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

[JulesMom]

You sound normal to me!

Have a magical trip!

 

[nativetxn]

I don't think you are crazy, well...not because of your trip, anyway

 

[disykat]

As I'm sure MsKanga knows many people use the expression "you're crazy" often. The same Moms probably would have said "you're crazy" if they heard you'd had the opportunity to go and didn't!

 

[aahmom1]

Just because somebody doesn't agree with something that you are doing does not make them jealous. I wouldn't go to WDW without my family and I'm not jealous of you.

That being said, I don't think you are crazy, I just wouldn't do it.

 

[Briar Rose 7457]

Originally posted by 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.

well said.


I'm a bit blue today -- my dd's will spend the holiday with my ex, and I'd rather they were home tomorrow. I'm "child-free" all too often, but it's especially sad on holidays that are "meant" for family.

 

[Briar Rose 7457]

Originally posted by 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.

well said.


I'm a bit blue today -- my dd's will spend the holiday with my ex, and I'd rather they were home tomorrow. I'm "child-free" all too often, but it's especially sad on holidays that are "meant" for family.

 

[anniet]

I told people I was going to Disney World for the second year in a row in 1991 -They said I was crazy....

I told them I was going for a third year in a row in 1992- They said I was crazy

I told them the same thing each year for the next ten years- They said I was crazy.

Now when I say I go every year, those who don't know me ask how many children I have and when I say "none" they say that I'm crazy.

I just bought DVC this past March- I came home and told my family, and they said I'm crazy


I'm learning CRAZY isn't all that bad of a thing to be!

 

[gina2000]

I've often taken separate vacations from my DH. This is the first one I'll take alone since we've had our son and I'm looking forward to it.

DH will have the house to himself during the day for a few days. This is probably the longest time he's had that privacy in over 8 years. It's a wonderful feeling and I know he's looking forward to it.

Having said that, under normal circumstances I probably wouldn't normally head to WDW without DH and DS. I'd pick an island and head out with a few girlfriends. But I'm sure going to WDW with the friends I'm going to spend time with will be a blast.

Different stokes.

 

[WDWfanatic288]

nothing is wrong with you!

don't worry! they KNOW they would love to just get a weekend to themselves!

I Swear some people....

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>Olga, I hope you told them that you're also going with your very closest internet friends!

Enjoy your fun. I know I'd go if I could.


lol @ anniet

 

[browneyes]

Originally posted by Mskanga
So now you all know it, I'm officially crazy!!

LOL! I wish I was crazy like you.

 

[Mskanga]

Thanks guys, I know that some people would not consider doing this without the family and that's ok if this is what works for them but I always tell them, whatever works for them. I need some time for myself and honestly I always wanted to go to WDW by myself so I can do everything I want to do and have nobody crying telling me it's too scary.
I'm sure when I come home we will appreciate each other a lot more. Thanks again for re-assuring me that it's perfectly normal to be crazy

 

[Pembo]

I think you are crazy too but I wish I was crazy enough to join you! Seriously, I think it is very cool that you are doing this for yourself!!!

Olga, I hope you told them that you're also going with your very closest internet friends!

I always love the looks you get from people when I talk about my internet friends!

 

[Mskanga]

ROFLMBO, oh yeah , I'm going to tell them that I'm going to meet up with my internet friends so they can lock me up after that....I can imagine the rumours that would start in school!! ROFL

I'll tell them when I get back and show them the pictures!!

 

[shortbun]

It must have been that "crazy" grin on your
face when you told them what you were doing!!!!
"Well Behaved Women Rarely are Famous"; and
don't you forget it!
mimi

 

[snoopy]

I suppose if I were a single parent I might feel guilty leaving my kids for a trip to WDW, but since I know they are in the caring hands of their father (in fact, mine are going camping with Daddy while I'm at DIS Con - even better than WDW for them!) I don't feel guilty or upset about getting away for a few days. I might feel differently if I didn't know that they would be doing something fun as well. I also encourage my husband to take trips with his buddies - usually along the lines of golf trips, but there has been a few times he has gone with my brother fishing for the weekend. I don't mind, in fact I appreciate the nice break and having my boys all to myself.

I suppose some people aren't comfortable with the notion of that, so be it. I wouldn't worry what anyone else thinks. Ignore all the the naysayers, and have a blast on your trip, mskanga! You deserve it!

 

[Mskanga]

You better believe it that I'm going to have a blast Judi....I'll be with a couple hundred of my closest friends....it's fun time!!

 

[Krisu]

That's funny...most of us are jealous