I am crazy for going to discon alone without family

[Mskanga]

Funny that you said that Tia....I will be one other one crying at times, I know I will so if anyone at some point sees me cry, you know why.
Ray you are so aboslutely right , this is time to renew myself and come home like a new person, I'm sure we will appreciate each other a lot more than we do now.
This is the first time I'm going completely alone and so far away, but I'm sure it won't be the last time either. We will still take family vacations but taking mini trips like this once a year or so, won't hurt anyone.

 

[Lynn K]

Just my 2 cents.
Parents are under tremendous pressure, 24/7. You deserve the break!!!
I look forward to meeting you.

 

[dalepool]

I have the most wonderful support from my family. But please remember my daughter is 19---( still lives at home-- this makes me happy---she's a college student)---leaving Dale is the toughtest part -----I worry about him falling ( He has Lou Gehrigs). I'm not comparing this to the Disers who are traveling without their small children---I know that's one of the hardest things we ever have to do as a parent. With all my heart I know a solo trip is what I need --I'm grateful I won't be alone---you'll all be with me. I won't have to worry about being entertained--I'm at WDW---I'll have way to much to do---so how can I get in trouble?----( last part makes Family VERY Happy).

I personally think what is amazing to others is the fact WE are going to a "convention" that consists of "internet people"

If I live to be 100 my life is now more than half over---- Dis-con II is me-time---when I'm home and with family it's we-time.

I don't remember Dale asking me to go to work with him--nor did I ask him to go to work with me----no one ever asked me or him how they could leave the other home---we just knew it wasn't the right thing to do.

I always see Family vacations advertised-----not sure If I've ever seen an ad for a Solo vacation----Why is that?

To the mom who started this thread----When you come back all rested, with a "I'm happy to be the greatest mom attitude" let 'em eat cake. Oh' and don't forget to go heavy telling them about all the lounges/ night clubs you attended ( can't do that with small ones---I can't even do that with my daughter) and what FUN you had-----End it with --I had so much fun I've started planning next years trip!!!!!!!!! ( keep an eye out for their reaction---bet it will make you smile on the inside)

See you SOON---PattyN

 

[Mskanga]

You are not kidding Patty, I have NEVER been to Pleasure Island except for the times we could walk through in the daytime! This time , Olga is going to live it!! yeah!!!

 

[bobcat]

It makes you a good mom to know that you need to take care of yourself so you can take even better care of your family. Having a mom that cares for her own well being will show your beautiful daughters that they can do things for themselves and that it is important. It's time for you to "sharpen the saw" so you can continue to be a teriffic mom!

The other mothers are green with envy. My wonderful friends have been so supportive of me going away. It was even my friend Tammy that helped me to make the decision to go. My family understands that I need time to recharge. What they don't understand is my need for WDW. Oh well they are pretty great otherwise.

I'll hold the box of tissues if you'll do the same for me when I start missing mine.