To be going out three times a month without my kids?

[Confusedfuzz]

I am dating a wonderful man, he's amazing. I came out of an abusive relationship Xmas time in 2013. I met my boyfriend in February last year. At first we kept it quiet. We went on days out while the kids were at school, picnics, walks ect.

In January this year we decided we rather love each other and thought it was time we started introducing the kids/my family.

We toke the kids cinema and for dinner, boyfriend came for dinner and since then we have done loads together. BUT we also love spending time together.

We toke the kids London last month.

This month we have been to watch the rugby. Next month we are going away for the night for his birthday.
And last month we went to a gig.

I ask my sister/niece and my other nephew to babysit, I pay them.

My suster is very vocal. She thinks he should realise I have two kids and we can't keep going out.
It hurts a lot, I am truly happy for the first time in years. My kids adore him!

Aibu for going out with him so much without my children? I thought this is what happens when your dating but sister is convinced it isn't.

I feel like an awful parent.

My husband and I haven't been out alone without our children in three years. We can't as have zero childcare. I live in hope of day time dates once our children are at a school ;-)

I'd say enjoy it, it's heathy to have some adult time alone and personally, I feel it's good for your children to see it's normal for parents/couples to go out at times eithout them. 3 times a month sounds about right too - i'd absolutely love it!

That doesn't sound unreasonable to me. Last time I checked once you become a parent they don't give out medals for staying in and forfeiting any kind of social life.

Totally agree with PureMorning. Some people on here are strange ones.

All parties are happy apart from unfortunately jealous sister.

Find a new babysitter and carry on with being happy OP!