To book a night away?

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I have 3 DC. The youngest is 6 months and ebf but will take a bottle. He wakes anywhere between 2 and 5 times a night and has done for the last 3 months or so. I'm absolutely knackered!

I'm also an introvert. That's not really compatible with having DC at all, never mind 3 of them, one being a baby!

I feel like I need some time just by myself (and a full night's sleep!)

WIBU to book into the local travelodge just for one night? We can definitely afford it!

Enjoy! I had to do the odd night away for work when DS2 was that age. Only stayed in Travellodges but my favourite was the one with a pizza express across the road. I would bring my book and have a pizza and a couple of glasses of wine and chill (DS was bottle fed so easier for me). It was bliss 😁

Tonight's the night! I've don't think I was this excited on my wedding night though it's been so long since I packed for just myself I have no idea what I need!! Help!

Book, magazine, chocolates, face mask, nice pjs!

Have a lovely time!

Glad you’ve booked it!!

I have two children, aged 5 and 2 and at least twice a month I have nights away from them and it’s AMAZING!!!

There’s nothing quite like a night away from home with an uninterrupted night’s sleep. It’s heaven!!!

Twice a month?! I can dream!

Have fun op!

Wine, nice snacks, manicure stuff. Order breakfast in bed.Go for it.

I'm totally doing this once we're through this hideous teething episode

Swimsuit too

Ooh op I am living through you right now !!

I've packed snacks and a book. I had planned wine but DS(4) has been sick this morning (he's totally fine now btw or I wouldn't still be going!). Just on the off chance he nose dives again I might need to drive home so I'll have to forget that one! I have packed my swimsuit but tbh I'm going to get away from people so I'll probably just hide in my room

I did it and felt nearly human again after. Take a shower bomb that way you don't miss out if there isn't a bath. Look on the premier inn website you can book ahead for £30. Or look at air bnb

Have a wonderful time. And once you are there, stay off your phone. Very easy to waste hours on social media, but you'll feel you've had a better break if you read a book / magazine, watch a movie, eat room service or just sleep!

Excellent advice @Summer - I want to book one now and follow this. Or even just block out an evening where I don’t do jobs or look at my phone!

I'm here! Drinking a coffee, eating biscuits and watching pointless. I've even managed to get a pointless answer! I seem to be the only one here so that's nice! Might even brave the pool as it's right next door to my room

@SummerInSun I'm not going to log on to WiFi but will be checking my phone from time to time. Good advice!