I'm feeling grumpy

[Sherri]

because we were going to go the beach my favorite place in the world Sunday to Monday. The four of us, DH,DD,DS and myself.
Last memorial day weekend we went Saturday and Sunday night, but because of a commitment this afternoon that I had, we decided one night was better then no nights. DD comes home from school on Friday and says she was invited to her friends lake house for the weekend. Though it kills me deep inside, I know I have to let the kids have a life outside of the family. We will be away 3 weeks in a row this summer and they will be away an additional week on top of that with their grandparents.
So our trip went from 4 of us to 3. Well now its 2 since DS doesn't want to miss yet another party Sunday night. I keep telling myself that the family vaction will be here before I know it (end of June) and we will all be together. Still its a tough thing letting go. Any words of wisdom as I pack for two?
Feel bad that my DH is trying to make me feel better but nothing seems to be doing it.

 

[Cantw8]

Wait. So now it is just you and DH? ALONE? NO KIDS?.....see where I'm going with this??????

 

[tmt martins]

I'm right with Cantw8 on this one .Because thats what I'd be say I can't wait until I hit that room alone with no kids.

 

[Cantw8]

I'm right with Cantw8 on this one .Because thats what I'd be say I can't wait until I hit that room alone with no kids.

wooooohoooooo, point me to the shower

 

[Sherri]

Well I guess I see your point, but I still feel a void because this was supposed to be all of us. I will miss not having the kids to go in the ocean with and boardwalk at night. Atleast its only one night.
Thanks for making me feel better everyone. I guess I should go pack something other then my comfy Pajamas.

 

[Cantw8]

Well I guess I see your point, but I still feel a void because this was supposed to be all of us. I will miss not having the kids to go in the ocean with and boardwalk at night. Atleast its only one night.
Thanks for making me feel better everyone. I guess I should go pack something other then my comfy Pajamas.

yes, Sistah.....leave the jammies home where they belong

 

[Tigger&Belle]

PJ's? You won't need the stinkin' pj's!

I understand that you had expectations about the weekend, which have changed. But it will just be a different weekend, not better or worse. (OK, better in the romance department... )

Have fun in spite of the change!

 

[Sherri]

Okay ladies, you have inspired me to shave my legs extra good and polish my nails. Atlantic City - here we come!!!!

 

[Froggyswife]

Beach, No kids, .....
Oh Yeah baby leave those pjs at home and go get something sexy from victoria's secret or something.

Although I do understand the "letting go" my dd is 14 this summer and she is constantly wanting to do something with her friends.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Okay ladies, you have inspired me to shave my legs extra good and polish my nails. Atlantic City - here we come!!!!

Trust me, your DH will remember it... I've given dancing banana advice before...maybe I should take my own advice.

 

[Froggyswife]

Love is in the air.

 

[Sherri]

Well since our cats sleep in bed at home there isn't much action going on here, so I guess this may be his night to remember. Thanks everyone for helping me get out of my funky mood.
Suddenly when your kids are teenagers (almost 14 and 15), you find yourself with all of this unexpected alone time with DH.
But I guess everyone is right, I can either cry in my soup or make the most of it. Still its so hard. Hey its 9:49 and I am actually packed!
We will leave tomorrow right after my run (and shower of course).
and a special thanks for the advice.

 

[winniedapooh]

At least you are going...this is the first Memorial Day weekend in about 6 or 7 years that we have not gone to the beach...DH said a roof is more important?? What does he know, lol! Seriously as sad as it is without the kids, go enjoy yourselves!

 

[Cantw8]

Beach, No kids, .....
Oh Yeah baby leave those pjs at home and go get something sexy from victoria's secret or something.

Although I do understand the "letting go" my dd is 14 this summer and she is constantly wanting to do something with her friends.

a very smart woman

 

[sunlver]

Ok, Im the odd one here. But, I can completely understand where you are coming from , and why you suddlenly feel down that your 2 kids wont be joining you. I enjoy vacations , whether they be a couple days or a couple of weeks with my kids. Of course my kids are younger 11, 6 and 21 months. I couldnt imagine going out of town without them, even when they get older. Granted, I know their ideas of spending time with mom and dad are going to change when they get older and I expect that. But, I am going to keep them vacationing with me until they cant stand it anymore. I would totally be disappointed if my kids backed out to do something else as well.
But, it doesnt mean you still cant have a good couple of days. I still prefer a family get away over anything. But, I am just a big old sap

 

[Kitty 34]

Sherri, I can totally relate!! Both my DH and and I would agree with you. We always SO enjoy experiencing vacations and nearby Lake Michigan beaches with our boys. And our youngest is 17!! As much as DH and I love each other and love alone time.... we've always made alone time in between going places with our sons.