why packing is like the hokey pokey

so, it turns out that shoving 7 months of stuff into 2 suitcases isn't as easy as I'd hoped.  When I've taken big trips in the past, I've done so with a backpack and the idea of laundromats.  This time I need to bring both fall / spring clothes and winter clothes - and medicine, and for some reason a pillow and sheet set (that sheet set might have to go though - it was only 9 dollars, but it's kinda bulky).  When I practiced this packing exercise on Friday I came pretty close to getting everything into 1 bag.  Well, add in a Katchina and storyteller and 11 dream catchers, my pillow, a sheet set and a crap ton of survival food (I have a really bad habit of getting over hungry and then sick) and it now barely fits into 2 suitcases.  Not to mention that I still haven't figured out a way to get my laptop and blanket into my carry on bag (technically Razu counts as my carry on, so it has to be a small bag).  Oh and my purse - I have to pack my purse.  And the items currently in the laundry -- can't not have jeans to wear ... AHHHHHHH!!!!!

So, here is why packing is like the hokey pokey:

You put all your stuff in

You take all your stuff out

You put all your stuff back in

And you smash it all about

You try to close the zippers

And pull it all back out

And that's what it's all about

Hey!

You put more stuff in

You take some stuff out 

You put even more stuff back in 

And then you swear and scream aloud

You try to close the zippers

And then abandon several items

And that's what it's all about 

Hey!

That UPS flat rate box is looking more attractive every minute ...