I am heading off to San Diego in coming days to attend BlogHer. Since I have a bit of traveling without Luke and Maddy under my belt I’m wondering how you handle traveling without your family. My pre-travel routine seems to be a changing thing so far this year and to be honest it is a bit of an issue for me. Check out this weeks question.
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So what do you think? Share your thoughts with me in the comments and I’ll share how it all goes down this time around on Friday.
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great question…though I’m not sure how I’d answer, as I have yet to go on a trip without both the hubster and my kiddos…though I do yearn….oh yes I yearn…and I think maybe the Country Living Fair this fall may be my first time…:-) I think I’d probably be the one that would call every morning, and every evening, just to remind the hubs of certain things in the kids daily schedule he may not be aware of….and just to check in at the end of the day, to see how everything went….I don’t want him to feel I don’t think he could handle it….but at the same time….I know he would not be in full mommy mode…and they’d probably stay in their pjs all day…everyday…..
I just leave. My hubby is a smart man and he will figure it out. If not, the kids will be all the more happy to see me when I get home. 😉
I’ve only left the kids home with my husband a couple of times, but I do try to help with lining up childcare, stocking up on groceries and having the house clean before I leave. I know my husband can figure it all out but I also know it is hard to left at home with small children. Enjoy your time away.
1st, how did I get so behind on reading your blog????
Hmm…good question, I can only think of twice I have ever traveled without my hubby and kids. Typically hubby and I try to sneak away without the kids. The last time was almost 2 years ago and the time before that was more than 2 years before that so I don’t remember all the details.
Nate doesn’t really like to be told what to do so I’d probably leave most of it to him and let him figure it out. If the kids stay in their jammies all weekend and eat pizza all weekend they’ll survive and they’ll probably be happier than if they have mean old mommy around enforcing the rules.
That being said, I’d probably grocery shop because I know my hubby hates doing it and may even plan some meals for him so he has the ingredients to cook if he wants. Beyond that I’d probably leave it up to him and hope it all goes well.
BTW, we need to plan a girls only trip away somewhere fun. Especially since your post made me realize I never get away!
Have a great time at BlogHer!