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Trip of a lifetime without 2 year old?

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Next summer is our ten year anniversary and also a huge perk from my company- I become eligible for a two month sabbatical.

DH and I want to go on an African Safari. We would be gone 10 days.

One of dd's daycare teachers said she would nanny while we are away and the grandparents could come by as well to supprt her and keep DD company.

I can push out my sabbatical up to three years when DD would be nearly five and perhaps more easily traveled with, but with the current business climate and recurring head count reductions, I'm feeling like this is a use it or lose it opportunity.

I'll miss DD terribly I wonder if I'll be able to enjoy the trip. DD will miss us.

Would you leave your two year old for 10 days under these circumstances?
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  • meo34meo34 member
    We left ds with his grandparents for about 10 days for our 10 anniversary and went to Europe. It was an incredible trip and recharged our marriage. I would do it if you have someone you trust and your dd is comfortable. He didn't even mention us. He travels alot with us now he is older as it is harder since now he misses us.
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  • Virgo17Virgo17 member
    I would go.  You have a good setup for childcare and it would be great alone time for you and DH.  I'm sure you will miss each other, but will not regret going.
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  • groovygrlgroovygrl member
    Ditto the others sounds like an awesome opportunity!
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  • TheBorg7of9TheBorg7of9 member
    Go! It'll be fine. You'll have a great time. I have left my 2 year old with dh twice and it was fine.
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  • cwm11985cwm11985 member
    edited April 2014
    Absolutely; I wouldn't hesitate to- it will be good for everyone.
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  • Klavanga74Klavanga74 member
    I was going to echo everyone else, pretty much!  Glad you are going!  Even at five years old, I think an African safari, while do-able, would be tough and she probably still wouldn't remember much of it.  I'm finding my two older kids don't remember much of the trips we took around that age.  Opportunities like that are so rare in today's working world, I'd definitely take it!!  Have a great time!
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  • MommaP12MommaP12 member
    What a great opportunity!  It will be awesome - good for you!
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  • jf198400jf198400 member
    I would do it. Doesn't sound like a reasonable trip to take a toddler on. DH and I did 5days in Jamaica last year when kids were 15months and almost 3yrs. It was great for our relationship and the kids were totally fine. If I was going halfway around the world I would want to make sure all my affairs were in order- life insurance, will, guardians. Just for peace of mind for all involved.
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  • melody921melody921 member
    Virgo17 said:
    I would go.  You have a good setup for childcare and it would be great alone time for you and DH.  I'm sure you will miss each other, but will not regret going.
    I'd go too. You'll have a blast, and DD is still young enough to not really grasp how long you're gone. I say go for it!

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  • 2-Step2-Step member
    Personally, I wouldn't, but if it is something you want to do I really don't think it will hurt your child any at all! I'm just the type that would miss my kids too much. It's not like I never want time away from my kids, but 10 days would be too much for me, especially being in a far off place.

    I would probably do a shorter trip or two with DH that isn't so far away and then take another with my kids during that time. That is just my personality though, so I say do whatever will make you happy. It will not harm your child if you leave them in the care of someone who you trust.
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