On Target...

So, yesterday our new family took our first official expedition to the real world (we have taken trips to the Pediatrician's office, but this was a real jaunt). Shannon, Connor, grandma Kelly, and I all took a trip to Target to get a few things like a new hamper and some other household assundries.

First of all, Target on a Sunday afternoon is craaaaaaaaazzy! Considering that we are both off and free every weekday, that was a tactical error.

Second of all, I now appreciate how much effort and time goes into travelling with a baby!

When we woke up in the morning, we knew that our goal for the day was to go to Target. It wasn't urgent and it didn't NEED to happen yesterday, but we thought that it would be nice to make a trip and since we needed stuff at Target, that was the plan. So anyways, we knew from the moment that we woke up that Target was our ultimate destination (ironic, I know...Target) Anyways, after the morning feeding and changing, etc., we ate breakfast and prepared ourselves. Then, it was time for the late-morning feeding and changing while we continued to enjoy some coffee.

As we were nearing departure time, Connor was sleepy but just starting to stir. This meant that he was close to being awake, which also means that he is close to wanting food and being fussy. So, we were thinking maybe we should just get moving, otherwise we would never get to Target. So, we prepared everything for our departure. Everything includes the stroller, the diaper bag (making sure the diaper bag is suitably packed with extra diapers, wipes, extra clothes, extra blanket, and an extra hat), some water and a piece of fruit for Shannon, the car seat, and of course, the baby.

Once everything was all set and Connor was all strapped into the car seat, it was of course time for him to drop a #2, so we had to stop to change him and then get him strapped in again, but then he was awake and hungry, so he was being fussy and crying a little. Anyways, we plowed through it and head out for the car with all of our stuff. Then, we kept forgetting things in the apartment as we were heading out the door (water, then a Target gift card, then the directions, etc.), so it took us a while to get to the car.

Once we got to the car, the trip was a lot smoother and aside from a break to feed Connor in the car in the Target parking lot, our trip was smooth sailing. (Although as I said above, Target on a Sunday was a baaaaaad idea!)

When we returned home with all of our Targeted merchandise, we were exhausted. So, that was our day. Apparently, when you have a newborn, a trip to Target is a whole-day affair.

p.s.-Happy one week birthday, little dude!