My hubby ( the kids dad) wants us to go for a cheap last minute deal alone, the girls will be with grandad and grandma. We will still have a family holiday together, so they wont lose out. I do feel bad though I never leave them except for work or the odd night out.
2007-02-25 05:21:46 · 15 answers · asked by babyshambles 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
hi they are 9 and nearly 7
2007-02-25 09:05:18 · update #1
You are a responsible mother. Your girls wll have a great time with their Grandparents. You should feel bad if you were leaving them alone but you arn't so GO please !
Send us a postcard.
2007-02-25 06:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Londoner 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. It will feel strange at first though and you may well feel guilty at times for them not being there but it will help your relationship with your hubby, time alone, you've probably not had much of that for a long time.
We go away once a year on our own, its nice to spend some time doing something different and doing what you want to do without having to think of whether the kids would like it. Sounds awful in a way, but its not, we all have our holidays with the kids and it is geared around what they want to do and what they like, its just taking time out to do something that you and your hubby want to do.
2007-02-25 21:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one! As parents you do put the kids first all the time. Then you have to remember that you are a woman as well as a mother and your lover (your husband) also needs you. The kids will probably have a great time without mam and dad or a wee while, and you will oth return with your batteries recharged and your relationship stronger than ever. I say go, and enjoy yourselves.
2007-02-25 08:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by helenma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My hubby and I go abroad for a week without the kids every year and it's fantastic. We leave our boys with their nan and grandad and they get really spoilt there so they love it too. (We also always have a family holiday together). It does feel funny not having them with us at first but we soon get used to it. :-) I'd totally recommend it.
2007-02-25 05:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please don't feel bad about having a holiday just for yourselves, it is so important to make time for just you and your husband.
It will allow you and your hubby special time to relax, have fun, and be loving together, bringing you ever closer together.
You'll return refreshed and rejuvenated, from which both of you and your girls will benefit from.
Meanwhile the girls will thoroughly enjoy being spoilt by their grandparents, and it will add depth to this precious family relationship, and enhance their Independence and maturity.
In all a win, win scenario...Go, Go and have a wonderful time!
2007-02-25 18:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by JOFROG 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to sound mean here, but did you ever think your kids would like a few days for the mom and dad? (We don't know how old they are)
But I know when we (brother and sister) had to go stay with our grandparents, man what a weekend we had all the best food, going new places with them, we loved it because we don't do it all the time. And I glad my mother dropped us off from time to time at their house.
Go and have fun your kids are going to enjoy them self's, and think about the grandparents how happy they will be to have them for a few days, they get to spoil them and then give them back to you, that's the grandparents dream.
Go have fun.
2007-02-25 06:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by choiceav 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i did enjoy it when i went,but come bedtime on the first night i missed them so much i wanted to go home.it ruined the holiday for us then.
why not take the children and nan and gramp with you too.
you can all be together and the grandparents can mind the kids while you and your hubby have a few nights out alone.
good luck.
2007-02-25 06:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wish i had the offer of grandparents to look after the kids whilst we went away! Go for it whilst you can!
Don't feel guilty, your entitled to a break and its not like your leaving hem with complete strangers!!!!
The other thing is, you might miss them but once your back and they are running rings round you, you will soon wish you were back there enjoying the peace and quiet!
Enjoy yourself, I'm jealous!!
2007-02-25 05:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by anney 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im afraid your hubby is right here, the children will be fine and a phone call away, you owe it to both of you to just have a break and relax together. my wife and i used to manage the odd weekend every so often and it was lovely. go and enjoy
2007-02-25 05:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by pilgrim_conrad_3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents go on vacation by themselves all the time. Trust me, I actually like that better because it gives me a chance to bond with my brother more without parental distraction.
2007-02-25 05:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋