Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Taking a little trip!!

Saturday we are leaving for our first family trip. All 3 of us will be flying from Norfolk, VA to Salt Lake City, UT, where we will stay with my Aunt for the night. Then my Mom (B) is picking us up and we will be staying back and forth between her house and my different grandparents. On the 21st my Dad, and siblings along with my nephew will be driving down to Idaho so it's basically like a family reunion on my Dad's side. Ken and I are so excited to be going on a plane ride together the last one we took was when we went to Washington in 2006 where he proposed to me. It's funny because we have taken plenty of trips back home but not together due to leave not being approved on time to get us on the same flight or money issues. We are very happy that Ken's leave got approved and there were still seats available on my flight this time. It will be nice to have an extra pair of hands since this is the first time we will be flying with the baby and don't really know what to expect. Unfortunately Ken only had 2 weeks of leave to take so when we fly out of Salt Lake City (the closest big airport to where our Idaho family lives) on the 27th he will be flying home, baby and I will be flying to Portland. Then my Mom (A) will pick us up and we will spend that 4 day weekend with her. Then back and forth between my dad's and sister's once they finish their Idaho trip. Then baby and I will be flying back to Norfolk on the 5th. Whew... obviously a lot of planning went into this trip. And it's not stopping. Tomorrow little Kevin is having another check up to make sure his heat rash is clearing up o.k, that his ears aren't congested ( this could cause a lot of discomfort for him on the flight if they are) and I'm also going to ask about some reflux issues he seems to be having lately. So far to prepare for us leaving we have baby all the way packed, a duffel bag with 7 warm weather outfits (short sleeved shirts and shorts) and 7 cold weather outfits (long sleeved shirts and pants), 7 pajamas, a heavy jacket, his co-sleeping bed which is what he will be sleeping in (also doubles as a changing area). About 16 pairs of socks, his sandals, tennis shoes, 2 burp rags, his fuzzy blankey to lay on while he's on the floor, his first aid kit and toiletries, 12 diapers (we will buy a pack when we get there) and some baby wash cloths with his hooded towel. And that's just his duffel bag. His diaper bag that we will be carrying on has 12 diapers, his soft pirate blankey, his hospital blanket (these are mostly for me to cover up with if I decide to nurse in the airport or on the plane), an extra outfit of each type of weather, wipes, small thing of powder, desitin, 3 small burp cloths (he has been spitting up more lately) 2 pairs of socks, his health record book and his vitamins. It's also basically going to double as my purse so it will have my wallet, some snacks for Ken and I, and most likely an extra top for me and Ken just in case, and the snugli carrier. We still have to get some extra binkys since he only has one and the 2 oz prepared similac formula bottles to take on the flight. We are also bringing the stroller along with his car seat. He knew that such a little person would have so much stuff!!! I don't think going there will be an issue but it might be hell getting it home all by myself! Oh well, I know this trip is going to be sooo worth it!

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