We are currently on holiday with our two DS. It's my DH birthday later this week. We have a boat trip planned today which he was keen to go on, it takes you to hidden beaches, some historical sites, opportunities to snorkel. It's a little boat for ten people.
I was never keen as I am not a strong swimmer, and I get sea sickness, but didn't want to disappoint everyone so agreed.
The day of the trip has arrived, my youngest DS (4) has an ear infection, we can't pick up antibiotics until this afternoon as the pharmacy will have them in, but when we are on the boat, which is a three hour trip, and an hour and a half drive from where we are staying. He is sore, but we are giving nurofen.
My other DS (6) has had a nasty reaction to a mosquito bite next to his eye. His eyelid is puffy, swollen, red and sore, and he can open his eye about 30%.
I think that they both should have a more chilled day, at home or near home, the eldest should see a doctor, and the little one should start taking his antibiotics.
DH thinks I'm making it about me, because I don't want to go on the boat, and using the kids as an excuse.
I've suggested DH go along but he says that's not a fun thing to do for his birthday.
What would you do? It goes against my instincts to go on the trip, but equally I am worried about the boat myself as I don't want to be sick and embarrass myself!