Chadlecombodd Cornwall

This is the fourth year we have been on a family holiday and the third to North Cornwall at Easter. Always an event I look forward to greatly, I am very lucky that I enjoy the company of my in-laws and relish the time we are lucky to have together. It's something I'd like to introduce to the Kissodd's, but would suggest trialling a week-end before leaping to the full seven days. Maybe with children everyone becomes less selfish and easier to please, focused on the same goal?

With more lengthy time together it allows us to breakdown some of the boundaries with the children (soon to be three), as they get use to our presence and see the value of time together; even if that only is as canine protecter, ice cream provider, 20p ride dispenser and general bad influence. I think it is important to have a naughty Auntie & Uncle, more impish I suppose, he lets them get away with a little bit more.

I'm never sure if RB would chose to spend time with us without the need created by child care dependency and feeling obliged because of the generosity of R&S bringing us away. He's generally more reserved, and I worry that his holiday needs get a little lost in entertaining the children and satisfaction of the Chadlecombodd unit as a whole?

I make time to be a little selfish, aware that we travelled down straight out of a busy working week and when we return I'll be back on shifts the following day. My needs are pretty simplistic; an opportunity to stop, spend stress-free time with Liz, to read, eat & drink well and to be away from home for a bit. Neither of us escapes children, but when we close the front door at home, then we also close out children

Last year we rang the changes and headed North to the Lake District in June and whilst a good time was had it just wasn't quite as successful. The accommodation differed from the traditional family friendly hotel which provides each couple / family with their own space, a base and a level of anonymity to a three bed room holiday let apartment. A bit of a squash, sharing bathrooms, unable to escape the tantrums (if only occasional). We self-catered which placed greater onus on SC to cook and for all to tidy-up. It didn't feel as restful for any on reflection.

Location; the sea-side is so much more appropriate for us all. The Lakes is so picturesque, but it isn't as holiday'ish for some reason currently for us all?

So whilst no doubt significantly more expensive it provides a great deal more. NB is now at an age where she can involve herself in the kids clubs and activities, JB is a little more reserved, maybe next year he'll stride off with his confident pal, but currently he wishes to stay close.

It seems like it'll be a little while before all three can be packed off for the day and R&C can have a rest.

We wouldn't be able to have such a lovely time without the generosity of R&S, something neither a nurse & a teacher or a family with small children could aspire to, we raise our  glass to RC's spectacular work ethic and the successes of the Staffordshire pottery industry in the 1970's, 80's & 90's, without whom ... ... ...