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anyone take long distance trips with child without spouse?
Hi,
My roomate from college invited me to visit her with my DS. The catch is that she lives on the west coast. Our kids are about the same age. However, my DH feels that it is weird to travel to non family members homes for visits/vacations. Is this weird? I have a lot of friends scattered around and it would be nice to see them even if it is only every three years or so for a week.
Also, my DS does not have any cousins his age. My brother is younger and not planning on having kids anytime soon. My DH's brother does not want any children.
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Re: anyone take long distance trips with child without spouse?
no, I don't think it's weird at all! I would totally go.
the furthest I have flown by myself with S was to Miami, FL (from NJ) and it was to meet co18 (another nestie) and her son and I would and plan to totally do it again!
I couldn't disagree with your DH any more than I do. I think it's important for you DC to be comfortable with traveling and if you are close to your college roommate than why wouldn't you go for a visit? as least in my mind, there comes a time where you "pick" your family since you can't "pick" your relatives....kwim?
have fun!
I had a friend whose husband felt that way & I didn't see her for years until they divorced.
I think that is the weirdest mindset EVER, honestly.
If he doesn't want to travel I would absolutely leave him home and go w/ DS to visit your friend.
Alex (11/14/06) and Nate (5/25/10)
"Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are." - Rev. Forrest Church
I would definitely go!
My girls and I just visited my good friend in Boston and her little boy earlier this fall. We had such a good time. It was great that our kids could play together and it was fun to have just-the-girls time with with my friend after the kids went to bed.
Do it!
I have taken several trips alone with my kids. Not only do I think it's ok that you do it, I think its important that you do it. It's empowering to know that you can do something like that on your own, it makes you feel strong and free (in a way that YOU have to make ALL the decisions, can't rely on anyone else for help, etc.)! And it's FUN. It's a great bonding experience for you and your child. Some of my favorite memories with my kids have been on our trips together and hopefully they will be ones they remember for their lifetime too.