is this weird?

EMT

We are thinking of flying just DH to a family b-day party (the b-day girl will be 104 so it's kind of a big deal). Since DS is still free, we were also thinking that maybe DS could go with him.

I just don't feel 100% sure about it. I can't put my finger on exactly what I am uncomfortable with. DH would be fine flying and hanging with DS alone and I am sure DD and I could find some trouble to get into . But the whole what if something happens while we are not together. Also, would we look supah cheap to the hoity toity relatives? Would it be best to just forgo the whole trip if we can't go together?

ETA: or would it be less weird if dh just went by himself?

jettagurl

I'd send DH with DS....it would be good for them to have some time alone, as it would be for you/DD.  

I think it's just every mother's natural worry to be cautious and wonder, "what if."  If you needed to get there quickly, you could hop on a flight, but I'm sure they'll be fine.  

 

gibs

You never drive in a car with one of your DCs only?  That's way more likely to end in a horrible situation than your DH and DS going on an airplane.  You are your DD are more likely to get into a big accident going to the mall or grocery store.  Stop worrying.  Live your life.

Dougsgirl4ever

We did that my DH & DD flew from Cali to Alabama for a week she was about a year old.  They did fine with everyone loving having to do things for DD.

jlw2505

Who cares what the hoity toity relatives think 1st off and second - send your DH and DS and have a great girls weekend.  DH and I have done that a number of times where I went back home for some family thing and only brought one of the kids with me.  You can always just tell family that you have another committment that you can't miss so it makes it not look like a money issue if you really care what they think.