I was told by several mothers in dd's school yesterday that I am crazy....

[Mskanga]

While we were at the cafeteria waiting for the kindergarteners to come down for their Thanksgiving Feast , we were talking about what we were doing for the holidays and I happen to mention that I'm going away to WDW for four days by myself and I was really looking forward to it. Would you know they looked at me like I had two heads?? They asked me if I was going alone without family, I said yes, I'm going to meet with a few friends and have a blast. Would you know that I was actually told I was crazy?? why?? Because I take four days to do what I want?? Then they all go off to say that they couldn't do that, how they can't get away from their families...blah blah blah, that's fine with me, you can spend 24-7 365 days a year with them if you want to , but after 13 years of doing that, I need a break!
So now you all know it, I'm officially crazy!!

 

[Pooh93]

Your not crazy and I wish I could go with you!

 

[pumba]

we all have a touch of it......hahaha......I may not be going to dis.con but hubby and I are going for a few days the next weekend.......Have a blast

 

[NHAnn]

You're not any crazier than a lot of us DISers (whatever that means ) ........... and they're just JEALOUS !!

I know I am hehehehehe

Happy Thanksgiving and have a wonderful trip.

 

[amid chaos]

I've been getting funny looks too when I tell people.

 

[ebaynut31]

WAHOO!!! and good for you. I wanted to get to discon but I just couldn't. Please have an extra good time for this single mom of a wonderful kid!!!

 

[iluvorlando]

It's not like your not telling us something that we dont already now and are!! Go and have fun...they are just jealous...Have a great time!!

 

[Mskanga]

Originally posted by NHAnn
You're not any crazier than a lot of us DISers (whatever that means ) ........... and they're just JEALOUS !!

I know I am hehehehehe

That's exactly what I thought too Ann....I think they were just saying that because they were jealous and they couldn't or didn't have the guts to do it!!

 

[Mamu]

All I can say if thats crazy and the rest of the world is "sane" I'd rather be crazy any day.

Go have a wonderful trip, don't look back and remember your crazy so you can do anything you want and get away with it.

 

[zakatak]

I've been getting attitude too... especially from my MIL. Not necessarily coming out and saying such, but she has that TONE of voice when referring to my "vacation"...

I have earned my "sebatical". I have worked 6 1/2 years without any sick days (and I HAVE been sick... just couldn't "take the day off") nor vacation days... Yes, we have been on vacation, but any mother will tell you, that a family vacation is more work than staying home! i.e. Packing, planning, cooking, tending, UNpacking, laundry, cleaning...

I am so excited! Just a few more days. I am just now starting to get the heebie jeebies about flying. Especially since it is supposed to be cold, snowy and WINDY when I take off! ick.

Let's hope that all the MOM's that are going solo or with dh's come back from their "vacations" well rested and with some sanity (that was lost).

Hugs to all.
Karen

 

[Amy]

GOOD FOR YOU!! You are not crazy - you have the guts to do something for yourself and your sanity! I'm jealous; wish I could do it, too. As it is, I look forward to those weekends once or twice a year when DH and both boys are at scout camp at the same time and I'm home all alone........

 

[holycow]

Ha, and inside they are seething with jealously! That the standard answer when they know they would never have the courage to do something like that!.
I go off by myself alot and have a great time while doing so...I continually hear when I am getting ready for my jaunts that they could never do that...so let them call you crazy...while your having fun!

HC

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

man, I can't stand people with that "I'm a better mom than you b/c I spend every waking hour of every waking day with my kids" My child needs a happy, mentally healthy mom. And for that to happen, I need time to myself. Plus, I think it is important for children to know that mom is a person with her own wants and needs separate from them....HAVE FUN!!!!!

 

[grinningghost]

Yeah, don't let the turkeys get you down!

(Just a little Thanksgiving pun)

 

[RUDisney]

Do I think you're crazy? No. Would I ever consider going to WDW, or anyplace else, for that matter without my family? No. Would I openly chastise your decision or try to humiliate you for it in front of the other mothers? No way.

My DH and I made a deal a long time ago. Both of us work too hard and too many hours to NOT want to spend our vacation time together. All stress washes away for both of us when we go away and it is much easier for us to deal with kids that are having a good time and who also don't get to spend as much time with us as we or they would like.

That is our way... you have your way... whatever works for each of us is the best thing that can happen all around. Is either one of us crazy? Well... not because we choose to travel differently, but I can think of other crazy things I might do or believe in.

 

[s&k'smom]

MsKanga good for you. I know this next year DH is taking two quick trips without me and kids so I told him I wanted to take a day or two by myself. Well needless to say I want to take a quick trip to WDW with my bonus here from the office. Well I chickened out going by myself and are going to take my DD who will be just two. My DS has some special needs so he gets a lot of our energy and time so I thought this was a way for DD to get some mommy alone time. I know in the future when the kids are a little bigger I'm going on my own to WDW. But just not right now. Please post a report on your alone time. Have a blast.

 

[Kteacher]

You're not crazy at all!!! Oh, BTW-will you take this crazy mother with you? I'd love to go too!!!

 

[patsal]

Definately not crazy!! People need to realize those kids they stay with 24/7/365 will be leaving them someday and what are they going to do then? Meddle and Pester come to mind??LOL. It is a very healthy thing to have interesta and plans that are solely onesown. We have become a society of people afraid to allow others the ability to stand on their own two feet. Seems a bit self-important to think ones family could not make it a few days without them.JMHO. Go and have fun--I wish I was!

 

[slimplaw]

You're only crazy if you don't go. I plan to do the same in March. I'll be there March 8-11 with a friend and her DD, then I plan to stay longer, March 11-14, by myself.

 

[wvjules]

I don't think I could leave my DD and go to WDW without her. Some other vacation spot, sure, but not WDW!!!!!!