To have a weekend to myself?

[DefinitelyNotRuth]

I can't work out if this is the right thing to do or whether it's the tiredness fogging my brain!
I have two DC (2.5 and 12 weeks). I am off on a spa day next Sunday with a friend and have been asked out to xmas drinks the Friday before. All good (and different as I never go anywhere).
DH has now offered to take DC down to PIL for the weekend, meaning that I will be without them for 2 nights. I'm really excited about the prospect of having a lie in, drinking hot coffee and being able to clean the house from top to bottom but part of me feels uneasy about how excited I am! I didn't leave DD1 overnight until she was 9 months and only left her for more than one night when I went into hospital to gave DD2. DD2 is only 12 weeks old but I'm happy for her to go.
I'm sure I will miss them and will want them to come home as soon as they have left but right now I think it's a brilliant idea.
Should I tell DH not to go? I don't want people to think I would pick a lie in over my DC even if I totally would right now

I think most people would pick a lie in over their DC!
You have a two year old, and have Just spent the best part of a year growing a human being in your abdomen, of course you deserve 2 nights off. I'm sure you'll be very present for the remaining 363 nights of the year....

Do it. I have 2 dcs. Aged 2 and 3. The first time i had left dc now aged 3 was when i was in hospital giving birth to dc now aged 2. I had just given birh but it was the most relaxing night i had had since his birth.! The nurses had to keep taking dc2 to be warmed up so i only had him to feed. It was weird but i probably had a better nights sleep that night than any other time! I havent had a child free day/ night since then. I am due to give birth in april so if i am lucky i will stay the night.... its like a holiday now. Thats sad isnt it...

Thanks everyone, decision made. DH is off to Dorset next weekend but apparently I have to pack for them all!
Small price to pay, I reckon!

Does he fancy taking mine as well?

If you don't tell him to go and have a wonderful time I will be cross with you. Enjoy your break!

Sounds like DH is more than happy to do it which shows he can see how hard you've been working and you deserve the rest. Enjoy!!!!

And what a great county to head to

You deserve it. Enjoy yourself and don't feel guilty! You will feel great by the end of it and probably be really excited to see them again.

Enjoy it!

Do not do cleaning.

Enjoy it! Everyone needs a break now and then.

It's also lovely to see a wonderful supportive partner on here for once! Makes a nice change.