My near neighbours have a house abroad and have frequently invited me to join them. I have, until now, declined for various reasons: didn't feel I knew them well enough/wasn't sure how our kids would get on together/didn't have enough money etc
But this summer I thought I'd go for it (I got left a little bit of money in a will) I'm a single parent with an only child and thought it'd be nice to have a hol with another family. I feel like I know them a bit better now, we've had playdates and been to each other's parties etc
I'm starting to worry now though, and this started when I found out I'd be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room and DS could either sleep in there with me or with their kids on a different floor.
I am so grateful that this family have included me in their holiday, but I can't help being a bit disappointed as they showed me pictures of the house and the room DS and I would have (which is now allocated to someone else who is going with them) and tbh if I'd have known that I would not be able to have my own room with DS then I wouldn't have booked my flights.
There is nothing I can do now, but if I'm totally honest I feel a bit let down. I feel spoilt and selfish and ungrateful for feeling this way, but I've spent a lot of money on flights and insurance etc and can't help but feel I could have gone on a budget holiday with other friends for the same amount of money and got my own room!
Sorry this is a bit of a rant and I'm not even asking for advice, I know what I have to do, just grin and bear it and enjoy the good things about the holiday.
But I guess I am simply interested in knowing how anyone else would feel in this situation, would it bother you?
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Going on holiday with friends and feel very anxious!
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HenriettaJones · 17/07/2009 15:48
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