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[quote=Anonymous]We didn't go on any family vacation - other than visits to stay with the grandparents - until our kids were 3 and 5. Traveling before that was too much of a hassle: packing diapers and wipes, stroller(s), sleeping arrangements, naps.

We just went on our first real family vacation this summer just the four of us and it was lovely. Our kids could share a hotel bed (with extra pillows tucked on the sides under the sheet to act as bumpers) and adjusted more easily to being in a different place. We made sure to have different activities to do each day: We visited a couple of farms one day, an easy hike another day, shopping a local downtown the next day. Plus a playground each day. And we had backup options for indoor play in case the weather was bad (a museum, hotel pool time, etc). We found that 1-2 structured activities a day gave us enough downtime for our kid to recharge without getting bored. Recharging didn't always mean going back to our hotel - sometimes we just stopped for a longer sit-down lunch or had quiet time in the car between activities.

I promise, it gets easier. Give it a couple more years. In the meantime, maybe your parents could watch the kids for a long weekend while you and your spouse take a short vacation for yourselves?[/quote]

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