sad about going to WDW without DH

[M2DD's]

We just got back a wk ago and had a great time I went the first 3 days with the kids and DH joined us the rest of the wk. This time we purchased AP since were headed back down with our extended family in November. I thought since me and my DD's(4&7) were not doing anything over the summer I would take them down bymyself for the wk. So last night DH booked our airfare for me and the girls. Now I'm crying my eyes out because I don't want to go without him or by myself. He has no vacation days or personal time left at work. I tried to call the airlines/credit card company but I can't cancel the plane tickets without a HUGE penalty. I'm in the process of begging him to fly down friday night and back sunday night but he thinks the 209$ for the plane ticket isn't worth a day and a half of disney. So now I'm stuck. Any Advice
TIA

 

[dogodisney]

Go and have a good time.

 

[disneydad78]

HAVE A GOOD TIME AND DONT WORRY ABOUT IT!!my wife went on cruise and next week going to New Orleans for weekend,,time apart make love grow stonger!!please we had a week apart,,boy di we have fun weekend when she got back,,trust me you will live!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Are you crying about the thought of missing your hubby or the thought of doing Disney with two little ones by yourself . I'm clearly a horrible wife cuz the latter would bother me far more! I have never traveled alone with DD but I have done girls weekends without him and I enjoy every last minute of it! Go and have fun!

 

[TriMom]

I know that you are sad about leaving your hubby, and that's a sign of a great marriage. But instead of looking at it as a vacation without your DH, look at it as a special bonding time with your DD's. They may end up remembering at one of the most special times that they spend with you.

You could turn it into a princess week, make special autograph books and get all of your "fellow" princess's signatures. Get virgin strawberry daiquiris for the girls (and a real one for you if you desire), pink beach towels, and fabulous sunglasses, and be princesses at the pool. Maybe let them wear make-up one evening. Wear matching princess hats.

Try looking at it as not a family vacation with your DH missing, but a girls trip where your DH wouldn't fit in.

 

[APB513]

I agree with dogodisney!! Go and have a great time. Just think of all of the special memories you will be creating with your two !!! Plus you'll be back in November with your extended family.

By the way, if I had to chance to go to WDW three times in one year, I would go no matter what!!!

 

[kimmylaj]

myself, dd1, ds4 , my mom , and a cousin and her 4year old went in november and left all the hubbies at home. my mom swears it was the best trip ever, not having to deal with the men, we are planning to go again in november. granted i had extra adults, because i could not have done it with me and 2 kids solo, but husband swears it was great to be home alone, play video games go on computer and such. he is a teacher and couldnt get off work either. there is a fun trip report, i think it is called mommy and daughter princess trip by cdolta . just her and her little girl, seemed like a lot of fun and might make you look forward into making this a tradition. fun girly things seem the way to go.

 

[M2DD's]

Are you crying about the thought of missing your hubby or the thought of doing Disney with two little ones by yourself . I'm clearly a horrible wife cuz the latter would bother me far more! I have never traveled alone with DD but I have done girls weekends without him and I enjoy every last minute of it! Go and have fun!

I'm worried what its going to be like with the girls by myself for a whole wk. Our last trip(last wk) I went the first 3 days without DH and I was fine. It was the first time I had ever flew without DH but it was ok cuz I knew he would be coming down in a few days and every thing went great. I was also back at the resort by 7 because I was scared to be at the parks in the dark(even though I know that disney is a very safe) I also hated that I was in the back of the resort tucked way in the corner. We never saw anyone walk back there but us.

I know that I'm lucky to get this chance to go again so soon I just keep thinking about all the things that can go wrong. Hopefully this feeling will pass in the next few wks.
Thanks for all the postive reinforcements

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I was worried the first time I took my kids on vacation without DH and found that we had a wonderful time.

You'll find that you'll have a great time. Look at it like a special time for you and your kids to be together.

 

[t-beri]

A GIRLS WEEKEND???? How jealous are we?!?!?! Go, have fun and do silly girl stuff that boys don't join in on. Jump on the beds and have pillow fights and paint toenails and stuff. OOH, and wear Tiaras. Tiaras are the BEST!! You could make special girls weekend shirts-these should contain a copious amount of PINK (see the creative board ) and wear tiaras EVERYDAY!!!

I think it sounds like such a blast. I can't wait until my DD is old enough to go appreciate hanging out w/ me for girl time!

Best of luck!!
...t.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

I love DH dearly and I make an effort not to be away from him on business or personal travel any more than absolutely necessary. However....Disney is a huge exception. I have gone to Disney plenty of times with the kids for some excellent mommy and me time. Yes, you will miss DH a bit, but you will have such a great bonding time with the kids too. I would go and not give it another thought.

 

[minnie2]

I'm worried what its going to be like with the girls by myself for a whole wk. Our last trip(last wk) I went the first 3 days without DH and I was fine. It was the first time I had ever flew without DH but it was ok cuz I knew he would be coming down in a few days and every thing went great. I was also back at the resort by 7 because I was scared to be at the parks in the dark(even though I know that disney is a very safe) I also hated that I was in the back of the resort tucked way in the corner. We never saw anyone walk back there but us.

I know that I'm lucky to get this chance to go again so soon I just keep thinking about all the things that can go wrong. Hopefully this feeling will pass in the next few wks.
Thanks for all the postive reinforcements

I totally understand flying with 2 kids alone and how nerve wracking it is! i am sure he will drop you guys off at the airport and say goodbye then cal him as soon as you touch down so he knows every one has arrived safely. DH and i do that if we fly solo. It is more for me because i am a nervous wreck! LOL To be honest I would probably call him again once I either checked in or arrived at the park

As far as being scared about being tucked away in the back of a resort. I would call your resort ahead a time and explain where you would like your room to be if at all possible. I am sure they will do what ever they can to make sure you are comfortable.

Then DH and I always do a quick good morning hello what do you have planned for the day conversation. Then he calls to say good night to the kids and i don't really talk until right before bed then we talk about our day.

I know it is a lot of calling but if it makes you feel more comfortable then i would do it.

I love the idea of a girls weekend with your kids!

Now i am trying to think of ways to convince my DH that I need to take the kids away for a long weekend to WDW!