Shine Again: Packing

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Packing

Packing a family of nine for one month is no small feat, I say. Eighteen pairs of shoes, swim shoes, sports equipment, beach towels, pillows.... all take up awkward space. These items usually get shoved under seats and then are strewn all over the van.

No more. Meet the mammoth Ziploc bags. These had to have been invented by a mother. This is so working for me.

There are many more ideas over at Works for me Wednesday today. Take a look!

Joseph with his packing list drawn like hieroglyphics. He made a list of what Rebekah, Elizabeth and he have packed in their backpacks. I love "R"'s line of blank paper.

10 comments:

Heather L. said...: Packing is such a terrible task! What a great idea to use those ziplock bags! I'll have to remember that one.

Bon voyage!!!! have a wonderful time! We'll miss you all!; May 28, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Anonymous said...: I don't envy you the packing, but I envy you the trip! You're going to have so much fun! We'll miss you and can't wait for the updates!!!!

Snizeroo; May 28, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Duckygirl said...: Looks like you've gotten a good start on packing ideas! Packing for a month sounds hard, sorry! The trip will hopefully be so wonderful that it's all worth it though :); May 28, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Sarah said...: I had to stop and start again when I read "18 pairs of shoes"! As a mother of 2, I can only imagine the amount of planning and organizing that is required to pack for so many people! Good luck!; May 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Jenny B said...: I am having a hard time packing for one person for a month... kudos for packing for the family for a month!!
I love super-sized ziplocks.
And tell that little Joseph man that he makes the best packing list! ;); May 28, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Mary@notbefore7 said...: I am just glad that you are getting by with only 18 pairs of shoes. I would have a hard time picking just 2 pairs to set a good example...but you gotta with NINE people ;); May 28, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Tisha Alexander said...: You are SO organized!!! Have a blast. :); May 28, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Kathy in WA said...: Love those huge bags! They are fantastic. Packing a family is HARD! I can't imagine doing it for so many. It has been wonderful to have our older ones take over more and more of their packing duties.

Of course, when Sarah (5 year old) heard we would be going to TX in August, she asked if she could get out her suitcase and start packing now. Ha! Just a wee bit early, sweet heart.; May 30, 2008 at 2:42 AM
Unknown said...: Hope you all enjoy yourself on this month-long vacation! You are on the other side of the state from where I reside :-); May 30, 2008 at 7:45 AM
mindi said...: Those bags look awesome - I might have to snag a few. I'm so excited for you and your trip, you're going to have a blast!!; May 30, 2008 at 11:43 AM

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"...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Do everything without complain- ing or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing...." Philippians 2:12b-16

I often want to be the one to do big things for God. This verse reminds me that it is in doing the small things well and without complaining that I can be most useful to Him. So when I'm taking care of the sick and sweeping up the floor again and just got sauce on my only white shirt and somehow managed to drop a box of crayons down the dryer vent and my friend is hurting and my child is frustrated with school and I really don't feel like I can answer one more question.... I remember that this is my time to SHINE AGAIN.