Moms out there advice PLEASE!!

[seacrestkristi]

Go and have a wonderful time. When you come back you will be refreshed and revitalized, which will make everybody feel grayt cuz of all the extra you'll have to give from taking time to yourself and hubby. Who knows maybe you'll bring him a little souvenir back. ;-)

 

[CPort]

I agree, its a win win deal.mom and dad get time alone, grandmother and baby get one on one for a week. When you get back everybodys happy.

 

[ktmeadows]

As a mom, mother-in-law and now a grandma, I can give you my take from several perspectives. Spending this time alone with your husband is a win-win for all concerned! You and your husband will be strenghthening your relationship by spending time away, just the two of you, which will give you a chance to remember and renew the spark that brought the two of you together in the first place. This will go a long way in insuring your family stays in tact for the long haul..what a great gift for your son and future children to provide a loving home where mommy and daddy love and have fun with each other!
Second, this will give your son a great opportunity to bond with his grandma! My sons and daughters-in-law have been taking the time to go on "dates" and leaving their sweet babies in the loving care of doting grandparents ever since the sweeties were very young. They think we're doing them a favor, but WE'RE the ones who are having a blast! We get to spoil them and do all the things we didn't have time or money to do when our kids were small....and we're learning so much from these little people! They're 5, 3 and 18 months, and we've all developed such a close bond. My grandkids can't wait to call me with their latest adventures or just to say "I love you - good night!". We even brought our 5 year old grandson with us to Seagrove a couple of months ago....gave us an excuse to do all those fun things kids love like building sandcastles, taking a pirate ship tour, water gun fights in the pool, etc. Funny - I was so afraid he'd be homesick, but he begged to stay even when it was time to head for home. Then when he got back home he couldn't wait to run to mom and dad and tell them about all the adventures he had on "his" vacation! Mom and dad missed him of course -they called every day and couldn't wait for him to get back, but they cracked up each evening as he relayed to them his day's adventures. His mom and dad came down with the kids last week and he amazed them by showing them all the places he'd visited in SoWal!

Of course you'll miss your son, but you shouldn't feel guilty.....you'll all be making memories that will last a lifetime. Have fun on your trip!

 

[DonPtrl2@cox.ne]

:funn: I didn't even think about giving written permission to my mother for medical attention. See this is exactly why I need you ladies to give me advice. Thank you so much Shallows Nole! Hopefully the souvenir I bring back for him won't be another brother or sister not yet.

 

[Bobby J]

I say stay home and let your husband go on a surf trip..... J/K Go for it. The little dude/dudette will never know!

 

[DonPtrl2@cox.ne]

Nice try Bobby J he's already been on a few of those infamous boys trip. Besides this trip will be a surf trip/couple time rolled into one since were going to Costa Rica. I don't think he minds to much!

 

[Allifunn]

Yes, I have done this, and the best thing you can do to put your mind at ease is to remind yourself that he's in the best hands possible. Also, you are doing her a favor by giving her one-on-one time with her grandson. Most importantly, though, you are investing in your relationship with your husband. A marriage needs care and feeding that doesn't involve kids. Going away without your child(ren) will get easier, trust me. ;-)

Awesome Percy!!!

Go and have a wonderful time. When you come back you will be refreshed and revitalized, which will make everybody feel grayt cuz of all the extra you'll have to give from taking time to yourself and hubby. Who knows maybe you'll bring him a little souvenir back. ;-)

Excellent!


I hate to say it...but I always loved getting away on my own with Hubby's trips. We went at least once a year with his company. I love my children, but I also knew that I needed time away every once in a while to have a little me time after taking care of them 24/7. It made ME a better mom...plus as Bobby says...your son won't even know...and he will be in GREAT hands...your mom will love it! He will be SPOILED rotten when you get home (you might want to give him back....LOL J/K!!! )

 

[tistheseason]

Every time my husband and I go away and leave our little ones with Gigi -- we spend a bulk of the time talking about them and all of the cute things they do and say. But we do that while at nice restaurants without any thought about getting home early or having to wake up early. I really try not to call too much -- because I think that can get distruptive to their day. And I really want them to have fun. But when we arrive at Gigi's house to pick them up, my husband and I race in to get the first hugs and kisses.

 

[seagrovelover]

Go and enjoy ! it's ok to be a little sad too...Grandmas and Grandpas LOVE having the little ones for a week or so (most of them) I think you are very fortunate to have that time alone with the hubby

 

[Minnie]

I agree with Peapod, do it, you will worry but it will be good for both of you. I remember the first time we left ours for an adult away trip.

She did better than I did.

Good advice about the medical form. Here is one we used.

http://www.rogerknapp.com/medical/releaseform.htm