Weekend away without the babies?

[DieAntword]

My kids are 2 and 7 months, youngest will be 10 months when it happens. Husband and I have been planning a weekend away in London (was going to be Paris but we needed new dishwasher) for months. We are leaving the kids with their grandparents (they’re coming to our house). I didn’t feel the slightest qualm about this before but I guess as the time gets closer I feel more anxious. They’ve baby sat before but never overnight. My eldest has stayed away overnight with his godmother while I gave birth to the younger and they tell me it was all completely fine (but he also didn’t nap and they all slept together camping in the living room - her younger kids, him and her).

I’m worried he will feel abandoned. I’m particularly worried about him waking up in bed, expecting me to come get him up and then being sad/scared when his grandmother gets him up instead.

We’re only going to be away for 2 nights. Is that long enough to damage our relationship or traumatise him or something?

He’ll be completely fine and have a brilliant time being spoilt by grandparents!

Sorry but I couldn't help but laugh when I read the big about Paris and the dishwasher.

You know you have grown up when the dishwasher has to come before Paris.

(Sorry if this is insensitive)

They'll both be fine I'm sure! From experience, when either of our DSs are away from us (not very often!), they usually have odd moments of missing us and "I want my mummy!", and then their grandparents distract them and refocus them and they're fine. I think it's good for kids to have a bit of practice at being apart from you for short periods of time.

Have a fantastic weekend. I won't tell you not to worry, because you will, and that's because you care. But don't let it spoil your time away!