Please tell me I don’t need to feel guilty!

[RosieLemonade]

Next week I’m going away without DD. I feel awful even though I need the break from her. I’m going somewhere totally not appropriate for her age and she’s staying with her nan so she will be having a great time while I’m gone.
She’s done so many things this summer but our holiday was cancelled so I feel terrible I’m going away for a few days while she is staying at home.

Lucky you! Have a fab time and don't feel guilty at all. All parents need time out

So she’s having a trip away to her Nan’s.

Fantastic!

I adored a stay at my Gran's when I was small. She taught me to sew, and to knit (after a fashion), we baked biscuits and cakes, and bread. We picked vegetables from the garden for lunch, Afterwards we walked over the hills to her sister's for afternoon tea, or went to the beach, or to the park (which had different play equipment from our local park).

My only regret is that in much later life 40 years later, I discovered my next nearest cousin who I barely saw as they lived furthest away also loved the sewing etc, but Gran never invited us both at the same time. Such a shame we didn't really get to know each other as youngsters.

Quite sure your daughter will be having a great time, and maybe so busy as to not miss you at all....

Didn't do it often but I loved staying at my grandparents. Loads of people have fond memories of this. Enjoy yourself

I've had this concern lately. I've been invited to a wedding next year, and even though DD has had a couple sleepovers the thought of leaving her for more than a night wracked me with guilt.
However after having spoke to some lovely people on here, and my family and friends (and dh) they've all made me realise that I still need time to just be me. Yes it's going to be hard, but it'll be nice to have some fun without being mum for a little while. Then when I come home I know I'll be able to put my all back into her after having a little refresher break.
Go and enjoy yourself. Children love their grandparents, and sleepovers are always fun!

Never feel guilty for having a break from your kids!

They don't need to be attached to you constantly for you to be a good parent. Some parents share contact with the other parent but they're still good parents.

I think it's nice for kids to get a break from their parents too!

Guilt is a completely pointless emotion.

You can go away and be happy in the knowledge that your daughter is cared for and having a lovely time or you can go away and be miserable because you didn't bring her. Either way you are going, you may as well enjoy yourself.

Having a break is good for you and spending time with her nan is good for her.

Don't feel guilty. My DD spent a week every summer with her grandparents, from when she was a toddler until a teen. She had a wonderful relationship with them and was spoilt rotten. I am sure your DD will have a fab time.

You have nothing to feel guilty about.

Absolutely don't feel guilty, some of my best childhood memories is me going round my nans