Travel as a Couple- Leave the kids at home!

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I’d never suggest writing family vacations off all-together, as you all know, I think that it is very important to take time out as a family, and for changes of scenery. Travel for kids is character building, teaches them awareness, culture, opens them up to a world of things that hanging out in your own town just won’t do- but I cover all this regularly, yes?

With all that said- it’s so important to take time as a couple and recharge your batteries and your marriage every now and again. After all- you were a couple before you were a family, right? With divorce rates climbing, and the stress of daily life and raising a family- sometimes, a few days alone together is all you need to remind yourselves why you fell in love with each other in the first place.

2 years ago in the Dominican Republic

Of course, you value your spouse for his or her contribution to the house- cooking, cleaning, working, diapering the baby, brushing your daughter’s hair- etc. Wouldn’t it be nice, however, to have some time together where you don’t need to worry about any of those things? You can hold hands- not to cross a street, but because you want to. Eat dinner in blessed silence- or talk about things that do not involve a Wonder Pet, Hannah Montana, or what Jackie said to Katie today at recess. You even get to spend the nights alone- however you choose! Go dancing, be alone just the two of you, hit a hot-tub- and then? Sleep in late!

Maybe you have a relative nearby, a grandparent perhaps, who can watch your little angles while you take a short trip out of your daily grind. If not, you can always talk to a trusted friend- they can watch your kids for a few days, then you can watch theirs for them. Then, you both get a much-deserved getaway, and you know your kids are safe and happy.

Everyday, everything we do is for our kids, yes? As it should be. But as I remind them- if momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! And no one will be happy if your relationship isn’t a good one. Take time out. Be alone. Have regular date nights. But for me, I think a critical thing is some REAL time alone now and again. Take a trip. A long weekend, a week- whatever you can do. Make the time- your relationship is worth it!

Last year in India

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Have fun, and re-kindle!