My partner and our 9-month-old son are currently on a three-week holiday in Florida. I didn't go with them.
Basically it's my girlfriend's family holiday, and I went two years ago with them. I didn't get along with some members of her family and I really didn't enjoy it. I asked her if she could just go for 10 days so I wouldn't be apart from them for too long, but she said she was going for the full 3 weeks. I was offered to go by her but the thought of going on a holiday where I (aged 30) and my gf (aged 33) are told what we can and can't do wasn't appealing.
They left about a week ago and I am really missing them. I thought I'd enjoy some me time but it's boring and 3 weeks is a long time to be away from your baby son! So much so that I have just booked (at great expense) to head out to them for just five days from this Saturday. Should I tell her about this, or go ahead with my plan to just randomly show up as a big surprise? I think she'll be happy either way.
I am a bit concerned about what her family will think because I would be staying with them, but it is my son I am really there to see and I can't be told to do anything regarding him apart from by my partner.
Any advice appreciated!