Well what a day!
I rushed over to Chichester this morning to get Poppy some 'holiday sandals'. Wow wonderful Joules, they are uber cute, pink and she loves them! I also had a few errands to run for Mr P (who never panic's with packing), he gave me a list which included flip flops and swimming shorts (not too short, not too long, not speedos and definitely not like your dad would wear). I successfully completed the mission.
Of course though, as you may have guessed this trip was not just for Little Miss P and Mr P, I may have had a small intention of grabbing a few last minute bits myself. I managed a pair of sandals and a maxi skirt. So pleased with myself. Finalised with a spontaneous trip into 'Poundland' for some novel entertaining toys for the plane journey.
Then onto a meeting for work, not ideal for a Friday afternoon, but very interesting nonetheless.
Straight after that, rushed to the beautifully blooming Mrs C baby shower, only to find out her waters had broke the previous evening. Thankfully she is very well, and amazingly managed to enjoy the whole afternoon. Well done Z for organising and entertaining. I'm so excited for Little Miss C's arrival, she will have the most perfect parents. I hope she has it before we go (for her sake obviously).
So then home to a lovely dinner cooked by Mr P.
After dinner we ventured upstairs to sort out all our clothes ready for packing. Immediately, I could feel it boiling up inside, stomach beginning to tighten, head swell, short breath...PANIC PACKING!
In my head it sounds a little like this:
- I have no time
- Where do I start?
- What to wear?
- I have no clothes
- What sandals go with that
- I have no sandals
- This belt, bag and shoes match too well
- Which nail varnish goes with all 7 outfits?
- I should have gone on a diet
- Why didn't I make it to the gym tonight?
- I have no time
Panic packing overwhelms me every time I go far enough away that I can not access my full wardrobe. Now my sensible head knows that I have a huge selection of clothes and shoes, so why do I NEVER have anything to wear! I also know that when I am on holiday I will wonder why I put myself under so much pressure.
The pressure is not only now for my own panic packing but also that of my daughter, who now has a brand new wardrobe (including accessories) for the week. We are so looking forward to taking Little Miss P on holiday, while we have been before she is of the age now where I know she will soak up every second.
Anyway all the selections are made now and I am sticking with them, well at least until tomorrow evening when the final panic packing takes place.
So here are some of my favourite bits that I am 100% sure on.
Doesn't leave me with many clothes!!!
Am I the only person who goes through 'Panic Packing'?
Nice to see you again.
Xxx
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