Taking A Vacation

My sister suggested today I take a vacation. That is probably a good idea. But how do you take a vacatio with 3under3 and no family or relatives around that can conveniently care for your children?

Better yet, what do you do when you are still breastfeeding? You can take everyone on a vacation, but then it doesn't really seem much like a vacation, it's more work.

Our plan is to wait a few more months until the baby can take bottles for a couple of days, and try to sneak away. We can figure something out. Someone can watch the kids.

The point is my husband and I need time to reconnect with one another. When you have many young children close in age, they often take all your attention. My husband and I haven't gone away since our honeymoon. That was years ago.

There will be a day however, when the kids all grow up and move away, and then it will just be the two of us. What will he have in common? What will we share? If we don't stay connected, life may be a little weird.

Fortunately my husband and I are very close. We take a little time out every day to talk to each other. And it is important you do the same. These are some of the things I share in my guide. You have to take time out to share with your partner. After all, when raising closely spaced kids, you rely on your partner for comfort, support, understanding and assistance. You can support your partner when they have a breakdown, and hopefully they will do the same.

So remember, even if it means making everyone go to bed 1/2 hour early, carve out some time for the two of you. It may be the most important thing you do to survive the baby years. And no matter what, try to plan some sort of vacation. That's my goal this year.