first couples trip- feeling guilty

[Tpiejg]

My DH and I are leaving for WDW in 13 days for our first solo trip. We have four almost grown kids and I'm feeling a little guilty leaving them behind. We have been 7 times as a family and I know as a couple we should have some alone time, but does anyone else ever feels this way? What do you tell yourself to feel better?

 

[eacosper]

When my in laws will go to WDW without us (us being me 24, DH, SIL 16 and BIL 19) we all pout and complain, but it never really bothers us deep down. So, don't feel bad about leaving the kids behind, you probably need a vacation more than they need one! Enjoy your time with your DH and maybe pick up a little something for the kids at home to ease the 'pain' of being left behind.

 

[grkgirlfriend]

My parents did the same thing when my brother and I where little. They went for a weekend for their anniversary. Don't feel guilty because parents need time to enjoy each other's company without have the kids around.
My one advice which annoyed my parents. As you know Disney is filled with kids and every time someone called "mom" or "dad" they turned around to look. Try to suppress this urge. My parents tried and failed
Enjoy your trip and have fun

 

[DISvirgin1]

My DH and I are leaving for WDW in 13 days for our first solo trip. We have four almost grown kids and I'm feeling a little guilty leaving them behind. We have been 7 times as a family and I know as a couple we should have some alone time, but does anyone else ever feels this way? What do you tell yourself to feel better?

I never understood this. Are you feeling guilty because you are taking a "break," or because it's WDW and you think it should be a family trip? Either way DON'T feel guilty!!! I would love the opportunity to go to WDW without my kids and do the more "adult" aspects of the parks (food and wine, people!! ) I'm so jealous Enjoy!

 

[mad madam mim78]

Stop feeling guilty. I went on my first adult only trip this year (and I still have Disney age kids). It was fantastic. We could go and do things as we pleased. We didn't have to cater to anyone but us. It was awesome. You earned it.

 

[mrjef]

Don't feel guilty. DW and I are planning our first trip without the kiddos early next year for our anniversary. It is just a place we enjoy being and look forward to some time to just be a couple and enjoy each other. I know we all love to take our families to WDW, but it can be a nice romantic get away for parents to recharge the batteries and fall in love all over again. I still love to date my beautiful bride after nearly 14 years of being honored to be her DH !

So go and enjoy so time with your spouse w/o guilt!

 

[disney212]

DH and I felt guilty the first time we took an adult only trip. Trust me it didn't last long. We now take at least one solo trip per year.

 

[bdoyledimou]

DW and I went to Disney adults only last Sept for her birthday leaving DS (14 and DD 12) at home (with their bio mom) --

They were happy for us! As much as they love going to Disneyworld, they said we deserved a nice trip where we could do what we want without worrying about them being tired hungry bored etc ---

We had a great time, and did think about the kids but it was fun and great and the kids were happy for us.