I know I’m not alone in having slight uneasy feelings of the unknown things in life. Obviously.
I noticed lately that there were certain things that I avoided because I was worried I wouldn’t be able to handle it (especially with a baby!).
But now that GBB is getting older + although he enjoys playing with his toys at home, I know both him and I need + want to switch up our daily routine a bit. My saving grace is he sleeps incredible on the go. My challenge is his unease in his car seat. And because I avoid getting him in the car, we haven’t had a lot of time to ENJOY a car ride.
So.
Last week, George and I worked on a very fun web series/project (more details, later, promise!) and we had to drive a pretty far distance to get to set (and back home again!). I was so nervous about the drive! I’m not really a highway driver (which is crazy because I’m really good at it) and I’m not really into driving with an upset baby…as you all know.
I had my husband talk me through the drive over and over and over again until I felt relatively in control of what was going to go down. I told George about this drive the day before and the morning of. I remained positive and tried to hide my nerves from GBB (I also wore some lavender essential oil on my wrists to keep me calm on the ride; it helped tremendously!).
He didn’t cry ONCE on the way there. And on the way home he got upset but we were super close to the house and other than the fact that I tried to pass him my cellphone to keep him happy + then bonked him on the head with it (#momfail) which created an even bigger upset…we survived. And I was so proud of myself. And so proud of George. And I definitely did a little celebratory dance in my living room.
Because this drive was hella-long, little drives around the city are nothing in comparison and I’ve decided to start driving more + enjoy more day trips! Toronto has a plethora of beautiful parks and fun activities and with the weather becoming more and more beautiful, I’m looking forward to conquering this fear of mine + making more memories with my little dude.
Because he deserves it. And so do I. Oh, and drive-thru Starbucks, I’m coming for youuuu.
Here’s to car sing-a-longs, shopping trips (I’m looking at you Homesense + IKEA), and making memories with my little dude.
XO
PS Do you have any tips + tricks that have helped your little one be more comfortable in the car seat while you’re driving solo? Oh, and I have finally started sitting in the front seat with my husband…it only took almost 11 months. Ha.