I can do it....

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Originally posted by lenshanem
What am I gonna do with the guy?

You do really need to get away!

HBC

 

[WDW LOVR]

Perfect response Carol. My wife and I figured out long ago (we celebrate our 20th in March) that we love our kids more than life, but they WILL grow up and leave the nest and when that happens we don't want to look at each other and say "who are you?" A marriage is like a garden, it takes constant care to make it grow.

We have taken at least one trip a year with out our 2 boys. They might have given us that guilt trip before we left, but they have discovered what wonderful people their grandparents and aunts and uncles are. Now grandma (and grandpa too before he passed) and the uncles are some of their best friends.

Carol, you hit it right on the head, what better example can you give your kids than loving, devoted parents? Our kids know we love them without question and they know my wife and I love each other without question, so if a few days a year are needed to recharge those batteries, it's a small price to pay.

Sorry to get sentimental, but we feel very strongly, if you don't love your spouse and yourself, how will your children know how to love?

 

[Doc and Family]

A four day trip to the University of Notre Dame to see a football game and hang out at the campus (don't ask, it's DH's obsession , not mine ).

NMW-Your DH sounds like an extremely intelligent man. You should listen to everything he says. Trust me, I am a doctor and know of what I speak!

...Shake down the thunder ...

GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jmatias]

Shan,

Have a wonderful trip! Yes, you will miss your children and they will miss you but wonderful memories of times spent together will be made by You and your DH, and your girls and Nana.

 

[lenshanem]

Thanks everyone!

It is now Saturday morning and guess what?!?

I have only packed up hubby! - I'm sure there is some physiological reasoning for that!

He had to go into work before we leave so I must get busy. Guess I'll start by getting off the computer?

Anyway, I was happy to see the weather has improved for our trip. No rain forcasted for our MNSSHP! (And yes, I am wearing the DORKY Alice costume.)

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Originally posted by lenshanem
yes, I am wearing the DORKY Alice costume

If I'd known that I would have told you to stay home.

HBC

 

[WDWJWEB1]

Shan:

It's really kind of funny when our children are real young, we can't wait untill they get a little older and gain some independence and are alright without us being there 24/7. Then the day comes and it's does not feel good, it's hurts. but remember there was a wife and husband before children, never lose sight of that. The kids will get over it and have a good time with the Grandparents, so you go without "guilt" and enjoy yourselves.

Have a great trip Home

 

[kenziesmamaw]

Geez, I haven't been alone with him for longer than a few hours since my youngest was born! What am I gonna do with the guy?

I'm sure it will come back to you once you are actually there Wonder what kind of souveneirs you'll bring back?????

Remember the Disney cruise commercial where the little girl, her mom and baby brother are riding in the elevator with lots of people and they are asked if they just got back from Disney? The little girl announces that her baby brother's name is Joe (or something like that), but mom calls him a "little souveneir."

Hmmmmmm......

And by the way....it's okay/normal to feel crazy about leaving your kids, but remember that they will grow up and make their own lives as adults and nurturing your relationship with your husband now will make the empty nest a very cozy one!

 

[manning]

What am I gonna do with the guy?

You don't know????? Oh boy!

 

[lenshanem]

I'm back.

We had a FAB time and the kids are just fine.

I'll post a link to a trip report as soon as I get around to it. I need to get the kids back in the ole' routine.

(Hey, I even dressed up as Alice and had a great time! Several DISers spotted me, too! I can't believe I went through with it!)

Oh, and manning - it all came back to me pretty quickly once we got alone!

 

[Laurabearz]

So happy to hear you had a great time! I knew you would!

Cant wait to read the trip report......

 

[lenshanem]

Got it done, link to trip report with pics -
Trip report