Being a musician often means traveling—and lots of it. While you love being in a band and going on tour to share your music with appreciative fans, part of your heart stays at home with your spouse and kids. This is especially true for holidays and birthdays. While it is tough to be apart on any day of the year, on Mother’s Day or your baby’s first birthday, it’s especially gut wrenching.
Fortunately, with some pre-planning and creativity, it is possible to connect on special days and feel like you are still part of the celebration with your loved ones.
Remember Special Days with Gifts
A wonderful way to be part of your family’s holiday celebrations is by sending them meaningful gifts from the road. This not only gives you the chance to give them a token of your affection, it also helps to reassure your spouse and kids that you did not forget the special day. A great example of this is Mother’s Day—when you’re not busy performing, take some time to pick out a special bouquet and some chocolate-covered strawberries that will be delivered right to her doorstep.
If your child is having a birthday while you are away, head to your nearest mall prior to leaving home and create a special stuffed animal for your kiddo at Build-A-Bear that includes a Build-A-Sound message; the recordable voice box lets you say, “Happy Birthday, Sweetheart” or whatever else you want to say. Then, on your child’s special day, he or she can hear your voice not only that morning, but at bedtime, and again and again until you get back home.
Consider Half Holidays
Another way to deal with being on tour during holidays is by postponing the celebration to a time when you are back home. Older kids who have a greater …Read the full story
Source:: Music Think Tank