airial95 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 My husband and all his "buddies" do a trip every year - they just got back from a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas. While he was gone - I was home with our 2 yr old PANDAS son in his full on crazy mode. My hubby always says to go and plan a weekend with the girls, he'd be so supportive. But let's face it - which of us really feel like we can get away for a weekend by ourselves. I know I'd feel guilty - especially if I left Broderick with my husband the way he was this weekend! This is something that I've been thinking about for a little while, but the events of my weekend and AmbersMommy's recent thread about all of our frustruations has finally prompted me to act. So this is my thought. I know a bunch of people got to meet at the OCD conference earlier in the summer, but that could hardly be considered a relaxing getaway. I think we should plan an anual mom's weekend - we can pick different locations all accross the country - maybe even more than one place to keep them regional (the northeast, midwest, south, etc...) so travel costs could be kept down. If we plan them apppropriately, we could even do it on the cheap (my husband only paid $200 for his cruise this weekend). But the point would be this - just the moms, no kids, no doctors, no presentations. Just a lot of mommy time, maybe a spa treatment, more than likely a few cocktails...just a time for US. Yes - I'm sure we'd spend most of the time talking about the kids...but talking about them while sipping a mimosa on the beach is much better than being hunched over on the computer in a dark office so you don't wake anyone... I may be crazy - and if you think so, by all means call me out! But it seems like so many of us just need some time to recharge... Thoughts?? My mom is a travel agent, so I'd be more than happy to get some options together to discuss. What do you think? Any suggestions for location? Time of year??
Kay Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 Well I see there have been quite a few views on this post and no postings so I will post I think it is a fun idea. I am in CT and would be willing to meet with others for a little R&R someplace, willing to travel, probably not fly but I am ok with driving someplace. I had talked to someone else on the board before summer about meeting up and I never got myself around to doing it. (sorry) Seem to always be too busy but if something was set up I might just be able to get myself there.
P_Mom Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I am soooooooo in!!!! Been daydreaming of this for a long time....getting to meet all (well, some, I know not all can/will attend) of you and just chill! We so very much need and deserve it! I will not feel guilty about it....I have put soooo much time and energy into my kids, and, continue to do so...that I feel is will be justified and "theraputic." Please....let's not let this go. I say we pick the place/date NOW and begin planning! What about the Dad's???? So far we got Fla., CT and PA. Edited September 13, 2010 by P.Mom
Suzan Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 I'd love to and would really want to but probably would not go. I'm single and don't have anyone to watch the kids (at least no one that would not cause us too much anxiety and separation anxiety) and I'm broke too. Susan
NancyD Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 I would also love to do this! My two stumbling blocks will be cost and finding a place to send my daughter for the weekend. I am a single parent and my DD does not see her father. Nor do I have family nearby who can take her for the weekend. I might be able to arrange for her to spend the weekend with one of her girlfriends. I'm in Massachusetts and in desperate need of a vacation! Nancy
airial95 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Posted September 13, 2010 Maybe we start smaller - some regional "moms night out" where it's just an evening??
NancyD Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 Or a full day... Maybe we start smaller - some regional "moms night out" where it's just an evening??
P_Mom Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 Personal opinion...a bigger, once a year event. Scattered about the country, like you mentioned. If we do it regional and smaller...we still have to travel, arrange for sitting, etc. Some folks can spend the day, a night, or the weekend. All East responders so far.......let's see who else may chime in. Just my opinion...if everyone wants to do smaller, etc....that is also great.
airial95 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Posted September 13, 2010 I'll try to sit down tonight and put together a survey thread to get general opinions. I think being budget friendly is critical...PANDAS treatment isn't exactly cheap! My husband's cruise this past weekend was only $200 - includes all your meals, and they were able to do 3 installment payments since they booked so far in advance.
Fixit Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 My husband and all his "buddies" do a trip every year - they just got back from a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas. While he was gone - I was home with our 2 yr old PANDAS son in his full on crazy mode. My hubby always says to go and plan a weekend with the girls, he'd be so supportive. But let's face it - which of us really feel like we can get away for a weekend by ourselves. I know I'd feel guilty - especially if I left Broderick with my husband the way he was this weekend! This is something that I've been thinking about for a little while, but the events of my weekend and AmbersMommy's recent thread about all of our frustruations has finally prompted me to act. So this is my thought. I know a bunch of people got to meet at the OCD conference earlier in the summer, but that could hardly be considered a relaxing getaway. I think we should plan an anual mom's weekend - we can pick different locations all accross the country - maybe even more than one place to keep them regional (the northeast, midwest, south, etc...) so travel costs could be kept down. If we plan them apppropriately, we could even do it on the cheap (my husband only paid $200 for his cruise this weekend). But the point would be this - just the moms, no kids, no doctors, no presentations. Just a lot of mommy time, maybe a spa treatment, more than likely a few cocktails...just a time for US. Yes - I'm sure we'd spend most of the time talking about the kids...but talking about them while sipping a mimosa on the beach is much better than being hunched over on the computer in a dark office so you don't wake anyone... I may be crazy - and if you think so, by all means call me out! But it seems like so many of us just need some time to recharge... Thoughts?? My mom is a travel agent, so I'd be more than happy to get some options together to discuss. What do you think? Any suggestions for location? Time of year?? if i go..who will drag me back...it might turn inot a brawl... when i get this kid fixed and the rest of them in order..i might be living in a 20ft C-class.. 3 pair of short, 3pants.3 long sleeve, 3 t's, 3 pair different weather shoes...1 week of underware no plants..no utility bills...and a "will work for food" sign... Do you think i thought about this!?!!
tpotter Posted September 13, 2010 Report Posted September 13, 2010 What about a cruise for us? There really are some very inexpensive cruises. I'm in PA, but willing to travel (got some free air miles.)
Stephanie2 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Posted September 14, 2010 (edited) My husband just said, "what about the dads", and I said, "what ABOUT the dads?" LOL I'm in!! Seems like so many of us are on the east coast, what about a meeting point in the middle, like NC or SC? Hilton Head is nice... Not that I have the money, but what about a shopping weekend in NYC before the holidays?? HAHA LOL It's hilarious that I'm even saying this b/c I so don't have the money, but it sounds fun!! I promise not to have a pandas rage while I'm there! Edited September 14, 2010 by Stephanie2
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