Two more sleeps. Eek.
I think we're ready.
Mum and dad are coming over for dinner so we can give them the security briefing and show them how to work the TV. They're bringing an extra suitcase for us to borrow {turns out Dash needs more luggage space than I thought}and will be guarding the fort.
I have their instructions printed and ready.
I've washed and dried fifty loads of washing.
Picked up my new batch of Vallergan and returned some shoes that pinched my feet.
Spent three days shopping for travel essentials.
Crossed at least twenty-seven things off my to do list.
I think we're ready.
The kids' inflight bags {my survival kits}are all-but done. I decided Miss Fab will take her backpack after all, with just her activities to keep it light {so she won't leave it behind like last time} Her backpack is small and can be stashed under the seat in front. Trunki's too big for that. Trunki can hold the PJ's and emergency supplies of food, medicine and spare clothes, nappies {we are still not potty trained} and treats. Maybe a towel too, just in case...
I believe in being prepared, when it comes to travel with kids.
They've each got a little "toiletry kit" - in a clear bag of course. New toothbrushes, their own toothpaste, wipes, tissues and lip balm. We will be clean and fresh.
We will also be well supplied with entertainment, just in case watching inflight Movies gets old. New books, Smiggle pens, notebooks and treats are stashed and ready.
And look what I've scored for Scrag... his own Leaptop. Its been personalised and Scragified, and its all ready as a surprise in his bag. His very own "pewta", as he says it.
It was a bargain from the Red Shed. I don't shop there much these days but every now and again they have a good deal. This little beauty I scored for $32. Worth its weight in gold.
Speaking of bargains, look at this one.
Its padded and warm and perfect for the Scottish highlands in Autumn.
Wanna guess how much? Original price was $99 at JeansWest....
Twenty Bucks.
That's right.
I love it.
But wait. I love these even more...
EIGHT DOLLARS. and so comfy.
I ♥ Kmart.
What else can I show you?
My new bag!
A bargain. Real leather backpack perfect for travel. $44.
Love.
Oh and look what I have to read on the plane....
The Help!
Its meant to be gooooood.
Mrs Readalot has looked everywhere trying to find Secret Life of Bees for next month's Bookclub.
Can't find it anywhere. So it looks like I will be reviewing The Help. Heigh ho.
For you Kiwi readers, you have to check this out...
DailyDo {the one day bargain site} has a new thing, called DailyRead.
You can probably guess where I am going with this and why Mrs Readalot has wasted no time subscribing.
Bargain books. Free delivery. Deal a day. Love it.
So here are the suitcases. Halfway packed.
And here's a fun game we can play in the transit lounges.
A card version of Monopoly. From KMart again. Looks fun. Love.
I am so ready.
So ready.
So READY.
I have posts scheduled for while I'm gone, to supplement the "postcards" I'll be sending.
You may think I'm a little crazy to bother with that but this blog is important to me.
My readers are important to me {you are important to me, nameless reader, silent lurker, treasured follower}
Its a way to stay connected with my friends. For when I am feeling alone in a strange and foreign place...
Ahhh, who am I kidding, I just didn't want you all to forget me!
{Our Travel Plans, in case you missed them}
So that's about it from me.
Hopefully I'll be linking next week's Loving post from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne!
Signing off for now...
Love from
PS I just had to share this song with you that I am loving after a crazy musical Greys Anatomy on Tuesday - Callie Torres {or whatever her real name is} is a flippin amazing singer and this is a truly beautiful song.Linking up with the very lovely PaisleyJade