Lessons in packing 2

So the packing continues and so do the lessons. So here's my next set of lessons:
1. No matter what there will always be more than you think.
2. It is quite difficult to pair your life down to less than 20 bins.
3. "It's their rules..." (referring to flat rate boxes that get to 50pounds)
4. You will inevitably need something that not only did you already pack but you already shipped
5. The cat still thinks she should come with you via mail.
6. Birds do not like a tower of boxes in front of their window.
7. Dogs like to stand exactly where you plan to put the next bin.
8. Shipping at the post office gets you funny looks when you bring in 8 totes.
9. Despite your best efforts or thinking, you will need a checked bag when you fly to your destination (when you are moving there that is) cause there are going to be a lot more that you need to keep till you leave and will also need fairly quickly upon your arrival.
10. In the delirium of sleep deprivation you will argue with you spouse and half way through you will realize you are arguing the same side (leads to that strange dog head tilt look)
11. Your father will do something quite ridiculous because you are leaving that will have everyone laughing even though it was rather serious at the time (thanks for the memories dad, love you!)
There will always be another lesson or another thing that reminds you of a previous lesson so off to pack more I go.
~ Jocelyn