Hi Jess and Will! Long time no see! I loved reading this post bc Team AvaLar reminds me of Team SerJust! Serena and Justin share that same tight bond. They've traveled together and alone to meet one another in other places successfully with little to know parental oversight. They're all grown up now, Serena 24 and Justin 22, and he recently traveled to NOLA where Serena lives and works to have some Mardi Gras fun. I love how close they are and have always been. They have a bond like no other, and when I see siblings not getting along or constantly fighting like cats and dogs I wonder what the heck happened there. I just don't get it. My kids are only 27 months apart and like AvaLar, Serena is the older one. Idk if birth order has anything to do with it but it makes me wonder. They are both kind, respectful, responsible, intuitive, gracious, selfless, and loving with each other and with people in general. They grew up mostly without tech for many reasons but are full-on digital citizens. I'm proud of them and look forward to watching their lives unfold. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to hear all about the latest adventure! 💗Luly Otero
HI! So nice to hear from you. Glad to hear everyone is well. And thanks for sharing. This so warms my heart. And I am glad you weighed in with your experience as I don't want people to think this can only happen with a travel life, but it was the only perspective I could share so thank you. Big hugs to everyone. xoxo
Hi Jess and Will! Long time no see! I loved reading this post bc Team AvaLar reminds me of Team SerJust! Serena and Justin share that same tight bond. They've traveled together and alone to meet one another in other places successfully with little to know parental oversight. They're all grown up now, Serena 24 and Justin 22, and he recently traveled to NOLA where Serena lives and works to have some Mardi Gras fun. I love how close they are and have always been. They have a bond like no other, and when I see siblings not getting along or constantly fighting like cats and dogs I wonder what the heck happened there. I just don't get it. My kids are only 27 months apart and like AvaLar, Serena is the older one. Idk if birth order has anything to do with it but it makes me wonder. They are both kind, respectful, responsible, intuitive, gracious, selfless, and loving with each other and with people in general. They grew up mostly without tech for many reasons but are full-on digital citizens. I'm proud of them and look forward to watching their lives unfold. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to hear all about the latest adventure! 💗Luly Otero
HI! So nice to hear from you. Glad to hear everyone is well. And thanks for sharing. This so warms my heart. And I am glad you weighed in with your experience as I don't want people to think this can only happen with a travel life, but it was the only perspective I could share so thank you. Big hugs to everyone. xoxo
Love how you stopped treating your kids like kids early on. Love the open communication and the responsibilities.
My kids and I are all best friends and I hope it continues forever.