What is the longest your kids have ever been away from you?
Hubby and I went on a seven day/six night cruise when Meg was only about three. That was really hard. We had a great time and kept busy and she had fun with the Grandmas. Meg has also done a week long sleep-away camp before.
Today, Hubby took all FOUR girls camping. The house is quiet, I have accomplished much. I am very tired right now and don’t want to go to sleep. It was hard to look at their rooms tonight. When I am away from the kids, it seems pretty easy to stay busy. When THEY are away, well that just has not happened before. At least overnight and all of them at the same time.
I’d love to hear how you all make it through times like these!
I’m ever so slightly envious! I usually have to beg, cry, scream and threaten just to get my husband to take all the kids to the park or Grandma’s for a few hours (usually so I can get mega cleaning done for a gathering at our house) . I’ve only ever experienced our oldest being gone for any length of time – like a sleep over at his friend’s across the street and I am amazed at how different the house is and how much I miss him. Enjoy your peace and solitude. Indulge yourself in something you can’t do when the girls are home and “hug the stuffin’ out of them when they return”!
I know our girls, they are missing their Mom too!
Think of what a wonderful reunion it will be!!
In the mean time read a book, take a long hot bath, get a massage and eat some seafood. The time will be over before you know it.
p.s. I know where there is a great hot tub and good food.
Come on over!