the world...
Good luck with this! Packing is a nightmare! Of course you will forget something!! Just remember that nothing happens if you forget a nail clipper!!
I relate so hard. We once left for a week in the Sierras with our three young children (all of them meticulously and perfectly packed by me) and were 40 miles into a 250-mile drive before I realized that the only shoes I brought for myself were the flip-flops I was wearing on my feet. Also, ask me about the complicated feelings of discovering, on the night before the one and only marathon I ever ran, that I forgot to pack... my jog bra.
I knew we were kindred. 🤣❤️
Please tell me you broke off your friendship with that animal who defiled the Keurig?
Oh she was never a friend.
I cannot believe you just ruined hotel Keurigs for me 🤣
Your post just reminded me I need to get new luggage this year...ugh.
I've always been the one to handle all travel plans for us (go figure). I used to let my husband pack for himself pre 2020, but ever since the incident when his shampoo got confiscated (because clearly it was over 4oz and he tried to carry it on) and he turned into a toddler having a tanntrum...I do all the packing.
Have a fabulous travels!
I know. I’m ruined for life now, and have nightmares about all the Keurigs I used before I knew! 🤣
Sorry!!!
Women have yet to realize the maxim of packing for travel: bring less clothes and more money. You can almost always buy what you need. Actually my sister had a great idea; they went to Germany for a week and she only brought old underwear. Tossed it out every day. Little gross to me but it works.
I like her style
Also, consider a good power converter as Europe runs on 220/240. I have a set that has several US plugs as well as a couple of dedicated phone ports.
I have several. And a dual voltage hairdryer has recently been acquired. 🤣
When I spent a month hiking through Ireland I brought a few packs of travel sized woolite. Worked really well. Also, I found that many hotels and B&B’s have heated towel racks in the bathrooms (same in later hikes in England and Iceland). Those heated racks did a great job of drying stuff overnight.
OMG, just look at those huge pink closet containers. Just like the department stores. The men's section a corner of one level. The men's, well... But I've been married 53 years, I understand.
Hey Jim, 53 years? Impressive. I’m going on 40. Men like to travel light and yes I do understand. I am a big guy (6’4 350) so my pants take up 1/4 of a small suitcase. It’s not easy to get replacements on the road but damn it, I’ll try.