As I prepare for our upcoming trip, I find myself hesitant to label it as a vacation, particularly since my toddler will be accompanying us. Yes, I will be taking leave from my professional duties and heading to the beach, but I can’t help but question how much true relaxation will be feasible, given that “relaxation” isn’t exactly what my son embodies.
His middle name is more akin to “GET DOWN FROM THERE! YOU’RE GOING TO HURT YOURSELF!”
Typically, a vacation for me involves sleeping in late, enjoying a good book, savoring drinks, and indulging in delightful meals. However, with a toddler in tow, the usual vacation activities become significantly altered, if not entirely impractical. Here are several reasons why I suspect this family getaway may not resemble a traditional vacation:
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Reading
My partner and I recently ordered a few books online, and I could almost hear the computer chuckling as I hit “checkout.” The likelihood of us actually finding time to relax and read on the beach is practically zero. Instead, I’ll likely find myself deciphering GPS directions and reading stories about dinosaurs. -
Sleeping
This time, it’s not the computer laughing at me; it’s my son. He has adopted a strict 6:30 a.m. wake-up call, regardless of the day or location. His internal clock does not recognize the concept of vacation, and honestly, why would it? To him, every day is a new adventure. -
Relaxing
My son has taken a particular liking to defying our instructions followed closely by bursts of hyperactivity. Combine these antics with his uncanny ability to run into danger, and you can see why relaxation might be elusive. -
Drinking
Yes, there will be drinking—plenty of it. However, most of it will be crammed into the brief window between the moment he finally drifts off to sleep and when we ourselves surrender to exhaustion. -
Miscellaneous Activities
What other activities do people indulge in while on vacation? Going to the movies? Toddler. Dining out? Toddler. Romantic encounters? Toddler. Mini-golf? Well, that might actually happen, though “play” could be a generous descriptor.
While I’m not suggesting that we won’t enjoy ourselves—because I am genuinely looking forward to it—this family getaway won’t resemble the carefree vacations I used to know. At least I’ll emerge from it a bit less hungover.
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In summary, while family vacations are certainly filled with their own joys, they often differ significantly from traditional vacations. Embrace the chaos, and you might just find enjoyment in the journey.
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