STJ Prep Fully Underway

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:09 am

We've been hitting the pool every weekend to get Belly Flop accustomed to his rashguard and hat. As in THEY ARE NOT OPTIONAL you with virgin skin.

I have started the piles of stuff.

The Box has been mailed.

The Passports have been located.

The "mom bag of tricks and treats" is being stocked.

Almost lift off...

The 50% off rashguard I bought in desperation at Skinny's last year still fits (even if he is giving me the "Mom are you serious?" look)...

Rashguard in August 08...almost a year ago. Where did my baby boy go?

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:11 am

omg so cute!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:14 am

That's my little man!!

Mary L · Post by **Mary L** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:20 am

OMG....he is so cute. I can't believe how big he is getting.

Hawaii · Post by **Hawaii** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:34 am

Love that look! He is so adorable.

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:35 am

He's GIANT. My pediatrician (our friend) says to me at his 2 year check-up, "I would show you on this chart where he is but this is the two year old chart ... he's over on the 4 year old chart!"

At least he's proportional

and a GUY!

piscesgirl0314 · Post by **piscesgirl0314** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:39 am

PRECIOUS baby! You sound like me...our trip is not far behind yours...my seven year old little girl and I have been dancing around the house singing our "vacation song..." and I've started doing some packing...we're doing carry ons so I figured if we're not using it or wearing it right now its going in the suitcase...with very limited space I don't want to forget anything...can't wait!

chrisn · Post by **chrisn** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:43 am

I LOOOVE the expression on his face in that first pic! Well you're ahead of me. I did get the bags out on Sunday. Haven't packed anything yet but hey, we have piles...

KTinTX · Post by **KTinTX** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:49 am

I'm planning to mail our 'box-o-stuff' down one week from tomorrow, so I started a box-pile this morning.

So far, I've got masks, snorkels, fins, insect repellent, collapsable cooler, contact solution for my wife, small flashlight, and sunscreen in the pile. I still have to add: ziploc bags, packing tape to reseal the box for the trip home, our mesh beach bag, and a pre-printed return label.

What am I forgetting Flip-Flop ????? We won't have kids with us, so none of that stuff is needed...besides mine somehow got really old before I knew it (10 & 13).

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:53 am

I've got a giant duffle bag in the 2nd bedroom that I'm just tossing stuff into as I come across the items I think I may want to bring.

That's the only way I am keeping my sanity right now as Mr. Gromit and I are renovating the Master Bathroom ourselves and HOPING to get it finished before the trip. I'm not holding my breath....

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:09 am

KTinTX wrote:I'm planning to mail our 'box-o-stuff' down one week from tomorrow, so I started a box-pile this morning.

So far, I've got masks, snorkels, fins, insect repellent, collapsable cooler, contact solution for my wife, small flashlight, and sunscreen in the pile. I still have to add: ziploc bags, packing tape to reseal the box for the trip home, our mesh beach bag, and a pre-printed return label.

What am I forgetting Flip-Flop ????? We won't have kids with us, so none of that stuff is needed...besides mine somehow got really old before I knew it (10 & 13).

Without kids I think I go make it with a backpack! Just kidding.

You seem to have it all covered but I don't see a neat sheet on the list. A must for some, not necessarily for me anymore. I threw in a plastic durable water bottle and some crystal light and mini versions of laundry stuff (my kids have SUPER sensitive skin so I try to use the same detergent, dryer sheets etc for them) and a stain stick. KIDS again, but as a grown up I sometimes need it too!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:31 am

You guys are getting me excited! We arrive on the 21st and I haven't done anything. One son is going to camp so I have him almost packed, then we got a new dog, and school is almost out, I better get moving!! It's all good!

Jumbiegirl · Post by **Jumbiegirl** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:11 pm

We look forward to meeting you on the beach one day. I'll be there with my 4-year old Margo and various family members including Diana2.

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:26 pm

Jumbiegirl wrote:We look forward to meeting you on the beach one day. I'll be there with my 4-year old Margo and various family members including Diana2.

My little girl will be so happy to have someone other than her 2YO bro to play with!

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:15 pm

Sooooooo cute - hope we get to meet this time

Pia

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