We're off on holiday tomorrow and have 'finished' the packing! Or so I'd thought! Holidaying as a couple is very different to holidaying as a family. In the past, a few bikinis, shorts, t shirts and a few evenings dresses and I was done! However, it's not so simplistic with a family! This will be our 4th holiday abroad as a family, but it's still a bit of a minefield for packing!
The volume of things that are 'necessities' seems to extend after every trip and even a 20kg baggage allowance doesn't allow to take a train set, various Mickey Mouse toys and building blocks (his current favourite toys!) So a few books and small toys will have to suffice!
The problem arises of what to do to keep a hyperactive toddler occupied on a lengthier flight? Films, books and prayers will be required. 5 hours in a confined space with my husband is often a challenge, never mind his moaning and the needs of a toddler! Various snacks should keep them both smiling!
Before I had my son, people often talked about the 'sacrifices of being a parent'. I didn't realise that it would be half of my baggage allowance and forfeiting my hand luggage bag for a baby bag! Our next holiday will likely be with a toddler and a baby and I'm shuddering at the thought of packing already!
Right, I'm off to decide which items of clothing I can take out of my case so that I can fit in some toy cars...wish me luck!
