Leaving in a couple days and I admit - I am feeling a little guilty

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So Dh and I are headed out in 2 days... the kids are spending time with the grandparents in Tampa and we are going off to Disney. I will *finally* get to eat at Le Cellier. We'll get to go around the parks for 3 days at our own pace and see what we want to see.

I am feeling just a wee bit guilty about it though... the kids don't get to see their grandparents much at all (we live 3000 miles away from them) and Dh and I never get time to ourselves. It's somewhat of a 15th anniversary celebration for us - and he's deploying soon.

So I guess I'll just have to get over the guilt... but those of you who have children and have gone without them - do you feel guilty at all? I said I'd get over it - but it's still lingering a little!
 
It has been a long time since my kids were younger and we went without them but we still go even now they are older. LOL

You and your husband enjoy your trip and anniversary. They will be having so much fun with their grandparents, I am sure. Enjoy!!!! ;o)
 
We are planning our first kids-free trip in early October for the Food and Wine festival and the Swan/Dolphin food and wine festival. And yes, I already feel guilty. My position is - the kids are teenagers and will be going off to college soon. We'll have plenty of time when they are gone to go alone, and then we will miss them being with us. So - we are now booking two October trips. One for just us early in the month and one that includes them later in the month. In our case we live only six hours away and have annual passes, so we can get there easily. Otherwise - there wouldn't be that second trip and I would just get over the guilt!
 
We are feeling a little bit guilty as well but as far as I can remember we've only had 1 night alone in the 15 plus years that we have married. Since then its been kids, kids, and more kids. So when my adult daughter offered to babysit we jumped on it. We could of went anywhere but we are heaving back to Disney. Even got a great price on tickets! ENJOY your time!!! Don't feel guilty!
 

I totally understand the guilt, but the best gift parents can give their children is to stay in love and I think doing things alone (even Disney) is part of that. Think of it as an investment in the next 15 years of marriage. A little R&R. You deserve it, so please enjoy it!
 
I am a grandma (Nana!) of a precious 10 month old granddaughter! Luckily, she only lives 10 minutes from us so we see her all the time! What a gift you are giving your children's grandparents to let them have them for this trip! Think of it in that way and just go and have the best time ever! Happy 15th anniversary!
 
So Dh and I are headed out in 2 days... the kids are spending time with the grandparents in Tampa and we are going off to Disney. I will *finally* get to eat at Le Cellier. We'll get to go around the parks for 3 days at our own pace and see what we want to see.

I am feeling just a wee bit guilty about it though... the kids don't get to see their grandparents much at all (we live 3000 miles away from them) and Dh and I never get time to ourselves. It's somewhat of a 15th anniversary celebration for us - and he's deploying soon.

So I guess I'll just have to get over the guilt... but those of you who have children and have gone without them - do you feel guilty at all? I said I'd get over it - but it's still lingering a little!

Get over it. You are investing in your relationship, which the kids will appreciate later when you don't end up divorced like so many couples today and you are also investing in grandparent time. My DBF has a granddaughter that he sees rarely. He absolutely dotes on the little one when he does see her. I know he wants more time with his kid and grandchild. He doesn't say it but I see it in his eyes. You are doing your kids a favor by allowing them bonding time with the grandparents. Later in life they will appreciate that time.

I am a grandma (Nana!) of a precious 10 month old granddaughter! Luckily, she only lives 10 minutes from us so we see her all the time! What a gift you are giving your children's grandparents to let them have them for this trip! Think of it in that way and just go and have the best time ever! Happy 15th anniversary!

Hence my response. . .enjoy your trip.
 
3 nights away without kids..........:eek:



i would have no guilty thoughts at all.
 
So Dh and I are headed out in 2 days... the kids are spending time with the grandparents in Tampa and we are going off to Disney. I will *finally* get to eat at Le Cellier. We'll get to go around the parks for 3 days at our own pace and see what we want to see.

I am feeling just a wee bit guilty about it though... the kids don't get to see their grandparents much at all (we live 3000 miles away from them) and Dh and I never get time to ourselves. It's somewhat of a 15th anniversary celebration for us - and he's deploying soon.

To me, this is the big thing. You are looking at some period of time apart, and you two really need to do what you have to do to ensure that your relationship is as strong as it can be fore your upcoming separation. A couple days just the two of you is nothing to feel guilty about.
 


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