July 24, 2009
Vacation With Your Kid
So we have great plans - or so we thought - our plans included many activities and lots of sightseeing. It even involved getting some horse supplements on the way home. But lo and behold, THE KID DONCH WANNA WALK! I never thought this was gonna happen to us - some other kids but never us .. of course, but expect the unexpected. Moment of truth and revelation time! THE KID DONCH WANNA WALK !
There was so much to see at the Halifax Waterfront during the summer but the kid continued whining and wanted to be carried. It was too hot !! the wind was too cold!!! How long more do we have to walk - she would continue asking. Is it normal..??? of course it is..!! she is afterall a kid. I just burst your bubbles didn’t i ..?? about going on vacation with your 5.5 yrs old.. or even 6 yrs old. I bet when she is 9 .. we might still have the same problems. But nevermind, this time we were ill-prepared.. but the next trip.. we have a plan.. muahahahhaha!!!!
No .. no..!! we are not leaving her behind .. that’s for sure.. i can’t lived without her - and she won’t let us go .. that’s for sure. I would be too sad.. to even enjoy my vacation. So what is my plans..??
I am getting a stroller or a wagon with us for the vacation ..!!!! yes.. and if she whines about walking .. we are gonna put her in there.. with lots of sunscreen.. so that we can enjoy our walk.. and sightseeing.
And to make sure.. that there is a play place for her to spend time at .. so that she can get some exercise as well.. and be happy to explore and play with other kids.
She’s happy now.. and so will we .. you think..?? i think it might go better than our last trip. One can always plan .. and hope for the best eh..?? but this time.. i have to remember to bring our sunscreen.
This a problem we currently have with our youngest, Caitlin. We’re trying to phase out the stroller as she will be 4 in Oct. But we will still bring it with us if we’re going on a long walk around town, to save us hearing the whinging and carrying her. Chloe will be fine in another 6-12 months.
Comment by Charmaine — July 25, 2009 @ 6:02 am
I have been to vacation with my gal once when she was 1 years plus. And boy, me and hubby quarrel during our vacation because of her. Most of our plans were not initialised, but nevertheless it was a good experience for us. I will still bring her go for vacation……but must plan properly for sure.
Comment by Rose — July 25, 2009 @ 9:29 pm
Nice!
Comment by Big Pumpkin — July 29, 2009 @ 3:10 am
Yes, it will be great if they just walk! When our daughter was 2 we were on holiday at the Lake District. My husband had to carry her for the almost 3 hrs walk! The stroller we have is not suitable for the walk. So, my MIL and her partner took turns to carry it while I carried the “baby bag”.
Comment by ES — July 30, 2009 @ 3:41 am
i miss Halifax so much! Halifax’s summer is really pretty, with the boardwalk and everything at the waterfront … also not to mention the seafood …
Comment by UC — July 30, 2009 @ 11:56 am