Mom vs Dad: Vacation Prep

I've been obsessing over my packing list for days and I'm pretty sure Penn just threw 3 things into a duffle bag... also, we need to turn around. I left my beach sunglasses at home and those are different than the ones I'm wearing. #vacation #momvsdad #packingforvacation

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[plb]

You forgot to mention making sure the fridge is clean of anything that could become a science experiment in your absence.

[RamblinRick_]

3:09 Kim is concerned about forgetting her sunglasses. Penn may have forgotten the attic light, back door, and contacts. Um, guys, check the back seat...
YOU FORGOT THE KIDS!!!!

[smay]

My husband has started taking the kids out for breakfast the morning of any trip, so I can freak out in peace. Best decision, ever.

[jjtablett]

Lol! The clean house before I leave is a must. Even if just for an overnight

[pamhyde]

The thing that struck me was the Kim was taking care of the dog, the lawn, the mail, everything. Why is this this so true? Of course she is asleep as soon as the car takes off. I feel ya Kim! Bet your filling out all the camp forms too!

[Pandorash]

This is so my late husband and I. And he was the master of Tetris. I miss him xoxo

[earnestlanguage]

"First I've got to do laundry so I can SEE what clothes I have to pack." I feel SEEN.

[utsxslv]

"nobody wants to come back to a dirty house" Ha! Vindicated!! I'm not the only one who does this! Coming back from a vacation with suitcases full of dirty clothes and exhaustion from driving and herding children and seeing all the sites and getting all the things done, you want to come into a clean house throw everything on the floor and go sit down and relax.

[Itsabbie]

“I’ve played 1, 000 hours of Tetris I was made for this”

[patroberts]

We’ve been married 40 years, this scenario will never change😂

[AntaresSelket]

When my son was little and we went out of the house I carried a small backpack, not a purse. It was my Mary Poppins bag and covered snack time, toys, sweaters or jackets, and headache medicine. The same went for vacations. At one point, I even started packing candles and matches, because the year before there was a power outage at the hotel we stayed in. My luggage was the same size as everyone else, I just knew how to pack and make everything fit. The only downfall to being like Kim is that whenever you go anywhere with people, they look to you to have what they need in an emergency.

[thisishowwebingham]

Literally going through this RIGHT NOW! 100% spot on 😂

[laurenincollingo]

Mom of four here. Yes this is how it goes. I’m lol’ing and it’s nice to know other families have similar “packing for vacation” dynamics. One spring break when my youngest was still a baby (not walking yet) I was so busy I put a list together for my older kids and trusted they would pack accordingly. We get to our destination and I find out my 7 year old packed the clothes he was wearing, a pair of swim trunks, electronic games, toys, his toothbrush and nothing else. It was a great lesson learned and ever since he has become a meticulous suitcase packer. 😂

[samanthahanni]

"These are my car sunglasses—I need my beach sunglasses."

[laceym]

I'm the organizer, travel agent, booker, concierge, luggage packer and car loader. I do it all and I take it as a personal mission to beat my high score on Tetris for every car trip!

[rosencain]

Don't forget the vid on when you get there and realize you forgot your jeans.
Or when you get home you realize you left shorts/cardigan behind.

My late father held my cardigan hostage until I went back up to visit again :)
Over 1k trip from down South to Illinois.

I would pack for all of us, because then people would have socks, underwear, a toothbrush, etc...
I would tell my kids "I want 5 pairs of socks and underwear on the couch!", do a count, give another instruction, etc... so they helped when they got older.
I still pack for Hubby when he has a trip. He genuinely appreciates it, because he never has to worry about buying this or that and then finding space for it in his bag.

I would also pack the car. I find it a personal challenge to get as much as I can in the trunk and not in the back seat.

I have zero plans to travel this year.
The transmission on my car died, so nope! My sister has two trips she has to make, so unless she wants to recreate the Oregon Trail and get a horse and wagon, then it probably won't happen.

[magyv.]

Tbh it was so satisfying when Penn packed the car.

[nikkid]

This is beyond true! My husband packs 10 minutes before our vacation. It drives me insane, I start preparing for vacation months in advanced. My husband also says “there’s stores there”. I also clean before vacation too, and plan my dogs schedule out. This whole video is funny because it’s true.

[kirstenbarbero]

Mom with the snacks, packng for everyone else and cleaning before they leave is just SPOT ON in our house! And the husband being able to pack and fit everything this in the trunk. We can relate!! Haha so many hrs of tetris!

[ashleyhunter]

This is freaky accurate for our family!! 🤣
I bought this packing list from Barnes & Noble that I fill out every time we leave town, and it has been a lifesaver. Of course, I’m the only one who uses it, haha!