My Lists

I used to be a very organized person. I always made lists to just double check that I had everything I needed, and this was a system that worked well for me!

Then I got pregnant, and became more flighty which in turn causes me to be slightly less organized than I like to be. I still make lists, which is something that Troy makes fun of me about. We were talking today about our trip coming up, and I told him that I needed to start making a list of what was needed. He told me that we should make a list of the lists we need. HAHA - but seriously, I may need that.

I routinely forget things. For the longest time, it was my car keys. This wouldn't be an issue, except now it's not just me running up the stairs to find them (because I have a flight of stairs to go down to get to my car), but it's me carrying Lauren. So, in order to solve that problem, I leave my keys in the same place EVERY SINGLE DAY. And it helps. But I still will walk out the door without a diaper bag, without puppy, without my sunglasses or without something else that is the reason for my trip in the first place. Fortunately, I have not forgotten Lauren!

Our trip isn't just the normal weekend trip - although I still make lists for these!! But I have to pack for myself (and probably Troy) for an entire week, and separately for Lauren for a week. Additionally, we'll need a separate "piece" for the overnight in Louisville before we head to Mexico - well, two nights. There are very important things I don't want to forget..for me and for Lauren! It would be my luck to forget to pack puppy...or her baby...or my bathing suit. I mean, really. My lists make me feel more prepared.

Since this vacation is creeping up on me, I could also make a list of things to do before we leave. Things like, tanning (so we don't burn on the beach), making arrangements for mail, and of course, making my lists for packing.

Without question, something will be forgotten. Troy will HAVE to be in charge of passports and other necessary documentation because if it is in my possession, I will misplace it. I can lose a piece of paper like no one! I'd like to continue to blame pregnancy brain - which is a real thing and which doesn't go away with the birth of a child - but in fact, I was this way before. It's just gotten a lot worse, as now I'm forgetting and misplacing things not only for me but for someone else!

My lists - which I'll probably start this week - will help me to ensure I do not leave puppy, baby or my bathig suit behind.