Am I A terrible mother for wanting this?

[FlightlessDuck]

Why? I go without my dh ALL the time.

Because are attached at the hip, and both love Disney.

 

[Cadiewampus]

DH checking in here. I say go for it. My youngest son and I went by ourselves a couple of years ago and had a blast. Some great memories were made and in the end who gives a crap what your MIL thinks?

 

[klacey1]

GO FOR IT! My mom always took my brother and I on seperate trips/outings. My brother was more into seeing sports events and I was more into going to museums/shopping. She tailored different trips to what we would want to do and kept things fairly even. Neither of us felt neglected. You'll love the special memories that the two of you will create together!!

 

[Kimberly Hill]

I don't think you're a terrible mother for wanting to spend one-on-one time with one of your children. It's not as if you're neglecting the others, they get to do special things too. My older two boys are grown now and though DH and DD and I travel a lot together, I'm also looking to do some Disney things just with DD.

 

[DawnM]

It wouldn't fly in my house at all. DH wouldn't be able to get off of work to take care of the two I leave behind, nor would taking one kid and not the others work. They would want to know when it was THEIR turn to go next!

Dawn

 

[nettii]

I want you to be my Mommy too!
i took my youngest alone last year. We loved it. My older DS was 14, and we spend sooo much time and money on him with baseball, I didnt fell bad at all. Go have fun and like another poster said you have to give "her" something to complain abouthave a great trip!

 

[saraheliz]

terrible mother here, then, too!

i'm taking my oldest (almost 3) with us (my mom and sis) this spring. the baby (she'll be just about 1) will be home with dh.

i'm sure i'll miss my little girl, but she'll have her chance for special mommy events, too!

 

[JJ&JHsmom]

I must add myself to the terrible mother list!!! I am taking DD for 9 nights in August, leaving DH and DS both home because they both want to work! Both of them told us to go and have a great time, so that's what we are doing. We haven't told the family yet, don't want to hear about how bad a parent I am. Go and have a great time!!!

 

[MandM-Mom]

I would do it for sure!
We took oldest dd by herself and left middle daughter when she was a toddler. This year we did our first mommy daddy trip and we have recently been discussing when its our middle daughters turn for her trip. I feel they each need that special time with us. My oldest is busy with lots of sports and activities and my youngest gets alot of our attention because she medically and physically needs it, I worry middle daughter feels left out!
Go have a great time, enjoy every minute!!!

 

[monkey30]

I say go, last year I did a trip to the west coast (no disney ) and stayed with friends. I suprised my oldest as I was about to get in the car as he gave me a hug I asked why he would give me a hug he should give dad one and get in the car! He was seriously shocked, but we had a great weekend, I had no attitude and its something he will never forget!

Have fun take lots of pics and it just gives u another excuse to go again in a couple of years!

 

[sweetpeakaris]

I think its a great idea! I have 4 children and try to spend one on one time with each. I plan to start taking them one by one on vacations soon. With money tight, its also best to do it this way too.

 

[hmacmahony]

We have 4 kids, our oldest 3 have been to DW 4 times, the youngest once. We are going to disneyland this summer with all of them. We will not be going back until the construction is done, I don't want to go until then. Then we will do another 2 week trip.
My friend and I decided WE as moms are taking a weekend to go to disney alone without our kids. Between the two of us we have 7 kids who have been to the world 8 times, they are not lacking.
So, we have been planning and planning, etc.
Guess who we are bringing? The babies! We both have little ones who will be almost 3 in may when we go. They are FREE. Both of us will not be going back until the construction is done, which will be a few years. Which would mean out little ones, we feel will be misssing out on some magical years. So, we decided we would bring them on our moms only trip, they are free, its only for 5 days, the other kids are all in school. I will tell you this, we were worried how the other 5 kids would take it, the older ones are SO VERY excited for the little ones. They have actually started mickey school, to get them ready for the trip, and teach them all the characters at the parks (that they don't know), tell them about the rides, etc.
I don't feel that I need to make everything even when it comes to my kids. There are lots of things the older ones don't get to do that the baby can't, and it will be that way for awhile. Part of being a good sibling, is being happy for the others when they get something fun (or at least in our family).
My friend and are are THRILLED to get this last trip in with our babies (both of our LAST kids), alone with just us and them.
Go, have fun, and don't worry!

 

[tink&stitchsmom]

I have a son and daughter and I am already thinking about a disney girls only trip in a few years (dh is planning a boys only trip elsewhere).

 

[summerrluvv]

No way are you terrible!! I left DD home last year and took a mom/son trip to FL and we had the best time! We are thinking of doing it again in the coming months.

 

[princesslily]

You are so right about cheaper vacations! Reading these responses makes me feel better. I really just think she needs some one on one time! I want my kids to have great childhood memories!

 

[djp0630]

I think it's wonderful! It's important to spend time individually with all your kids. I think you will have a great time! Tell your MIL to butt out!