Perfectly said!!Originally Posted by Clarity
Perfectly said!!
No worries Clarity! You CAN have babies and still travel to fun places. :-) We always traveled a lot before kids, and still travel a ton with our little ones. My kids are great little travelers! And, remember, you are also blessed to have some family in Jamaica that would probably watch your baby for night, so that you & Markus can still enjoy a night out sans kids!
THANKS Booger, Eden, Prism, Misti1, WiltedDazies, Patty, Angel, Sweetness, Maryann, Reggae Roy, Kaycee, Islander, Seveen, Flipadelphia , Guirigay, Suzengrace, Tizzy, & MoinMonroe!!
Suzengrace – I agree! You know how brutal and long the commute from CA is… (on this stretch it was almost 30 Hours total round trip door to door!) 5 days is too short, but it was worth it. 5 days is better than not going at all... I wouldn't take a trip this short in length again though
Boogs & Eden – LOL! Okay…yes Markus and I are dreaming about a December Trip, I’m not gonna to lie. We’ve never experienced the holidays in Jamaica. It would be the most amazing experience! I just don’t know if it’s in the stars for us.
Although I didn’t think Guirigay & Sweetie Pie were going and now he has a new ticker! He’s right; anything is possible. I just can’t get too emotionally invested in the idea. I don’t know what the future holds for us.
Most people have their kids early and then travel together later on. We’re kind of doing it the other way around…and this incredible chapter of our lives is going to end soon. A new chapter will begin. (P.S. this is where everyone tells me about the joy of parenthood – please?)
Flipadelphia – I can relate to what you wrote about your family situation. I had the same concerns. I’ve got the teen in my family that doesn’t always relate to the “old ones” Me and My sister. I have ups and downs with my father – as I’ve mentioned… we don’t always see eye to eye. My family is far from perfect and we had a few rocky moments even on this beautiful trip.
I think the key to vacationing with your family is to focus on your similarities and overlook the differences. Really be IN the moment and try to avoid bringing up past resentments or issues that can spur arguments. There were things my father said that would have rubbed me the wrong way usually but I LET IT GO to keep the peace and for harmony. As a result, he made more of an effort too.
Jamaica isn’t going to erase all your family issues or problems, but it’s hard to focus on them when you’re surrounded by beauty. It’s the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and making great memories.
Have an awesome time in Negril w/ your family! I’m sure it will be great!
Awww, those are such sweet memories, Seveen! :-)
thank you for your report I followed you one love report aswell as the other "turtles" or what has yet been finished of them at least...lol and I am very happy for you that you could "reconnect" with your family. They are very important the most important thing IS family blood or not... Learn to except each other for who you are and just love them for their crazy...lol oh yes and the ability to let the little things go is verrry important (sometimes it doesn't seem like a little thing but in reality if you step back it prolly isnt too important) once again i thank you for your report and good luck with starting your own family, a little daisy or marcus would be awesome... just no lion fish... hehe I pay attention!
Everyone just loves you Clarity! You have such a sweet spirit - I personally love seeing Jamaica through your eyes.
Clarity, babies don't rule out travel! Negril beach is a wonderland for toddlers. And if you pack the right things for the long flight --you are set. Of course the 3 plus hr flight from NYC is easier than from CA-- but nonetheless I have lots of friends who go global with their babies and kids.
Thanks for the mini report on the trip with your family, I couldn't imagine you not going. Did your dad get to meet with any of the JA family? Or is that planned for his next trip?
Despite the fact that you went around the time of a major storm, it looks like the weather still smiled upon you.
My nieces and nephews have traveled to Jamaica as young as 3 months old. My 5 y.o. twin nephews already have 5 trips completed. It can be a pain with the packing and the travel but once you get there with babies/young children, you can still relax and enjoy it!
Can you please post more pictures?
I am so happy that you and your family had this time together, what a blessing. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
I will be staying in the Star Cottage for the first 4 nights of my Dec trip... could you post some more pictures of the cottage if you have them???
I too am hoping that you guys can find a way to make a Dec NYE trip happen...
Iriesis~ you will LOVE it!!!!! You will never wanna leave lol
Stir IT UP
^ True story!
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