I’m gearing up for Florida! Over the weekend I did some shopping and I was really disappointed that Gap won’t get swimsuits, shorts or capri pants until the end of March. I found this really surprising considering Old Navy already has them. I did manage to spend my gift card on a stretchy black skirt and a few t-shirts – one that says “Baby Blooming” and a favorite of Tom’s.
I also made a trip to Target and found a cute one-piece black swimsuit that has a chunky wood wrap that ties around the neck. Hey, I might as well look fashionable! Target also had capri pants, so I bought a pair in gray.
Now what will I put my new cloths in? I got a new wheelie carry-on bag from REI that turns into a backpack. This will replace my current Rick Steves backpack, which I use for overseas travel, and my current wheelie bag, which I use stateside.
Tom bought the same bag in 2008 at the REI flagship store when we were in Seattle for a friend’s wedding. He’s been raving about it ever since, but I’ve been hesitant to buy it because it’s not as big as my Rick Steves bag. However with a baby on the way, I decided to give in.
So what’s so great about this bag?
- It’s lightweight.
- The wheels roll over everything.
- There are tons of compartments for organizing.
- It turns into a backpack and a flap goes over the wheels so you don’t get dirt on your cloths.
Are there any drawbacks? Kind of…this bag doesn’t expand to hold extra stuff, but this is also a benefit because I have a hard time carrying my Rick Steves bag when I overload it. Solution? Tom and I will each buy a small backpack to carry baby necessities and for all of those souvenirs I never travel overseas without my trusty foldaway duffel.
Of course this will probably all change the minute we try to travel with Baby E!
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| Spain 2007 |
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| Morocco 2008 |
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| France 2009 |
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| Italy 2010 |
