To not take one DC on holiday with us?

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Name changed as i’m scared!

So looking to go away for 3/4 nights in Oct to another country but just a short flight. My mum suggested she could look after the kids (aged 1 & 4) to give us a break. She does 1-2 days childcare a week & the eldest often stays over as she lives 15 mins walk away. He has also been left with her before when DH & I went on holiday (aged 3) for a few days. Anyway I’ve decided that the 1 year old (18m) cannot be left as quite clingy & think it would be hard for my mum but DC1 who overheard the conversation is adamant he wants to stay with granny? He’s maintained this stance the whole weekend but I’m worried he will change his mind & I feel a little guilty. He has 2 play dates arranged for the days we are away so I know he won’t be bored etc & he loves granny’s. What would you do?

Im worried he will change his mind & then think he’s missed out?

My siblings & I were often left with granny while parents went away & it never bothered us.

I’m sure it will be fine. It’s a lovely offer from your mum!

I'd let him go to granny's.
You can dress it up as his "special holiday with granny". Have him pack a bag etc..
It sounds like he's really excited to do it!

Go on the trip! Enjoy. We have taken two adult onlyntrips and left our kids 4 nights with my sister and her husband. My kids had a fabulous time. They love their aunt and uncle. And still constantly ask for sleepovers there!

I think it will be fine - it’s a bit different but my PIL took my 5yo DS on holiday twice over the summer. I had a 4 month old so it was welcome, but I was worried he’d miss us etc.

He apparently didn’t really ask after us and came back tired, happy, and even closer to grandparents than before.

Your mum sounds lovely.

Thank you all, i’m just scared of scarring him for life 🤣. My MIL is also local so will be on hand (we are so lucky to have family close & willing).

Im sure it will be an adventure for him, he’s already planning what puzzles & games to pack, as there will be no rampaging toddler to muck them up.