GETTING YOUR STUFF TOGETHER

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There’s so much involved when going anywhere with babies and seniors

Hey, I may be as barren as a wasteland, but I’ve seen family and friends pack for kids. There are soooooooooo many bags. And that’s not even including the six extra bags just for diaper-related stuff.

There’s something to be said about the necessity of all the extra “stuff” that’s critical to care for our infantile and elderly selves.

The difference for us seniors? When it comes to diaper related stuff — it all DEPENDS.

Packing Light

I can remember, in my youth, when a friend would propose a spur of the moment road trip. I would quickly pack the smallest duffle — or more likely brown paper grocery bag — I could find. I barely filled it with any stuff.

And I’d look and feel marvellous the whole time! (I really do hope some of you get the nostalgic “look marvellous” reference - LOL).

I packed even lighter when travelling with my then-boyfriend on his motorcycle to go camping. We actually shared a small duffle bag to make room for the sleeping bags and tent that was teenier than his carburettor.

Packing It In

As I got older and wiser, I would pack more and more “essentials”. This was the case even when a cabin was involved. Which eliminated the need to haul your own shelter, let alone frying pans. I still somehow managed to fill up the entire back seat and trunk of the car with so much stuff, that I had to straddle the firewood under my feet!

Pack to Sleep

I also used to easily fall asleep anywhere. Like on a Greyhound bus in my younger days, with nothing but a water bottle in my lap. I’d usually spill it whilst entering dreamland. But that was more like a bonus shower.

Babies on the other hand, apparently need a bevy of sleep aids.

Like a special spinning Noah’s ark mobile that lights up and plays Hickory Dickory Dock. Not to mention said diapers, a onesie, nighttime stories, stuffed toys, and a pacifier for comfort.

As for me? I used to only wear a smile to bed.

But now I don a sexy CPAP hose.

As well as rockstar-esque carpel tunnel wristbands, checkered flannels, and a night mask. Under all that, I still wear a smile though. I’m just so grateful to finally go to bed!

Packing It Up

Yep. I sure miss the days of being unburdened. Luckily, I expect that someday all my extra stuff will be someone else’s baggage to deal with!

Thanks for reading!

Thank you to brilliant editor Jennifer McDougall

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