Travel Tales

Taking some time

When Toby was very little, he used to yell, ‘pause it!’ whenever life around him got too chaotic: his brothers racing circles around him, grown ups talking fast and loud and not making sense, schedules becoming increasingly hectic. It was his way of asking for a break in the game, a vernacular adapted from years [...]

Away

We’ve pulled the kids (and myself) out of school, sports, and a million other obligations this week to travel. (Not sure how much longer we’ll get away with this, so we’re enjoying.) I’ll try to keep the Intagram feed interesting while we’re gone.

Last week was a gift

I was with my boys, just me and my boys, for four days in paradise, then another few in DisneyWorld (which has its paradise-ish moments, only sweatier), and we had an absolutely beautiful time. It was. It was beauty. The beauty wasn’t even in the place, in the sand and sea and sun. It was [...]

We’re in Florida and the Bahamas this week

which means I won’t be here, as much as I like trying to be two places at once. (When I have to choose, I choose the sunnier place.) If you could use some sun in your life, too, follow our first cruising experience on @pitstopsforkids and #ExpediaCruise. Once we’re back, I hope you’ll check out [...]