We just got home from our first camping trip with Baby MPB.
First, the bad:
- It rained every day, except the morning we packed up to come home, then it was a beautiful sunshiny day. (It was almost as though the weather gods were sitting in their castle laughing at us).
- My allergies did not enjoy everything nature had to offer. I was a giant ball of snot.
- Lately Baby MPB seems to think his car seat is some sort of archaic torture devise, which means he screamed bloody murder most of the car ride there and back.
- Baby MPB had an epic poopsplosion that went through layers of clothing. We had no ability to do a proper bath, so sponge bath it was.
Now, the good:
- We were surrounded by beautiful mountains and stunning scenery while camping right next to a breathtaking river. There is no better place I can think to spend a long weekend, even in the rain.
- Baby MPB was amazing. He slept like a champ, just like he was sleeping in his own room at home. He even napped like a good baby, which he rarely does at home.
- Baby MPB forced us to slow down and enjoy just being. There were no 20+km day hikes in the mountains which we are accustom to, but there was a mini-baby friendly hike and plenty of baby giggles.
- Baby MPB put his little toes in a mountain river for the first time, and while clearly skeptical he seemed to enjoy it even though it was glacier fed, freezing cold water.
- There was lots of Baby MPB and doggy love. When Baby MPB went for a nap, the dog wanted to go with him.
- There was wonderful late night fireside conversations between Mr. MPB and I, when the rain let up.
- While exploring we stumbled upon breathtaking wildlife.
- And most importantly, Baby MPB seemed to enjoy the mountains just as much as we do.
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- I’m sick again. Honestly, I’ve never been sick this often in my entire life. I cannot even count how many times I’ve been sick since Baby MPB joined our lives. I know my immune system is clearly compromised from trying to do everything with a lack of consistent sleep, but seriously I’ve had enough of being sick.
- I’m debating stepping on a scale and reading the numbers for the first time since I was 13. I’ve always avoided knowing the number so I didn’t become obsessed with the number. But for the first time in 20 years, I’m thinking that knowing the number will help motivate me and push me harder to get back to my pre-miscarriage body. But, I’m still undecided because once I know the number I cannot unknow the number – there will be no going back.
- With September fast approaching we have to start our nanny search again. I’m dreading it. I just want to keep this nanny for the next 2 years, but she is committed to get her master degree. As much as I want to keep her, I cannot fault her for continuing her educational pursuits.
- How fast do kids get their teeth? Baby MPB has 2 secrete teeth which he still will not show us. And, I think he’s about to get another one! He’s still handling it all well, but still it cannot be fun.
- Why is summer almost half over?
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