I have a major dilemma.....
A group of my online friends are having a Convention in the UK - Blackpool it be exact - in June. I had already resigned myself to not being able to go. My kids are too young to be without me for long and also too young to travel overseas.
So, the other night, out of the blue, my hubby says that he can rearrange things and - that if I want to, I ought to go to Blackpool.
If not for the kids, I would have already bought my plane ticket - but I am feeling really guilty about even thinking of going, let alone actually doing it. First of all, I am having a hard time justifying spending the money for airfare to only stay in the UK for a week. Airfare costs the same whether you stay one week or three and I, frankly, would rather stay for three but that is absolutely out of the question. I cannot be and do not want to be away from my kids for that long. Secondly, if I spend this money on this trip, that might mean we cannot go to DisneyWorld and take my Mom and Sister with us next year. While that is not certain, I am having a hard time risking the chance for my kids to spend some time at DisnseyWorld with their Auntie and Nana.
On the other hand, I have given up almost everything I like to do - job, travel, several hobbies - to stay at home with my kids. A small get away would be Heavenly!
Ugh!!! Any pointers??
8 comments:
Its a tough one! The first time I left my kids and went off on my own was just for 3 days and only up to scotland. I can totally understand how you feel. Still wish I was able to go. Let me know what you decide x
You cannot go either Trace? What a disappointment! I am still hemming and hawing over what to do!
Jen, I understand how hard it is to leave the kids. My hubby and I took a trip this past November and left our children with my parents. I missed them like crazy, but loved every minute of our holiday. We were gone for a total of 12 days and I was ready to come home. But it was more than worth it. The kids missed us, but survived. My youngest at the time was only 20 months old.
However, I would give almost anything to have the opportunity to meet some of my online blog buds. I have been amazed at the connection that can grow out of sharing and praying for one another. Meeting them would be a gift I'd have a hard time turning away.
It sounds like you have a tough decision ahead of you. But what a sweet gesture for your husband to make. To understand what these people mean to you and to work to make it possible for you.
That is a tough call, Sister!! On the one hand, it would be nice to have time, but it's like you said-you won't get to spend a lot of time there, and maybe you could save for a trip another time, without missing Nanna...
However, it would also be tough to leave the kidlets behind, but Mommy doesn't always need to be SuperMommy, right?!
Let me know what you decide...
Oh, and thank you for your comments and I am glad you like the new look...hopefully you will get the opportunity to see the new blog soon...
Love you!!
I also totally get how tough a decision it is Jen. However, as I learned recently when I went on my adventure, putting things off for the hoped for 'someday' is not all that wise. I kept saying I wanted to wait to go when the entire family could make the trip and we could do Disney World as well, but then we never had the time or money. So it just never happened. Now I deeply regret not simply MAKING it happen!
I can't tell you what to do. But remember that chances do not always come about as often as you think they will. Plus, your kids will survive and I think you will be an even better parent for treating yourself and getting away for a while.
Just my two cents! Wish I could join you! Perhaps I need to heed my own advice when it comes to a trip to England! Ha!!
No I can't go now :-( I had paid my deposit, but that was before discovering I was expecting! I'll only be about 4-5 weeks away from my due date, so apart from being the size of a bus, I didn't want to risk it hehe!
That's a hard decision. I went to MD to see family in November for 10 days. I was able to leave the kids with hubby and I was at complete peace about it. I missed them tons,made it back and now I am ready for another vacaton. LOL. I sure do hope you can figure out a way to do both.
Have you decided yet?
I have decided not to go this time but to wait for the next get together and go then. I will be able to properly plan ahead and IRELAND is being tossed around as a possible meeting place :) It was a really hard choice to make - and one that I still have regretful feelings about - but I have made my choice.
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