David and I had the best time on our little trip last week. While I didn’t want it to end, I was ready to get back home to the girls.
We decided that this would most definitely be a yearly thing, maybe even twice a year.
In years passed David and I talked about sneaking off somewhere but “guilt” & “fear” [mine] always kept us here. Guilt because I knew that they would want a trip to the beach too, or they would be here at the house, and we would be off having a grand time. Fear, because I just knew something would happen while we were away. Either to them, or us.
Guess what? Nothing happened. And believe me, there was no need to feel guilty, they were ready for us to leave. I believe Sarah asked every day last week when we were leaving. And I did a most ridiculous thing on our way out the door……. Sarah was complaining that her tummy hurt, I asked her if she was okay, she said yes, but was still whining, I asked her if she wanted us to stay home……..she quickly informed me that no, she did not want us to stay, and that she was feeling better. HA! David asked what I would have done if she would have said yes.
Before we left the girls sat us down and gave us “anniversary presents” Little somethings that they secretly made for us. Audrey made us a clay heart [baked and all] that says……. David & Michelle….. Emily made us little flowers and a broken heart [like the bff hearts] David on one side and Michelle on the other. It tickled us both that they “celebrated” our marriage and that they were so excited for us to go off and have some [much needed] alone time.
My favorite part of the whole trip was being with David. Just us. David & Michelle.
Have you ever gone on a trip with your hubby, no kids?
I am me plain & simple
Just this year Shanwn and I sent our kids to my parents for a week and enjoyed our house on our own
It was simply amazing!
Next year we do want to go away for a week without the kids.
I think some extended mom and dad alone time is a very important thing. Good for us and good for the kids!
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we have talked about doing that very thing….. having the house to ourselves! and i completely agree good for us and the kids
I’m so glad that ya’ll had a wonderful time! You deserve it! I think the last & only time we’ve gone away without the kids was a few years ago we went to the beach, with another couple we had a good time, but were so ready to go home. Chris & I were talking about it yesterday, how we needed to get away & do something like that again.
y’all should totally do it!
I’m really glad you guys finally got that alone time that you needed. I think every couple needs sometime to themselves every once in a while. Daniel and I went off three years ago for our 20th wedding annieversary and that was the last time we went alone..
hmmm….Even as the kids get older it still really difficult to leave them behind. I guess that’s the “mommy” in us..!!!!
Thrilled that you were able to celebrate and enjoy the time away together. The hubs and I have only been away one night and it was so fun. I believe it’s time again…maybe longer this time! So sweet of the girls to make the presents!!
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Happy Anniversary!! So glad you guys had a good time. Your girls are so sweet. Lil’ homemade gifts are the best. Really.
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How great that you had that trip! Sounds wonderful!
And YES we go on trips without our kids! No guilt! We just got back from an anniversary trip to St Thomas. Our first one without them was when our oldest was about 6 mos, just a weekend at OL.
We’ve also been on mission trips every year for about 4 yrs without them. Other countries/long flights make me a little more nervous about leaving them. But I always know that are happy and safe with their grandparents and barely even miss us. I think it’s important for them to know that our relationship is a priority. (And it’s a good reminder for us as well!)
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we will be making our trip to OL in a couple of weeks
the girls are so excited!
I’m so glad you had fun! Dave and I have a trip planned for our anniversary in a month or so and I’m feeling really nervous — not guilty, but scared, mostly that something will happen while we’re gone — either to her or us! So it’s good to hear that you made it back safely!
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So glad you had a great time!! Every couple needs a break once in a while!
I think that is awesome that you got away alone and that you were able to relax and have a great time. I let guilt and worry often ruin my time alone with my husband…but we need that time. So happy for you both
Happy Anniversary:)
What sweet gifts from your kids.
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i’m a HUGE believer in getting away with the hubs! even if it’s to a local hotel for a night. or heck … even if i have granny watch the kids at her house for a weekend so we can have our house empty with no kids, order chinese & watch movies!!
that alone time is SO important to a marriage!
LOVE the sand/heart photo!!!
so glad to hear you had a great time and came back renewed! your family’s better for it!
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