Packing

I have been working on our packing list...Here is what I know so far:

• documents: passports, apostilled documents, driver's license, credit cards, insurance cards, traveler's insurance information, ATM cards, tickets, itinerary, copies of all of the credit cards and information to keep as a backup
• gifts: clutch purses and body lotion, gift bags, tissue paper, an emergency flashlight,, a shawl/scarf, candy for kids
• electronics: travel alarm, laptop, flash drive, power strip, converter plug, a blank CD, camera, battery charger for camera, video camera, extra memory card, cords for video cam/computer, extra batteries (packaged separately to meet airline requirements), mini tripod, hair dryer, curling iron
• toiletries: shampoo/conditioner, hairspray, deodorant, body lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, after shave, face wash, face cream, Q-tips, eye drops, contact solution, makeup, brush, shower gel, emery board
• medicine: Cipro (prescription), Immodium AD, bandaids, anti-bacterial lotion, bug towelettes, ibuprofen, alka-seltzer, inhaler, allergy medicine, sunscreen
• extra contacts, glasses, sunglasses
• Bulgarian travel guide and phrase book
• laundry soap tablets, 2 plastic hangars, roll of bubble wrap
• Things for Gracie: The doll, crayons, coloring book, bubbles, lacing cards, photo frame craft, beach ball, photo album, book
• Clothes for Gail: tennis shoes, black shoes, brown sandals, socks, underwear, belt, pajamas, 8 shirts (I tried for fewer, but...), 3 pairs of pants, 3 pairs of capris, black sweater, light weight jacket, jewelry pouch (cheap stuff only)
• Clothes for Mark: Mostly long pants, short-sleeved, wrinkle-free dress shirts and polo shirts.
• 2 money belts, 2 luggage locks (TSA approved)
• breath strips, gum, mints
• purse and/or bag
• book for me, sudoku for Mark
• pen and small notebook
• crisp new $20, $50, and $100's

Now the key is to get all of this to fit into two carry-ons and 2 checked bags, with all of it divided up so that we can survive a couple of days if our luggage is lost. British Airways says the free checked bags must be under 51 pounds and 90 cm x 75 cm x 43 cm. We also get a carry on bag that is less than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm.
I want to pack it up now, but I have to finish 4 assignments for my class before I leave and submit my action research project to my principal for approval. Deadlines have a way of really getting me focused...back to work...