Yep, I have only been back to work (I teach 1st grade) for 3 days and I'm already thinking about vacation. Before the baby my husband & I booked a trip to Puerto Viarta, Mexico. It sounded fabulous! Iced cocktails, soaking up the sun, swimming in the pool, and eating endless guacamole! We even invited the in laws to tag along and help take care of Landon. As the vacation is nearing (July 2-8) I'm having mixed feelings. A. Bring Landon to Mexico and risk him getting sick, dehydrated ,etc. B. Leave Landon with my Mom for 3 days and Stacy (my sister in law) for the other 3 days. Hmmm...If Landon comes I may be too worried about him and not be able to relax and throw back a few... or If Landon stays with family I may miss him too much. I'd like to hear pro's and con's, what would you do???? I'll keep you updated on what I decide.
I am not going to try and tell you what is best, but I know you guys deserve some much needed alone time..and you can't feel guilty about that. Whatever you decide, do it for Trish, not anyone else. Throw a drink back for me ok :)
ReplyDeleteRemember....this is all personal preference, and like you said, there are pros and cons to each side. Ultimately, it depends on the mother I think. What are YOU comfortable doing?
ReplyDeleteFor me, I was only comfortable taking Sevrie with us. I would've worried to much. Nobody takes better care of your children then you, right? And if you'll have Ron and Nancy there, you'll still be able to do the fun things you want, without all the worry. Or maybe you won't worry as much, in which case it'll be easier for you to leave him.
And I honestly don't think him getting sick should be a worry, especially because he is bottle feed. He's less likely to get dehydrated. You're smart enough to know when enough sun/heat is enough. You just won't be able to stay out at the pool for as long as you'd probably like. But if Ron and Nancy are there, they could always take him back to the room. See.....you just work with it.
Ultimately, every parent's comfort level is different. If you're comfortable leaving him, then do it. And don't feel bad about it. You deserve it:-) Don't worry, you'll make the right decision that fits YOUR needs.
Go luck on this one. No one ever said parenting was easy, huh?
Go Mexico!!!! I wish I was going.
I agree with what Stephanie said. I know with my daughter Ruby I would have worried too much if she was at home, wondering what was happening all the time. It seems like you'll have help that will allow you to get away and enjoy time for the two of you! Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... tough decision. I think I agree with the others, take him, because you'll have the support and you won't miss him as much since he'll be with you. But still try to enjoy some alone time with Matt, you guys deserve it!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to Cabo for Christmas, with Jeff's family and my family. I think it will be a lot of fun, plus we'll have plenty of babysitters :)
Good Luck on your decision.