My husband works in the airline industry, and our children have flown over 100 times. I’ve learned traveling comes with so many variables that might be out of your control. But if your child needs a little extra help, you can take steps to prepare for a smoother journey. Our son, age 9, is … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For A Family Getaway Without Losing Your Mind
Before having kids, we travelled all the time. My husband and I loved visiting new cities and exploring new places. When our twin girls arrived we were all of a sudden limited – by time, energy, finances – and travelling seemed like an impossibility. And then something funny happened. Our girls … [Read more...]
Maybe There Are Angels?
Will and I are heading on vacation in ten days. We're off to Jamaica (more on that later!) and both of us are bursting with anticipation. He's looking forward to the swim up bar, the mini golf and the Raggs Pirate Show. I'm looking forward to the swim up bar, the kids club and to hear the … [Read more...]
On Being a Woman on Her Own.
I don't leave my family often. That is to say, I don't travel much, and so far, since my children have been born, I've been away via airplane exactly three times. Thrice, in nine years. (Well, it's actually four times, if you include the time I stayed in a hotel for two nights by myself, but that … [Read more...]
(not) Home Alone
A couple of weeks ago all three kids went for a sleepover at Sean's parents house. I woke up the next morning and came downstairs to see Sean sitting at the kitchen table sipping on a coffee, going through his twitter on his tablet. I made myself a coffee and sat down. And drank it. HOT. I had … [Read more...]
Out of Sorts
We're in Calgary for our annual holiday trip. It's lovely to be here and I'm enjoying seeing my husband's wonderful family. But I'm not feeling myself. Usually, I pride myself on being organised - lists checked off, and prepared for everything. It's not the case this time. Firstly, I got … [Read more...]