Here are some tips on how to plan that perfect get away.
This get away can either be with your
children or just you and your spouse.
How to get started:
First you need to sit down with the people that will be going on this trip with you, ask them what they would like to see, where they would like to go and how far away to they want to go? Write down ever thing that is said, and don't forget to ask the littlest people going with you, they might have some neat ideas or think of something you didn't think about. Look at this list and see what comes up more then once, is it hiking,swimming, fishing, or maybe something really cool. This step will help you narrow down your choices, and make it easier to chose this years fun get away. Now get out the map, and decide on if you are going to stay in your own state or go to another state to see what they have that is fun to do. Next figure out on how you are going to get there are you driving or flying?
OK, now you know where you are going and how you are getting there. Now you need to figure out how to save a little money so when you get there this is one less worry. It is easier to save a little back each week, so it doesn't take away from the daily necessaries. If you decide that this is a get away that just you and your spouse with be enjoying with out the little ones. Then this is the time you will need to make the arrangements for them to stay with a family member. If you also have animals you will need to figure out where they are going to stay as well,don't want to leave them home alone.
Remember you don't always have to go far away to have a relaxing get away. You just need to make sure you have a plan that is simple and a little relaxed so when you get there, you will have the freedom to enjoy something that that town has to offer. That is what getting away is all about you can break the schedules and have some fun, and hopefully this will help everyone to relax and enjoy
themselves.
Getting Ready to Go:
Now it is time to take this much needed get away. You will need to make sure that you have everyones clothes,toys,pillows, and the every day necessities packed, and ready to go. To make this step easier make a list for each family member, and pack for each one separately so you don't forget something.
You don't want to get half way down the road and remember that you forgot the babies diapers. You can even put little colored labels on each bag so the person knows hows bag is theirs. After you have everything packed, put the bags by the door so you know where they are, pack everyday items in a smaller bag so you don't have to get in and out of the larger bag each time you need a book, or a
pacifier. The night before the trip pack up the get away vehicle, keep the smaller bag with you at all times, so you know where it is, and don't forget a small snack and game bag to keep the bored little ones
entertained in the back seats. Remember this is suppose to be fun.
The Morning of the Trip:
Now it is up to you on if you want to start, by feeding your littles ones at home or fix them a small treat to get them threw to the first stopping point. Get everyone dressed, and loaded in to the vehicle, don't forget anyone behind, that would be a bad way to start your relaxing get away trip. Make sure everyone is excited to get going. While in the car point out the different road signs, even the smaller ones can see the different colors. Have the kids find a blue car, or a orange semi truck, keep it fun so they are not bored and will not drive you nuts. Now if this is a trip for just you and your spouse just sit back in your seat and relax, talk about your plans for the trip or point out some neat things you see along the way.
Now you should be at your destination, you will need to find your hotel room or camping spot unpack your vehicle and find a nice spot to relax and unwind for the night. For tomorrow the fun time will start. The time when you can be a kid yourself because that is what fun get aways are for, to have fun.
Hopefully you had a good nights sleep and you are ready for the day of fun activities, again make a plan but don't plan to keep with it, let the day flow so it is less stressful for everyone. Enjoy your time at the pool, by the lake or ocean side, and enjoy your love ones that you brought on this wonderful trip with you.
Remember to savor the food, the sights, sounds, and the smells of the day, if you can find the time maybe write down your family adventure in a Journal and when you get back home you can relive the moments that you might have missed, while you were busy relaxing. Oh this would also be great for the children to do, so you get there, view on the activities that the family done while on this get away, don't forget to include some photo's.
Time to Go Home:
Finally it is time to repack up the vehicle and the children and reverse the steps on getting you on the road, for the get away for we are heading back home again. Make sure not to leave anyone behind,
Yes, including the kids that by this time are fighting like crazy. Remember to play some new games for the ones you played on the way to the nice get away is no longer new and exciting. For now everyoneis tired and ready to be back home. On the way home take the time to reflect on the days that went by so fast, and to relive the momentsfor you are headed back home. Where the summer days seam to fly right by and it is fall time onceagain and school is getting ready to start once again.
Hope this will help you plain a fun family get away, or at least maybe it made you giggle a little. Pleasefind some way to wind down and enjoy the summer months for they do fly by so fast, and before you know it your children will also grow up way to fast. Remember to enjoy the smaller things in life, and thank God everyday that you can enjoy the love that your family gives you.
For this is what life is all about.
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