Would you vacation alone with kids & without spouse?

[Anonymous]

Yes. We do this routinely and my kid gets more vacations than he would otherwise.

This summer, my husband's family did a week vacation -- husband and child went for a week and I came for a long weekend. Kiddo and I then did a different week later in the summer, with friends, and husband came for a long weekend there.

So each adult got a week, plus two long weekends with the family, and the kid got two weeks of vacation (and we didn't have to pay for camp).

[Anonymous]

Kids and I love Disney, DH tolerates it in very small infrequent doses, so I’ve taken the kids solo several times. This year we had three days at Disneyland solo and then DH joined us for other California touring plus one last day at Disney all together. Worked out perfectly.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely!

[Anonymous]

It sounds more like it's the husband who would be on vacation.

[Anonymous]

I would do it if I was going to a place I knew really well or to an AI with a kids' club.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I have done it. The beach is easy, skiing with more than one is a challenge. Skiing with one is fun! We usually eat in the room, I don't want to bother other people in restaurants.

[Anonymous]

I do this all the time. Have done it since my first was 6 months old (I have 2 now ages 10 and 7). We've been to the beach, skiing, big cities, national parks, etc. and on pretty much every mode of transportation - car, train, plane, ship. We have a great time.

[Anonymous]

You say kids - so it's a preschooler and what else? If it's just one kid, I would totally do it. If it's multiple small children, that sounds completely unappealing to me and a lot of work. Unless I bring my parents to have a better adult to child ratio. I want to be able to have some down time on vacations, as well. When my kids are older - both in elem school at least - I'd totally do it.

[Anonymous]

I have taking my DD to visit family and left DH at home. He claims he misses but I know he loves the downtime at home!

[Anonymous]

I do this every Spring break, taking my kids to visit family and friends in CA. I get a couple more weeks of vacation than DH so he prefers to save his time for our family summer vacation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You say kids - so it's a preschooler and what else? If it's just one kid, I would totally do it. If it's multiple small children, that sounds completely unappealing to me and a lot of work. Unless I bring my parents to have a better adult to child ratio. I want to be able to have some down time on vacations, as well. When my kids are older - both in elem school at least - I'd totally do it.

The kids will be 9, 6.5 and 3.5 then! Due to my husband's work schedule I often have all 3 by myself so I'm not too worried... I have looked at a few places with kids clubs or my parents might come...

[Anonymous]

Did it once when we were between houses. DH stayed home to deal with our new house. Kids and I didn't love it. We all missed each other too much.

[Anonymous]

Do it all the time as a divorced mom.

Easy peasy.

[Anonymous]

Aw man, you guys are really making me want to do a trip with just DD!

I feel like DH would be fine. He could leave the NYT spread out all over the living room, watch the history channel at an excessively high volume at all times.

[Anonymous]

I think that's a great idea. Especially because your husband cant. If he didn't want to, or you didn't want him there that would be different. But any time with a parent is wonderful and memorable. So go for it mama! It's not easy, so I command you! So far ive taken day trips with my kids while hubby worked and went camping with my parents and my kids, while husband was out of town for work. And its sill fun and kids absolutely love it. Good luck!