My husband's birthday is coming up. We really aren't Birthday people. We don't usually do much for our birthdays. However, I'd like to do something fun for him. He has worked really hard at his job this past year, and had great success. He also managed to work into the promotions, a guarantee that he would maintain his 9-5 schedule. He didn't want to sacrifice time with the family. On top of all that, he's just a wonderful dad and husband. Needless to say, I'm very proud and blessed.
When I was pregnant, we had to drive a little ways to a high risk doctor. We passes this really cool, ultra modern hotel. We always talked about how we'd love to stay there some day. Every so often, he will mention it when we are watching a travel show. I came across a REALLY good booking deal today, and I am thinking about booking a night! We have absolutely no one to watch my son for us. We're not going to leave him over night with a stranger. I mentioned my plans to an acquaintance today (she had stayed at this hotel, I wanted an opinion) and she seemed a little surprised I would plan on taking my son. Would it be lame to book a hotel, even though my son will be with us? We won't have anyone to leave my son with anytime soon.
Thanks, for the answers so far!! It's not that I care what she thinks, but I hadn't thought about it before. I guess I was afraid it wouldn't be as cool, or memorable with the 3 of us. I'm sure that's a silly thought, but I'd hate for it to be ho-hum, ya know?
I think it seems fine to take your son. You're a family, not a childless couple, so it's not going to be some sexy romantic getaway no matter where you go- that doesn't mean you can't have a fun mini-vacation and celebrate what a great person your husband is.
That is so stupid! It is absolutely fine to take your kiddo! You should go and have fun. We wouldn't have anyone to leave ours with either unless we drove two states over and left them with their aunt and uncles. Tell your friend to take care of herself. :-)
Sounds fine to me. Have fun and enjoy yourselves I say.
Totally NOT lame.
My husband's birthday was in November and we had a 6 month old at the time who was exclusively breastfed, so he was coming with us....whatever we did.
I made reservations for the Balboa Bay Club http://www.balboabayclub.com/ in Newport Beach. We got there late (after dropping off our other 3 kids at Grandma's) at 7pm. I BF the baby and he passed out. We brought our own favorite wine, opened it, ordered room service (excellent meal), sat on the bed and watched an overpriced movie. Had a fabulous time. We got room service in the am and sat in the room relaxing and taking in the view until check-out. He was so relaxed and loved every minute of it. TOTALLY WORTH IT.
It's your life and this is what it looks like...so go with it....and ENJOY!!!
I say go for it. our kids are almost 4 & 6 and we just spent 2 nights without them for our 10 year anniversary. We had fun the first night and then Saturday morning our son got sick and threw up at our best friends house, a couple hours later he was fine but we were totally out of sorts most of the day and couldn't quite figure out what to do with our time. A few months before we rented a hotel in the snow and took the kids, they loved it and we all had a great time. This time the kids were happy to play with their friends (they don't see them much as they live 2 hrs away) but they also wanted to come with us. It was cute. It'll probably be awhile before we go on our own again. Need to get off here and pack for camping! lol, again have fun, take your son, who cares what others think!
Go for it! I think that sounds like an excellent b-day surprise for your hubby. And not sure how old your son is, but if hes old enough he will likely be super-excited about staying at a hotel too. I know I always loved staying at hotels as a kid because they have indoor pools and room service and lots of elevator buttons to push.... :0)
I can count on two fingers the number of times we've vacationed without our daughter in tow. Take him and have fun! They maybe even have a babysitting option at the hotel; although we've always nixed that, too. Have fun!
So what what she may think.
Just take your son.
I'd save this awesome plan for when you have a sitter.
NOT lame at all! That sounds like a lot of fun for all three of you. My kids love staying in hotels. Have a great time, and take pictures of the room before you all mess it up!
