mosey

MomDDTravel, I just happened upon your post since I am dreaming of going somewhere this year over Christmas/NYE. Thank you so much for such a delightful read. At one point, every trip my family went on, either or both dd and ds would get sick so I could completely relate. I became an expert in finding local doctors. I also could relate to the feeling you had enjoying the beautiful art and wishing your mother were there, and wanting to go back with her because of not quite wanting to make everyone who isn't enjoying it as much wait until you had your fill. There is such a tension for traveling moms, but for those of us who cannot live without it, it is totally worth the balancing act of others needs and health issues with our desire to eek out a bit of what we love.

Traveling for me is so important, and we have not traveled since last spring since my husband's company was effected earlier than most. We do have two trips coming up; however, since I was able to get great airfare, and rationalized the "need" to travel. I am thinking about doing a Paris/London split over the holidays 09, and if we do, then I intend to use many of your suggestions. Again, thank you, and good luck to you and your family.

MomDDTravel

Oh Mosey - thanks for your feedback..so many of us are kindred spirits... I hope you get to do the trips coming up. I would love to be in London for NYE -Think I would do Paris at Christmas - so much was open.

I dream of getting back to Paris with my Mom... I truly think I left a part of me there.

Best,
Dawn