Packing to Travel Just Doesn't Get Easier!

At first, traveling was a lot of work- the amount of stuff you need to pack for an infant is incredible! And you have to take half of it "just in case".

Then there is a sweet spot from about 18-20 months where traveling is easy, just take some diapers and a sippy cup and you should be good.

Then the toddler gets old enough to "help" you pack. You get the small diaper bag with essentials- remember his blanket! Snacks! Toys! And he starts bringing you stuff, like his rain boots. 

"You already have shoes" you tell him. He insists those rain boots go in the bag. "It's not even raining" you tell him. Nope, those boots are GOING! 

And the book you packed? "No", he says and finds 5 other books to pack. And toys. The plane. The bus. The cars.

Now you are back to packing like you did for the infant- the small diaper bag, the bag of diapers, the bag of clothes, the bag of blankets, the bag of toys and books.

And oh crap! 

We forgot to pack anything for US! 

Papa asks why we are taking 100 bags and not a suitcase. Momma says it would be ridiculous to pack a suitcase for an overnight, 24 hour trip. 

A lot of eye-rolling happens.

In conclusion, enjoy that sweet 18-20 month brief moment of happy traveling while it lasts!