Our first vacation with Easton went really well - we were a bit nervous about the 8 hour drive and what we could do with him in sunny Florida but we did it! Every spring break my dad and little sister head to Orlando. This year my little sister brought a friend and we picked up my Grandma in Ocala and brought her down. We had a full house and many people who wanted to hold and spend time with Easton. When we arrived we opened up the back of the truck and my dad instantly said, "you packed to much". Our truck was filled with Easton's gear, we ended up taking our golf clubs out. We figured first vacation better to be comfortable and learn what not to bring next time (packing list below). By the end of the trip there were only two items that I could have lived without (mentioned below), so I was happy with that.
Our drive down - me pumping in the truck, thank goodness for the outlet in the back of the truck
More pictures from the drive
Before we left I checked with the Doc to make sure we could take Easton in the pool. He said only 10 minutes in the sunlight as the Florida sun is so strong, but after sunset as long as he wants. I was so excited since I grew up swimming from a very young age. I couldn't wait to get him in the pool. In typical new mom fashion I dressed Easton in his diaper then over his diaper went the little swimmers diaper and then his full sun suit. I had him bundled for sure, nothing was leaking through into the pool.
We enjoyed family time, a workout with my sister, downtown Disney, Legoland, shopping at the outlets, much needed pool time, swimming with Easton, home cooked dinners with help from my sister and her friend Emily, campfire, dinner out with the whole family, a morning photography outing with my sister and much much more.
Our packing list for E:
activity gym
zen chair - could have lived without
boppy lounger
diapers
changing pad
pad covers
wipes
bath soap and lotion
wash cloths
burp cloths
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BOB stroller
car seat
bottles
bottle brush
breast pump
pumping bottles
extension cord - 8 hour drive = pumping in the truck
blanket to cover while I pump
diaper bag
pacifiers
toys
books
clothes
swimsuit
sunhat
sunglasses
night light - thanks baby center for that suggestion
first aid kit - didn't use but glad we brought it
travel crib
bath towel - for pool
swaddle blankets - great for sunshade in the car
detergent
bottle warmer - probably could have lived without but it was a nice to have
cooler - for milk supply
Hey there! It's been awhile since I have been making the blog rounds. Last time I was here you were still pregnant! It's so sweet to see you and your family together :) You are quite the magician getting all that stuff packed in the car...a super momma already! Namaste
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness how adorable. I am bookmarking that packing list.
ReplyDeleteYou're already getting your amazing figure back.
So happy for you all - glad you had a some good FL sun - it's good for babies indeed!