LA Nanny : Adventures

I've come to learn it's never a bad idea to get out of the house. Unless it's like 97° outside then it could possibly be a bad idea, but for the most part an adventure is good for everyone. The boys are always much happier out seeing the world which, of course, makes me much happier as well. I mean who doesn't enjoy going out to lunch? Even with two ~~babies~~ little boys it can be quite pleasant. That is, if you can look past loading everything and everyone into the car only to unload everything and everyone once you reach your destination which is usually only 5-10 minutes away. It's a lot. I've got it down by now, but I never fail to break a sweat in the process. (Please note: 3 sets of stairs are involved in getting from the front door down to the van in the driveway.) Here's what comes with us:

2 plates

2 bibs

2 sippy cups

SNACKS

diapers and wipes

hand/face wipes

clean-up wipes

1 change of clothes (for them, but I should start bringing one for me as well come to think of it)

2 pairs of shoes/socks

sunscreen

2 hats

various toys and books

SNACKS (repeat, i know)

double stroller

2 ~~babies~~ little boys

Once we arrive, find parking, unload, and get a table and two highchairs (you'd be amazed by the number of places that don't bring the highchairs over for you, I usually have to get them myself) we settle in for a nice ~~relaxing~~ sweaty lunch. We usually try to sit outside so the boys can watch the cars go by. It's a great distraction...but here is the key....SNACKS. I like to call them "pre-lunch snacks" and they are a life-saver. Keeps everyone occupied while you wait for your food. I think that this is probably a good idea until around age 10, maybe 12. So here it is.....