Okinawa
Family vacations: 'where the best memories are made and the worst meltdowns are survived.” The meaning of holiday has changed completely since I started travelling with J bao from 10 months ago. The most stark difference is I often find myself most relieved when touching back down to Changi airport, ironically. Though that's not to imply that every bit of the family vacation is horrible, it's just, hrm, feels more tiring than the usual weekly routines? 3 years in and I'm still learning how to parent. For each phase of her growth has brought new developments and challenges. The recent Okinawa trip has shed new light on me, bright, glaring lights. Perhaps it's more like a reminder - that I need to prioritise her needs better when planning for holiday. I used to think that parents who plan holiday itinerary around the kid are being too accomodative. Little did I know that they are only helping themselves to make life a lil easier. Than to plan base on the adults...