I've just aborted a lame attempt to leave the house using the Ergo carrier I borrowed from a friend. Instruction manuals are invaluable. Of course I went to the Ergo website and found the incredibly clear instructions after I had tried many times to get the thing on so that both Gus and I were comfortable. I've had it on a few times comfortably so I thought it would be so easy, but of course we were not going outside those times so we weren't bundled up.
Anyhow, the end of a long story - amid the shuffling, stuffing and limb tangling, Gus somehow fell asleep (see photo).
The good news with the Ergo is that it is compact (will fit in our backpack) and comfortable. And apparently sleeping in it is entirely possible. We have also borrowed a frame backpack which has a sunshade. It seems so huge that it probably won't make the trip. Gus was quite annoyed while sitting in it although if we actually went somewhere he'd probably love it. The advantage would be that he would get much more shade than any other carrying device. The debate will rage on until the last minute, I'm sure.
We are doing our last minute scrambling to get everything together for our trip. We've had all our jabs, our first aid kit is loaded with "just in case" meds, I was off to get a sunshade for the stroller and a few other items. I am hoping to find a second teddy bear like the one he loves so much - I don't know how he'd get to sleep if he lost it! He sure loves it (thanks Brad!). I've gone through his summer clothes and found 8 pairs of shorts that will still fit him. We still have to find his sun hat and buy a few items - sunscreen, and probably other things that I am forgetting right now. Must make a list.
My mom arrives Thursday, with all kinds of crap in tow (mayo, Gus' travel bed, crates of ibuprofen). Darren and I will try to get out for dinner once before we leave. Seems like ages since he and I had a date.
It is entirely possible that the next post you read will be from Mexico. We are awfully busy with preparations so I don't feel like I have much time for anything else. We have postponed party plans until after we return - it seemed like such a good idea about a month ago, but with too many things on the go already it would just be insane.
sleeping baby is no longer asleep.
bye for now
