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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess I'm an outlier here, but I really wouldn't go overboard with a "girls weekend" for a toddler. I think it will backfire to do too many fun special things, especially if she's already a little confused about where daddy is.

What do you usually do on the weekends with her? If you go to the playground Saturday mornings, I can see switching that up for something extra fun like the aquarium. But I wouldn't do the aqarium in the morning, folllowed by lunch out, followed by the zoo, followed by nail painting, followed by a movie, etc. etc.

Also, I would want to ration my patience/energy if I'm alone with a two year old all weekend. A go-to trip the playground that I know my 2 yr old likes would probably be easier for me than a trip to the aquarium that might end up taking up too much energy considering I have to do the entire rest of the weekend by myself.

I definitely say go for the TV though. When my husband is gone, I like to do "TV dinners" with my kids where we eat meals in the living room with the TV on. Everybody likes it, and again, it helps me save some of my patience/energy.

Yes, I realize my post is going to get me a lot of replies talking about how "lazy" I am haha.[/quote]
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I have three kids (10, 8, 5) and wouldn't do much beyond a slightly more exciting version of what you already do.  She's (almost) two.  Now, if you want to make some memories, OP, or have cute photo ops, fine, but then think about what will be easy and fun for you.  Two year olds thrive on structure and routine.  Pick one special outing and stick to that.  You're already having a big celebration when your husband is back, right?[/quote]

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