I must admit that I am very, very good at procrastinating. If I have something to do that is overwhelming or that I really do NOT want to do, the better at procrastinating I am. I should be packing right now, but instead I am finding tons of other things to 'do'. Nothing is really more important than packing right now, but I am feeling overwhelmed about even starting the process. Packing needs to be done in one fail swoop, or else I will start missing stuff. Then I get aggravated at myself when we get where we are going and I realize that I did not pack an essential item or items either for me or one of the kids.
Packing for 3 children AND me is what I am dreading. It's not bad once I get started, it's just that I have to take the FIRST step to get going. After that, I just run through a checklist in my head and try to make everything fit. My packing actually takes longer than packing for the 3 kids, because I like to be ready for any and all situations and/or occasions. Packing workout clothes, church clothes, daily clothes, regular and long underwear and shoes to accommodate each of those sets of clothes. Plus makeup, toiletries, emergency rations and lots of gum. I HAVE to have gum in every suitcase, backpack and the pockets of coats. (I have severe dry mouth with this pregnancy for some odd reason.) After the suitcase (in which John tries to sneak some of his stuff into), I have to get out 'the' backpack, then switch purses to something very small, yet functional.
THAT is why I am sitting here blogging (procrastinating) and not packing like I should be...
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