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I can't do it, can I?

DH got his dates for one of his shows that requires travel.  I've gone with him before, and it is AWESOME.  DH works, I hang out by the pool, we go out to dinner, and the hotel is free since he'll already be there.  We've heard rumors of New Orleans for years.  We've wanted to do it.  Well... they're finally doing New Orleans!  We have two sets of grandparents who are dying to get Molly for a few days.  I'm really excited, until I hear the dates. 

It's Molly's first birthday.  I can't go out of town for her first birthday, can I?  What kind of mom leaves town and drinks hurricanes on her only childs first birthday? What a bummer.  None of the other locations look fun.  No travel this year.

Re: I can't do it, can I?

  • Honestly, I would consider it. Does that make me a bad person? :-)

    You could always have her birthday party the weekend before or after, she'll never know th difference. And, that way, you and DH can still enjoy one another's company and do something fun as a couple. I'm pretty sure Molly won't mind. :-)

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  • imageJennrs:

    Honestly, I would consider it. Does that make me a bad person? :-)

    You could always have her birthday party the weekend before or after, she'll never know th difference. And, that way, you and DH can still enjoy one another's company and do something fun as a couple. I'm pretty sure Molly won't mind. :-)

    This exactly.  Plus, DH is going to miss her first birthday regardless, right?  So plan her party when he can be there and celebrate then.  Your friends/family will understand wanting to schedule so DH can be there, and Molly won't know the difference anyway.  I would definitely go!

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  • I would definitely do it.  He's going to have to be out of town anyways so he's already going to miss it.  I'd celebrate the week before or after... and have fun!
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  • I'll come out and say, I couldn't do it. Nora's birthday was really special to ME (not Nora--I agree that Molly will not know the difference).

    With that said, I wouldn't judge someone else for making a decision different from mine!

  • It's your call. Like others have said she wouldn't know the difference, only you would. If it's not something that bothers you, then go for it.

  • If I could take Z with me, I would do it. I wouldn't want to be away from him on his first birthday, but at the same time would have no problem planning the family b-day gtg on a day that wasn't his actual birthday.

    Consider it ... it's not like she'll know. ;)
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  • I wouldn't have/couldn't... but that's me. I'm a sap.
  • What show is it?!?!
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  • imageheatherkj:

    I'll come out and say, I couldn't do it. Nora's birthday was really special to ME (not Nora--I agree that Molly will not know the difference).

    With that said, I wouldn't judge someone else for making a decision different from mine!

    This is how I feel too.

    Married in 2008 - DD born in 2010 - EDD 6.15.2012!
  • imageheatherkj:

    I'll come out and say, I couldn't do it. Nora's birthday was really special to ME (not Nora--I agree that Molly will not know the difference).

    With that said, I wouldn't judge someone else for making a decision different from mine!

    Same with me.

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  • imageheatherkj:

    I'll come out and say, I couldn't do it. Nora's birthday was really special to ME (not Nora--I agree that Molly will not know the difference).

    With that said, I wouldn't judge someone else for making a decision different from mine!

    Same here. I really enjoyed taking the day off and spending it with just me and her. 

  • I'm not a mom but I probably would. Plus if you are in Nola, I can come drink hurricanes with you! :)
  • imageJennrs:
    What show is it?!?!

    It's either Desperate Landscapes or Disney Dream Backyards.  Both are the same company.  

    Yeah, I think it's a personal thing.  As much as I'd love to be drinking on Bourbon Street (and I really, really would love that), I think I'd be sad all day thinking of her. Maybe next fall.   

  • Do it.  She's 1. 

     

    Having her bday party a week or so late is not a big deal, IMO.

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