Boxes

I feel like the last few months have revolved around boxes.
First we had to gather everything up to be put into boxes.
Then we had to watch movers groan, complain and mislabel our boxes when we weren't looking. After that we waited for our boxes (and tried to remember what was in them).
On Tuesday, Tory and I watched them load the boxes onto an elevator to our second floor window and listen to the movers laugh every time I directed boxes into the craft room.
On Tuesday evening, Marc and I carried boxes up and down stairs that were mislabeled (We ended up with eight boxes labeled shoes).
On Wednesday I played a game with the boxes, trying to find a certain item that was needed immediately like the highchair. (Still looking for one box filled with craft supplies, need to check the boxes labeled shoes.)
Now, the boxes are in our garage empty, no longer taking up my attention.

Before I repress the moving experience (as I tend to do), here is the list of what to pack in which shipment:

Unaccompianed Baggage (The stuff comes first. Items are limited to a small crate size. No furniture allowed!)
Spices
Pots
Plates
Silverware
Dishtowels
Glasses
Laundry hamper
Bedding
Towels
 Marc's professional gear
Pillows
Medicines
Printer

Soap dispensers
Bathroom trashcan
Shower curtain (just in case)
Cookbooks
Winter jacket/hat/gloves/scarf (just in case)
Wine opener (!)
For Baby:
Extra Diapers
Extra Wipes
Sheets
Blankets
Jogging Stroller
Pack and Play (Lending closets have them too)
Baby Monitor
Bottles
Extra Formula
Warm clothes
Bibs
Highchair
Toys
Walker/Bouncer/Jump up
For Pets:
Bowls
Toys
Bed (if necessary)
Litter box (we have a fancy one as our cat has poor aim with a normal one)
Extra waste bags
Extra leash
 

To carry on the plane or pack in suitcases to go underneath:

Baby (haha)

Umbrella stroller

Cold medicine (We forgot this time and would have done anything for some dayquil while flying)

Important papers-Birth certificates, social security cards, rabies certificates, orders, passports, inventory of what the movers took, college diploma, transcripts, etc.

Cords and chargers

Enough clothes for two weeks of varying weather

Hat/gloves/scarf

Pillow and Blanket (for the plane and for house camping)

Extra dog/cat food

 

We mailed items to our sponsors this time around, but actually got our unaccompianed baggage before the mailed boxes arrived. So much for trying to be prepared.

 

Now, we can say goodbye to our boxes for THREE years (hopefully) and get on with exploring the Netherlands and Europe.