DH and I haven't had a night away from both of our DC in 5 years - last time was for our anniversary the Xmas 2016 before DS1 arrived.
Health issues, two kids, covid and basically me over worrying about it has made we've left it far too long and we both need it for our relationship.
DS1 is 5, DS2 11 months. Both sleep through the night but are up at 5:30/6. Both typical for their age, well behaved but have their moments. Since both of their births they've been taken to sleep in multiple houses/hotels are so so good at just settling into it, we've always had a good bedtime routine so they know as soon as it's bathtime, it's bedtime no matter where they are. Both are also used to having someone else put them to bed when we've had visitors or stayed away.
My sister and DBIL have offered to have them over night whilst we celebrate my birthday but I'm so anxious. What if something goes wrong? what if they play up? It's a lot to ask of someone and a lot knowing they'll be up at the crack of dawn. Sister and DBIL aren't phased by the early start as they'll have the rest of the day (we'll pick them up at midday) to recover 😂
Am I being silly or would you not go? 5 years just seems a ridiculously long time not to have spent a night together away from DC - I just love them to pieces xxx