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Adventures in Parenting: let the anguish begin
Filed under: Activities: Babies, Places To Go, Development/Milestones: Babies
Ever since Binx was born, I've dreamt of lying
in a very sunny, warm, quiet place with cool drinks and no one wanting anything from me. And not for an hour or two.
No, for an undetermined, flexible amount of time.Today my friend called to let me know she'd booked us for six days in Hawaii in early May. Just me and Kim. We're going to another friend's wedding, and neither of our husbands are going. Martin will be home with Binx the whole time.
Now that my dream's going to come true, and the irrevocable charge has been made on Kim's credit card, my heart is gripped with fear. Not for Binx. I know he will be fine with his papa, and if he misses me he'll easily get distracted by the swings at the park, or feeding Ellie his graham crackers, or brushing Elmo's teeth. It's me I'm worried about. I can foresee a lot of heart wrenching calls to Binx on the phone, and times that I'm going to wish I never had this stupid idea of vacationing in the first place. My best guess is that the first two days will be bliss, then I'll have a spasm that includes a lot of crying, then I'll level out and enjoy the rest of the trip.
I can only hope the sunny, warmness and the pink fringed umbrellas at the pool bar will make up for the dark moments of anguish. Wish me luck.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
4-07-2006 @ 9:59PM
Brandie said...Hang in there momma!
I've never left my kids that long yet but for shorter trips, I find the first day away and the last day are the hardest. The first day is sad for me because I feel guilty for leaving. Then I get over it and have fun! Then at the end I feel homesick, kid sick, and a tad guilty for having fun while away!!
But enjoy it =) Have a drink with a litle umbrella in it for me ;-)
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4-08-2006 @ 11:49AM
lauren said...You'll do great. The first time I left my baby she was already two and a half, so you're doing better than I did. I went to Europe for 10 days with hubby, leaving my daughter with grandma. I was fine for a week, then the serious homesickness (babysickness?) set in. Six days in paradise will be wonderful for all of you.
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4-08-2006 @ 12:57PM
thordora said...Am I the only mother who feels little to no anguish when leaving my kids? I miss them and stuff, but I absolutely adore it when my company decides I absolutely must travel.
Like I always tell my husband, how can I miss you when you never go away!
I think we're all better parents with a little breather. So pack yr bags, have a cry at home, and go ENJOY yourself. You're a mom. You deserve it!
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