Our First Family Vacation Alone: A Bonding Experience Like No Other
The thought of a family vacation, just the four of us, used to send chills down my spine. Winter was creeping in, the kids had just gotten better from their routine bouts of illness, and the thought of upsetting their daily regimen was daunting. On top of all that, going away without any extra hands-on deck? The idea seemed more exhausting than exciting. But as they say, the only constant in life is change. And boy, did our first 'alone-time' family vacation prove this to me in more ways than one. Choosing Our Adventure Fast forward six months from the day we made a rather impromptu booking at our family's timeshare for my husband's birthday. Our destination: a beautiful nature-filled getaway only two hours away from our small hometown. Adorned with stunning beaches, a plethora of kids' activities, and a vibrant mall to boot, it was an exciting contrast to our usual surroundings. Prepping for the Trip The prep for our trip was straightforward. We weren't off on
