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Earlier this Fiscal Year, I discussed the intense preparation that goes into getting out the door with two. In the months since then, my employees have expanded their skill sets, and I, too, have somewhat hit my stride in this aspect of Management. There remains quite a bit of foresight and planning in this process, not to mention the dicey, moment-to-moment negotiation between The Manager and employee. However, I have found that getting out of the office, with everyone and everything accounted for, is worlds easier with the help of a bag or backpack, such as THIS:
If you're to expect any measure of success on a company excursion with two tiny persons under your employ, it really all comes down to the bag.
Keep it stocked with diapers for each employee, wipes, disposable bags, sunscreen, bug spray, spare employee uniforms, and for good measure, an Emergency Kit. Following each company excursion, clean out the bag. I know. You're tired. But just do it. Allocate if necessary: the Kitchen Staff will take care of empty juice cups and bottles, the Laundry Fairy will pick up the dirty uniforms. Then--and this is important--restock for the next excursion. Replace everything you used, so you don't forget or have to worry about it for next time.
Just before heading out on your excursion, while your employees are working hard at their desks, or better yet, while the New Hire is taking his Morning Break, add the last-minute items: bottle (already prepared), juice, snack, and anything special required for your particular excursion. It will all fit in the bag--smoosh, if necessary. But if you've got a backpack, you really won't have to worry.
Bonus, with the backpack, is that it leaves your hands free to assist both employees. The New Hire is assigned one arm, the two-year-employee gets the hand on the other arm. And for you, a fairly convincing semblance of coordination and ease.
You are one sharp tack, Penelope! (And you are doing loads better than me if you clean out the bag each time. I never do, and always pay for it later!)