Packing, packing, packing

I have spent the last week packing and unpacking (mostly mentally) and I think we are traveling with only small bags. This is mostly because of the B&B in Amsterdam and the super steep stairs x 3 floors. I am trying packing cubes for the first time. I'm hoping this will help us not have to totally unpack at each point in our trip and sort out our dirty clothes. We are also trying AirBnB lodging and experiences for the first time in Amsterdam and London. The communication with everyone has been great and I am very excited about our places. Another level of concern this week has been the reports of a European heat wave hitting western Europe, especially Paris. Two years ago in Rome, I thought we were going to die from the heat, but we are Texans and can handle it. Still, I'm hoping for cool weather in the Baltic. In checking the weather this week, It looks like lots of highs around 70, so that sounds wonderful! We leave in only four days, so we have lots of packing, organizing, and getting the fur kids ready. I will post again once we reach Amsterdam and are hopefully relaxed from our direct flight and main cabin extra seats. Let's get this show on the road!