So at this point preparing to go anywhere is like preparing for a big trip…

I always try to be the minimalist mom and not drag an enormous bag of “shit” with me when I go out but it’s inevitable…if I don’t take something that’s what I’ll need.

So this week I ventured out with my new Phil and Ted double stroller (thanks to Nanna Lee). I was really excited to try it out and admittedly a bit nervous about taking “two under two” out alone in a stroller.

I LOVE going out and running errands on foot as where we live is a fantastic location and I can walk and get just about anything I may need. So the idea of the double stroller allowing me to continue with my old routines, etc. was very exciting!

Getting ready to go out actually takes quite the preparation. First I have to make sure the double stroller is set-up to actually take both of them out. Sometimes I use it for just one of them so some adjustments have to be made. This HAS to be done while both of them are pre-occupied as I need both hands free.

Packing my bag to get ready is probably the easiest but could be the biggest disaster. Right now as long as I have a snack or two for Stella and some water as well as some paper and pen and a few diapers for Seb and my sling I can survive. The sling has served as a blanket or sun blocker on a few occasions… And of course money, cell phone and keys…

Anything else is a luxury for both me and the babies.

I have to pack pretty light these days as with two in the configuration of the stroller I can’t fit much underneath in the storage area (more on my review of the Phil and Ted in another post) and I’m usually picking something up at the store. I have to hang bags from the handle bar most of the time (technically a big no-no but what are you going to do)…

So this week I made it out for a quick stop at the market and then to the park. No problems and everyone was happy.

But yesterday I got brave and took them both out in the afternoon for a bunch of little errands…big mistake. By the third shop Sebby wanted out and I ended up carrying him for much of the rest of my shopping and while Stella was at the park.

As we left the park I attempted to put him back but at this point he had a dirty diaper and wanted to eat now!

So we stopped at an apartment building for a feed and change. He was screaming, Stella started crying and I had milk going everywhere…we were a site to see…

Finally I just ended up carrying him home and pushed Stella and all our groceries up multiple hills..I’m sore to say the least.

All said in done I will definitely be going out a lot more but remind myself that too many errands with “two under two” is asking for trouble.