it conjures up promise, adventure, thrills and what-ifs....

But man, it is SO hard to pack for a baby. Diapers, wipes, clothes, tylenol, diaper rash creme just in case, clothes for cold, clothes for warm, clothes for inbetween, a few carefully chosen toys, a coat, jammies, swimmers, a swimsuit.......

gooodness gracious....

and we're off !