**LanaM**

Samantha Thomas

I saw your post below about the weight loss and that you are going to Mexico.  Are you taking your boys or going with just your DH?  Just wondering b/c my DH and I are wanting to go on a trip for our 5 year anniversary in June, but I'm not sure about going without the boys.  We'd really like to, but not sure if I can leave them and go out of the country or if we can get grandparents to watch them for a week.  Anyway if you are going with the boys do you have a recommendation on a place to go?  Thanks!

LanaM

Hi!

 We are all going, all 4 of us.

1.5 years ago we stayed next door in another resort when Ethan was 23 months old and we had a great time. There was nothing especially for kids, but what does a 2 y.o. need? There was a pool and the beach.

This time we're staying at a nicer resort, also not much there for the kids, but there are lots of different things we can do in the area - zoos, aquariums, etc. There is also very cute Playa Del Carmen town within walking distance and I am taking my double stroller with us which never gets any use.

I would feel horrible leaving my kids behind in December, it's so nasty and cold and wet here in NYC area. June though - different story

We've left Ethan a couple of times to go out of the country for weddings.... we missed him terribly but it was a nice break and it would've been difficult to have him there with us.

I am honestly not expecting much of a vacation. But as long as I am away from home, not cleaning or cooking, I should get some rest, I hope

As far as a place.....  I just want an all inclusive resort. I dont want to have to look for a place to eat and have to buy snacks and such. I know there are lots of kid-friendly places that have special activities/clubs for the kids, but they're not really that important at this age yet, I don't think. Pool is really all my kid wanted/wants at this point. And I don't think J will care much, he'll be ~9 months old by then.

 

 

Samantha Thomas

Awesome thanks for all the info.  I'm hoping just the two of us get to go, but I'm looking at other options in case that doesn't work out.