I'm Going on a Trip so Why Do I Feel So Guilty?

ya yuo wil feel that way but it will be a good thing to get away for a few days and come back happy and refreshed. ya need time away some time.

Every or any GOOD mom feels guilty about leaving their kids. Go on, have a good time! The absence will make you kids love you more... trust me, I know !

You deserve to have a wonderful 40th birthday and 10 year anniversary. I think going away for six nights is reasonable. I think that you will begin to feel excited soon. Your kids will be well cared for whilst you are away. I have a disabled son that is three years old and a baby daughter that is fifteen months old. I take them traveling with me and it makes the flight costs very expensive. I also have a teenage son that is fifteen years old. I felt guilty traveling without him but he hates traveling. I took him to Italy and he prefers staying in my home country. I wish you a happy time with your travels. Your kids will be fine.

I don't think that you should feel guilty about leaving the children behind, but I also think that it would be difficult to not feel any guilt about leaving the kids behind while you take a trip with your spouse. As a parent you are entitled to time away from your children to refresh and renew the relationship that you have with your husband, and in addition to that the kids will have the opportunity to spend time with their grandparents that they wouldn't have gotten to spend with them otherwise. That said, I think that the trip is going to be a good thing for everyone.

I guess you probably feel kids are left out from your trip. But look, it is supposed to be a romantic holiday for both you and your husband! Just relax and enjoy it and plan your next trip for the whole family, which both parents and kids can have fun together. I think it is important for a couple to have their own time outside kids and you are definitely doing a right thing!

As parents we all feel guilty when leaving our kids. But we shouldn't. As grown-ups we need 'grown-up' time away from our children. As long as you have provided a safe environment for them there is no reason for you to feel bad. Your kids will love their time away from you and this gives your parents extra time to bond with their grandchildren. Think how greet the homecoming will be and how much you all will have to talk about.... Go. Have fun. Guilt free!

of course I don't have children, but I have cats... One time, when The Doctor was getting a daily pill, the former roommate was out of town and the family was doing Christmas in the DFW area where my brother and sister both lived at the time. I had to hire a pet sitter to come in and make sure the cats had food, feed the dog and bring in the mail. If it had only been for a weekend, it might not have been such a big deal, but it was for closer to a week that no one was going to be at the house. I felt bad leaving the cats with a stranger, but she told me the only one who seemed upset was The Doctor, of course, she never even SAW Mandy who hid when strangers came over since he was a semi-feral cat.

For me yes but if your kid is safety to the hand's of your parent's then why you felt guilty?.

I dont think you should really worry about this.AS i think this is a time for you two to celebrate your love for one another and to cherish how far you have came in your relationship.Just take a deep breath and relax!You two deserve this time for being who you are.

Hi Shar, It is only six night and I believe the reason you are feeling guilty is because maybe you never left your kids for your vacation all this time? And maybe you also think that they deserve to enjoy a vacation time too. But I think it's just normal, plus they have to go to school. Maybe you also will miss them for the six days not being around them and maybe feeling guilty for not being there to handle your responsibilities as a mother, but I don't think you should be feeling guilty. You should focus on preparing everything for the vacation and most of all to enjoy it, every parents do deserves this too. You all will be able to go for a vacation next time altogether. Good luck and have a good time

Even though we shouldn't, I think us moms feel guilty for doing a lot of things with out our children. I feel guilty leaving my son for a few hours to see a movie. or a evening out with a few friends. I believe it stems from the fact, we have cut alot of things we used to do after having children, because they come first for everything. So we get it in our heads that any little thing we do for ourselves we should be doing for them instead. We need to understand that we did cut those things to better our childrens lives, we do alot for our children everyday. Therefore there is no reason to feel guilty when we do things to make ourselves feel good, and have fun.

oh your okay(shar19)for leaving the kiddos behind for 6 nights.they will be fine with your parents and be taking a good care.sometimes need to be away from our kiddos for a days..you and your husband deserve to enjoy each other during your birthday and anniverssary.just enjoy your birthday,anniverssary,relax and have fun.anyway happy birthday to you and happy anniverssary to both of you!!enjoy the trip and celebration guys!!

It`s simple you luv your family and dont wanna be without them take them for the six nights where all of you can enjoy.

Taking a trip with your husband will give you more time for each other. it's time you spend time with each other just you and him! it's only for a few nights. not only that you spend quality time but your bond or relationship as husband and wife will be strengthened. Don't feel guilty because I'm sure the grandparents will be so thrilled to spend time with your kids and to care for them while you're both away.

I had the same situation the first time I left the kids for an overnight....even though my folks had come to take care of them I was uneasy leaving them...and it didn't change while I was gone.....even if I called.....unfortunately for me as they were having a blast with grandpa and grandma while I was stewing away feeling guilty! LOL

No, i don't think u should feel guilty. Parents need a break to sometimes. I bet the kids will have a blast w/their grandparents there.They may not let y'all back in the house when u get back they've had so much fun. Go & have a real big time.

I can understand you feeling guilty but now is the time to let that go. The kids will have a great time with their Grandparents and will be happy to see you when you get back. Just go, enjoy and renew your relationship with Hubby, that's very important.

Parents need time alone to be together and talk without the interruption of children. You need time to rediscover what you love about each other. Yes, you will feel guilty about leaving them for a few days. Kids have a way of making us feel guilty (I used to) but they will be in their own home environment and you know that your parents will enjoy looking after them. Call once a day or twice to make your mind at ese but sometimes the husbands need attention too. Go and enjoy yourself. Sleep late, eat when you want to eat and do adult things

I don't have kids, and I've never had an anniversary get-away before, but I think you are wrong in feeling guilty. Well, not wrong, but you really shouldn't worry so much about it. Try to relax and enjoy it! I'm sure your parents are fine with it and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren anyway. Consider it a much needed vacation!

Of course you'll feel guilty since you're not bringing with you your kids. I have the same experience. Me and my fellow employee went to Hongkong for a tour. But we cannot bring along any of our family members. I remember entering Hongkong Disneyland saying, "This should be more exciting if my family was here". I never enjoyed the trip.