As we prepare to go camping I can't help but wonder is the "to bring" list could possibly be any longer"? It always seemed that the preparation for going camping took much longer than it should. But then again, as one that is notorious for making lists, I always bring way too much and then tell myself that next time I'm not going to bring so much. Next time around, the cycle continues and I still bring way too much.
This year we have a lot to add to out list of things to bring. Also, this time a camp site with electricity is needed. It seems ironic that we will need electricity at a time when you are supposed to be "roughing it". However, in this day and age, don't most campgrounds have electricity? Don't most campers have a TV or portable DVD player? The campground we are going to even has WiFi. What was once synonymous with "roughing it" is no longer the case, and I'm completely good with that.
Anyone with kids understands that the camping list automatically doubles once they are on board. Emma has her own list, and I thought I would share this list. Hopefully others will come to peace with their list after reading this and think, "I guess my list isn't so long after all".
Here is Emma's camping list:
- oxygen concentrator
- spare oxygen tanks (both large and small... you never know if the power will go out and you need to use the large tank)
- extra cannulas
- special tape to put under canulla
- tape to put over canulla
- scissors
- pulse oximeter
- spare sensors
- plug adaptor (you never know if you will need)
- pump
- large syringes
- extra extension
- extra button
- special syringe to check/fill button
- bottles
- formula
- corn syrup (we have to add to her formula)
- water
- bottle brush
- dish detergent
- baby food (let's hope she will actually try some)
- baby spoons
- baby crackers (maybe we can get her to put it in her mouth, we can
hope, can't we)
- medications w/ syringes
- diapers
- wipes
- clothes
- pacifiers
- burp cloths
- quarters (we will definitely need to do laundry while there as she spits up
so much and she'll go through all her burp cloths... and she has a lot)
- toys (last, but certainly not least)
I'm sure I'm forgetting something on this list. If so, I hope we don't forget to bring it with us!
