Family Vacation!! Part I :-)

Tomorrow evening Dreux, Derek, and myself are taking our talents to DC! This will be Dreux’s very first plane ride and although I hate flying myself, I’m excited and very prayerful she enjoys the flight. I have done extensive research on things to bring and things to do when flying with an infant. For instance, since 9 11, babies must fly with identification as well so I had to make sure the birth certificate was already in the baby bag. Also, being that I am a nursing mom, I must alert security that I am traveling with expressed breast milk and a cooler and hope there aren’t any issues. I’m pretty sure I over packed, but I’ve come to learn there really is no such thing as being “over packed” with a baby. From the baby Bjorn and travel bed to extra bibs, pacifiers, the Moby Wrap, her weatherproof carrier shield, stroller, and about 10 outfits, I’m sure we’re ready for anything! (Mind you we will only be there until Saturday) I have managed, however, to condense all my stuff and Dreux’s stuff into one luggage and one baby bag! Go Me! (I quickly gave up the need to carry purses once Dreux was born, so I guess the Louis will have to stay L)

I plan to arrive at the airport hours in advance to make room for any mishaps i.e. baby meltdowns, spills, bath room breaks for mom, etc. I think I got this, how hard can it be… right? I’m just hoping I’m not “that girl” with the screaming baby on the plane everyone despises. LOL. This shall be an adventure for all of us.

“Dreux please be good for mommmie”.

To be continued…