Leaving 2.5 year DD for weekend

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My parents have offered to take DD to my sisters for the weekend. DH has been really poorly this week and we are both knackered so be great to have some time to sleep and relax and catch up. DD loves her cousins, and also loves her grandparents, but she is still quite clingy to me so think she may find it quite hard to be there without me. Obviously she is fine once I've gone, but overnight for 2 nights I'm wondering if she would cope or just be too sad. She has stayed at grandparents for a night or two before and been fine but she is more familiar with their house as we go once or twice a week. Am I being a pathetic parent to worry, or am I being mean in thinking of sending her for our sakes?
Does it harm them to be away from us for longish periods if they are sensitive little ones?

A couple of weeks ago DS (2.3) stayed with his grandparents for three nights while DH, DD (5 months) and I were away. I was worried about how he would be as he had only been away from me for one night before (when DD was born) and hadn't slept in someone else's house without me.

He knows his grandparents quite well but doesn't see them that often.

He was absolutely fine - he asked where we were but was quite satisfied that we were "in Spain".

You're not being pathetic nor mean - just normal . But I would say it would probably be good for all of you if she goes there and has a good time, and you and DH can sleep, relax and catch up.

Thank you! Just what I wanted to hear. Just needed reassurance I suppose. No one tells you how much guilt comes with parenthood!

2 days is ok, but I (personally) wouldn't do longer.
My mom left me for 2 weeks when I was 2.5 years old with my grandmother who I barely knew. By all accounts I turned from affectionate child into sulky wary one, never forgave her (apparently).

Since she knows her gps so well, and loves them, and her cousins, I think she will be 100% fine for two nights. Also, she is old enough for you to explain that they will bring her home after two nights. Their company and love will be FAR more important than the new house.

It certainly sounds as if you need the break - go for it and relax!

Thanks. Of course today she has an upset tummy so not fair to send her if she's not 100%. But appreciated comments and will try and get a weekend off soon