Empowering the Single Mom

[bobcat]

Driving doesn't bother me. You just have to know your limits and not drive when you are tired. I am usually good for 12 hours of driving on the first day, of course that is actually a longer day with potty and food stops. I stop every couple of hours to get out of the car and stretch. I have an idea of where I want to stop for the night but if I get tired early I will stop earlier. I have had good luck with Super8 motels. They are usually family run and most have interior hallways which makes me feel a little safer. They may be a little rough around the edges but I have always found them to be super clean. For a few hours sleep it works well.

The kids load up on books and we get HP on tape to listen to. It's a great way to pass the time.

 

[smcbaker]

I am thrilled to vacation with my DS8! He is the best traveler and we always have a blast. It's a lot easier to accomodate 2 people in terms of where to go and what to do. While I don't say that it might be nice to have a significant other, my son and I can do as we please when on vacation. We've been to Europe several times, WDW, DL, Wash DC and many others. Nothing to be afraid of....and it is so much fun! Going again next month for an early 40th birthday weekend. Haven't told my son yet but will about a week out. Very much looking forward to getting away from the everyday humdrum and being able to experience the magic for a while!

 

[frstimer128]

I got every PS I asked for including Cinderella's Royal Table, Princess Storybook Breakfast, Wonderland tea and a few others. I think that since it is just the two of us, it is easier to fit us in.

It has been just the two of us from day one and we have always travelled together. I love that I can be the one to show her new sights and experience new things. I wish I could afford to travel more often!

 

[clutter]

"Wher do you stop along the way? I am a single parent from the DC area and the thought of driving down has me tired before I start. Do you split this up into multiple days to get down there or just overnight?

I am also considering taking the auto train. Because instead of just my DD and I going, I am thinking about taking my younger counsin."


I'm a single mom in the dc area, too. Why bother driving? SW just had an airfare that could have had both my dd and me in orlando for $233. Car rentals are cheap off-season, if you need them.


How old is your dd? If she's under 5, you might want to bring your cousin. But from 5 on, I just LOVED having the time for just the two of us.

 

[dllmnmdth]

I say go for it. I was a single mom to 2 girls before I got married. We have been to WDW 3 times just me and my girls. I recently went to WDW just myself, DD 12 yrs, DD 9yrs, DD 9 mos old and we had a good time. We plan on doing it again in January with or without the husband. I just can't convince him to go but hey he won't ruin our disney fun.

I say you deserve a break today!

Good Luck and God Bless!

 

[mjmcca]

Well I am a married woman who doesnt understand why other women think they cant go it alone on a trip. Sure it is easier to have another pair of hands or set of eyes if they kids are small but they aren't required. I took my 2 when dd was 2 months old and ds was 20 months old. I drove by myself from NYC hubbyy couldnt come cause he had to work he is a teacher. I copulsnt wait for school to be over because i had to go back to work after my maternity leave. We stayed with freinds but i went tot he parks alone. There were things i wouldnt do because i couldnt hold both of them but there were plenty of things we did do. I am going agian in a few days this time hubbys cousin is coming with me. Will be nice to have another set of eyes for when one is runnign one one and the other going in the opposite direction. If hubbys cousin decides not to go at the last minute i am still going!

 

[blowinbubbles]

Originally posted by mjmcca
Well I am a married woman who doesnt understand why other women think they cant go it alone on a trip. Sure it is easier to have another pair of hands or set of eyes if they kids are small but they aren't required. **snip**

The only reason I feel I might have difficulty is because I have a 10 year old pre-pubescent hormonal son who is almost eye-to-eye with me, and who at times tends to have meltdowns and lose control! And then when my youngest decides he's had enough, it's time to leave. Oh, and couple that with the fact the I myself am a little high-strung, and that makes for a stressful time.

However, I've come to the realization that some of this is *because* of the h, and possibly the trip without him will be 100% easier.

At least that's what I'm hoping and praying for!

 

[sweet maxine]

Well, I'm a married mom, but most times I feel like a single parent. My husband works a lot, and I'm almost always the one here to do everything that pertains to the house or my kids. My husband wouldn't and couldn't take a trip alone with my kids. On the other hand, I'm completely comfortable with loading everyone up in the car and taking a trip. In fact, I drove everyone home from Disney by myself in June, and I have to brag---we made it in one day with no stopover, about a 14 hour trip! My husband had flown home earlier, so that left me at Disney by myself with the kids. I'm not scared to travel and drive anywhere we need to. If I was , I would be stuck here waiting for what would be forever to go somewhere if I had to wait for my husband.