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I am so crap at getting ready to go away

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steinermum · 19/02/2007 09:44

Does anyone else drive themselves nuts by leaving everything till the last minute? I do it every time and say I won't in future but always do. I'm taking the kids away today for a week but we're nowhere near getting out the door and I also booked a cleaner to come while we're away. I'm so ashamed at the state of the place that I have to have a good tidy up before we go. Meanwhile my sons are oblivious and leave a trail behind them...The last time we went away we had to go back for a bag we'd forgotten and missed our train. Is anyone in recovery from this affliction? Share your secrets please.
There, feel better now.

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foxtrot · 19/02/2007 09:50

my advice - Get off mumsnet and go pack

foxtrot · 19/02/2007 09:53

Sorry, couldn't resist
Start collecting stuff in piles about a week beforehand, especially clean clothes that you don't want to be worn and washed again before you go. DCs get a bag each to pack their toys etc ( i do the clothes.

steinermum · 19/02/2007 10:36

Plus dh has just left for 10 days work in Australia, so I'm also feeling sorry for myself. Thanks Foxtrot, I know I need a kick up the backside.

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foxtrot · 19/02/2007 11:11

Are you ready yet?

I'm just back from a week away - the washing...piles..and piles...and i still have sleeping bags to do. Twas a great holiday tho'

steinermum · 19/02/2007 13:06

No, but gettting there, though am so irritated with the kids! I'm out the door at 1.30 so signing off now. Good luck with the washing.

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