The best part about traveling with my 9-year-old son is showing him a different side of myself

The author enjoys traveling with her son. Courtesy of Nicole Findlay I love traveling with my 9-year-old son. It gives us a break from our routine at home, and we also get to see each other in a new way. He sees sides of my personality he doesn't get to see at home. At home, my little family is predictable. We wake up early, walk our dog every afternoon, and eat pizza on Friday nights. I know all of my 9-year-old's moods and habits, but travel breaks routine — and sometimes, that's where t...