Travelers all over the world find themselves in this same situation every minute of every day. It’s a rite of passage. (Quite literally if you’re in a cab or on public transportation.)
Every answer to this question means another milestone, another growth spurt, another step my daughter takes away as she finds her footing in this world.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT start a date night without having a plan beforehand. “What do you feel like doing tonight?” is not part of the new parent’s date night vocabulary.
There really are few things more entertaining than a chat with a 4 year old. Yet, hilarity aside, there's actually scientific evidence that suggests volleying conversation back and forth with young kids lays a foundation for later successes.
This is how my husband sold it to me: an eco-resort where we can embrace simplicity, be a part of nature, and teach the girls that you don’t need a lot of stuff to have fun.