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Weekend Getaway turned into an Overnighter

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My husband left his old job and had a few days off before he started his new one.  So we planned a 2 day getaway up to the Central Coast to wine taste. 

We left DS with my ILs who were just thrilled we were leaving him with them.   My Mom takes care of him while I'm at work, so it was a win win.  She gets some time off (not that she needs or wants it) and my DS get QT with my ILS.

OMG it was the hardest thing ever.   I cried when we were 10 minutes way from the ILs.  Cried when we got there.  Cried as we hit the road.  Cried at lunch, Cried at Dinner (there was a baby in this upscale restaurant).  My ILs were really sweet and sent us a picture of him having his breakfast he was so happy and smiling the next morning.  I lost it and we drove home later that afternoon.  

I feel terrible for my DH because he really needed a getaway before starting his new gig.  But I just couldn't do it.  He understands but still I'm a little guility.  I had to get that off my chest.  :)

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  • jmccall79jmccall79 member

    I couldn't do it either!  Ian has not spent a night away from me yet.  I'm not ready.  And I'm having anxiety about leaving him tomorrow while I'm at work, with a friend.  I've not left him with anyone but my mom and sisters (his daddy a few times).  So, I can understand where you're coming from.

    ETA:  I just read your response to my post.  Thank you!

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  • ssimon621ssimon621 member

    I can't do it either.  We had a wedding Saturday and my Mom was going to be going an hour away and suggested she take Skyler and have my sister bring her back the next afternoon so we could have a babysitter.  I told her she must be crazy!!!  There is no way I could leave her, especially since she doesn't STTN and usually only wants me.  I couldn't imagine putting her through that or me for that matter. 

    My mom was mad that I told her no and even told me that I NEED to let her go sometimes.  Um hello, she goes to daycare 5 days a week!! 

    Don't feel bad, I'm sure your DH missed him just as much but didn't want to admit it.  You are much braver than I am!

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  • Mar5195Mar5195 member

    The funny part was I managed to tell EVERY SINGLE PERSON I came into contact with that it was my first time away from my son. So we were poured very well during our wine tastings.  And at dinner we got a free glass of wine and pie! 

    And everyone kept telling us we needed the time away to be together. 

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  • MrMrsandBabyMrMrsandBaby member

    I gotta say, I don't get it!  I really didn't have a problem the first (or second or third) night I spent away?  Maybe I'm just wired differently but I really did enjoy having a night away!

    I wish I could say it gets easier but it has always been easy for me...

    Sorry your weekend was cut short...maybe next time.

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  • cbcardencbcarden member
    I get it! I'm a SAHM, and I have never let anyone watch him except for a couple of hours, a couple of times. DH and I haven't even went anywhere alone, but he doesn't mind because he would rather do the takeout rent a movie kind of thing. If I had to leave him overnight or something, I would probably have a meltdown.
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  • pinkshades05pinkshades05 member
    I know this isn't the point of the post but where on the central coast did you go?? I'm asking because I grew up there! And am jealous you got to go!

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  • Mar5195Mar5195 member

    We got as far as Solvang.  The plan was to drive up to Paso the next day and taste there.  

    There is this amazing place in Lompoc of all places called the Wine Ghetto.  It's a bunch of wine makers that have set up shop in this industrial area.   Amazing wines!

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  • pinkshades05pinkshades05 member
    Ooo, love Solvang! I was telling DH we needed to make a field trip there next time we are visiting. I've never heard of this place in Lompoc, though! We will have to check it out. Do you visit the Central Coast often?

    And I'm sorry to hear the weekend didn't go well. I would have felt the same way about leaving Nat. :::sad face:::

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