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Holiday abroad

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Laststop · 02/02/2014 21:04

With a 2 year my dp is saying no way I on the other hand want some time away just me dp and ds and the weather would be nice I thinking May time short flight maybe Spain who is bu me or dp

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givemeaclue · 02/02/2014 21:06

Neither, you just have different holiday preferences

LoveWine · 02/02/2014 21:06

Why is your husband saying no?

Fairenuff · 02/02/2014 21:07

What are his objections?

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Laststop · 02/02/2014 21:14

He think it's will be too stressful ds is a bit if a handful but he will be a handful here or on holiday , too much hard work with ds Hmm I think a week ago from work will do both of us the world of good I am very aware it wouldn't be a relaxing beach holiday and it would pretty much be all about ds which I don't mind at all

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GreenPetal94 · 02/02/2014 21:14

We went to Minorca for a week with a 3 month old baby and a just turned two year old. It was a great holiday, I needed a break from the usual routine. I'd say go.

beanandspud · 02/02/2014 21:20

As long as you accept that there may not be long, lazy lunches, reading 12 books by the pool or late, boozy nights out partying there is no reason why a holiday with a 2yr old can't be fun for you all.

We have taken DS away since he was a few months old, I wouldn't give up on going abroad but they are just very different holidays to pre-DC.

Iwannalaylikethisforever · 02/02/2014 21:35

Agree with bean. I wouldn't give up going abroad because I have dc now. Definitely not relaxing as a singleton but if you go somewhere quiet you can keep a better eye on dc. My holiday hell would be a packed resort or beach. I couldn't see everyone. (5 dc)

Laquitar · 02/02/2014 21:35

Erm... a two year old will be hard work in UK too.
Your dh is wrong, go and enjoy yourself.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 02/02/2014 21:38

Ds will be 2 when we go to Crete in May. I know it won't be relaxing but I can be running around after a toddler in miserable English weather and doing loads of housework or I can be running around after him in the sun in a 5* AI hotel with no cooking or cleaning for two weeks.

No contest.

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Laststop · 02/02/2014 21:41

Thank you now to convince / tell him we are going any suggestions where to go

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Oriunda · 02/02/2014 21:43

Just go to a child friendly place. We've been with Thomson twice to Tenerife and both hotels had nursery/crèche/kids' clubs, pools etc. one had soft play built into restaurant. DS went to nursery for 2 hrs a day, I went to spa, DH played golf. Nap, then civilised late lunch and family time round pool in afternoon. DS slept in buggy while we had dinner. Great holiday.

MrsKoala · 02/02/2014 21:57

It's certainly not my idea of fun, a holiday, or remotely relaxing. Eating out with our 16mo is a nightmare so food has to be bolted down while he screams/runs around. You can't sunbathe as he runs around and pulls his hat off. I'd be constantly worried about him getting out and falling in the pool. The flight. The airport. None of your home comforts or favourite toys or cbeebies . Cooking with mish mash of stuff in a 'self catered' apartment. Shopping in an overpriced Spa for familiar food for him. I just can't see why anybody would waste the money and come back more frazzled than before.

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