Spring Break

Thursday, April 01, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

No foolin' (after all, today is April 1st). It's vacation time!

It's good for me. It's good for my munchkin. It's good for our family. It must be good for our development.

Does a child development theory prove it? Maybe. Maybe not.

Like many things in life, everyone's take on it is different. Everyone has a different experience.

Traveling with kiddos can be a challenge. It can be fun. It can be hell.

For me, the change in scenery provides the time to focus on the things that really matter. It's time to take a step back from the things I must do and do the things I want to do, when I want to do them (well, for the most part - the kiddos needs come first). I'm a big believer in the importance of taking a break.

Are you listening and wishing you were going too?

Money the issue? Remember, a vacation doesn't have to be grand, long or expensive.  Day vacations can be a beautiful thing. I think of vacations as an investment in my life. They are an investment in today.

Let's face it. There aren't any educational toys or TV shows or gourmet baby foods that can impact my munchkin's development the way that seeing new places and familiar faces of family can.

So, forgive me for today's post: It's the same message folks will be hearing from me over the next few days:

Greetings. You've reached Jeannie Fleming-Gifford. I am out of the office.

In case you're wondering, no, I am not checking my voice mail when I am gone. I am out of the office.

I am not checking my email either.

My cell phone? Yes, I will have it, but I can't promise I'll be checking that either.

Yes, the world will go on. Yes, work will continue to get done. Without me.

I'm going to the beach. I'm watching the sunrise and perhaps the sunset. I am soaking in the sun's rays that will someday make me look like a shriveled up raisin. At this moment, I really don't care. I'm going to eat, drink (coffee is my drink of choice) and be merry with my munchkin.

I'm out of the office.

If you're lucky, I'll contact you when I am back in.

Feel free to copy and paste the message for your own use!

During my ventures, I'm sure to pick up a few tips for traveling with a munchkin. Hopefully, making it fun for all. I promise to share (if you will too).

When I'm back, we'll get back to tackling the latest and greatest news in regards to child development.

There's lots going on out there.  There will be lots to catch up on.

Are you ready for a break? Taking a trip? What's your next adventure with your child?

Happy travels to you and yours no matter what journey you embark on -

 

 

 

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