OurDogCisco
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 30, 2002
I've been vacationing with our kids since my oldest was 1 years old. Most of my family thinks were are nuts. My kids are now 12 and 8. We are going on the Baltics Cruise in July and everyone thinks it is crazy. I use to think that too then, recently our nephew at age 18 years old died in a tragic car accident. My SIL did tons of vacations with him and doesn't regret a single one and she was a single parent so, it was a stretch for her afford them. My FIL would never vacation with us because it was during the summer and school vacations and he didn't like crowds. He figured we have plentity of time later. Well... it is too late for him. In fact, we all went to Maui one year and did a big family portrait with a photographer and he isn't in the photo because he refused to go. It costs too much, it is too hot and crowded in June. Anyways... enjoy every moment you have with your children you never know when they will get taken away.
The other reason we vacation together is because we enjoy the bonding time. My dh works a lot of hours between Jan 1 and April 15th. There can be days where we only see him for 15 minutes a day for weeks on end. So, vacations help us unwind and relax and not worry about real life. We take 3-4 vacations a year at least. We are very fortunate and I do realize there will be a time when our kids won't be able to join us... So, I'm totally enjoying it NOW!!!
The other reason we vacation together is because we enjoy the bonding time. My dh works a lot of hours between Jan 1 and April 15th. There can be days where we only see him for 15 minutes a day for weeks on end. So, vacations help us unwind and relax and not worry about real life. We take 3-4 vacations a year at least. We are very fortunate and I do realize there will be a time when our kids won't be able to join us... So, I'm totally enjoying it NOW!!!