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Short shuttle ride w/baby?

I'm sure I'm over thinking this, but just go with it for a second :)

For the Principal Charity Classic we are parking at Ponderosa Village and a shuttle takes us over to Glen Oaks.  Is it okay for Lj to just ride on my lap in a shuttle?  I mean, I don't really have another option, do I?  It's not terribly far, but obviously Mills Civic isn't a quiet street either.  Would you be uncomfortable doing this?  Also - will I be an ass to bring my big ol' stroller on a shuttle ride?

I over-analyze EVERYTHING.  It's a fault of mine, sorry.

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Re: Short shuttle ride w/baby?

  • Oh yeah. We did this last year. I think you can just have your stroller up front by the driver.
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  • Oh good!  Thanks!

    See? I'm insane.

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  • I sure hope so because Neena has ridden on a lot of shuttles and buses while just sitting on my lap. It's the only way to get around in big airports.
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  • imageJennrs:
    I sure hope so because Neena has ridden on a lot of shuttles and buses while just sitting on my lap. It's the only way to get around in big airports.

    Haha, I have to imagine the chance of collision or impact inside an airport is drastically different than on a busy street just yards from an interstate ;)

    I'm just a worry wart I guess.

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  • imageMolly Jean:

    imageJennrs:
    I sure hope so because Neena has ridden on a lot of shuttles and buses while just sitting on my lap. It's the only way to get around in big airports.

    Haha, I have to imagine the chance of collision or impact inside an airport is drastically different than on a busy street just yards from an interstate ;)

    I'm just a worry wart I guess.

    She's ridden on a bus with me on the interstate and I was worried then. :-)

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  • imageJennrs:
    imageMolly Jean:

    imageJennrs:
    I sure hope so because Neena has ridden on a lot of shuttles and buses while just sitting on my lap. It's the only way to get around in big airports.

    Haha, I have to imagine the chance of collision or impact inside an airport is drastically different than on a busy street just yards from an interstate ;)

    I'm just a worry wart I guess.

    She's ridden on a bus with me on the interstate and I was worried then. :-)

    Was or wasn't worried then?

    Either way, good to know.  Like I said, I'm a worrywart. I prefer to keep my child in a container.  That is locked inside of a suitcase.  In a safe.  Covered in bubblewrap.  Surrounded by pillows.

    Did I mention I'm a crazy? Embarrassed

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  • imageMolly Jean:
    imageJennrs:
    imageMolly Jean:

    imageJennrs:
    I sure hope so because Neena has ridden on a lot of shuttles and buses while just sitting on my lap. It's the only way to get around in big airports.

    Haha, I have to imagine the chance of collision or impact inside an airport is drastically different than on a busy street just yards from an interstate ;)

    I'm just a worry wart I guess.

    She's ridden on a bus with me on the interstate and I was worried then. :-)

    Was or wasn't worried then?

    Either way, good to know.  Like I said, I'm a worrywart. I prefer to keep my child in a container.  That is locked inside of a suitcase.  In a safe.  Covered in bubblewrap.  Surrounded by pillows.

    Did I mention I'm a crazy? Embarrassed

    I WAS worried. So, you're not crazy.

    Truth be told, I probably don't worry enough. I have a very free range child and it drives my DH batty sometimes.He'd probably like it if I had some of your worrywartness in me. :-)

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  • I disagree.  You probably just saved yourself years of wrinkles by being so chill.

    Can I have what you're having?  And make it a double!  ;)

    Seriously though, I thought I would have loosened up a bit by now.  Nope, more crazy than ever.  I do need to cool my heels a bit, I know...

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  • imageMolly Jean:

    I disagree.  You probably just saved yourself years of wrinkles by being so chill.

    Can I have what you're having?  And make it a double!  ;)

    Seriously though, I thought I would have loosened up a bit by now.  Nope, more crazy than ever.  I do need to cool my heels a bit, I know...

    Umm Molly I am just like you.  This poor child doesn't stand a chance.  Can someone just develop a bubble wrapped environment that we can put them in?  And DH is just as bad.  We're screwed!!!

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  • Last year I wore Michael in a wrap so i felt like he was a little more protected than if he was just loose in my lap.

    I'm not sure how else you could get to the golf classic, unless you parked somewhere and walked. 

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  • If you don't want to take LJ in the shuttle you could have DH drop you off at West Glen with the stroller then he could park the car & take the shuttle. 
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  • I don't think a shuttle is a huge deal, but I guess if it was me, I'd just do the drop off, or park across the street at target and walk across (this is what we do every year).  I know you aren't supposed to, but we always grab something at target anyway during the trip, so we are paying customers. :)
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  • imageAshley&Scott:
    If you don't want to take LJ in the shuttle you could have DH drop you off at West Glen with the stroller then he could park the car & take the shuttle. 

    Duh.  Voice of reason, haha.

    We'll see how the day unfolds, but I like this idea!  Thanks Ashley!

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