Organized baby: 8 weeks to go

Some things to take to the hospital:

some underwear
3 nursing bras
3 pair comfortable & cute pants *  I bought full length but I guess they are sold out.
3 nursing tank tops
2 cardigans
belly bandit 
night gown

I have some toiletries in a bag in the bathroom to go.

I need to pack:
something for baby to wear
chargers, etc.

xo.

Organization tip: get packing

We are always on the go, which means we always have a bag packed for something.  The pool, the beach, the gym, New York...  So I feel like I have gotten really good and getting ready and packing up our things as minimally as possible.    Yesterday we had a little trip planned to go to the pool.  Our bag was ready to go hours before we left.

I think packing is where my organization skills really shine.

Tomorrow we are going to New York for a long weekend, don't fret, we have been packed since yesterday.  I didn't draw any packing lists, but summer wardrobes are easier I think.

Organized moment: SF packing list

I feel like we just got back from New York and now we are heading to San Francisco.  I didn't draw out my outfits for the New York trip.  I thought it would have been too much for a 10 day trip.  And as it turns out my clothing options were sort of awful.  Maybe it was the lack of planning or the unpredictable weather.  Hopefully I will be better prepared for San Francisco this week.

When the drawing was scanned, I also made a copy so I could highlight and cross things out as they were packed so nothing was forgotten.

xo.

Organized moment: unpacking

We just got home last night after a 10 day trip to New York.  It was so much fun seeing family, friends, visiting our favorite places.

But let's get down to the organized part.  When I walked in the door.  The house was just as a left it, perfectly organized... toys in their places, dishwasher was clean with only a few items to put away, beds made...  I could hear the sound of birds singing in my head.

Then arrived my nemesis....  THE SUITCASES.

Whenever we arrive home from a trip I am in usually in the worse mood, overwhelmed and stressed out because I feel the need to unpack within 5 minutes of walking in the door.  I hardly give myself a moment to check email, read my mail all in the effort to unpack in some sort of record time, as I am in the Organized and Obsessed Olympics...  Yesterday was a little different.

My first priority was putting the kids to bed.  And then I unpacked their suitcase and laid out all their clothes on the floor to be put away.  I may be crazy but I didn't want to disturb their reunion with their cozy beds just so that I can fulfill my obsession to be unpacked in record time.  That will be done this morning when they are up.

Next I brought the "laundry bag" to its proper home in the laundry room.  During the trip we use one bag for dirty clothing so that when we return home it is easy to take care of.  I actually didn't even start doing the laundry until this morning... although I am not looking forward to folding and putting away since all the clothing is mixed...  mine, his, kids.. oh my!

Then I unpacked our bag, put it all away.   A piece of cake.   After a long trip, I can't stand to look at those suitcases for any longer than needed.

How long does it take all of you to unpacked without a trace of your holiday lingering?

xo.