Take the Trip

Take the trip.

Take the trip with your kiddos.

Take the trip without your kiddos.

We were not meant to sit in one place, we were meant to travel and explore the world and fill our lives with experiences and joy.

We've taken the trip internationally with our baby twice under 15 months! Not to mention she does a lot of everything else with us too. We love showing her the world and filling her life with experiences. To see her face light up when she's people watching on a walk down the streets of Cozumel, or trying her first lime, and meeting new friends is everything! It's also exhausting and it's ok to admit that. 

This trip was the first time leaving our baby girl. Dads watched her while Mom has been away and vice versa, but never together. You hear all the things... from I can't believe you're going without her, to yes you deserve this, and everything in between! It's sad how you feel pressured to feel a certain way... for me it was ok I have to feel guilty leaving her or I'm not a good Mom, or something doesn't feel right and I'm being selfish. 

You will be judged either way...

You'll be judged for taking them with.

You'll be judged for leaving them home.

You'll be judged for bringing a nanny.

The point? Do what YOU as a family want to do and don't fall into the judgements or pressures of what's "right" or "wrong" because that doesn't exist! Some people can't afford to take multiple trips or a trip for that matter so I also realize that this isn't a reality for some. Take the breaks that you need and reach out for the support and help - it's worth it! We are very lucky we were able to get away stress free knowing she was in such good hands!

I didn't realize how bad I needed this vacation to reset and truly relax/get a break. I feel better as a Mom, wife, and person and am ready to come back refreshed and ready to kick ass again!

Did I miss her? Absolutely...

I watched videos of her over and over again before bed.

I pointed out all the things B did on the last couple trips and talked about her constantly. 

Now as I sit in the airport and type this I'm so anxious to get home and get the biggest smiles and squeezer hugs from her because I miss her so so so so much!! Mom and Dad are almost home baby girl 💖✈️

Pics below of her having fun - she wouldn't even say hi to us on FaceTime - just "bye" lol she was too busy having fun!