Maybe it was due to the fact that I had to help pack the boys up for a trip that I wasn’t going on (more on that soon!), but I recently found myself reflecting on the way we go about stuffing our suitcases prior to an adventure. And I realized something: We almost always go about packing in the same way. And it works! Rarely does anything significantly important or essential get left behind. At least not anymore.
Now that we have a system in place, things like drivers licenses, boots for a cold weather destination, toothbrushes, and medication are all stowed safely in our luggage. Yes, each of those items were forgotten by one of us at one point or another. We are much more prepared these days.