{"id":4338,"date":"2014-05-21T09:30:21","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T13:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=4338"},"modified":"2014-05-20T23:02:47","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T03:02:47","slug":"went-relaxing-vacation-with-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/went-relaxing-vacation-with-family\/","title":{"rendered":"I Went on a Relaxing Vacation&#8230;. with Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I recently returned from a one week vacation at an all-inclusive resort in Punta-Cana, Dominican. \u00a0Upon my return my family and friends asked how it went. \u00a0I couldn&#8217;t help but beam in delight as I reminisced about our trip. I was in my element: beach and sun. I was happy and truly RELAXED. \u00a0When I used that word to describe our vacation, I was met with confused looks and surprised expression. \u00a0After all, did I not go away with my kids? How is it possible to go on a relaxing vacation with family?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is simple. \u00a0I did go away with my kids, and yet, the vacation was still relaxing. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n<p>1. I had help from my very supportive, hands-on husband for seven days. \u00a0As a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM), this extra set of hands usually only show up on weekends or when I beckon my mom to come over to help. \u00a0Also on weekends, when I have my husband&#8217;s help with the kids, I&#8217;m usually busy doing all of the other stuff I&#8217;ve neglected to do during the week like laundry, cleaning and grocery shopping. \u00a0Which brings me to my next point&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0856.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4362\" alt=\"hands on dad\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0856-1024x687.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0856-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0856-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. I didn&#8217;t have to cook or clean for an entire week. \u00a0Honestly, it&#8217;s like a dream come true. Haven&#8217;t we all fantasized about a personal chef or house keeper? Not to mention, I didn&#8217;t have to eat cheerios for breakfast every day. \u00a0In fact, I had my choice of omelets, pancakes, french toast, waffles, fruits and a variety of other delicious sides. Gluttony at its best. \u00a0Did I mention that I never had to clean after myself for my family? How often does that happen? I&#8217;ll tell you&#8230;.NEVER!<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0158.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4360\" alt=\"all inclusive food\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0158-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0158-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0158-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0158-697x464.jpg 697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Sun, Beach &amp; Sand. Three of my favourite things and luckily, my kids love them too. \u00a0Our days consisted of eating, playing in the water and on the beach, food, naps (for both of us), playing in the pool and more food. \u00a0Not once were either of my kids bored or did we have to resort to technology for entertainment. \u00a0I felt like mother of the year on vacation. I truly disconnected and so did my kids. Win-win!<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0844.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4361\" alt=\"boys playing on the beach\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0844-1024x687.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0844-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0844-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once we returned home, reality sank in. \u00a0Twenty loads of laundry, cooking, cleaning, responding to e-mails, my husband going back to work, finding creative ways of entertaining my kids in sub-par weather conditions, etc&#8230; \u00a0I think it&#8217;s easy to see why my vacation was in fact relaxing, even though we traveled with our kids.<a href=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0091.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4359\" alt=\"Punta Cana Dominican family picture\" src=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0091-1024x687.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0091-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DSC_0091-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s your take on vacations. Do you find them relaxing or stressful when kids are in tow?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently returned from a one week vacation at an all-inclusive resort in Punta-Cana, Dominican. \u00a0Upon my return my family and friends asked how it went. \u00a0I couldn&#8217;t help but beam in delight as I reminisced about our trip. I was in my element: beach and sun. 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