My father-in-law just called us and told Hugh and I that they want our kids (all. three. kids.) to come up to the farm for two weeks.
Two weeks?
First, are they insane? I mean, I love my children but they are a ton of work.
Second, could I survive without my children for that long?
What would I do? Would I do a bunch of projects? Repaint the upstairs? Sleep in everyday and watch TLC for five hours?
The thought of being without my children that long is sort of disorienting. I would miss them so much but I know they would have so much more fun with Grandma and Grandpa than with me (aka, Wrist in Pain and Cranky Mommy).
Maybe it would be good for them to be gone as Hugh and I are probably going to have a two-week fight once he figures out I was sneaking around on my computer and typed this post.
Sigh.
Hm. What to do?
DO. IT.
My 2 girls are out in TX with my parents and by the time we go down on Friday, they will have been there for 2 and a half weeks. It has been such a time of renewal in my marriage as we can hang out, run around, enjoy a meal without the kids competing for who gets to sit by mom, and just rest. It’s also an excellent opportunity to clean out their rooms without “help” from short packrats who think every scrap of paper is priceless.
Yes, I miss them and I’m anxious for Friday to come so I can see them. I know they’ve had a wonderful time of getting spoiled by their grandparents and extended family, attending VBS, and going swimming with their TX friends. My family has also loved being able to spend so much time with the girls. So it’s been a win-win for everyone.
Ask if they’ll take mine, too.
I would say go for it! Though it might be hard to not see them for that long, it may be God’s way of providing for you in a time of need.
I know that for me, just this week as I was starting to feel really disconnected from Dave, we got to have nearly 2 whole days and nights without the kids… and we had a date night, and just reconnected. Watched a couple of movies, rested. It was really nice.
I would take the blessing of it, even if it pulls at your “mommy heart-strings” a bit… you can still talk to them on the phone. My 4 yr old son loves to talk to me on the phone, even if we have only been apart for 12 hours.
God bless,
Heather
go for it jess!!! enjoy enjoy enjoy….God knows exactly what you need, right?
First, yes, they are in fact insane. But that’s what grandparents do. Don’t deprive them.
Second. What you do is easy-hang out with me, drink coffee. Laugh. Or if you’re really lonely, you can babysit for me.
I’ll leave you with this:
Yes, let your kids go!
You and Hugh will have great fun
Sounds like such a dream!
Enjoy! Though I agree, two weeks seems long–we just did a week at grandma’s while we were in Mexico. It was a good amount for everyone. Could you do 10 days (like two weekends and the week in between?)