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Home » A holiday with 3 little ones

A holiday with 3 little ones

Modified: Jul 24, 2017 · Published: Jul 14, 2011 by admin · This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content

Today we returned from our first holiday abroad as a family of 5. We went to a lovely campsite in Northern France where we stayed in a Thomson Al Fresco mobile home, and it was brilliant! We went with friends and spent evenings drinking beer and wine on the deck while the kiddies slept inside, I read my first book in 3 years and most importantly the kids had an amazing time.

Thomson Al Fresco

I’ll admit that there was a moment in the middle where I thought ‘ I need to be back home now’, just because three small, demanding children in a small space felt a little overwhelming, but we soon settled into it and found a pattern to the day that worked for us all.

S and Z played tennis, went out on a canoe, did lots of swimming and even went to EuroDisney, they did not want to come home.

Eurdisney

I learned a lot about travelling with children:

  • Load the ipod with a variety of music, if the only children’s songs you have are ‘The Time Warp’ and ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ it makes for a very long journey!
  • Do not feed the baby a bottle of milk and then go on a ferry in rough looking sea. Then definitely do not give the baby, big brother’s monkey to play with when she is looking a little green.
  • Ferries are not smooth…..
  • Sit Z and S on opposite sides of the car, to avoid hitting, biting and food stealing incidents.
  • Sat Nav is not always right. This makes husbands grumpy!
  • Children are scared of really heavy rain.
  • Take ear phones, so when there are 3 children crying in the back of the car, you can take yourself off to a happy place.
  • Never ever believe little S when she says ‘Im am sure I don’t need a wee’ – applies to non holiday situation also.
  • Always have enough seats in pushchairs for all the children, never assume one will walk.
  • Children do not understand the concept of a queue.

Although the very best thing was all the little smily faces!

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  1. northernmum

    July 14, 2011 at 6:39 am

    What did you read? Was it good?

    Sounds like you had a fab time, did they adore Disney?

    Xxx

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:46 pm

      I read ‘Madness’ by Marya Hornbacher, it was good. Made me feel sane! x

  2. HELEN

    July 14, 2011 at 8:41 am

    glad you had a good time, I hate doing the packing but it makes it all worthwhile when you get there & can chill a little bit
    x

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      Yes definately! I have done 5 loads of washing since we got back though! x

  3. rezaandboys

    July 14, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Great tips, I’m hoping to take our 2 boys to Disney Paris at some point too.

    I’m newish to blogging would love if you could take a peek at http://stayathomedaddyfor2.wordpress.com

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:46 pm

      Sure, I will check it out now! x

  4. ChocOrangeCityMum

    July 14, 2011 at 8:54 am

    It sounds lovely, I like the top tips of travelling with 3 children, I might need them one day!

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      You planning number 3 already? 🙂

  5. Elsie Button

    July 14, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Sounds like you had a fab time! and yes i agree sat navs do make husbands v v grumpy 🙂

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      Glad its not just mine!

  6. Mum in Meltdown

    July 14, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Sounds like you had a fab time despite the incidents involving wee, poo, sick, tears, biting and food stealing!!! I never travelled abroad when my 2 were little and sometimes I definitely regret it! 🙂

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      We didn’t go far, as I was quite scared, but it was a great firstt try..

  7. Helen

    July 14, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Love the tips! Off on holiday ourselves tomorrow and am dreading the long drive with toddler and baby. The needing a wee tip made me chuckle – VERY familiar!!

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      oooh, have a brilliant time! x

  8. sciencesparks

    July 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Oh that is just brilliant! Your list made me laugh out loud, especially the I don’t need a wee one! I shall take these on board when we go on our trip soon. x

    • mummymummymum

      July 14, 2011 at 8:43 pm

      Ha ha, thank you! x

  9. Emma

    July 17, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    So glad you had a good time, it sounds like a fantastic time was had by all, and I especially like the “I got to read a book” part! Emma xx

    • mummymummymum

      July 17, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      I meant to write lots of blog posts, but the book was more relaxing!

  10. I'm So Fancy

    July 17, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Welcome back! Funny “Madness” made you sane. Well, I haven’t read it. But the title would imply you are referring to some degree of relativity! x

    • mummymummymum

      July 17, 2011 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you! I’m sure Fancy would never stay in a mobile home 🙂 I’d recommend the book though. x

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