Hi! I'm just sort of all over the place today and wanted to see how many of you are ever this way? I'm leaving for a trip with just my hubby and me and my mom is coming to stay with the kiddos. (they are 12, 13 and 14....so not babies or anything) I'm just nervous about leaving them! It's the first time since I had to go away for 2 nights when they were alot younger...I'm kind of feeling guilty if you know what I mean? I'm also excited to go to New Orleans for a little alone time with my husband. It is combined with business for him, thought not too much. We will be gone for 5 nights. So, just wanted to see if I'm alone in how I'm feeling? or see if I'm not? :)
you are totally not alone. my son is almost eight and my husband and i have only left him once in that time and it was only for 2 nights! major anxiety over here!
You are absolutely not alone. My girls are almost 6 and just turned 8 and I have a hard time doing anything over night and rarely do. If they go anywhere it's to Grandma and Grandpa's or my sister's house, really. I totally get where you are coming from but go for it! You will have a great time!
Not alone, I had to travel last year for the first time without the kids, and I won't go into the details, but let's just say that I was a nervous wreck is putting it very mildly.
My hubby and I went to San Francisco for our 10 year anniversary and left our 2 and 4 year old with my parents. I totally get the guilt you're feeling but it's ok to go away for a little bit and have fun! I honestly think sometimes having a little time to relax and re-energize makes us better parents. That sounds good right? Go with that! Have fun!
You are not alone. I had to leave my not quite 2 year old son to go with my DH on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris and London. I even missed Mother's Day. I felt guilty leaving him with my SIL and MIL and worried that we were thousands of miles apart, but you know what? Everything worked out just fine. He bonded with his cousins and I didn't miss out on a trip that I would've regretted NOT going on, for the rest of my life. Our jobs are to raise them to be strong, independent, responsible people. Leaving them once in awhile sends a good message to them that you value time with your spouse and think it's important to a marriage to occasionally take a little special time together as a couple. I think it just models what a healthy marriage and family life should be like. :)
So, GO!! Have fun girl!!! They will dote all over ya'll when you get back and perhaps appreciate you all the more!!! :)
enjoy your trip & the alone time!!! i can't wait for you to fill us in on all the things that you see & do and fun places you ate. especially because i'll be going there next week to meet my good friend from high school & to run the rock & roll half marathon!
i'm with Lindsay...ENJOY YOURSELF!!
you're leaving them in the best possible hands, and it's totally ok to get away for some alone time.
i'm good for a few days, then I start missing my girl...but live it up!
:)
I do these things all the time so no guilt here! I need my trips with hubby or without to recharge! Mostly I go on trips by myself to see friends or family or do a girls weekend. I've always been like this, my kids are all different ages, ranging from 5 to 21. I would go insane without travel, it's in my blood!!! Enjoy yourself and make some awesome scrapable memories :)
I feel the same way! My kids are 12 & 9 and my husband and I have only been on one overnight on our anniversary. However...a trip sounds so nice...enjoy your time knowing they will be well cared for and most likely spoiled. You deserve it!
Oh don't feel guilty, enjoy your holiday! I don't have kids but I do understand it's difficult to leave them, but I think it's really good for them as well and it makes them more independent! My parents left me and my sister with neighbours (close friends) and relatives (grandparents mostly) from a fairly young age to go on weekend trips, not often but 3-4 times maybe. It did absolutely no harm to us we were both well adjusted, safe kids:) I also remember going to camp etc from around 10-11 years old for up to a week alone, + on holiday with grandparents and friends, and I can't remember hating it in any way haha. I know kids are different but since they are so old I'm sure it will be just fine \o/
Hi! I'm just sort of all over the place today and wanted to see how many of you are ever this way? I'm leaving for a trip with just my hubby and me and my mom is coming to stay with the kiddos. (they are 12, 13 and 14....so not babies or anything) I'm just nervous about leaving them! It's the first time since I had to go away for 2 nights when they were alot younger...I'm kind of feeling guilty if you know what I mean? I'm also excited to go to New Orleans for a little alone time with my husband. It is combined with business for him, thought not too much. We will be gone for 5 nights. So, just wanted to see if I'm alone in how I'm feeling? or see if I'm not? :)
you are totally not alone. my son is almost eight and my husband and i have only left him once in that time and it was only for 2 nights! major anxiety over here!
I am the same way! lol I hope you have a fabulous time with your hubby!!
Have fun and enjoy! You are totally not the only one, that is what a mother does!!
PS-I got the package today, thanks again!!!
You are absolutely not alone. My girls are almost 6 and just turned 8 and I have a hard time doing anything over night and rarely do. If they go anywhere it's to Grandma and Grandpa's or my sister's house, really. I totally get where you are coming from but go for it! You will have a great time!
Not alone, I had to travel last year for the first time without the kids, and I won't go into the details, but let's just say that I was a nervous wreck is putting it very mildly.
My hubby and I went to San Francisco for our 10 year anniversary and left our 2 and 4 year old with my parents. I totally get the guilt you're feeling but it's ok to go away for a little bit and have fun! I honestly think sometimes having a little time to relax and re-energize makes us better parents. That sounds good right? Go with that! Have fun!
You are not alone. I had to leave my not quite 2 year old son to go with my DH on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris and London. I even missed Mother's Day. I felt guilty leaving him with my SIL and MIL and worried that we were thousands of miles apart, but you know what? Everything worked out just fine. He bonded with his cousins and I didn't miss out on a trip that I would've regretted NOT going on, for the rest of my life. Our jobs are to raise them to be strong, independent, responsible people. Leaving them once in awhile sends a good message to them that you value time with your spouse and think it's important to a marriage to occasionally take a little special time together as a couple. I think it just models what a healthy marriage and family life should be like. :)
So, GO!! Have fun girl!!! They will dote all over ya'll when you get back and perhaps appreciate you all the more!!! :)
No kids, but I know that you will love the "alone" time that you and the hubs will spend together!! Enjoy!!
enjoy your trip & the alone time!!! i can't wait for you to fill us in on all the things that you see & do and fun places you ate. especially because i'll be going there next week to meet my good friend from high school & to run the rock & roll half marathon!
i'm with Lindsay...ENJOY YOURSELF!!
you're leaving them in the best possible hands, and it's totally ok to get away for some alone time.
i'm good for a few days, then I start missing my girl...but live it up!
:)
I do these things all the time so no guilt here! I need my trips with hubby or without to recharge! Mostly I go on trips by myself to see friends or family or do a girls weekend. I've always been like this, my kids are all different ages, ranging from 5 to 21. I would go insane without travel, it's in my blood!!! Enjoy yourself and make some awesome scrapable memories :)
I would feel the same way. That being said- HAVE FUN!!! It is always good to get away and recharge!
I feel the same way! My kids are 12 & 9 and my husband and I have only been on one overnight on our anniversary. However...a trip sounds so nice...enjoy your time knowing they will be well cared for and most likely spoiled. You deserve it!
Oh don't feel guilty, enjoy your holiday! I don't have kids but I do understand it's difficult to leave them, but I think it's really good for them as well and it makes them more independent! My parents left me and my sister with neighbours (close friends) and relatives (grandparents mostly) from a fairly young age to go on weekend trips, not often but 3-4 times maybe. It did absolutely no harm to us we were both well adjusted, safe kids:) I also remember going to camp etc from around 10-11 years old for up to a week alone, + on holiday with grandparents and friends, and I can't remember hating it in any way haha. I know kids are different but since they are so old I'm sure it will be just fine \o/