Baby Vacation

Stephanie's almost two years old and is about to embark on her second trip to the big ocean. So, I'm busy arming myself with super-baby sunblock, sand toys and shovels, baby lotion, hats, sunglasses, shoes, my new jogging stroller (yippee!), swim suits, clothes, toys and more toys, stuffed animals, something to sleep in and a boat load of snacks. Not to mention my own luggage!! My parents own a time share at Hilton Head. Unfortunately, due to my dad's pending surgery, they can't come this year. So, we have the place to ourselves. This means my husband, baby, me and the guys in the family...all unsupervised! I have visions of a bachelor pad with a baby and me caught up in the web of a giant sized mess...--food and dishes left lying around, clothes strewn about....and a sand-covered baby to top it all off. She always wants to go "oud-ide" (outside) now and run everywhere. Some people have suggested toddler leashes. Everytime I bring up the thought, however, I get the evil eye so I won't go there!! Maybe isntead of rest I'll lose the 10 pounds I've been wanting to do for months now on this "vacation"!

Since I won't have my wonderful parents to help babysit at the beach, I'm conjuring up other babysitter ideas. My brother likes to jog. Perhaps, I can hand over my new jogging stroller with baby inside and he can run to his heart's content with my daughter!! You know, she would probably love it. He might not. We'll have to see! Not a bad idea though, is it?!

I'll keep you posted on how this one goes. Maybe we can turn it into a movie script! Until next time,

Steph's mom