Leaving the children to go away for a few days.
22 March 2011, 11:56 AM
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Leaving the children to go away for a few days.
I suppose I am after an opinion on if I am doing the right thing, which I suppose there is no right or wrong.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
22 March 2011, 12:11 PM
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Just remember to come back after a month or two 
You don't say hold old they are but anyway of course they will be fine.
Enjoy a few days without the little sods
dl (parent)
You don't say hold old they are but anyway of course they will be fine.
Enjoy a few days without the little sods
dl (parent)
22 March 2011, 12:17 PM
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22 March 2011, 12:20 PM
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do you good -- and don't forget to pack the crotchless panties
My wife went to Edinburgh last weekend, and left me in sole charge of our 5, managed to get thru the weekend unscathed with 5 at the end.
My wife went to Edinburgh last weekend, and left me in sole charge of our 5, managed to get thru the weekend unscathed with 5 at the end.
22 March 2011, 12:24 PM
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We're off skiing next week without our 12-year-old. My parents are coming up to look after her as she cannot miss school now. She has been away with the school on her own and goes to stay with people in the school holidays when I have to work etc. so it's no biggie for us or her.
I think it's done her good not to be so dependent on me and given her her own independence.
I think it's done her good not to be so dependent on me and given her her own independence.
22 March 2011, 12:31 PM
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My daughter can be a pain in the butt, my mum can handle her.
22 March 2011, 12:51 PM
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I suppose I am after an opinion on if I am doing the right thing, which I suppose there is no right or wrong.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
It is important to get some quality time away from the kids from time to time so take it when you can
22 March 2011, 01:09 PM
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Regularly get rid of ours, particularly during half terms and school holidays for a few days (around 4). Also a couple of times for weekends away, with the wife only.
Does us all good - parents and kids. Though I don't particularly like the attitude I get from them after spending a few days with Grannie getting their own way, eating sweets, staying up late and not having to eat veggies or fruit. Apparently that becomes the norm, something that is swifty reversed.
As long as they are with someone you trust then I see no issue in this. If anything I would say that it's a requirement for growing up and becoming more independent and to smother them too much is the wrong thing.
Does us all good - parents and kids. Though I don't particularly like the attitude I get from them after spending a few days with Grannie getting their own way, eating sweets, staying up late and not having to eat veggies or fruit. Apparently that becomes the norm, something that is swifty reversed.
As long as they are with someone you trust then I see no issue in this. If anything I would say that it's a requirement for growing up and becoming more independent and to smother them too much is the wrong thing.
22 March 2011, 01:36 PM
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22 March 2011, 01:51 PM
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in actual fact I was being slightly economical with the truth -- I had 6 in total, the sixth was my eldests Peruvian exchange student, who I had to get to Cambridge train station at 5.30am on Sunday morning.
my wife wrote me a 4 page long SOW before she went
which included getting my children to
Riding lessons, clarinet exam, choir (Jesus college Cambidge), St Neots train station, Cambridge train station, ballet lesson, all at various times over the weekend
work has come as a welcome relief
my wife wrote me a 4 page long SOW before she went
which included getting my children to
Riding lessons, clarinet exam, choir (Jesus college Cambidge), St Neots train station, Cambridge train station, ballet lesson, all at various times over the weekend
work has come as a welcome relief
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22 March 2011, 04:27 PM
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we're getting married in May and going to New York. we have made the awfuly difficult decision to leave our 18 mth old with her grandparents.
we figure she is nicely too young to be able to do it. everyone else has said when she is a bit older, no chance until maybe 5/6 etc.
we figure, between her sleeps, her early nights etc, nursery, we'll be back before she knows it.
damn hard though, it is now, even when we leave her for a night with them we miss her !
we figure she is nicely too young to be able to do it. everyone else has said when she is a bit older, no chance until maybe 5/6 etc.
we figure, between her sleeps, her early nights etc, nursery, we'll be back before she knows it.
damn hard though, it is now, even when we leave her for a night with them we miss her !
22 March 2011, 06:22 PM
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I suppose I am after an opinion on if I am doing the right thing, which I suppose there is no right or wrong.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
Seems like a lot of hassle, we just make sure the water bottle is full on their cage before we go and get the neighbour to feed them twice a day. Sorted
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Book it, pack it, **** off!
Can't see it doing them any harm whatsoever.
But it WILL do you some good.
I've got to go and do a job in Cyprus in 2 weeks time - it'll be the first time I've been away from the wife and kids for a week, ever.
It took some deciding before I agreed to go.
But, once those 2 seconds were up I decided it would do me good.....
Can't see it doing them any harm whatsoever.
But it WILL do you some good.
I've got to go and do a job in Cyprus in 2 weeks time - it'll be the first time I've been away from the wife and kids for a week, ever.
It took some deciding before I agreed to go.
But, once those 2 seconds were up I decided it would do me good.....
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22 March 2011, 06:59 PM
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You need a reality check
IF anyone from the family offers to takes the T unit for a week end / night etc, its a done deal
Why should you feel guilty?? my youngest actually tells us he wants to go to his grandma's for the weekend lol
(its because she spoils him rotten)
Go and enjoy yourself
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IF anyone from the family offers to takes the T unit for a week end / night etc, its a done deal
Why should you feel guilty?? my youngest actually tells us he wants to go to his grandma's for the weekend lol
(its because she spoils him rotten
)Go and enjoy yourself
Mart
22 March 2011, 07:54 PM
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As a Grandad I love it when the Grandchildren come to stay for more than a quick day visit.
If your Mum is happy to look after them then off you go and enjoy the days away.
JBL
If your Mum is happy to look after them then off you go and enjoy the days away.
JBL
23 March 2011, 09:15 AM
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I suppose I am after an opinion on if I am doing the right thing, which I suppose there is no right or wrong.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
Maybe I just want to know that I am being stupid getting worked up about leaving them.
Basically I am off to a wedding in May, and the children will be staying with their Grandma.
I am a bit sad anyway, as there would have been both Grandma and Grandad there to look after them.
We will be gone for four days, fly out Friday, and then back to them on Monday at about 4pm.
For me it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and people keep telling me that I am stupid for considering not going, and that its probably down to loosing my Dad and feeling a bit insecure at the moment. I do feel a bit bad about leaving them, as any parent would. But I do know if I don't go I would seriously regret it.
I bet they will get spoiled rotten anyway by the grandparents. You should go and be prepared to enjoy it, I am sure you deserve it too.
Les
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