The kids are growing at a fast pace and time seems to be flying in front of our own eyes.
Trying not to take any of this for granted and enjoying our trips and time spent together to the fullest!
We booking our next trip as we speak!
Camping with kids… we’ve learned a few things the hard way 😅
1. It’s not a vacation
It’s parenting… just outside.
2. Not enough snacks = big mistake
Hungry kids (and Fonzie 😉) + no snacks = instant meltdown. This might be the most overpacked item we bring now.
3. Ignoring the weather
If they’re uncomfortable, everyone feels it.
4. Overplanning the day
Less plans = happier everyone.
We’ve learned to aim for one main activity a day… anything else is a bonus.
5. Long drive days
What worked before kids… doesn’t anymore.
3 hours is our sweet spot, anything longer and we’re pushing it with Ellie 😅
6. Same hikes as pre-kids
Different pace, different expectations.
We still hike, but it’s a lot of motivation happening for the girls… so one good hike per trip is the goal. (Also… hiking if really my thing, everyone else just goes a long with it)
7. No “do nothing” time
Turns out, those are the best moments. Slowing down, letting them play, just being.
And still… we wouldn’t change it for the world. 🤍🌲
The chaos, the lessons, the little in-between moments that’s what keeps us coming back. Knowing that this time where the kids are super present with us is short and we want to make sure we seize these moments!
#theamaroadventure #makingmemories #campingwithkids #LessonsfromtheRoad
We keep coming back to this…
It feels like it’s not just about homeschool vs. traditional school anymore. It’s about trying to prepare our kids for a world we can’t fully picture yet.
With AI and technology moving so fast…what will work even look like in 20 years?What skills will actually matter?
And then there’s homeschooling.The freedom sounds beautiful, more time together, learning through real life, following their curiosity.
But also… the weight of it.Am I doing enough?Am I qualified?Are they getting what they need… socially, emotionally, academically?
Some days it feels exciting.Other days, honestly, a little overwhelming.
We don’t think there’s a perfect answer, just different paths, and a lot of figuring it out as we go.
But with Maya possibly starting school in August, it feels like a decision we can’t keep putting off.
We wonder if anyone is going through this right now and what are the thoughts about this in our social media community?
#theamaroadventure #MakingMemories #homeschoolvstraditionalschool
One thing we love about traveling through Europe with kids… they’re truly welcome everywhere.
Restaurants don’t feel like a battle. Kids menus aren’t frozen nuggets and fries, just smaller portions of the same good food everyone else is eating.
There are fewer rules, less side-eye, and more space for kids to just be kids.
Climbing, falling and figuring things out are all part of growing up.
And honestly… it feels pretty beautiful to watch.
#theamaroadventure #europe #Travelingwithkids #parenting lisbon
