I'm sad that I'm going to Disney without my kids!

[KelleyGirl]

About a year and a half ago, my littlest one was finally big enough for the big kids rides. FINALLY! My whole family (me, DH, DS, DD, DD, DS) could go on the attractions together - no more Mom walking around with the stroller killing time!!!

This year, my annual company retreat is being held in Orlando and DH and I have the opportunity for a grown-up weekend at Disney - and I'm sad!!! We're thinking of just going to Epcot and doing the grown up thing, but I really don't think I can go on Soarin' or Test Track without the kids!!! I would be so sad.

I already intend on bringing a big empty bag just to stuff with goodies for them when I return! Anyone else feel this way about going to the World without the kids???

 

[JUJU814]

I went in january without my kids and did thoroughly enjoy it, but towards the end, felt a little sad that the kids weren't with me...or at least dh. I was alone and on business, but had two free days so I went to Epcot. Towards the end of the trip, I did feel a little sad as I'd see many families having a blast together.

However, I'd jump at the chance to go to WDW with hubby and no kids and wouldn't feel the least bit of guilt.

My kids have been several times and will go again. No reason dh and I can't enjoy some adult time sans kiddos. I'd probably do Soarin.

I don't think I could bear to go to Magic Kingdom without them though.

 

[kim929]

I felt like that the first time I went without my children. I felt really quilty. I went, had a great time and the kids didn't really care. I went last year with just my bff it ,was easier then the first time, but I still felt quilty.

Go have a good time, you will enjoy the grown up time

 

[DisneyTravelers2008]

DH and I went last summer with out the kids for a few days while they stayed at grandmas. I missed them , but I was really thankful for the chance to just spend time with my hubby so we ourselves could act like kids. I don't think ther is anything wrond with takin g some time away for he kids for just you and your husband. As a matter of fact, for us, it is almost a requirement. Buy them some special souvineers and just enjoy yourselves.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

About a year and a half ago, my littlest one was finally big enough for the big kids rides. FINALLY! My whole family (me, DH, DS, DD, DD, DS) could go on the attractions together - no more Mom walking around with the stroller killing time!!!

This year, my annual company retreat is being held in Orlando and DH and I have the opportunity for a grown-up weekend at Disney - and I'm sad!!! We're thinking of just going to Epcot and doing the grown up thing, but I really don't think I can go on Soarin' or Test Track without the kids!!! I would be so sad.

I already intend on bringing a big empty bag just to stuff with goodies for them when I return! Anyone else feel this way about going to the World without the kids???

Nope. I went on a solo trip at the end of last April/May and loved it. I called it my Mom Mental Health Trip. I'm planning another one early this December.

I work part time out of the house and am home the rest of the time doing normal day to day stuff like cleaning, cooking ect. so I'm immersed in family, family, family all the time. That may be why I loved my time alone so much.

 

[JennMouse32]

Disney is for the big kids too! my cousin is going without her kids with me this year, it will be her first trip without the kids ever... its a nice treat i think... gives teh adults a bit of a break..​

 

[MandM-Mom]

Me and DH did a Mommy and Daddy only trip this year after 3 years in a row with the kids. It was our first trip ever without them and I actually felt guilty for not feeling guilty
We did 8 days! The first few days was good, third day felt terrible(got over it fast), 4th day and on relaxed for the first time in years! My mom kept the kids the whole time, the third day she had to leave my youngest with a sitter, I called to check and AnnaBelle was having a really bad time I got worried and wanted to go home, my mom called me after I left frequent messages on her cell assuring me she was fine, she just didn't want to stay with sitter. After that I was fine, I called 4-5 times a day to check on the kids. My mom originally is the one that urged us to take the trip, things have been more than stressful for us the last few years with all the medical issues and things we deal with for AnnaBelle and she thought we just needed to unwind since I never leave her, and boy was she right, I came home energized and excited to jump right into our daily routine again

 

[gabriellyn]

We just got back from a birthday trip to Disneyland w/o the kids and wow - it was beyond fantastic! I did cry a few times when missing my children overwhelmed me, but I am so thankful we did it! DH and I spent some much needed time alone. This is the first time I have ever gone on vacation w/o my kids and my oldest is 14! I really wish we had done it sooner... You WILL have fun - trust me!

 

[GOOFY4DONALD]

I do enjoy reading threads like this. I am planning a trip next Oct (2011) with just DH. I know I will feel guilty but after spending over half my trip dealing with the whine (not wine mind you) I think I will get over the guilt fast.

 

[ekball]

DH and I went last summer with out the kids for a few days while they stayed at grandmas. I missed them , but I was really thankful for the chance to just spend time with my hubby so we ourselves could act like kids. I don't think ther is anything wrond with takin g some time away for he kids for just you and your husband. As a matter of fact, for us, it is almost a requirement. Buy them some special souvineers and just enjoy yourselves.

DITTO!!!!! We went last May for a short anniversary get-away, just DH and I. Sure, there were times when I really missed the kiddos, but I wouldn't have changed those 4 days for anything! DH and I had a wonderful time together...reconnecting, enjoying each other, then heading home to completely appreciate and love on our kids. Priceless, IMHO.

 

[Brancaneve]

You will feel sad until you enjoy the things you do alone that you can't do with the kids.

 

[Khiyo]

Yeah it kinda sad because Disney World is for kids and they surely love to go there. Hope your next trip you have your children with you

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Yeah it kinda sad because Disney World is for kids and they surely love to go there. Hope your next trip you have your children with you

And for kids-at-heart, of course!

I went sans kiddo last year, and I really missed him. I started crying at FOTLK because those are the songs he likes us to sing at bedtime. A CM saw me and gave me front of the line passes and free ice cream passes. So, ya know, let the tears flow! We also hit Jellyrolls and tried some of the Epcot concoctions. We really did have a great time, but I don't plan to go without the kids anytime soon. I missed them too much, and I was always thinking about how much they'd like this or that.

 

[honeydiane1953]

About a year and a half ago, my littlest one was finally big enough for the big kids rides. FINALLY! My whole family (me, DH, DS, DD, DD, DS) could go on the attractions together - no more Mom walking around with the stroller killing time!!!

This year, my annual company retreat is being held in Orlando and DH and I have the opportunity for a grown-up weekend at Disney - and I'm sad!!! We're thinking of just going to Epcot and doing the grown up thing, but I really don't think I can go on Soarin' or Test Track without the kids!!! I would be so sad.

I already intend on bringing a big empty bag just to stuff with goodies for them when I return! Anyone else feel this way about going to the World without the kids???

YOU could stay home.

 

[KelleyGirl]

Actually, I can't stay home. Its a mandatory/once a year business trip that spouses are invited to, and that my husband has attended in the past - just not in Orlando. My DH could stay home, and that is of course why we're weighing the options, and why I posted my message.

I really do like the idea of spending a few days with DH. We happily devote all our free time to our family, and this is the one time a year we have the option to do something for ourselves.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words!!

 

[la79al]

DH and I went last year (and took DD (10 months at the time)). We used the opportunity to take our time and do WS in Epcot. We saw movies and shows the kids would be bored to death doing. We stayed for the fireworks that the kids have said they do not want to do. It was rather nice to have some grownup time at Disney and I also look at it as now we don't have to drag the kids through WS at a snails pace. Our second day we rode all the transportation and went to see the ponies at FW. This was more for DD but we realized that a trip to FW is something we are going to throw in this trip with the kids. So really, our adults only time is being used to make a better trip for the kids this time .

 

[kandemom]

We just did an adult only weekend in December for our anniversary and it was great! Enjoy it!

We also brought back a ton of stuff for our kids