Tuesday GTKY?

[mommyatty]

i don't see it, so I'll start it. Because Tuesday!

1. If you were planning a family vacation to take this summer, what would you plan? Considering realistic budget, traveling with your kids at their current ages, etc. 

2. If you had to put your motto on a shirt or bumper sticker, what would it say?

[mommyatty]

1. We are thinking Jamaica or maybe Hilton Head this year. It's our 20th anniversary so we really want a memorable vacation that's relaxing and fun.

2. Our parenting motto is "Life should be a daring adventure, launched from a secure base" so I would go with that.

[twinmomma]

1. We have zero budget for a summer vacation right now, so we are doing a "stay-cation" of sorts, but at my parents' lake house. We'll do lots of beach time, cookouts, hikes, and a couple day trips to amusement park type places.
2. I always joke that my sewing motto is "Done is better than perfect" - and I'm finally starting to transition that mindset to the rest of my life, bit by bit.

[mellym]

1. We are expecting baby number three so no real vacation for us this here. I think we're going to take some days off and do fun things around our area like camping, zoo, pool, hikes, etc.
2. Roots and Wings - know where you come from but be independent to fly away/take risks to go out into the world and do your thing.

[rere26]

mommyatty We loved Hilton Head last year. So natural compared to other popular beaches.

1. DH and I are doing an anniversary trip to Aruba! Just adults, some other couple are going. I am really going to feel bad if the kids don't get a nice vacation too, ages 12 and 14, so they are fun. I am trying to fit several days of Panama City Beach in for them. We have a lot of unexpected medical bills, but we only have a few more yrs left of family vacation.

2. I keep on repeat, especially morning and night, "The Best is Yet to Come."

[k3am]

1. No real vacations planned here. I do have to take a two week vacation this summer, so hopefully at least a weekend trip somewhere like Tahoe or SLO.

2. You can't take it with you.

[CoverGirl82]

1. We have some camping trips planned. Mostly long weekends, but we are camping the week of July 4th in the town where my parents have a cottage. (We would stay at the cottage, except for the bat incident last year. I told my parents they need to have at least one bat-free summer before we stay there again.) I'm pretty excited about it, because we haven't spent a week there ever as a family. I'm looking forward to the parade and fireworks, going to the beach, going to the playground by the marina, going to the town nearby where my Grandma grew up, getting ice cream, walking around town, shopping, and going golfing and putt-putt. So many things.

2. I'd probably put my favorite Bible verse (Romans 8:28) on there, as I often say it to the kids and myself: "All things work together for good for those who love God and who are called according to his purpose."

[sudokufan]

1. As a family, probably head "up north" for a long weekend, maybe stay at the Great Wolf Lodge again. That was fun. Just DS and I will head East to see my folks, maybe go to an amusement park in PA.

2. A tie between "It is what it is" and "Life is good"

[Widget123]

1. We are going to OBX for a week again this year. I am planning a more splurge worthy Disney vacation the following year when DD and DS are a little older.

2. "You get what you get and you don't get upset." DD said this yesterday and of course I've heard of it before. I'm sure she heard it in a movie or TV show but I forget where.

[liziz]

1. If I didn't have to balance the wants and needs of our families, we'd probably spend a week or so in Denver (we have a wedding there). The reality is that we're either visiting family or having family visit us instead of really going anywhere.
2. Likely "This too shall pass". Parenting wise, "the days are long but the years are short". Both are reminders of the same thing. Good things and bad things both pass quickly, so appreciate them for what they are now, or appreciate that they'll be over soon.

[olenka]

1. The only thing we've planned so far is camping on a friend's land in central OR for the eclipse in Aug. We need to get our act together with real vacation planning. Now that we are not dropping mad cash on fertility stuff we might actually go somewhere nice.

2. Not sure we have a family saying. For me, it's probably "live in the moment." For my SO...well, he says "fuck it" a lot, but that would probably be pretty rude on a t-shirt, no?

[2chatter]

1. We are headed back to 30A. Next summer was supposed to be family camp in Colorado - with a counselor for the kids so DH and I can go into town for dates - but now his family wants to do 30A next summer. BIL is a partner at a big international firm you all know - we can't do 30A (or anything) at their multi million dollar level. I'm already super annoyed that the same location has been dictated for what will be year three in a row AND that we can't really swing it - especially with skids, who view DH as an ATM.

2. Be kind.

[erinshelley21]

1. I've always wanted to go to Hilton Head. Hopefully that can happen one year.
2. Stay patient and trust your journey.

[mlee116]

1. We are going to St. Simon's Island this summer. We are renting a condo and are planning to spend most of the time by the pool or on the beach. I think it'll be perfect for the kids and us!

2. Either "It is what it is" or "Well, it could be worse.."

[somebabiesmom]

1. We're going to Virginia Beach and Colorado. We'll probably also camp with my in-laws in August sometime, somewhere. My BFF is visiting in June, so not a vacation for me - but still going to be EPIC!!!

2. "I love you" means "You are *so* wonderful! And I know it completely."

ETA: One other one: Kind, helpful, honest. When you speak, pick 2. (Dear Abby requires all 3, but I say F that...sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind, sometimes honesty is irrelevant, and sometimes you're just making small talk.)

[sdlaura]

1. We're having our third baby in June, so don't have any summer plans at this point. I think I'd probably go to a family-friendly Tahoe resort with some friends (only an hour flight).

2.  "Accept what you can't change, and change what you can't accept."   I'm not one to complain about most things because it's either not worth complaining about because it's unlikely to change, or I'm actively working to make a change.

[helenahhandbasket]

1. So far we only have an overnight trip to D.C. planned in June and a weekend camping in July. My wedding is eating all of my money.

3. This too shall pass

[Deleted]

1. If you were planning a family vacation to take this summer, what would you plan? Considering realistic budget, traveling with your kids at their current ages, etc.

We are going to Arkansas to visit my grandparents and that's about where our budget is at for this year. If I wasn't hoarding leave, we'd probably go on another trip in September/October. Maybe a cruise.

2. If you had to put your motto on a shirt or bumper sticker, what would it say?

Hmm. I have a lot. I like the "badass working mom" tag because it reminds me that my role is important even when I miss bedtime for the umpteeth time or when I am so tired I could cry.

[tas1883]

1. Well no vacation as we just bought a truck and any extra money is being used for car payments. DD and I both really want to go back to Hawaii and if I could swing it her and I would go ourselves just for quiet. DH needs to be go-go-go all vacation so it never is relaxing.

My BFF is making a trip my way near 4th of July so I will get to meet up with her for a couple days. I can't wait to just walk and talk.

2. "I think I can"

[billybumbler]

1. It's winter here but we're probably going to a beach resort in northeast Brazil in July. Looking for one with kids activities for DD and baby infrastructure for DS.

2. I don't have a motto... How about Hakuna Matata? Lol

[saraml13]

1. When daycare is closed for a week in August, we are driving up to Door County, WI and renting a house with my parents, sister and BIL. We went up there most summer growing up and I'm excited to be back for the first time with kids.
We're also doing a long weekend trip to the Jersey Shore. One of DH's good friends had a beach house there, and they have a baby the same age as DS2. Another couple from the same circle is coming out from CA as well, so it should be a nice time to catch up.



2. "For everything there is a season." DH has FOMO, and I have to keep reminding him that we can't do everything we want right now (like go to his friend's wedding in Greece), but that kids are their own adventure and we'll do more exciting things as they get older.

[justcheckingin73]

1. We typically get together with my sister and her family and my parents and had planned to go to OBX this year but with DH's job opportunity and a potential move we may not do anything.

2. We've never really claimed a family motto but lately I've been saying one thing at a time to myself and my kids.

[judyblume14]

1. No vacation this year because Maternity Leave sucked up all of my PTO. So NEXT year, realistically, with a then-1.5 yo and 3.5 yo, we'll probably do an extended family vacation to the OBX. And we will supplement that with a 5ish day trip to an all-inclusive resort (probably cancun-ish) for just me and my H.

2. Put on your oxygen mask first.

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Apr 25, 2017 15:14:41 GMT -5 judyblume14 said:

1. No vacation this year because Maternity Leave sucked up all of my PTO. So NEXT year, realistically, with a then-1.5 yo and 3.5 yo, we'll probably do an extended family vacation to the OBX. And we will supplement that with a 5ish day trip to an all-inclusive resort (probably cancun-ish) for just me and my H.

2. Put on your oxygen mask first.

YES! My mom tells me this all the time. I say it to other moms. And yet, somehow always forget when it comes to myself. 

[judyblume14]

Apr 25, 2017 16:21:14 GMT -5 @saiven said:

Apr 25, 2017 15:14:41 GMT -5 judyblume14 said:

1. No vacation this year because Maternity Leave sucked up all of my PTO. So NEXT year, realistically, with a then-1.5 yo and 3.5 yo, we'll probably do an extended family vacation to the OBX. And we will supplement that with a 5ish day trip to an all-inclusive resort (probably cancun-ish) for just me and my H.

2. Put on your oxygen mask first.

YES! My mom tells me this all the time. I say it to other moms. And yet, somehow always forget when it comes to myself. 

The first time I heard this applied to "real life" was actually by someone here on the Working Moms board. Maybe it was you ;-)

[kbw12]

1. I'd love to go to Maine although I'm not sure where in Maine

2. We have no motto but I'm constantly saying that tomorrow is a new day.

[specialK]

1. We have a few weekend trips to DC for the summer. MH is traveling all of June and a good portion of July. Trying to decide if I want to take 2 kids cross country by myself on a flight to see him one weekend. We will head to OBX in late July for a week. Big trip will be next year to Germany for milestone birthday and 10 year anniversary!

2. Take calculated risks!

[dglvrk2]

1. We are going to the PNW to see DH's family in early July. I have there weeks off in July. 2 weeks will be the PNW road trip. I hope to have a few one on one days with (each) H, DD1 then DD2 when we return.

2. Paraphrased from Farris Beuhler's Day Off: Life comes at you pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around, you could miss it.

[indyrowergirl]

1. DH and I have made it a tradition in our family to go to HHI every year, so we're headed back there in June.

2. I have several favorites, but as I'm a planner by nature, "Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine" is right up there.  When I'm feeling more aspirational, or trying new things, I go with "It's never too late to be what you might have been."

[polecat8]

1. Since we just had baby #3, we'll be sticking close to home this summer. I think we will try to visit SIL in Cleveland and some friends in Buffalo since I'll only be working 4 days a week for the summer.

2. Keep on keepin' on.