I would take them with if I was you. Or at least ask them if they'd like to go. As they're straight A students I don't see any harm. Life is too darn short! Hope you have a great week whatever you do! xxx
04 Oct 21 by member: Nikina70
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I'm torn, Nikina. ( My phone autocorrected your name to ninja) 😉
04 Oct 21 by member: davidsprincess
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Speaking as a mom whose daughters are now grown and married, take every opportunity to include the kids in your travel plans. As soon as they go off to college, those opportunities are mostly gone. We always say, "we'll plan a family trip together". But their work schedules and ours just don't sync and someone always has to drop out. Make those memories now - don't want to be a downer, but your time with them at this age is running out.
04 Oct 21 by member: larilyn
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It’s a hard balance to find DP. Both our adult kids still live at home and attend university. We ask them if they’d like to join us for things and if they want to and are able work and school wise, they do. Yes, I agree, couple time alone is very important..As long as kids live at home I think it’s nice to do family outings or vacations when able because the day is very close when it will end..
04 Oct 21 by member: wifey9707
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DP, I agree with both sides. But shutdown your logical mind for that moment and enjoy your time away.
04 Oct 21 by member: Tai_1-9
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I think every couple needs some time one one one without their kids. My brother, sister in law & their adult daughters still do family trips...now with their husband & fiance. But they do trips just the 2 of them, too.
04 Oct 21 by member: SherryeB
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Ask them. Although I'd just take them.
04 Oct 21 by member: Katsolo
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I completely agree with your reasons to take them along. If it's too late for this trip, maybe plan another where they're included. I love when we're able to all be together. I mostly miss the everyday things like having breakfast together or getting comfy and watching a movie. I know you didn't ask for advice, I just wanted to say I understand. ❤
04 Oct 21 by member: _bec_ca
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Alone time for you and your partner is important! Eventually the kids will leave home and it will be just you two. Reminding yourselves of your connection as a couple will prevent you from being strangers when that time comes.
04 Oct 21 by member: trackin64
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You’re not being selfish. You and D have to have couple time. Don’t worry about the kids like you said they’re growing soon enough they will travel on their own.
04 Oct 21 by member: PinayRN
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We did lots of things with our children, we kept a boat near the gulf and they always came with us on the weekends. And we took them somewhere every year. But we also took trips without them at least once a year. Time alone, just being able to focus on each other with no distractions, is important for your relationship.
04 Oct 21 by member: shirfleur 1
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And BTW, happy Monday Princess! 🍁
04 Oct 21 by member: shirfleur 1
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great game plan enjoy the gym today
04 Oct 21 by member: Love_Salubrious
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04 Oct 21 by member: Slow Meta
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In the child rearing years I would have said take by all means, take them along or at least ask they want to come. Retrospectively, I wish we had done a few more things on our own as a couple during that time.
04 Oct 21 by member: BrendaWNC
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Have a great week, girl!!! 😊 Whatever you guys decide, I am sure you will have a beautiful time. ❤️
04 Oct 21 by member: melissatwa
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Oh my! ❤️ Thanks everyone. Unsure what we'll do. We did just go to Florida the end of June and Louisville in March as a family. I'll probably just keep it as David and me only because I've made reservations for a few different places and I'd have to change it all. (And double the price). 😆 But maybe I'll ask them if they care. I appreciate everyone's advice! I know these years are flying by!
04 Oct 21 by member: davidsprincess
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All I know is that when you go you better post pictures of the two most gorgeous people on earth! 😉😘
04 Oct 21 by member: wifey9707
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Glad you are back! You will quickly get back in the groove.. have fun on your adventures and don't forget to post!💜👏
04 Oct 21 by member: Diana 1234
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The thing I'm most looking forward to, when I get back into the groove... Is how quickly you can lose weight when you are a fat ass. The first month is like 10-15 pounds then it slows to like 0.5 a week (at least for me). Anyhow I think I'm fat enough again to see some quick progress. Trying to look on the bright side. 😂
04 Oct 21 by member: davidsprincess
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