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We just got back from Rome. Here's a picture of Dylan in front of the Vatican on our double-decker tour bus. We had a nice time and dodged the forecasted rain. I do understand now why everyone told me that it's much easier to vacation with a six-month-old (Dylan was six months last summer when we went to the U.S., and he was a breeze) than a 14-month-old. I have decided that city weekend getaways are not for toddlers. Dylan definitely has a mind of his own and now that he's walking (or RUNNING - usually away from us!), he doesn't want to be in his car seat, stroller or constrained in any way. He's also incredibly mischievous and can be shrewd when trying to get his way. I totally get the Disney World vacation now. Or any of those all-inclusive vacations heavy on the entertainment targeted toward the kiddies. This is the lesson I learned this weekend: if the kid 'aint happy on vacation, the parents aren't going to be either.
Despite the temper tantrums (how to explain to a 14-month-old why he can't hurtle himself down the Spanish Steps or chase after motor scooters in Roman rush-hour traffic?) and meltdowns, we had a good time. Off to sleep. We all need it. More Rome pics and videos here.
3 comments:
D is getting more and more blonde! Maybe he'll be a blondie like his mommy.
So, traveling is just going to get more and more difficult? Would I be crazy to plan a cross-country US trip in the car this summer?! e will be 15 months.
I really think it depends on personality as well. Dylan is really, really, really stubborn. He wants what he wants when he wants how he wants it. I think this is a characteristic of all toddlers, but he seems to take things to extremes sometimes. At his play group, I see that the other mothers are able to distract their kids to some extent and move them on to another activity. Dylan is not like this. When it is time to leave the playroom and go over to the mat to sing songs, for example, he throws a HUGE temper tantrum. Every single time. The other kids seem fine with going to sing songs and don't throw tantrums. The teachers have made comments to me on the fact that he's a little "particular" and have given me suggestions on how to work with him.
And little girls seem mellower as well! On this trip, Dylan never wanted to go in the direction we were going. And he no longer wants to hold your hand. Or stay in his stroller. He wants to walk on his own, go where he wants and do what he wants. It was really frustrating but we survived!
buy some baby reins!
We got some for S but actually have never used them. She is a clinger and likes to always be around her Mum but I have the reins just in case. Also a wrist strap. DO you want me to send them to you? Vanessa
PS we are going to London in a few months time for a quick weekend trip and leaving S at home with the grandparents. MUCH easier...
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