Disney without DH and baby??

[katie111]

I am considering taking my DD6 and DS5 to Disney at the end of Sept.. Usually we take a family trip in the fall but DH is in sales and they've been told no vacations for the rest of the year unless they've already been approved. I am also thinking of leaving behind my DS 16 months. My Dh could watch him over the weekend and at night so I'd just have to find a sitter to watch him during the day for 3 days. And one of those days my Mother could probably watch him. My DD6 is in first grade but has a Mon & Tues off at the end of Sept so I was thinking of just pullling her out on Fri and going for 5 days.

I'm a SAHM and I love to travel so my vacations are very important to me. I hate the thought of having to wait till next spring to go away but at the same time I wonder if I'm being selfish for spending a large amount of money when half the family won't be there. I know DH will let me go but I'm not sure how thrilled he'll be with the idea. We can afford it but its still a lot of money. I've gone to Disney twice without him (and twice with him) but my sister has come with us so this would be my first time solo with the kids (which I'm totally fine with). I don't know if I should just go or if I should wait for a time when we can all go together. I am dying to stay at the Poly and since there will only be 3 of us I thought this would be a great time to do that. Any thoughts?

 

[amandaraye]

I say go for it! If your DH doesn't mind and you can afford it then do it! It's not like you always go and leave him behind and he's never been. Nor does it sound like you'll never have another chance to go again. And your little one won't know what's going on and you'll be able to move more freely at the parks without the baby. Not to mention I'm sure your older kids will love to have Mommy to themselves without sharing her with the "baby".

JMO. Have a great time!

 

[Darcy03231]

Here's another vote to go. I take the kids somewhere each year without DH and they love it! (I get twice as much vacation time as DH does). It gives them some alone time with Mommy. I also wouldn't hesitate to leave the youngest one at home and spend some extra special time with the older two. Sometimes older children start to feel a bit neglected with the amount of time you need to devote to a younger child.

 

[MMmomto5]

I've taken my older kids 3 times. Twice was by myself and once was with my mom, so I would say to go. My dh would prefer a golf trip or a sporting event, so he actually encouraged me to go. The memories I have with them will always be very special. I was able to devote the trip to their needs and wants.Usually when we go I sit with the three younger kids while dh rides with the older ones, so it was cool to get to do the bigger attractions with them.

 

[katie111]

Thanks for the support! I just booked WL and I am so excited!! Although also very sad at the prospect of leaving my little one behind. But I know he'll be fine with DH and I think I just found a great sitter for when DH is at work. DH was actually very excited for me to go....said I deserved it & should do it!!

 

[happymommy]

That sounds great!

Also, with a new(er) baby, your older ones will get your attention for the whole trip!

I love my trips alone without DH, as much as with him!

You will have a blast - never stayed at WL but eaten there twice, and it's so pretty!

Enjoy it!