Two nights away without DS?

bylromarha

Northern78 wrote: »

Thanks for all your positive replies! After reading them all it left me and a 'go get em' kind of mood so we've decided to go for it. I double checked with my parents when I went to pick him up after work and they're already planning things to do with DS.

Thanks again everyone.

Yay!

Have an amazing time, have lots of fun, try not to get up too early and leave speed dial to mum and MSE webpage firmly off!

Northern78

Hi all

Well I just thought i'd update you, we're on the train on our way home after a lovely couple of days whilst DS stayed with his grandparents.

We had an agreement that my mum would text us each morning after he got up to let us know how he slept and again at night after they had put him to bed to let us know how he had been during the day.

As much as we've both missed him, it has been lovely to have some quality time with the hubby.

We held hands, we laughed, we were childish, it was like being teenagers again and we remembered what it was that first attracted us to each other.

And to round off a great couple of days my mum is cooking all the family dinner for when we get back.

So thank you for the positive messages, I don't generally base my decisions on the opinions of strangers but sometimes you just need that bit of encouragement and to know that you're not a bad parent for having some timeout.

Norfolkite

Glad you had a good time. It was probably really beneficial for the grandparent/grandchild bond too. My mum and stepdad left my little brother with me for a week when he was 11 months (I was 18 at the time - big age gap!) and the only negative thing about it was that they missed his first steps. They had a really good holiday (honeymoon, in fact) and my brother and I had a fantastic time. I really treasured that time, and he and I are still incredibly close, so I think you should never feel badly about taking some time "off", especially when it gives other family members time to bond. :-)

marisco_2

Northern78 wrote: »

sometimes you just need that bit of encouragement and to know that you're not a bad parent for having some timeout.

Having some time out and enjoying quality couple time makes you both good parents. I am really glad you both had a lovely break.

mum2one

glad it went all ok, so maybe 6 weeks time we see a little blue stick.... xx

sassyblue

marisco wrote: »

Having some time out and enjoying quality couple time makes you both good parents. I am really glad you both had a lovely break.

You took the words from my fingertips! Sometimes you need time out and it makes you appreciate each other again.

Glad you had a lovely time x

Northern78

Thanks all, it's really nice how you've taken the time out to read my update!

My dad picked us up from the station with ds, we couldn't wait to see him, had he missed us, not at all!! He was more interested in showing us the dickie bird he could see! Anyway he's now tucked up in his own bed and tomorrow we're taking him to.see the Christmas lights being switched on.

Brighton_belle

That' so lovely to hear. Thanks for taking the trouble to update us.

bylromarha

Northern78 wrote: »

Thanks all, it's really nice how you've taken the time out to read my update!

My dad picked us up from the station with ds, we couldn't wait to see him, had he missed us, not at all!! He was more interested in showing us the dickie bird he could see! Anyway he's now tucked up in his own bed and tomorrow we're taking him to.see the Christmas lights being switched on.

One of the toddlers we looked after to give parents Mr and Mrs time burst into tears when his parents came through our door! He was having so much fun playing with our kids he didn't want to go home with them!!!!!!

Glad you had a great time

DigForVictory

Hurrah! I hope you were suitably admiring of his preferred bird (Of The Moment!)?

There may be an odd moment somewhere tomorrow as he wonders where the grandparents are, but hey, lights!

Well done *all* of you, having a good time!