Last week, we packed up (Two 50-lb suitcases, a pack-n-play, car seat, stroller and multiple carry-ons) the whole clan for a trip to Naples, FL for the last only-child vacation with Abby.
Traveling was relatively easy since we had plenty of snacks, books and a fully-charged DVD player. Upon arrival to Florida where we happily shed our winter coats and hats, we enjoyed family time at our resort's heated pools, a lazy river, a playground with a sandbox, the beach and of course, multiple fattening meals. We even managed to find a gigantic outdoor mall about a mile from our hotel where we had fun at a children's covered play area, ice cream shops, many restaurants and the largest Super Target I have ever seen.
It wasn't the most relaxing vacation ever - after all, we did share a room with Abby and were at the mercy of her nap and bed times, and meals were not the most pleasant after she realized that every dish came with french fries that we wouldn't always give her. But the time we spent together as a family was really special and I know Abby had a great time.
Upon our arrival back in NY, Abby developed a cold (not so surprising after touching everything in the hotel room and airplane) but I think she was happy to be home with Sadie and in her own crib. Well, at least I was happy about that!
It's strange to think that the next time we travel together as a family, it will be with Abby's baby brother, which will no doubt add a whole new dimension to the meaning of "vacation" and "family time." But for now, we are enjoying our last few weeks as a family of 3 and trying to spend as much time with the Abster as possible before life gets more hectic!
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