Vacay Lewks

I even tried to relax

Vacation. My first European trip with my kids as a single mother. Some moments were hard but more moments were easier than I expected. Maybe because I have amazing kids or because I am more of a badass than I thought. First off, I reminded my kids how incredibly lucky they both are. Most people don’t visit Europe until well into their 20’s or 30’s and some never get to go at all. My only rule was to try everything that lands in front of them and learn one new thing a day. I started a silly tradition before we go on any trip, we walk down the jet bridge onto the plane and as soon as our feet cross over the divider and onto the plane, for whatever destination awaits us upon arrival, we must be committed to smiling, laughing and having fun- otherwise you have to turn around and go home. Nobody has gone home yet.