And the kitchen sink, too

At some point next week, CRB and I are headed to my parent's timeshare on the Gulf Coast. It is not a glamorous place but we always have loads of fun. Last year the place opened back up mid-summer (after the hurricane repairs) and the crews did a nice job. The pool had not been rebuilt yet.

ToolMan asked to stay home for some guilt-free shop time. As I have vacationed with ToolMan when he'd rather be doing something else, I quickly agreed. One other benefit of him staying home is that Colin can stay home. (Someday I will blog about Colin's horrifying boarding experience.)

I started typing up this list last week just to see what vehicle I will be taking. I am really hoping not to take the diesel Excursion, "the living room on wheels," but each day it looks more likely. For many entries, like swim wear, both CRB and I will need the item.

Beach trip packing list:

• Brown stroller
  
• Beach tent
  
• Beach towels
  
• Beach toys (sand stuff and floaty boat)
  
• Sunblock
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Swim wear
  
• Dreft
  
• Dish towels
  
• Bottle rack
  
• Baby spoons
  
• Juice bottles
  
• Formula bottles
  
• Baby food (veggie, fruit, cheerios, formula, rice)
  
• Diapers
  
• Swim diapers
  
• Wipes
  
• Waterproof crib mat to use as a changing area
  
• Night light
  
• Pillow
  
• Bumbo
  
• Exersaucer
  
• Laptop with media base and charger
  
• Backyardigans dvd
  
• Camera
  
• Camera charger
  
• Phone charger
  
• Blocks and toys
  
• Books
  
• Red push car
  
• Baby towels
  
• Hand soap
  
• Baby quilt for playing on floor (big one if can find it)
  
• Pack n play
  
• Clothes and shoes
  
• Hats
  
• Kiddie blowup pool (partially inflated)
  
• My book
  
• Ipod
  
• Ipod stereo
  

If anyone actually makes it to the end of this monster list and has a comment about what is extraneous or what I am forgetting, I'd love to hear from you. I never take a diaper bag in a restaurant, but I always have a ton of stuff in the car!