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When Mom is Away

I am planning a trip with my Mom in the next little while. No Kids and no husband. For six whole days! I have never been away from my kid’s for that long and knowing how my five year old asks me every day a million times “What can I do?” It will probably seem like a lot longer than that to her.

I am very excited to go and have a break. To be able to slowly eat a meal. Go to the bathroom by myself and not have to carry around a gigantic diaper bag. I am sure I will have a great time but I  know that in my heart I will be missing my three crazy daughters like crazy.

Being with them all day every day creates this atmosphere that makes me feel that their world would collapse without me for a few days. Which is totally exaggerated and not the truth I know. I am just used to being there to fill their sippy cups and make them lunch and to break up there countless silly arguments with each other.

My husband will be with them and he will do an amazing job solo, but it will be different. I am not super strict although I do have a routine that I like and works well during the day. My husband’s will be completely different and there is nothing wrong with that. Different is good. I know that there is more than one way to do things correctly. Even though I may sometimes act like my way is the best. I think as women we all seem to do that every once in a while.

I joke with my husband about remembering to feed our kid’s and change diapers and things. But the truth is he will be great. I know they will have special time with their dad and love every minute of it.

What do you worry most about when you are away from your kids? Any tips for me  to make it easier on my kids?

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Carly is a contributing writer for Mommy Moment. She has 3 very dramatic but beautiful girls ages 7, 4, and 1. Carly loves to write, cook, and connect with other moms through this crazy thing called blogging! See what she has been up to over at www.livingthescream.com. The picture is from creative commons flickr attributed to puddy_uk

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The Education Of Ours

Friday 18th of March 2011

I have a tiny trip coming up! Thanks :)

Sharon

Thursday 17th of March 2011

Hi Carley, your planned trip sounds wonderful.

Although I only have one child, Miss 3 thrives on our routine and is quite put out if too many changes are on the cards. When I am away, we make a point of talking to her in advance to set the scene for her time with Daddy. I also help them plan for their time together, including some of our regular activities (craft, grocery shopping, toy library visit etc) so that she doesn't have a complete change of routine. I find my focus is to help them have a successful time while I am away (between you and I, my husband is very hands on, and I know he can handle anything Miss 3 throws at him!)

We also find that asking Miss 3 to 'help' Daddy follow her regular activities works really well.

Your husband and children will have a great time together while you are away, and the cuddles when you get home will be truely wonderful.

Enjoy your trip:-)

maiylah

Wednesday 16th of March 2011

wow...good for you! i myself haven't been away from my kids (the youngest is two) for more than a few hours and i do worry what would happen to them if i'm not around (they'll cope well, i know. lol).

enjoy your trip! :)

laura @supergluemom

Wednesday 16th of March 2011

Great post! I sometimes worry when I'm out of town that my kids will be fed a ton of junk good. And sadly, my inlaws give them all the crap I can't stand... from doughnuts and icecream for breakfast to spaghetti o's for lunch... and the list goes on and on. I've learned to let go, since It's not worth the argument and I'm grateful for childcare

Shauna

Wednesday 16th of March 2011

Sounds like that will be awesome! Can't wait to hear more about it :)