Mom Winter Reality vs. Dream Vacations

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Winter

10 places I have been this winter:

1. TARGET: because who doesn’t go for a box of diapers and leave $150 later?

2. KIDD COFFEE DRIVE-THRU: because I need coffee and the car is warm.

3. WALGREENS: because this wacky weather has done a number on my sinuses.

4. WALK-IN DOCTOR: because my sinuses won.

5. CVS: because real medicine was necessary.

6. KROGER: because we run out of food too quickly.

7. CHIK-FIL-A: because who wants to make lunch every day?

8. THE GYM: because you have to start week one strong.

9. SKYLINE: because making dinner can be too much, especially if you’ve attempted a workout.

10. HOME: because why bundle up a baby if you don’t have to?

This is real life, folks.

And I not complaining. Honestly, jesting but not complaining. I know I am lucky to stay home with my sweet babe. But let’s face it, there comes a point every winter where you imagine yourself on a beach somewhere… even if you’re usually content to bunker down at  home for much of the season. You can live in the coolest city in the world – and  I’d say we do – but enough winter weather is enough and the sun and those tropical drinks start calling your name.

I always dream of the white sands and turquoise water of Cancun, Mexico. (Disclaimer: Not the MTV Spring Break type of scene. More the lay on the beach and binge-read mystery novels scene.) But everyone is different. Though the weather has actually been pretty mild this year, I’ve already found myself drifting to the beach on a cold and wet day. Then I began to wonder, where do other moms dream about going? Well, many a mom was polled and the results are in.

10 places Moms want to go this winter:

1. FLORIDA – Destin, Naples, Miami Beach, Orlando to name a few. Warm sun, year round swimming, Mickey and Minnie, and all the oranges you could dream of without leaving the country.

2. COSTA RICA – Umm, because whats not to love about 180 degree views, eating, and surfing? (Especially if you’re doing it in the 6 villa resort pictured below.)

Via Trip Advisor
Costa Rica via Trip Advisor

3. GREECE – Delphi, Parthenon, and Acropolis. Oh, my!

4. VEGAS – No explanation needed really. Good food, good shows, good time.

Via lasvegas.com
Via lasvegas.com

5. HAWAII – Beautiful islands and fun for the whole family.

6. CROTIA – So much history. Beautiful Mediterranean waters and walled towns.

7. BELIZE – Beaches, scuba diving, sun. As they say, “You better Belize it.”

belize
Via Belize Adventure

8. TAHITI – A resort over the water? Sign me up.

9. ITALY – Pizza, pasta, history, and landmarks. Yes, please.

10. THE SPA – Because a manicure and/ or pedicure can fix about anything, even on the dreariest day!

Maybe someday I will make it to these places. Maybe not, but a girl can dream.

What about you? Where do you dream of going on those really cold, dreary days?

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Courtney Redding
I am a Cincinnati transplant. My husband and I moved here last October from Washington, D.C., where I was an Early Childhood teacher, instructional coach, and most recently principal at a charter school. I’m now a mom to a precious 8-month-old boy and a dramatic 2-year-old golden retriever. I am passionate about education and love spending time with family, reading, walking/ hiking, Pure Barre, taking pictures, discovering new restaurants, fantasy football, and “quick” trips to Target! I’m excited to start exploring all that Cincinnati has to offer a family and to share my journey into motherhood (and undoubtedly some first-time parent laughs) with you!

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