We are slowly packing up the apartment in preparation for our move into my parents house at the end of the month. We thought we could save a couple bucks and some frustration by not waiting until August to move out of our apartment. Storing stuff is a funny thing. Our lives are being packed away not to be seen again for at least 10 months, but probably more since we have no idea what we are doing when we get back. Looking at something right before it goes into a box makes me sad. It is also sort of eye opening. None of it we actually NEED. The 10% we don't put in storage is going to be loaded into our Camry and driven across the border along with Justin and Elisabeth's belongings.
We have been told that we don't need as much as we think. Realistically, I only wear about 1/8 of my wardrobe anyway and I spent my childhood vacations camping so I know I don't need much but this is still going to be hard. Bring only what you NEED. What do I need? Do I need a hairdryer? It would be nice. An iron? Okay, so I haven't used an iron in 7 years but I might start. What if we go to a wedding? I'll need a dress for that. And what about some books? I can't think of anything more lovely than an occasional page-turner on the Mazatlan beaches.
But it all adds up.
And really, my main concern is the baby equipment. She DOES need stuff; a pack-n-play, stroller, highchair, car seat, swim floaty, books, toys, several stages of clothes because despite my parent's wishes, she will continue to grow while we are gone. I know we can buy stuff when we get there, but if I have what I need here, I find it hard to justify buying something again. I can only imagine what this car is going to look like. I know what I pack when I go to my parents for the weekend and we can't bring much more than that.
I really am looking forward to living a simpler life. Living in a one-room apartment will force us to look at what we really need to live with and what we can do without.
Steve says not to worry, it will get in. I just feel sorry for the border agents trying to check it all.
