packing...UGH!

Ok I found one thing that REALLY gets harder once you have kids... packing. Ok so this isn't the first time we've gone away, but I think it the first time I've posted about this. When you are single, or even just married... packing is simple. You pick out what clothes you need, shoes, health and beauty products pack them neatly into a carrying device and you are good to go... no??

Not so easy when you have kiddos. I created a list of what to pack:
both boys:
clothes, sneakers, sandals, water shoes, sunscreen, meds, cups, silverware, bathing suits, bath stuff, books, cars, swim diapers, hats, monitor, gate, wipes, pillows, snacks, plates & bowls, carriage
Blake:
swim vest, blanket, pull-ups, sunglasses
Colby:
float, diapers, booster seat, pack n play, extra sheet, pacifiers, bath towel, yogurts, shakes, apple sauce
Abby: (yes we are taking the dog too)
food, bed, leash, dishes, treats
Richard and I:
clothes, bathing suits, water shoes, HBA, meds, camera, cell phones, chargers, my pillow, books, sunglasses, hats

This is for a trip to my in-laws this weekend... the challenge is once you get everything it doesn't matter how long the trip it you still need everything. Oh well it's good practice for our vacation in October

Then there is the whole pack a snack for the car, and things to entertain the boys for the 3.5 hr drive... we are hoping they will nap