Couples only getaway

[houseelf]

My latest revelation...



We bit the bullet and had a long weekend away from the baby. We left him with my parents at their cabin on a lake. I had never spent more than a few hours away from him and was really worried about it. Since I work part-time, I feel guilty about taking couple time or time for myself.



We had an awesome time and came back ready to parent more effectively. We didn't seem to scar him since he barely noticed that we were gone. Of course, it didn't hurt that his grandparents fed him ice cream on demand and let him stay up until 10 o'clock everynight! I guess that everykid needs a kind grandparent to occasionally spoil him or her.



We decided that we're going to try for a weekend getaway at least once a year and a date night at least once a month. You guys are probably light years ahead of us on this get-a-babysitter concept, but this definitely lent some much needed perspective to our lives.

Getting a babysitter and going for a night out is like....a breath of fresh air!!! We have a family friend who will be coming for 2 weeks (she arrives on Thurs.). She's 21 and we've watched her grow from a shy 15 year old into a young woman....she has visited us every summer since we left Northern Ireland, and babysits the kids for us so that we can go out! I CAN'T WAIT for her to come Thomas and I are definately due for a night out!



Good for you for taking the weekend.....was it hard to leave the baby? How did he do?



Kris
The Medical Spouse Network

I agree. A date once a month and a week or few days get away once a year are what every medical couple needs. Not only does it recharge your batteries as a person, but as a couple and (if applicable) as parents as well. Whether you can afford it or not it needs to be done. Besides - how much is your sanity and happiness worth to you?