New mommyhood has had one side effect that I wasn’t fully expecting: baggage. I don’t mean the metaphorical, emotional kind. I mean physical baggage. On any given day, I put the following in the car in the morning:

• Diaper bag
• Gym bag
• Bottle cooler bag
• Pump tote bag
• Pumped milk cooler bag
• Lunch bag
• Purse

It has gotten completely ridiculous. Thankfully, I’ve downsized to where purse fits in diaper bag, but still…

In the more occasional arena, gone are the days of traveling light. Taking the pack ‘n’ play, it’s associated bassinet and changing table, a makeup case full of Avery’s clothes, the stroller, the car seat, our carriers…. to think we used to be able to weekend it in a backpack each.