Such good vibes and advice! Sharing a few of my own: if you can credibly travel to see friends and family while also getting your own space without breaking the bank, it often feels like a nice form of multitasking to deepen relationships while also getting out of town ,(and anything that makes travel cheaper helps me feel less miserable when the vacation is harder than expected due to illness or rain/cold or whatever). I also swear by the vacation where both parents, the kid(s), and the most kid-loving auntie/uncle/grandparent go to the same rental. I love the flexibility of different adults getting free time and the other adult bonding with the kid, even if the non parent is doing way less heavy lifting and very little full-on babysitting 🙂
Great advice! Vacations with little ones is a whole different game. As our kids get older, it’s becoming easier. Or maybe I’m just getting accustomed to the idea that I’m not going to be able to unwind in this vacation like I did pre-kids.
This warms my heart!! The earlier you travel with your kiddos the sooner they will learn that fun and adventurous times await! We did this with you and the memories (good and maybe not so good at times) are so wonderful and fun to look back on!! ☺️🩷
Yes!! Vacations with our children are some of my most precious memories- whether they were frugal day trips to the beach (complete with water jug wash-downs), camping (often in a soggy tent), or some of our more elaborate experiences, it is well worth it! Reliving those moments brings me joy.
I love this. Every time I've travelled with my young daughter, I haven't felt relaxed but I have felt happy.
I'm so glad! It's always been a haven for me, and I am not even a chill mom! It somehow brings out my latent chill
Such good vibes and advice! Sharing a few of my own: if you can credibly travel to see friends and family while also getting your own space without breaking the bank, it often feels like a nice form of multitasking to deepen relationships while also getting out of town ,(and anything that makes travel cheaper helps me feel less miserable when the vacation is harder than expected due to illness or rain/cold or whatever). I also swear by the vacation where both parents, the kid(s), and the most kid-loving auntie/uncle/grandparent go to the same rental. I love the flexibility of different adults getting free time and the other adult bonding with the kid, even if the non parent is doing way less heavy lifting and very little full-on babysitting 🙂
Yes, 100%! More adults around is always relaxing on its own, and something about being in a new place is bonding!
Great advice! Vacations with little ones is a whole different game. As our kids get older, it’s becoming easier. Or maybe I’m just getting accustomed to the idea that I’m not going to be able to unwind in this vacation like I did pre-kids.
This warms my heart!! The earlier you travel with your kiddos the sooner they will learn that fun and adventurous times await! We did this with you and the memories (good and maybe not so good at times) are so wonderful and fun to look back on!! ☺️🩷
Yes!! Vacations with our children are some of my most precious memories- whether they were frugal day trips to the beach (complete with water jug wash-downs), camping (often in a soggy tent), or some of our more elaborate experiences, it is well worth it! Reliving those moments brings me joy.