Going without the kids!

[dizneydiva2005]

As crazy as it is... hubby and I are actually planning on going to WDW without the kids for our 19 year anniversary. We haven't gone on vacation with out the kids EVER! Maybe one night to the beach, but that was 9 years ago. I also homeschool, so my kids are with me all of the time, which makes this harder, for me
We take the kids to Disney every year, usually more than one trip a year, sometimes 3 times a year. They were just there in May and we're going back with them in Feb. Soooo I think we deserve a quick trip to the world alone. {can you tell I'm convincing myself as I type this }

So here are our plans:
9/30 check into Animal Kingdom Lodge, dinner at Kona's
10/1 Animal Kingdom park, dinner at Concourse steakhouse
10/2 MNSSHP, dinner at Maya's Grill
10/3 head home

It's just a quick trip. We live about 8 - 9 hours, Haven't decided if we'll fly yet or just drive.

I'm excited but that guilty feeling is already hanging over my head. I hope I can do this!!

 

[DeterminedOne]

It's your 19th anniversary and you deserve to go w/o your kids. They will be fine I'm sure. Stop worrying and enjoy your anniversary.

 

[justplaingoofy]

Go!! have a ball...

since you won't have the children not sure if you want to consider taking the Keys to the kingdom tour that is avail. at MK. might be a good time to do it because there is a minimum age and its pretty long....

 

[MAMU II]

We are also going without our 5 kids and 14 grandkids for the 1st time. We will be celebrating our 38h anniversary, my husband's 57th birthday and our retirement.

My husband is constantly telling me how he is having a hard time leaving our 2 grandkids that live with us. But I can't wait. Have a great time.

We are going to get the couple's massage and not eat at one character meal this time.

 

[Debi]

Go, have fun, and enjoy your trip! You deserve it!

 

[braban06]

my dh and I are also planning on going 9/21 thru 9/24 without our 3 kids. although while we are there I know I will feel a little guilty and will miss them once I see other families with their children, I am excited to see the parks without pushing a stroller or carrying a huge bag in with 3 changes of clothes, diapers, wipes, snacks, etc.

 

[Mom2Ty&Lins]

DH and I go at least once a year without our kids, sometimes twice. For our ten year anniversary we took a 7 day Disney cruise without the kids. While at home our lives revolve around our kids. Being able to go away without them gives us a chance to catch up with each other and to recharge. We feel "adult" trips are essential for our sanity!

 

[aclov]

I went in May with two friends for a girls trip. One of my friends is the only one with children, she has 3. It was her first time there, her kids have never been to WDW before and she said she really needed time to herself. She called home everyday and was able to go on vacation for that time period by enjoying herself. It's not being selfish or anything to feel guilty about, she was able to gain some mental health and come back refreshed. Enjoy it, because it will be over before you know it!

 

[disfanmac]

Go and enjoy!
My Wife and I go down at least onece a year by ourselves. It is usually for our anniversary, but lately we have added trips during the food and wine festival.
Yum! Taste of the Senses

 

[GADisneyDVC]

My husband and I went by ourselves for the first time last September and we had so much fun that we are going again this September! Only 46 more days!! All parents need to recharge and have some time alone together. We feel that it really helps our marriage and makes us fall in love with each other all over again at our favorite place! Go and have a great time.

 

[wilderness gal]

Hi ya'll

Congratulations on the 19th wedding anniversary; You have beat us, bless your heart. We've only been on 1 vacation w/out DS & you homeschool. Yes, mam' ya'll deserve this vacation. run, don't walk .......

We're going in Nov. 25-Dec 2 for our 20th wedding anniversary & I told my DH; DS wasn't there when we got married 20 yrs ago, so he anin't going now.

Not to sound heartless , but .............no way Jose'....he's a sr. in high school & they'll be going back to school that week. (the week after Thanksgiving)..........

Have fun !!!!!

jean

 

[OKWMom]

Go and have a great time alone with your husband. You both deserve it.

My husband and I take one vacation a year without the children. Sometimes it is only a long weekend, but we have been gone for as long as 8 days without them. We feel it is these trips where we are able to reconnect, as well as our twice monthly date nights which help keep us together. (That, and maybe our agreement that whoever left first had to take all three kids with him or her and each child was to be given a dog to take with them. So it may be undying love, or the fear of taking care of three kids and three dogs alone, but our marriage has held fast so far.)

Seriously, there are far too many opportunities to contract "Mother Guilt". Don't let a well deserved vacation to celebrate your anniversary be a casualty.

Have a great trip.

 

[Smileybug]

My DH and I are going to WDW the end of Nov. For our 24th anniv. This will be our first trip without our kids. But we are making it up to them and taking them in June.

 

[Lorix2]

I will be in WDW Aug 24-27th with my DH for our first trip longer than one night for the first time in 14 years.

I cannot wait to sit by the pool and read my favorite magazines with a frozen drink and not have to worry about watching my kids swim, it will be bliss.

I do admit I know I'll miss them, but 3 nights is not a terribly long time to be away from them.

 

[donac]

My sister and I are going at the end of the month without husbands or kids (she has 2 and I have 2). This is our first sister trip we have ever taken. We are only going for a few days but it willbe strange to be down there without them, but I think I can do it

 

[deekaypee]

Go, have a great time. It's a really great place to spend time together as a couple--have a wonderful 19th anniversary!

 

[spiceycat]

go have a great time!!!

 

[spiceycat]

We are also going without our 5 kids and 14 grandkids for the 1st time. We will be celebrating our 38h anniversary, my husband's 57th birthday and our retirement.

My husband is constantly telling me how he is having a hard time leaving our 2 grandkids that live with us. But I can't wait. Have a great time.

We are going to get the couple's massage and not eat at one character meal this time.

38 years together..... and he gets to retire when he is 57 and you are raising your grandkids.....

boy do you learn your time off....

I would love to retire at 57 - but Disney is expensive so I am planning on working until at least 64 if not 66....

although my work plans kept saying I can do it at 59 - but hey I know I am going back to Disney often. and that takes money.

 

[HACAM]

DH and I are going by ourselves in September. I don't feel quilty at all about leaving the kids behind, we need our time together too. They know that they will be returning to WDW in the Spring when they are on their break!

Have a blast! We're going to...only 40 days to go til our next visit to WDW!!