carry someone around
(with oneself) 1. Lit. to be the source of transport for someone, usually a child. I'm tired of carrying this baby around with me everywhere. Can't I buy a baby carriage? I always carry around my child with me.
2. Fig. to have in mind the memory or a sense of presence of another person with oneself. I have been carrying my dead grandfather around with me for years. She carries around her brother with her in her memories.
carry something around (with one)
to have something on one's person at all times. He carries a backpack around with him. Max carries around his checkbook with him.