Kathryn Romeyn

Mommy, can you play with me?

What should we play?

I was in heaven.

Kathryn Romeyn and her first born share a moment on the beach

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And I think she was, too, because limitless time and presence are what she craves most.

Id taken our first with my husband, as one does.

We snuggled while gazing up at the magic.

Kathryn Romeyn’s first born jumps on the bed in the hotel room

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Overwhelmingly, though, our days were remarkably beautiful.

I also laughed out loud on the ferry when she renamed the iconic Sydney Opera House robot dog.

She declared, Thats what I call it.

Kathryn Romeyn and her first born in front of the Sydney Opera House

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I want to hang onto you.

(The next night, however, she was stoked to have her own pack and play again.)

Mama treated herself, too.

Kathryn Romeyn and her first born on the beach in Sydney

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I emerged an all-new mommy.

I wont lie: a mama-daughter babymoon isnt the most relaxing choice of all.

Kathryn Romeyn’s first born enjoying quality time with mom on vacation

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Kathryn Romeyn’s first born enjoying quality time with mom on vacation

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