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06.10.08, 16:07 PM General Topics
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Can't decide if we should bring DS (20mo) on vacation with us. Going to Hawaii (Big Island) for one week wiht DH. If we take him, meals would be an issue (not an all-inclusive) and we'll prob. be limited to beach activities only. On the other hand, we've never ever left him before, so it's scary. And somehow feels a bit wrong to go have all this fun w/o him... anyone BTDT? We have a live-in nanny who loves him and is ready to do 24/7 for a week, so childcare is not an issue. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 04:07 PM Flag
 

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Leave him. the Big Island is great-- wilder and less touristy overall than Maui for example. He'll be fine, you'll have a great time with DH and that is important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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we always take dc on vacation if it's going to be more than 3-4 days, just because I would miss them too much and not really enjoy myself anyway. This is a very individual thing- he sounds like he'll be fine at home, so... it's about you and your feelings, and how much you need a kid-free vacation, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I don't really *need* it, but def. think things would be more relaxed w/o worrying about meals and naps... it's a hard decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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you should definately go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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What's wrong with taking a family vacation? You're a family now. I can see a weekend away to refresh with DH, but a whole week? You have a kid now. Save the week away alone until DS is out of the house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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The only problem is all the things you can't do with the baby in tow. You know - the hike up the volcano to watch the sunrise, snorkeling daytrip, that type of thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Aside from snorkeling, we've always managed to do what we want with the kids. Throw him in the backpack for the hike. You just adjust the itinerary slightly. We've taken kids to Australia, Peru, Yosemite; gone hiking, boating, camping, to the beach, skiing -- our vacation have only been enriched by exposing our kids to so many different things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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This is very inspiring. To be honest, we've tried the backpack thing, but our toddler doesn't last more than an hour in it. Do you have any tips for keeping them happy hiking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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could you bring nanny along? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Can you bring nanny with you? Or hire someone at the hotel you are staying at to watch DC on a regular basis? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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I wouldn't do it. I'd be sick to my stomach that far away from dcs and for that long. I'd figure a way for him to come, either bringing the nanny, or booking hotel sitters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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You know, that's an idea. We can't afford to bring the nanny but I will look into a hotel sitter! Haven't even thought of this before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I suggested the hotel sitters--we were v. pleasantly surprised at quality of hotel sitters at FS Punta Mita. Apparently, hotel spends big $$ to get well-trained people. Also got same sitter for whole stay. Highly recommend if not bringing own nanny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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you should go to a family resort now= I'm putting hawaii on hold until dd is at least 7 and can enjoy it. Club med is now on the agenda - I would not leave my kid with a nanny for a week - grandparents yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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oh please. You are entitled to take a vacation without db and it is allowed to be more than a weekend away. As long as you are leaving him with someone he knows and that you trust, he will be fine. It will be great for your marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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depends, do you want to see the big island or do you want to be stuck on beaches and dealing with naptime? it's a week, dump the kid and hang out with hubby. check out the lava and observatory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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BTDT!!! at the same age, my husband and i left ds with nanny for 5 nights to go to puerto rico to celbrate 5 yr anniversay. i also never thought i would do that. but ds is o used to the nanny and she knows him so well that i felt fine doing it and they had fun together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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