I've obviously lost my mind...

[SRiley1985]

We have a family trip all planned for Labor Day but now DH has the opportunity to start a job making almost twice as much as his current job so he won't be able to go. Am I completely nuts for thinking about taking my 3 1/2 year old DS by myself? DD and I had a girls only trip when DS was 3 months old so I was debating having mommy and baby boy time. He did really well when we went in May but his big sister was there to help with things like the stroller and carrying food trays, etc.

I'm just not sure how I feel about taking him by myself. What do you all think? Is it doable? Thanks for any advice, tips or warnings! LOL!

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[Lynne G]

Go. Since my DH was in the military, I've been traveling with my kids since each was 3 months old. Of course you will have a great time, and what fun for DS to have mom all to himself. Just be prepared to be on his schedule, enjoy some downtime, if he needs it, and relax! It's vacation. Best part, book a bounce back offer when you are there, for the whole family.

You are not crazy. There are many parents that are either single or who's significant other cannot come. A great time to bond with your child.

 

[diamondpixienc]

I've done the solo travel without DH many times. Just me and plus 3 so I'm sure you can easily handle you plus 1 little person. You guys go and enjoy your mom & son solo trip. Maybe do what the previous poster suggested book a family bounce back. And congrats to your DH.

 

[HopperFan]

I go "solo" with a DS with special needs. What a great time for just he and I - and we focus the trip on stuff he loves to do that the others may get bored with like Character Meets, once too many on Under the Sea etc. I've even taken him to the waterparks and we just do the easy chilling stuff. We always have wonderful trips together!

 

[MOpGrad2013]

We just did family trip, but split up. I was with DS3 1/2 much of the trip. It was great.

Biggest tip: bring along some non-Disney "normal" things. Even though he loved his misting fan, glow toys, meeting characters...we needed some down time. We sat on a bench at AK and I watched a performance while he played with his cars. He also had some screen time with his favorite learning app while waiting for different attractions or family members.

I used the stroller but also have a toddler tether. He enjoyed pushing the stroller with me. The safety tattoos did not work too well. He has taken to pulling off stickers so they couldn't stay on him.

Enjoy the trip! Congrats to DH on new job!

 

[Goldilocks07]

DO IT.

So jealous. I just wrote a post on here before trying to figure out how to go without my husband. He always wants to go and I just want a trip with my DD.

You will have so much fun.

 

[donnaf516]

I'd do it in a minute! If you had 4 toddlers I'd think twice but otherwise I'd def go.

 

[MSSANDRA]

But if it was a family trip....why are the older two not going now???

That aside....totally doable to do a mommie and me trip. Not done a whole trip alone but did MK with my little guy one day on a trip we was just a bit older and it was one of the best day at WDW ever!! We went at his pace and he called all the shots!

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

I would go! I took my daughter on a mother/daughter trip when she was four. It was fantastic for bonding. She loved all of moms attention and we spent most of the trip doing things she wanted to do, like characters. It was amazing and a lot of fun

I like smaller groups better myself, you can take things slower and dont have to worry about keeping everyone happy.