Toddler travel trials

Keeping a 2 year old entertained abroad has been a challenge ... we spend less time in museums, more time in parks. Less time having fancy dinners, more time watching Peppa Pig and getting E down to sleep. You would think that an endless holiday with Mumma and Dadda would be enough for him, but we still have the usual antics of tantrums and tears (from all three of us!) when some days nothing seems to go to plan. We have a new found respect for stay at home parents!

Where possible, we'll try and centre a days activity around E, but that is certainly not every day.

On the 'off' days he patiently watches us fumble around trying to create something interesting for him; "cutting grass" (below), painting pine cones, lining up toys, chasing the soccer ball, making cubby houses under the kitchen table, and cleaning the car.

However, these are often short-lived and the enthusiasm and energy of this toddler means we run out of steam hours before he does and we give in to some of his vices; iPad, ice-cream and bloody carousels.

Yes there are tough days with him where we miss day care and babysitters, but they are far outweighed by the good days, and better yet - the brilliant little moments, which happen all the time. Watching this little guy grow up before our eyes is very precious. 

Scott & Alison

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Oh, and if all else fails, get the kid a lollipop. 7 minutes of happiness right there.