From the moment they're born you are bogged down with diapers, burp clothes, wipes and so on into infinity. When we weaned there was still sippy cups and diapers. When we potty trained we had a travel potty and spare undies to haul. I realized the other day that I've been carrying the baby bag around and not opening it. It's absolutely a requirement when Miss Roo goes to grandma's for the afternoon, but for a trip to the grocery store it's no longer necessary.
It's bizarre because with most milestones I think off and on about when she'll wean, or the magic day we no longer need diapers, but this one never crossed my mind. I got used to always having a baby bag. Now I have a toddler and I can carry a reasonable sized purse.
Isn't it amazing how deeply a little detail like that can effect you? It's just a purse, but I feel empowered to be my own person again. I'm attempting to stop thinking of Riley as an appendage. She's her own person and I'm mine. Imagine that? On a separation of mom and baby note. I can't be away from Riley more than 3days a week top, it's impossible. For now I can have her with me as much as I want so it's not a big deal, but someday work will beckon and I just hope I'm ready. I remember blogging about how being away from Riley for 2 hours was my threshold. Where did the time go?
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