to be torn between happy happy and sad sad sad

[pamelat]

My 9.5 month old DD has just gone to spend her first night away at my mother in laws.

She has had one night at my own parents because we had gone to a wedding.

This, however, is a MIL's request. She is a teacher so half term is a nice time for a sleep over for her.

Its 130pm and I am "free" until 10am tomorrow. I don't even have to get up at 5am tomorrow (silly clock change).

But I feel sad ..... ? I feel that DD will wonder what on earth has happened. In reality, I know she will be fine. Other people are far more interesting than mummy!

Anyway, on the plus side I am off for a swim in a moment, then going for a back massage (they giving free trials at my gym!!) and then meeting DH from work for a drink, blimey crikey, its almost like having a date!!

at all of above

yanbu
but enjoy it
if all goes well this could become a regular thing
I'm very

Sorry, but that last sentence is making it very hard for me to offer you any condolonce, lol!
I understand though.
She will have a fab time with granny.

Tee hee, expected some faces.

I can see why it sounds brilliant but its genuinely quite hard to be without her, I am sure I could get used to it for the odd afternoon though

If you would like her to take yours, let me know. She seems to love it!

You lucky, lucky, thing!
Have a great time!

I fel a bit sad though that you didn't really want her to go but felt you at to at 'MIL's request'

compo, sorry I may have phrased it badly.

I mean that there is no reason for her to go, we aren't out or at a wedding etc. It sjust MIL asked to have her.

Can I be smug? Its a rarity.

Had a swim (mmmmmm had forgotten it was half term!), had a back massage (excellent) and just off out (in my scruffs though) to meet DH.

Have missed her but its not been as bad as I thought to be honest. I have called twice to see how things are but no reply, so assume they are busy having fun.

I hope I get to speak before the meal though.

I'll go away now and stop being annoying.

Sounds lovely. Enjoy the rest of your day!

My 5 year old had her very first birthday sleepover - I was so looking forward to it but then worried and sad all night long!! Typical mother