I'm feeling torn.

[beckmrk04]

I'm headed out on a float trip this weekend. I'm all set to leave, packed and ready to go- my ride gets here in 1 hour. It's an all-girl all-weekend float trip/road trip, and I'm really excited to go- I could use a break!


But... (you knew there was a "but" coming).


I have never left my DD for more than 1 night. Or my DH for that matter. And I know that when I get going I'll have fun. And I know that DD is in good hands with Daddy (and both Grandmas and my sis are close by, too). But I'm going to miss them something awful. And, DD is sick on top of things (nothing awful, DH just took her to the Dr. though; it's probably a virus or teething or both). And that makes me feel even worse, because I feel like I should be here if she's sick.

I keep telling myself that it will be fine, they will be fine, I will be fine.

 

[Smileybug]

You will all be fine. And have a wonderful time!

 

[NikiM20]

Every mom deserves a break . You said yourself DH can handle it and he has plenty of back up!! Have fun!!

 

[beckmrk04]

Thank you guys. I knew other moms would understand.

 

[akhenaten]

go...have fun.....don't worry!!!

a rested, relaxed, satisfied mom makes a better mom!!!!

 

[JVL1018]

I go away every year or two on a 3 night girls getaway. This is how it goes for me:
1st night is hard, 2nd night is easy, 3rd night is Noo, not our last night, I'm having too much fun!!
Last day is I can't wait to get home and see them!!!

 

[beckmrk04]

I go away every year or two on a 3 night girls getaway. This is how it goes for me:
1st night is hard, 2nd night is easy, 3rd night is Noo, not our last night, I'm having too much fun!!
Last day is I can't wait to get home and see them!!!

I'm thinking this is how it will go for me too.


A few of the other girls going are moms too (including my SIL), so I know I won't be the only one missing my !

 

[Freyja]

Go ahead and have a great time! I´d give almost anything for a weekend away at the moment

 

[Cool-Beans]

Dunno what a float trip is, but here's what you'll do.

You'll go and have fun and miss DD and worry about how she's doing. You'll call so much that your DH or Mom or whoever has the kid will be thinking, "For God's sake, stop calling me. I can handle this for 24 hours" but will say nice things to you.

And as you near home, you'll be glad you went but anxious to hold the baby again.

15 years later, you'll be saying, "I can't believe this is the same kid I couldn't wait to get home and tend to."

But, you lucky, lucky girl - I have a solution for all your problems. What you need is a brand new, soon-to-be-born, adorable little kitten. Think of the hours of joy that will be brought to you and your daughter playing with the sweet little thing.

But, wait, there's more! Just post an address and I'll deliver it when the time comes!!

 

[beckmrk04]

Dunno what a float trip is, but here's what you'll do.

You'll go and have fun and miss DD and worry about how she's doing. You'll call so much that your DH or Mom or whoever has the kid will be thinking, "For God's sake, stop calling me. I can handle this for 24 hours" but will say nice things to you.

And as you near home, you'll be glad you went but anxious to hold the baby again.

15 years later, you'll be saying, "I can't believe this is the same kid I couldn't wait to get home and tend to."

But, you lucky, lucky girl - I have a solution for all your problems. What you need is a brand new, soon-to-be-born, adorable little kitten. Think of the hours of joy that will be brought to you and your daughter playing with the sweet little thing.

But, wait, there's more! Just post an address and I'll deliver it when the time comes!!

OH, NO YOU DON'T. I don't want any of your slutty cat's kittens. Yeah- I read it.

The problem with kittens is that they turn into cats. I already have one inside (Dh's) that I dislike, and another one outside that I made the same mistake you did- I fed her and here she stays. Luckily, she must have been someone's before because in 3 years she has had no kittens, so I'm assuming she's fixed. She has plenty of opportunity, kwim?


(And you're dead on. I will call too much, and DH or my mom will roll their eyes and tell me to stop calling, everything is fine. You're so smart, CB.) I still don't want a kitten though.

 

[L107ANGEL]

You need it, you deserve it and it will recharge you
Have a BLAST!!!

 

[beckmrk04]

You need it, you deserve it and it will recharge you
Have a BLAST!!!

Thanks Angel!

 

[beckmrk04]

Ok- my SIL is on her way to pick me up! Thank you for all your kind words. You've helped ease my anxiety!!

(Update- DD has an ear infection (her first ever), so she got the pink stuff and she's gonna be alright.)

 

[L107ANGEL]

Of course she will be fine!!
HAVE A BLAST!!!!

 

[MsDisney23]

Go have a wonderful weekend. Your family will be fine! Let us know how things went when you get home!

 

[mommasita]

Have fun. DD will feel so much better by tomorrow, when the antibiotics kick in..

Relax and have a FABULOUS time..

 

[mamacatnv]

Every single time, and I mean every time, I have a weekend away one of the kids gets sick, my DH calls it my departing curse. He eventually learned how to call the pediatrician, how to locate both the urgent care, the ped's office and the 24hr pharmacy and he even learned how to do it without calling me first

You will have a great time. I truly believe that a little time away makes us better Mom's and better wives.

Float? Would that involve a river and a tube by chance?

 

[beckmrk04]

I just got back! I am burnt crispy (despite the sunscreen and the re-applying), sore, and glad to be home, but I had a great time!!!

We floated down the river in 6 person rafts- and let me tell you, it takes a loooooong time to float 7 miles: we were on the river from 9 am until 6 pm, by which time I was completely sober and ready to be off that darn raft!!!

But, DD is just fine. She developed a rash too, but DH handled it like a champ, without my assistance, and I am so proud of him!! And while it was fun to get out and have a good time, it also reminds me how much I love my DH and DD, and how good it is to be home again.

Thanks for all of your encouragement! It really, really did help!

 

[NikiM20]

I just got back! I am burnt crispy (despite the sunscreen and the re-applying), sore, and glad to be home, but I had a great time!!!

We floated down the river in 6 person rafts- and let me tell you, it takes a loooooong time to float 7 miles: we were on the river from 9 am until 6 pm, by which time I was completely sober and ready to be off that darn raft!!!

But, DD is just fine. She developed a rash too, but DH handled it like a champ, without my assistance, and I am so proud of him!! And while it was fun to get out and have a good time, it also reminds me how much I love my DH and DD, and how good it is to be home again.

Thanks for all of your encouragement! It really, really did help!

Yay!!!!!!!!!! We knew you would be okay!!