Running to Outings

We've had two outings to doctor's appts. this week, and we were late for both of them! Luckily we were only a few minutes late and each time they were understanding. Wednesday's visit with the pediatrician was at 3pm so it didn't conflict with meds, but this morning's eye doctor's appt. was at 10am so I had to prep extra.

I neatly packaged his medicine and milk for the 11am feeding, and the staff graciously gave us a private room after our appt. I still haven't nursed in public, and since he needs to get his meds in a bottle I figured we'd continue with the current setup. Two things I learned today however...pack more than you think you'll need and don't forget something to put the dirty diapers in! I guess I could have read up on what to pack in the diaper bag in my parenting magazine or one of the plethora of baby advice websites, but I figured how hard can it be? Luckily, the little man only had one gigantic blow out requiring a change of clothes. I however left the plastic bags for soiled items in the car. So Jas needed to run out to the car to get them after I finished getting him dressed. Lesson learned.

After our appointment and an outfit change we decided to take advantage of the beautiful day and head into Towson to grab a bite to eat at DiPasquales since they have outdoor seating. Since Chase had just eaten, and loves the car ride(Jas says its because of the rumble of the V-8 in my car), he was passed out for much of our lunch. As many of you know the Towson circle(or roundabout as Marylanders call it) is quite a busy place. I'm please to report Chase slept through the noise of delivery trucks, honking horns, and some obnoxiously loud music. I'm still amazed that people can't drive around a circle down here. If they were from South Jersey they would have needed to learn how to navigate our famous circles and jug handles during driving lessons!

After lunch we walked around Towson and headed to the park in front of the courthouse to give Chase a break from his stroller. While we sat in the shade only two grandmas stopped over to say hi, and as I write this I'm thinking about how we need of those hang tags for his stroller that say-"hands off" or something a little more nicely put:)