I spent the day Tuesday packing. Since I am traveling alone with the kids, I need a packing method that will be as simple to use on the road as possible. I decided that rather than packing our large suitcases I would pack each day in a separate bag -- I used extra-extra large ziploc bags and similar sized bags from Dollar Tree. Each bag contains pajamas, clothes for the next day, and nighttime diapers for Sam. Our toiletries and other items that we need each night (our storybooks and cuddly toys) I packed into a medium-sized duffle bag. There is just enough room left in the duffle so that each day I can switch out the day-bags. That way I only have to carry in one bag each night and it only has the things I actually need in it.
I did a similar thing with our toys for the trip. For each day I packed a ziploc bag with coloring books, small bags of toys, and other goodies that I can distribute throughout the day.
By Tuesday night I was pretty exhausted, and the final stages of my packing were less careful and orderly -- which means I may have to spend some time on the trip re-organizing -- but at least I have the toys and clothing and toiletries under control . . . for now.
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