Tonight we fly out for my first solo trip with Gavin! (Okay that's a lie... not really solo because I'll have my sister with me... but no Jake on this trip!) Gavin has been to California, Florida, Utah, and Nevada already in his 15 months of life, so I guess you can say he's a seasoned traveller! He was an easy traveler as a baby (thankfully). Now that we have a toddler on our hands, I'm starting to get a bit nervous for our flight tonight! We're leaving on the red-eye so hopefully the little guy will be tuckered out and sleep the whole time. I doubt I'll get much sleep with 24 pounds & 30-some inches of cuteness sprawled on my lap, but if he is happy, quiet, and well-rested, then I'll feel pretty much the same!
How is it something so small need SO much stuff? I'm packing for a FIVE day trip. I mean seriously, how much does one need? Pre-Gavin, I would fit all my things into a carry on and pack one hour before leaving for the airport. Now, I have a list that takes up a full page and it's like planning a logistical nightmare. Part of that has to do with his food allergies and making sure I have enough snacks/cooking stuff to get by, but the other part is simply that toddlers have a lot of STUFF. Car seat, stroller, Ergo carrier, clothes, toys, books, swimsuit, diapers, wipes, sippy cup, blankey, and the list goes on...
Me on the other hand: Running clothes, running shoes, and Garmin watch. I should be set. :)
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It's been 6 months since my last trip which is far too long! I am beyond excited to see family, friends, and run in a new place. (Not to mention visiting places like TJ's & Cafe Rio at least once daily). The weather is still looking hot enough to melt this Alaskan... but hopefully I'll survive! My broken toe is not being super cooperative so it's looking more and more like I'll do the half marathon, but we will see! Either way, I'm going to have a BLAST! And this little stud is going to have fun in the sun with family and friends!
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