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Six rude realities for the traveling family

1. There will be luxuries.
From Cocoa Pops for breakfast and second helpings of dinner, to late night visiting and cartoons on demand... We have all been enjoying extra nice treats as we are definitely having a holiday filled with luxuries and I'm sure that my kids will spend the better part of June crying through their detox.

2. There will be bed sharing.
Regardless of the fact that a bed has been provided for each person, at first light we wake up to four strong in the blow up mattress meant for just two! Let's just call it bonding, shall we?

3. There will be travel trouble.
Car hire? Check. Regulation toddler and infant seat? Check. Petrol, Garmin and driver? Check. Traffic? Check. Baby bag of snacks, toys and other useful distractions? Huh? No! Tears. Check. Check. Check....

4. There will be rain.
This is a no (b)rainer and really, should be expected every day. Does it change our plans? Not necessarily. Just the other day we walked down to the Whitgift Centre in a light drizzle and returned in quite a downpour. I carried Jorja on my back (because its more fun that way, Mom) and PJ pushed Ethan in his plastic wrapped pram. Dripping holiday memories of note.

5. There will be something left at home.
Be it in Cape Town or Croydon, that quiet moment when we realize that something important (or at the very least, useful) has been forgotten at home, really does test your sense of humour! 

6. There will be very little time to blog.
Need I say more?

Comments

  1. Robyn Hendricks KlaasenMay 30, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I found the entry very entertaining, especially since I was going to tease you about slacking on the blogging. But by far my favourite part is finding out that you're sleeping on the blow-up mattress...
    Can you say Katie?

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  2. DJacobsMay 31, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I'm appreciating the quick updates... at this moment... pics work for me too! Happy travels!

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