To book a birthday trip months after a birthday...

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Hi all,
My partner and I haven't had a night together in over 3 years since our child was born. My mum has offered to babysit for 3 nights and I've decided to book a 3 night trip away as a surprise.

I've chosen a perfect place but just gone to book and the whole the whole of April and May are now fully booked.

His birthday is the start of April. The only free weekend is 3 days after his birthday, which in some ways is ideal. However he will have done his work rota by then and with 3 days notice, it'll be too soon for him to change his work. Hence I wanted to book end of April/beginning of May.

Next available date it the 10th June. The only issue with this is that it is 2 months after his birthday. Is it too long?
It's not a special birthday (50th, 60th etc) nad we wouldn't usually spend hundreds on a birthday. It's largely about having the opportunity to get away and my mum having offered to babysit. I just thought it would be nice to tie it in as a birthday surprise (2 birds, one stone).
Also, it's our 5 years anniversary in June.

I need to book soon, as it's booking up really quickly.

So what do you think

YABU- you can't book a holiday as a birthday surprise, 2 months after someone's birthday- choose somewhere else.

YANBU- book the holiday in June, it's the place you've set your heart on and something to look forward to.

Thank you!

Sorry it may not be clear but obviously I'll be presenting the 'gift' on his birthday, even if it is booked for June. I'm not going to give him nothing and then in June say we are going on holiday for your birthday 2 months ago.

I've booked trips months after DS & DH's birthdays. I put the tickets in their cards, some of their presents were related to the trip. They've both been really pleased & excited about the future trip. Go for it.

I think it's too far in the future. I'd say choose somewhere else. You mum might change her mind if you leave it too long!

Just do it ! It doesn't have to be on or near his birthday - you said you both need a lovely break so go for it. Then make a nice "present" for his birthday with an announcement of the 3 day break .

Go with the place you really want to go to - doesn’t matter if it’s a couple of months later and gives him chance to get his work sorted. What’s the issue? He’s a grown up, not a 7 year old who doesn’t want to wait for his party.

Why not make it an anniversary surprise instead of birthday? Perfect timing, and as it's a gift for both of you really that works better than for his birthday in my mind.