The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine Issue 5 | Page 41

Fill your life
with experiences.
In the boys’ bag, I separated each side by putting the items that both boys would need in the middle. I put matching tops and bottoms into zip lock bags. I put the warmer clothes that we were not anticipating on wearing (but need
along just in case) on the bottom. In this bag there is:

Neutral

Child 1 (Age 1)

Child 2 (Age 2.5)

4 wash cloths
2 towels
9 burp rags
6 bibs
4 Tegaderm films
8 packages of 2x2 gauze pads
3 food bags/1 extension
1 package swim diapers 2 probes
1 Pulse Ox monitor

1 swimsuit
3 onesie shorts
2 shorts
2 short sleeve shirts
2 pajama sets
1 coat
2 pants

3 overall shorts
2 onesie shorts
2 pants/short sleeve
2 pants
4 onesies
1 coat
1 pajama

In our bag we had: 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pajama bottoms, 2 shorts, 5 tank tops, 2 sweatshirts, underwear, socks, dress
clothes, shoes, slippers and scarfs.
We had a separate bag for bathroom stuff like shampoo, soap, shavers and make up and a separate bag for all the
diapers and a box of wipes. We also had a separate bag for toys.
We took a pack-n-play (for the youngest to sleep in), a portable highchair
(for the youngest to sit at the table), a BiPAP machine and sterile water (for the
oldest to wear at night), 2 big O2 tanks (to run through the BiPAP at night), a
walker (for the little one to stay entertained), a kid cart (for the oldest to sit in
and be comfortable), floaty toys (for in the water), fishing poles and tackle box,
a shower chair (to bath the oldest after playing in the lake), and the food pump
and pump travel bag (so the oldest can eat). We also brought some food along
to contribute to the meals for the group.
Yep that is it (I had to reread the list to make sure I got it all). That is what
it takes for us to leave for one weekend away from home. We had a great time!
The kids hardly had time to eat or sleep because there was so much to see and
do. The hubby and I took advantage of all the people with us to care for the kids
and got away for the evening to celebrate 11 years of marriage. It is good to get
away. We certainly don’t do it as much as we would like (because it is so much
work) but it is good to be home too. We can’t wait to do it again next year!§

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