our walking essentials (two years later)

The greatest thing about having this blog is that I can look back at what I was doing two years ago on our stroller rides.  Not much has changed, just add ten pounds and a second child.

You can obviously see the pride in my eyes as I so eloquently pose next to my new double stroller - it's the coolest thing I've bought in my almost-three-years as a parent.  I was like a frikking kid at Christmas when the FedEx truck pulled in.  You should've seen us all on the porch, Patrick by my side and Connor in my arms, all of us not-so-patiently waiting for the Big Box of Gorgeousness.  {Another Teacher Perk:  you're home all day to sign for packages.}  Jeff happened to be there and put it together for us which included all of putting on four wheels and unfolding it.  We took it for a stroll in our driveway and...and...and...wow.  It's just as everyone says - perfection in a double stroller.  The skylights, the reclining seats, the smooth ride.  It's got it all.  Oh wait, it doesn't have a spot on the push bar for a water bottle, keys, etc. so I bought this one from Amazon for eight bucks.  It does the job, but be careful with your Starbs - get a spill stick.  You can also get the more expensive one made my BabyJogger if you so prefer.  I didn't prefer.

Other than Connor's arched back of anger hesitation to be strapped in and the fact that my diaper bag just will not fit in the bottom basket, our maiden voyage to town went well.  We stopped into the Market for blueberries so Pat could have a snack (he ate almost the entire container) and cruised around until dinner time.  With it being late afternoon, the extra length on the sun shades was critical in keeping Connor's bare legs safe from sun rays.  Go Baby Jogger!

So what are my walking essentials nowadays?  Since my diaper bag won't fit underneath I've just been grabbing what we have to have.

• Patrick doesn't really use his sippies anymore - this water bottle by CamelBak is what he uses on the go.  
• Wipes.  Have you seen this clutch 'n clean thing from Huggies?  I'm uhb-sessed.  
• Since Connor isn't snacking yet (darn), we've got to have toys for him.  Although once we get going, he just chills back and watches the cars go by.
• Water.  Lots of water.
• Cell, obviously.  I finally upgraded to the iPhone 5C and I'm really, really happy with it.  Love all that Apple shiz.
• Sunscreen.  I'm partial to Water Babies by Coppertone still.

It's a pretty simple list but it gets us by.

Now hopefully we get some more great walking weather this week - I'm thinking of taking the boys to the zoo?  Or maybe getting a sitter and heading up to Ikea?  Maybe both?  Most likely!  Have a great week!