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AncestralPea
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October 2005
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I need a weekend away. Life has been crazy hectic and i think its all coming down. There is a scrapbook place right up on the beach. Should I treat myself and sign up? i I would have my own room and all my meals provided. which would be nice . Should I feel guilty for spending 295 dollars on
Have you ever gone on a scrapbooking retreat by yourself?
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 388,680
August 2008
Posts: 2,003
Layouts: 24
Loc: Still in KS, Toto...
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Are you currently impaired? It seems like you are in your post.
If you need a weekend away and can afford it, then, yes, go even if you have to go alone. |
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sammi71
PeaFixture
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September 2008
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 4:49:45 PM
I need a weekend away. Life has been crazy hectic and i think its all coming down. There is a scrapbook place write up the write up the beach. I should treat myself and s sign up. I would have my own room and all my meals provided. which would be nic. for for spending 295 dollars on myself
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AncestralPea
PeaNut 225,693
October 2005
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No i am not impaired! I was on my phone when i typed this. Thanks for the concern!  | |
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Christine58
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August 2004
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NurseSweets
AncestralPea
PeaNut 255,021
March 2006
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Loc: Notre Dame , In
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My Mother and I went to Florida just the two of us to visit my Grandpa last March! It was so much fun!!! |
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Steph (D)Rebel
I'm what the *buzz* is all about!
PeaNut 69,964
February 2003
Posts: 20,678
Layouts: 213
Loc: South Centralish Ohio
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I'd go in a heartbeat. I'd find some friends to share a room with though, girlfriends time is good for the soul! |
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September 2003
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DH goes hunting twice a year. Once for 4 days and once for 7 days for two different camps.
I am going to Vegas with a friend the first week in April. It will be the first time I will go without either spouse or kids. I have done it with either spouse or kids, but never without both.
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October 2008
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:16:25 PM
Id go in a heartbeat! |
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myboysnme
one of those "entitled" peas
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February 2003
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:19:18 PM
Many times. I really can't imagine this being a question, but I know there are all kinds of family situations.
I say go and don't give it a second thought. |
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alisatj
PeaFixture
PeaNut 129,041
February 2004
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Layouts: 62
Loc: MD
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:19:36 PM
I go away by myself to weekend yoga retreats. I like the time alone. Don't have to worry about anyone but myself. | |
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scrapaholicmt
I reject your reality & substitute my own
PeaNut 183,518
January 2005
Posts: 12,104
Layouts: 64
Loc: Big Sky Country
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:21:05 PM
I need a weekend away. Life has been crazy hectic and i think its all coming down. There is a scrapbook place right up on the beach. Should I treat myself and sign up? i I would have my own room and all my meals provided. which would be nice . Should I feel guilty for spending 295 dollars on
Have you ever gone on a scrapbooking retreat by yourself?
I host two scrap camps a year and dont' feel one bit guilty about going without my DH and kids. If you have the funds and someone to look after your kids, GO! and enjoy yourself. |
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Cariad12000
BucketHead
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July 2011
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Go for it! I went abroad with two dear friends (women) and we all left sources and kids at home. I.ve also stayed at my friends for the weekend so we could go to a specific crop.
You may be a wife and mom but its important to have some you time too. Nothin
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batya
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December 2002
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Layouts: 24
Loc: up on my high horse
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:23:39 PM
I haven't gone on a SB retreat, but I've gone way with my sister, with friends. Why not? I'm not chained to my family and DH takes care of the kids just fine! If you have the money and everything will be fine at home, go and enjoy. |
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pudgy_groundhog
Chubby old groundhog
PeaNut 113,457
October 2003
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Loc: Hudson Valley area in NY
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:25:00 PM
My husband and I both have had time away with friends. I think it's a good thing! |
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AKathy
Peaing From Podunk
PeaNut 45,443
August 2002
Posts: 14,576
Layouts: 93
Loc: North Dakota
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:25:17 PM
I did and do go as often as I could and can afford it. I have always believed in nurturing myself too. Never have felt a twinge of guilt. Go, it's good for the soul. Your family will enjoy having a refreshed you come home to them  |
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guzismom
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 31,617
March 2002
Posts: 9,346
Layouts: 59
Loc: southern new mexico
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Are you kidding? Not only have I gone on weekend scrap retreats but I routinely go on a week long "vacation from motherhood" to go SCUBA diving...and that costs a LOT more the $295!!
I say go and enjoy yourself!
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jenjie
PEAsed to be here
PeaNut 88,667
May 2003
Posts: 22,808
Layouts: 283
Loc: NJ
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:29:39 PM
The past two years, I've gone away for a retreat weekend with friends. I wouldn't do it if dh was not ok with it. We both confirm things with each other before committing to things. |
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gmcwife1
SamFan
PeaNut 33,625
March 2002
Posts: 7,993
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Loc: Washington State
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:31:21 PM
Yes, several times a year My family knows that happy wife and mother makes for a happy family
I go to 2 weekend scrapbooking conventions, 1 long weekend out of state concert and at least 1 weekend retreat each year without my family.
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WingNut
Best Cat Evahhh!
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July 2001
Posts: 13,112
Layouts: 200
Loc: Maryland
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:49:54 PM
I go away at least once a year, never scrapbook related though. My personal retreats usually don't cost very much, but if we had it to spare I wouldn't hesitate.
My most recent trip was overnight at a Carmelite nun monastery where they raise miniature horses as part of the multiple ways they earn money to support themselves. It was one of my favorite retreats ever.
I say go for it! |
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Mallie
BucketHead
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December 2012
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:55:40 PM
Yes. I usually take one vacation a year without my immediate family.
Aside from needing a break from real life sometimes, I love my family, but the truth is that they're not always so easy to travel with.
I've had two friends in my life who have been my main vacation companions. One has passed away, but the other one is alive and well and she is my traveling buddy. We've traveled all over together for up to a week at a time. To be honest, I have way more fun with her on vacation than anyone else because we are totally sympatico when it comes to traveling, sightseeing, and so on. It's funny because I don't think we'd get along so well if we saw each other daily or lived with each other, but when we go on vacation together, it's perfect. Some of my favorite memories in life are from our trips together. I would not give up those moments to stay home! | |
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julieberg
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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July 2004
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:56:55 PM
I go twice a year to a scrap weekend. Well worth the money. 
Sometimes I get a ton of scrapping done, but regardless of that it is a wonderful weekend away with friends, no hubby - no children.  | |
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WorkingClassDog
Rick Springfield Junkie
PeaNut 78,429
March 2003
Posts: 14,016
Layouts: 5
Loc: Mountain High Pea
| Posted: 1/10/2013 6:58:28 PM
Heck ya...twice a year!!  |
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Mary Kay Lady
StuckOnPeas
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March 2008
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Loc: The state of Confusion!
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I have gone on several scrapbooking retreats. Where I go we stay in cabins and there are 2 people per cabin. I don't have any scrappy friends and am assigned a roommate. I've never had a bad experience, made new friends and gotten lots of cropping done. I think you should go.
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Legen - wait for it - dary
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April 2006
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 140,176
April 2004
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Loc: At Work
| Posted: 1/10/2013 7:30:22 PM
Of course. Go. And, I'm pretty sure your sanity is worth the money. | |
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AncestralPea
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October 2004
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 7:33:24 PM
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April 2012
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 7:39:34 PM
Absolutely!! It's always important to get away from all of it. Not only does it benefit you personally, but DH needs to take his turn with the kids for an entire weekend to fully realize all you do! In addition, kids need to have time away from Mom too.
Even as a couple, my DH and I would try to get away from it all once or twice a year. When the kids were very young, it might just be for one night-we would go an hour away-do a movie and dinner, spend the night, and do the Christmas shopping. Nothing majorly expensive.
The kids had a great time with the grandparents or local college sitters, and we could get a great nights sleep and have some couple time.
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scrappygirlnextdoor
PeaAddict
PeaNut 407,791
January 2009
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 7:42:13 PM
Definitely! I go to CKU, CKC, and other scrap/art events yearly. I come back refreshed -- and inspired! I've been doing this 2004 and my dh has figured out the phrase "Happy Wife = Happy Life!" |
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 270,600
July 2006
Posts: 2,393
Layouts: 16
Loc: Voting for OBAMA!
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Every year for the past 11 years! My girlfriends have been seriously getting together for 11 years now. The first 10 we went to a YMCA scrapbooking camp & now we go to a beach house that belongs to one of our friends family. We have a blast! |
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babybeansmom
gimme a diet coke and nobody gets hurt!
PeaNut 218,205
August 2005
Posts: 6,180
Layouts: 3
Loc: vacuuming....again!
| Posted: 1/10/2013 7:59:33 PM
I'm going this weekend with my cousin and a friend. I don't even care if I get any scrapping done! | |
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pjynx
This space for rent
PeaNut 69,453
February 2003
Posts: 5,067
Layouts: 4
Loc: Wherever my mind wanders
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:12:08 PM
I go to a scrapbooking retreat 2x a year. Never alone, there are a couple other girls that always go too. But "alone" in the sense that dh & dd don't go. I've been doing this for about 10 years. It's great!
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PeaFixture
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November 2004
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Loc: Counting the days until I return to Kim's Perfect BB World.
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:13:01 PM
I go away for the weekend by myself once a year. Usually MLK weekend, because DH usuallly goes to Vegas that weekend for football playoffs. But they're going this weekend instead so no trip alone for me. My best friend and I are planning a beach weekend in the early spring instead.
But we don't have kids.
As for a scrapbooking weekend, I would love to do one by myself but I'm too chicken. None of my friends scrapbook and I am a total introvert who is really uncomfortable making small talk to start new friendships.
I wish there were places like your retreat near me. |
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mebarnet
I am not the Pea you are looking for
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August 2009
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I have not only done this but I flew from Florida to Branson, MO in a plane that landed on top of a mountain, then had to drive an hour down the mountain in a cab, through the town to a hotel to crop with people for four days that I had never met.
It was wonderful! I would do it again in a heartbeat if I could! I had the greatest time and met the most wonderful people.
If you can swing it, do it. Everyone needs their down time and leaving your family so you can recharge will make you better for them in the long run. |
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TXDancermom
PeaFixture
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May 2004
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:23:27 PM
Yes, in fact I am getting ready to go to a SB weekend this week. dh will be on his own friday and saturday night.
I have also gone to visit family without dh, and he has done the same - mostly due to our work schedules
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fredfreddy
Alex told me to change it
PeaNut 120,522
December 2003
Posts: 19,064
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Loc: never in one place very long (...in San Jose, CA)
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:23:38 PM
I went to 3 CKUs by myself way back in 04 and 05. Every year nowadays I meet my parents in Reno for 3 days. |
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raindancer
Capt. Sparrow's Pirate Wench
PeaNut 217,886
August 2005
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Layouts: 44
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:29:47 PM
Do it! I had a girls weekend in2005 with friends invests and I'm going inarching with my sisters. It's so nice. And absence makes the heart grow fonder
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SDeven
Love Letters Pea
PeaNut 65,852
January 2003
Posts: 28,217
Layouts: 380
Loc: Nashville, TN!
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:33:49 PM
About 4 times a year I grab a scrapbooking friend and we hed to a really nice hotel for one or two nights. It's blissful. If I couldn't find someone to go with I would totally do it alone. |
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amom23
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 108,542
September 2003
Posts: 6,381
Layouts: 0
Loc: ND
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:36:25 PM
You bet I have and DH has gone away without me/kids too. I'm leaving tomorrow to go scrapbooking with my mom for 3 days. |
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Jenny Lilac
For Esme with Love and Squalor
PeaNut 45,964
August 2002
Posts: 11,621
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Loc: Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts
| Posted: 1/10/2013 8:59:17 PM
I went away for a weekend for the first time in 8 years this past October. I went to an adult Girl Scouts' music weekend with a bunch of other women and it was AWESOME. I would definitely do it again. Plus my family was super happy to see me when I got home. 8-) |
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pennyring
Thrift Ninja
PeaNut 226,011
October 2005
Posts: 22,413
Layouts: 40
Loc: Rite Aid
| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:05:15 PM
Oh sure. Of course. Lots of times.
I've been to California/Disneyland dozens of times by myself.
I've been to a scrapbook weekend (back when Elsie was the shizz).
I've been to NYC for a week by myself.
Lots of places, lots of times. Go for it!
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gavinsmom
AncestralPea
PeaNut 9,019
January 2001
Posts: 4,588
Layouts: 22
Loc: michigan
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Heck yeah! My husband would help me carry my crap to the car! |
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eebud
Doxie Pea Mom
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October 2002
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cycworker
On dry runs Santa drives the Isuzu
PeaNut 159,331
July 2004
Posts: 9,384
Layouts: 0
Loc: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:16:52 PM
My mom used to do something w/o us at least once a year. I say go for it. |
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It's all just nonsense anyway!
PeaNut 97,456
July 2003
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Loc: California, NY & Orlando
| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:20:37 PM
In a split second! Why would any mom do guilt about the money, unless you can't afford it. If you can, go, have fun. You'll be a much better mommy for it.
I've been married 25 years and have gone on trips by myself, or with a girlfriend, then later with my DD, right from the beginning of our marriage. I 'need' my alone time, and DH doesn't like to travel, which suits me fine, I'd rather go alone anyway. Sometimes it's to Dallas to visit a girlfriend, sometimes its to Paris to hit the flea markets, but wherever it is, I love it | |
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kdills34
PeaNut
PeaNut 440,722
October 2009
Posts: 224
Layouts: 2
Loc: North Carolina
| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:43:35 PM
.As a Girl Scout Leader I used to go for one week-end a year to what we called "TrainFest" where we could take all kinds of classes, craft or otherwise.It was great to have that time to be with other ladies who shared similar interests and to make new friends. So I say go for it if you think you need it then you probably definitely do. | |
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TexasBorn
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February 2012
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| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:45:43 PM
I am 60 years old. About 30 years ago I was interested in painting and most of my friends were not and the ones who were could not afford to go anywhere. I would stay home. Finally I told my husband, I am a grown woman and I am just going to go by myself. He said he was wondering how long before I figured that out.  I went and had the best time. I learned I enjoyed having a room to myself. My own remote. Heck...I could watch TV in my undies and stay up reading and not worry if the light was bothering anyone. I could burp, fart, and snore. I didn't hear the word Mom for 3 days, except when I called home. (before cell phones) I learned I liked going by myself and now my friends have to beg to go with me. I am lucky to have a husband that realizes that most women are not out looking for men when they go places for their hobbies.
We really go for our own mental health. We can stop and ask for directions. Husbands helped make those kids and that just like you, they can surely watch them for a couple days and everybody will be better for it. That's my two cents! | |
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redshoes73
PeaAddict
PeaNut 439,705
September 2009
Posts: 1,447
Layouts: 4
Loc: DFW, TX
| Posted: 1/10/2013 9:50:52 PM
Spend the $$$ and go, ASAP!! And most of all, don't feel guilty. Just because ur married and/or a mom doesn't take away that you're an individual and still need time and space for yourself every once in awhile!! | |
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*Leslie*
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 33,199
March 2002
Posts: 8,105
Layouts: 15
Loc: Southern California
| Posted: 1/10/2013 10:12:03 PM
Don't feel guilty. I haven't been to a scrapbook retreat before but if I went alone I would get so much done, haha. I do go away 2 times a year with girlfriends, in fact I'm going to one at the end of this month and I don't feel guilty at all. |
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Compwalla
Pastafarian Pea
PeaNut 11,942
March 2001
Posts: 19,848
Layouts: 39
Loc: Vacaville, CA
| Posted: 1/10/2013 10:24:51 PM
I've done that a few times. I've done meet-ups at scrapbook conventions with online friends, gone to a quilting show and retreat with my mom and sister, and had a girls' birthday weekend with my two best friends from high school. First time I took a weekend our son was about eight months old. My husband is a perfectly capable parent and they both survived just fine. And occasionally DH has taken the boys on a road trip and I got the house to myself for the weekend.
It's fun and you need to care for yourself sometimes. Nothing wrong with that. |
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