I love that I have a blog, even though some people poke fun because of it.
I love that I have a blog because I have met sooooooo many wonderful mothers on here who share their stories,advice without second guessing it.
I love that I have a blog because when I need words of encouragement all of you are there to give me a boost. Which brings me to this:
If you have read the previous post I am going to take a much needed trip out to CO. to visit with some of my good friends, I was going to bring Landen and then I thought:
"This may be good for me to leave him for just a little bit, plus it's an extra $300 to take his cute lil butt with me, that's a little pricey!"
So I have opted for him to stay home with his daddy, whom I might add is an amazing daddy!
I only booked my ticket last night and get a little sad thinking about leaving him behind. I know I am not leaving him behind, but you know what I mean, well at least I hope you do.
I have never been away from him for more than just an over nighter at the grandparents house.
What if something happens when I'm gone and not there? What if he falls down and gets hurt and I am not there to kiss his owie, there are all sorts of "what-if's" and I hate that.
I know he will be just fine, in good hands, in AMAZING hands as a matter of fact. I have anxiety and worry about these things and it drives me insane.
(---BIG SIGH---)
What will I do when he grows up and leaves the house?????????? Oh no.
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Its not like you are leaving him with a total stranger...after all its his Daddy who sounds to be more than capable...who also has other family around to help if need be. You can call home to check in, but take the break while you can...you will come back a refreshed mom and appreciate Landen and his Daddy that much more!
True... VERY true.
Thanks ANONYMOUS!
I know how you feel. I don't ever like leaving my kids, even if it's for the night.
But Im sure it will be so much easier to travel without him. Especially if you don't have any help. Those airports can be nightmares with kids (speaking from experience:)
Hope you have fun!
Hopefully CO's weather will cooperate with your trip, although I'm sure it's warmer here :)
It's a mother's guilt leaving your baby behind....our heart's will burst if not within 50 feet but we know that won't really happen. Just think though you'll be on vacation...a real vacation.
When you have a kiddo with you it almost seems like more work.
Enjoy! Relax! Renew! You'll be a better mommy for it.
Have a great time!
ah, growing up and leaving home. I canNOT think about my kids doing that without crying, so I won't think about it!
okay, okay, I thought you meant you were going to be in the Cities from 3-11. Like from the 3rd to the 11th of some month. Now I get it, 3-11. Like ON March 11. Got it! Bummer, I am busy with a shoot and then plans for the rest of the day already! But you'll be back with Landen still sometime to play and stay a while longer, right!?
It IS so hard to leave the little one for the first time! Grace was almost 2 the first time I left her for a few days and it was HARD!! But- I got over it pretty quickly. It gets a little easier each time. By the time Alex came along, I left him when he was only 11 months old, not sleeping through the night, still only exclusively nursing... and off we went to Hawaii for 5 days!! That was a little crazy (and hard)- poor guy.... actually poor Grandma (that I left him with!).
You will have such a nice relaxing time. And, truthfully, it will be nice to have a short break... you will feel that much more refreshed and renewed when you get back.
And Colorado Springs is gorgeous! One of my very favorite places to go!
Have FUN!!!
I hear you- I have actually never been away from Sammy, even one night (which I don't think is good, it just never worked out with everything going on) Anyways I was thinking of things the other day and I was dreaming about planning a little get away with just Jon and me a couple of years from now....I started to stress about the very same things, and we aren't really even planning it yet:)! HA! Oh dear- I am in trouble!
Ladies,
Thank you so much for your kind words of comfort and helping me realize that I indeed will be fine. I DO know this but maybe just needed to hear it from outsiders. Other thing sare going on in our lives at this point which I am not yet comfortable speaking about however maybe someday I will be able to speak of them.
None of you really probably realize how much I appreciate this.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
~kim~
you are gonna be great - land is going to have a great time doing boy stuff - I have a feeling daddy and uncle are going to teach him how to drive that big old car IN the house! I see the playroom getting LOTS of use!
It's so hard to leave them behind, but moms need to have some fun away too, sometimes. You seem like a terrific mommy - Take Care!
I hear ya...it IS so hard to leave the kiddos behind and head out of town for a bit! However...it IS so needed sometimes and is so good for the Daddies to have special time with the kids too!
And, yes...let's not talk about kids leaving the house. That is bound to make ME cry as well...
just think of how relaxing it will be. you know how great it is when you have a couple hours to yourself?... and how great will it be when you come home- little man will be having all kinds of boy fun, but SO excited to have momma home. ENJOY!!
Okay, I'm big time late in posting my comment.... as you already have lots of great advice.
I get a little sick thinking of leaving the kiddos for more than a night, so I totally understand your apprehension.
I do say - tho - that absence makes the heart grow fonder & this goes not only for Landen but for his daddy as well (the fondness will be in the form of total appreciation for you & all that you do).
You'll go, you'll do better than you think, & you'll even have fun. And it will be then, the first of many great trips sans kids.
Have fun & say hello to some mountains for me.
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