What to do with ds....

[meandollie]

A group of 9/10 of us are going to the Peak District for 6 nights next month and I don't know whether or not to take ds (15months by then).
We're a group of friends ages ranging from 22-27 (I'm the 22 year old everyone else is 26/27) so drinking and general boisterousness will inevitably ensue. I wil NOT be drinking if my son is there. They're a great group of people, no-one will be terribly drunk and not completely aware of ds at all times - it's just a break away for us all to relax. Everone has said that they're fine with ds coming, some would be very disapointed if he wasn't!

But... I would not actually be having a break if ds was there. His grandparents are dying for him to stay with them and he loves them so childcare wouldn't be an issue (he's hardly aware if dp and I aren't around when he's with them!).

I just can't decide what's more important to me - peace of mind of having ds with me, or being able to let my hair down for the first time in 2 years???

What would you do?

Forgot to say, we'd be 2 & half hours away from ds if we didn't take him.

i'm not sure what i'd so as i'd not be able to stay away from ds for a week! and he's 25 months! could you bring him for part of it and then drop him to gps for the last part iykwim. that way you will still get a break but you won't have to leave him for so long. or if you feel comfortable and that you could leave him for the 6 nights then i'd go for it.

Thanks nicm I've not either! One night is the longest I've been away! I'm going to give the 'half and half' option a good old mull over, could be a good option if we can sort out the dates etc (my sister is going to be visiting for a day....maybe she could take him back with her and we could pick him up again....?)

Thanks again, v-helpful to have someone else's input

A week is a long time at that age, even with adoring GP, but a break sounds too good to miss. I think half and half is a good plan, although I would probably reverse it - have him with GP for first half, so you are refreshed and pleased to see him for second half.

Probably most raucous at the beginning.

Also, if it does not work out with GP, then you are not going back and forward.