I was reminded this past week of the importance of keeping a balance and trusting your heart and your gut...sometimes. We took a family trip this week to the Black Forest. It was very fun and also a little tiring with three children in tow. But at the end of the trip we realized that we had not made any preparations for New Year's Eve, which also happens to be head honcho's b-day. So, no grapes, no champagne, no cider for the kiddos. Our daughter was extremely disappointed to say the least. I explained to her that yes, we do like to celebrate to welcome in the new year. But sometimes, we may not be able to as expected. Instead, we had taken a trip to the Black Forest and ridden on a Ferris Wheel, eaten great food and made our own vase at a glass blowing factory. Unfortunately, this didn't phase her. So, advice taken for next year. Celebrate big or small, but celebrate nonetheless.
But it did make me think that sometimes it's better to keep things balanced. I see a lot of people come to this area and think they have to travel every weekend. Unfortunately, with our clan, we cannot do that. We can probably travel every other weekend--if we live very frugal and stay in very cheap accommodations. But I've realized that's not really my pace. It probably is my husband's -- but not mine. And so, it's a matter of balance. Sometimes our tempo might be a little more aggressive and sometimes a lot slower (boring for my husband). But it's this compromise and balance that will probably keep us sane through our stay here. I've also found that the children enjoy the stability of being in one place, really learning a routine and having some things to look forward to. So some of our trips will be more children centered (or should I say completely) and others will be less children centered (or should I say, parents will get to do something fun).
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