Do you think it's more trouble than it's worth

[Mimi Q]

to go out of town for one night? DH wanted to to somewhere for his birthday. I picked out a lovely inn and spa about an hour from our home. I had decided on today cause oldest DD is away overnight with a school group. Well, my DSIL is having a party for my niece tonight, so now we can't even leave until 8 or 9 p.m. tonight. We have to drop younger DD and Miss Puggles ug: off at my sister's house on the way. (it's surprising how much stuff one 3 yo child and a dog need for the night) I am thinking it's more trouble than it's worth to try to get away for one night.

 

[oogieboogie]

I think it's a good idea.

We often go to Pittsburgh (1.5 hours away) just to get away. We priceline a hotel room, leave Saturday morning, spend the day and night, then leave Sunday afternoon.

We've even booked a room at a hotel only 15 minutes away and just spend the weekend like a tourist in our own city.

It's really nice cause sometimes you just have to get away!

 

[swilphil]

We've gone away for just one night a couple of times, but if I couldn't get away until 8 or 9 p.m. I would just leave the next morning or reschedule the trip.

 

[Mimi Q]

We've gone away for just one night a couple of times, but if I couldn't get away until 8 or 9 p.m. I would just leave the next morning or reschedule the trip.

This is the only weekend free we have for a while between gymnastics meets, University of Georgia football games, and middle school football games.

 

[copper68]

if this is the only weekend you'll have free for a while.. i say definitely do it!! it's for his birthday too remember.. so, that should be fun.. and also, why not just let your sil know you are going away, and you can only stay for a few minutes.. surely she would understand..

 

[Mimi Q]

and also, why not just let your sil know you are going away, and you can only stay for a few minutes.. surely she would understand..

SIL did say we could skip the party, but it is her only child and I know it would bother her if we really did. Besides, I knew it was her birthday today. I just didn't think of it when I made this "spur of the moment" ressie.

 

[copper68]

your neice just wants her gift.. hahaha once she gets the gift, she won't even realize you're gone.. hahahaha

 

[Beth76]

If it's the only free weekend for awhile then I say do it. Can't you just make an appearance at the party and leave a little early. It sounds like you had your plans made before the invite. I don't really see how your neice's bday automatically trumps your husband's.

We only stay for one night when we visit the in-laws and it's a four hour drive each way (with a 4yo and 1yo). The whole trip is a pile of trouble, but we can only stand to be there one night.

If you're talking no kids and only an hour drive---go for it!!!! Have fun!!

 

[Laurajean1014]

Go, Go, Go...............

 

[Mimi Q]

I don't really see how your neice's bday automatically trumps your husband's.

Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. DH's birthday was actually last week, but we had another niece get married last weekend. Older DD was in the wedding, so we had the rehearsal on Friday night and the wedding Saturday night.

 

[jellymanoffspring]

SIL did say we could skip the party, but it is her only child and I know it would bother her if we really did. Besides, I knew it was her birthday today. I just didn't think of it when I made this "spur of the moment" ressie.

How old is the neice?

Skip the party and do something special to give her a gift and celebrate another day....
(Maybe your SIL will feel better if you also promise to watch her child so she and her DH could get away for a night ...I know I would love that!!!)

 

[Lachesis00]

We try and do it a couple times a month... either a day drive or an over night trip. I think it's worth it. I probably wouldn't go if I had to leave that late and be back the next day tho...

 

[Mimi Q]

(Maybe your SIL will feel better if you also promise to watch her child so she and her DH could get away for a night ...I know I would love that!!!)

She's 2 years old today. SIL would never leave her overnight. The only night she has spent away from her was when SIL was hospitalized. Good thought though.

 

[jellymanoffspring]

She's 2 years old today. SIL would never leave her overnight. The only night she has spent away from her was when SIL was hospitalized. Good thought though.

got ya!!

so at 2 the niece will not really care either way........
how about leaving early as others suggested....

I know I am long overdue for a night away with DH...but with 3 kids ages 16,11 and 3 it isn't easy!!!!

So you would get to the inn at about 9 or 10? How late is the check out in the AM? That is what you ,ean right just this one night?

How about still dropping off your youngest and the dog and staying home ?
I guess it just depends on how you feel about spending the $$ for such a short stay....
That is what would get me.... But then again I am not a good example...we need the night away and and never get to it....

Just go for it!!!!

 

[Mimi Q]

Well we went. Didn't get to the Inn until 11 p.m., but we had a good time & got a much needed break. Thanks for all the replies.