Travel with a baby

Why so much extra luggage for such a little person?

So before you were born, I prided myself in being able to travel light.  Mom and I could both do a 10 day trip in a carry-on.  Right up until mid August, I was traveling back and forth to California for work.  I will say that I got pretty good at the trip. I knew all the fastest routes. . .which escalator, which security line, where to stand on the train, and most of all, never to check luggage.

Today we broke all the "rules".  Traveling with a baby just requires more "stuff".  We checked bags - so many that we had to rent a cart to transport them.  Because of the cart and luggage we had to take a series of 4 elevators, 2 moving walkways and a tunnel to get to the sky-train.  Then 15 min to load the car and get the car seat in.  In total what usually takes me about 20 min to complete - took 1.5 hours with you . . and I have to say it was totally worth it!

Today was also your first airplane trip.  We knew you are a very content baby but were nervous about the cabin pressure changes.  You did great!!  Not a peep just enjoyed the time with mom and dad hanging out in first class.  Oh did I mention that you got upgraded on your first trip - don't get used to it but it was a nice way to start.