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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We like to travel too. It's more expensive though. Most hotels won't let you put 5 people in one room or even a one bedroom suite anymore (they claim fire hazard but I really think it'st hat they know they can extort another room out of you - lol) so we have to get two adjoining rooms or preferably a two bedroom suite. No big deal, it's definitely possible to do this, but it is more expensive. Then add in another plane ticket plus food for another person, tickets for that extra person, etc. It adds up quick.

Another thing is that when you're traveling as a family, you're only as strong as your weakest link, so to speak. Which means maybe your older kids want to do a cool activity like zip lining or snorkel but both parents can't do it because you have a baby or toddler. Our three are closer in age (they're each 2 years or less apart) and I'd love to have a fourth but this is actually one of the things that holds us back. We're finally at the point where our youngest can do these fun things but if we have another, we'll be starting over again from square 1.

Financially - aside from the additional travel expense mentioned above, well you're talking about another college education to pay for. Another 4 years of daycare. Another set of extracurricular activities. Another summer camp. Another before/after care. Can you add in these expenses while still doing the things you love (such as travel) and saving? That's what I would focus on in your position.[/quote]

This is very helpful, thank you. [/quote]

My friends with older kids that are in travel sports have a helluva time with the baby/toddler with the practices and games and nap schedules.  I do like the 'weakest link' explanation.  It's so true.  Often---mom is hanging back missing everything while dad takes the other two out to do the snorkeling, zip-lining, etc.

While kids require less physical care as they get older---things become more emotional and taxing in other ways.  More kids to worry about assignments and field trips, etc.  You will be drawn much thinner.[/quote]

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