| Momma Karla |
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st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]–>I recently saw an ecard (which I can’t find now) of a mommy doing twenty things at one time. Although she looked amazing doing it, it is physically exhausting. I think I’m feeling a little bit like the cartoon character. But it may also be the stress of travel. On Tuesday my family sets out on a three week trip to Switzerland, Italy and Croatia. Although very fun it’s always difficult traveling with a baby. Well, let me rephrase that, it’s the getting to your destination and returning that is the REAL stresser.
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| Cabo San Luca, Mexico |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
When we went to Cabo I learned that traveling in a big group with a baby is AWESOME! We had at least 11 people on our flight so all I carried was the baby and my diaper bag. Although a bit hectic, it was definitely made easy by all our loved ones. We learned a couple things on this trip, the most important lesson being to expect the worse so that nothing is a surprise.
Upon arrival in Cabo, the baby went bananas and nothing would settle him down. To our surprise we were met by the longest customs line ever! We literally waited for over an hour. In effort to make the baby more comfortable we tried to set up the stroller only to find that it had been broken on our flight down. I was tired, sad and angry about our stroller and long wait, especially because this was my favorite stroller. We also only used half the things we brought for Natey but at least I had the peace of mind that in case of an emergency I had it all. Natey really enjoyed Cabo, four walks a day, infinite swim time and endless Nana and Auntie Dee Dee.
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| Swimming in Cabo |
San Francisco
This trip was a little difficult because we had a lot of stuff to carry, not to mention the car seat and stroller. I snapped at Z at the counter as he kept asking me for a copy of Natey’s birth certificate even though I literally couldn’t move with all the stuff I was holding. The flight itself went well until our return when the airline lost Natey’s baggage. Good thing they didn’t lose it on the way over! There was nothing I could have done differently to avoid the loss. My eyes watered when all the bags were out and Natey’s was nowhere to be found but I was so exhausted I only mourned the loss with one tear.
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| Natey’s flight back to Los Angeles from Cabo |
It was this trip that made me realize how many more things I would be carrying around for a three week trip. Good thing Z and I have taken Natey with us everywhere because with every trip we’ve taken, be it near or far, we’ve always learned something new.
Anyway, I probably should get back to packing and listing everything I still need to purchase.
Have a good night everybody!
Confessions of a Wife, Mother & Cook 