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AIBU to go on holiday without toddler

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10thlittlemonkey · 14/05/2025 13:38

I was thinking of booking a short all inclusive break (3-4 days) with my partner and leave my 2.5year old with my parents. She has had a few sleepovers with my parents and has recently had a 2night sleepover which was uneventful, but she was quite unsettled with her behaviour when she came home- thinking maybe a bit of built up emotion but could also have been just normal unpredictable toddler stuff!
I was talking about this with a colleague and they suggested that they would NEVER have their child miss out on the experience of a holiday and as a working parent, it is most important to prioritise time together as a family. Whilst I agree with this sentiment and do love our time together as a family- I am just really craving some relaxing pool days and being able to have an few days of uninterrupted food and rest.
AIBU for considering this?

OP posts:
TwentyKittens · 14/05/2025 13:42

If she's unsettled after 2 nights, you're unreasonable to go away for more. And I'd say you're unreasonable to have another two night sleepover until she's older, and can be more settled.

Nottsandcrosses · 14/05/2025 13:41

3 Children and in 12 years we only had one childfree break for 5 days for DH birthday surprise, other than that we are family holidays all the way.

So for an occasion yes, or even if you have other family holidays booked then maybe, but in place of i think that would be very selfish.