I had a mini panic attack yesterday and am afraid it is going to be one of many to come for the next 3 weeks. I know that your going to say, "oh poor you" on this one.
I am going on a much needed cruise on May 30Th. It is a 7 day cruise to the Western Caribbean. With travel time and convenience for my mother, I will be with out Toots for 10 whole days. Since she was born, I can count on my hands how many times I have spent the night away from her and now I will double it in 1 weeks time.
I have been going through all of the "What ifs" and I am driving everyone crazy. What if she freaks out and misses me? What if something happens to one of us? What if I forget to pack something for her? What if she forgets me? What if she is horrible for my mom and her daycare/friend lady? Am I a bad mommy for leaving my baby for so long?
Uggggggggg. My mom's comment is What if you have fun and she does too? :) Relax
I don't even know if I will be able to call and check on her when I am out at sea or on an island?
I am sure it will all work out, but in the mean time, I CAN"T BREATHE!!!!!!!
It's hard to leave your baby for the first time, I get that. The first two nights will be hard, on the 3rd night you will let loose and on the 4th it will be PARTY TIME!! You'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle! Thank God Toots will be safe and happy with your mother - that should be a HUGE load off to start with. True, you will miss her and she will miss you - but 10 days will be over before you know it - and I don't think either of you will end up scarred for life! I think your mom is right - you might surprise yourself with how good a time you have! I hope you do!
ReplyDeleteOh, a Caribbean cruise sounds awesome! I sailed the British Virgin Islands with friends, and had a great time. I've also been to club med in Turks and Caicos, and traveled to the Dominican Republic for a week. Love it! Have fun
ReplyDeleteEat some jerk chicken and drink some dark and stormy's while you're on the cruise! http://dadshouseblog.com/2009/01/23/rum-ginger-beer-lime-dark-and-stormy/
Tahnks all for the encouragment. I am sure we could both us some free time. Mommy baby therapy. As usual, I just need to relax and enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat if she freaks out and misses me?
ReplyDeleteLike your mom said and more... Your daughter will be fine... sorry, but she will love being with your mom and this will be the start of many times (at least it should be) when your mom gets to have your darling daughter and YOU get some adult time.
What if something happens to one of us?
Okay, how many folks travel and come back perfectly fine... except fatter and hung over (oh, that's when I come back from a trip!)
What if I forget to pack something for her?
Um, there's a Wal-mart on every corner here!
What if she forgets me?
Yeah, like that will happen! Girlfriend... did you really say that????
What if she is horrible for my mom and her daycare/friend lady?
Funny... our kids usually behave better for others than us!
Am I a bad mommy for leaving my baby for so long?
You are NOT a bad mommy for getting out as an adult!!! You must do this for your sanity. You will be a better mother for taking time for YOURSELF!
It is hard, but as in the other comment, it will get easier around the 3rd day... and, don't call but once a day, if that.
hugs, k... have a blast!!!!!!
Dude. Chill. I'm going away next week with my wife and we are counting the seconds until we get the fuck outta dodge. I'll be taking pictures all vacation of me giving my kids the finger. Love em to death but Daddy needs to get away. Have a great time. It's good for you both. Love your blog btw...
ReplyDeleteK- Thanks for the wake up and I know you are right.
ReplyDeleteOut-Numbered Thanks for cracking me up. I will definitley get a picture of me with the finger up for future reference. :)