thinking of skipping going away for vacation this year

we've been going back and forth on this so I thought i would get your opinions on it as well.
we live 30' from the beach. we take the girls early in the am on weekends they splash around about 15' we have coffee at a beach bar where they can crawl around in the grass and we are happily home by 1pm. i've even managed to get out a couple of times with friends during the week when dh is at work.
i'm thinking it's really not necessary to go away when dh has vacation time since after their 15' in the sea the rest of the day we will spend in coffee places, restaurants or the hotel. their bedtime routine starts at 6 so they wouldn't even get a swim when the sun goes down. also it seems like such a hassle to move everything we would need and take care of their food, formula etc. while there. and after they're asleep we would be stuck watching tv in a hotel or sitting on a porch.
when dh has vacation we could go every day for a swim in the sea or one of the pools and just spend time together at home or take short day trips.
anyone else thinking the same way? that it's just too much of a hassle when they're this little?
or is it just us and we will be missing out on something if we don't go?

 

I'm with you. Vacations are over rated. We do day trips so not to worry about bedtimes, unfamiliar places and finding the babies food to eat. We have done a few overnights since they have been born but I much rather prefer to drive home!

 

Around March and April, we were determined to all go away and were searching for destinations! We ended up deciding that next summer will be better. Especially since they cant walk now...what a pain. I just dont have the energy to take everything with us that we would need to take! Now that it is summer, I dont feel the need to 'get out of town'!

 

Thank you all ...what a great post. I was beginning to think I was nuts.

I thought everyone got away when the babies were non walkers because it would be easier to travel wiht them. But the thought of carrying everyting we might need was making me kooky. Amy and Matthew are 5 months old and really beginning to scream when they want something. They used to be so docile and quiet. They used to be so content with simple distractions/ toys/ fingers ,etc. But this week they are so ansy all the time. I can't imagine long drives or a hotle that doesn't have ALL the things we hav at home.

I love the line that Vacations are over rated!! That line helped put thing s in perspective for me. Now I think I will plan a day trip to the BX Zoo and maybe to local parks and ponds. The drive home sounds great.

 

I don't blame you one bit for wanting to skip it!

 

I don't blame you for wanting to skip it. The first get away I had was when they were 6 months old and it was only for a couple days to a family renunion. It was very difficult, because we had to leave the events so early and get them to bed.

 

A few months ago I would have said to go....after just getting back from a month long "vacation" in europe, I would say skip it this year. You will come back more exhausted the relaxed. Our vacation included alot of family to help out and I was still overwhelmed, plus you have the beach in your backyard. B)

 

What does your husband think? I am assuming from your post that DH works outside of the home while you are home? Forgive me if I am making incorrect assumptions............I would definitely take his thoughts into consideration since a vacation for him may not be staying at home. I have always worked and honestly if I was to spend my vacation at home it would not be a vacation at all for me. We have done vacations since K&K's first summer and I would not trade it for the world. Just something to think about..............if your DH is on board then perfect but if not then maybe you could work out some compromise? Watching tv in the hotel room with your husband while the babies sleep or sitting on the porch with him and your favorite drink is definitely something that is seriously under rated. It might just be the best part of your vacation!

 

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What does your husband think? I am assuming from your post that DH works outside of the home while you are home? Forgive me if I am making incorrect assumptions............I would definitely take his thoughts into consideration since a vacation for him may not be staying at home. I have always worked and honestly if I was to spend my vacation at home it would not be a vacation at all for me. We have done vacations since K&K's first summer and I would not trade it for the world. Just something to think about..............if your DH is on board then perfect but if not then maybe you could work out some compromise? Watching tv in the hotel room with your husband while the babies sleep or sitting on the porch with him and your favorite drink is definitely something that is seriously under rated. It might just be the best part of your vacation!

Yep me too... I find it is so much nicer to 'get away' when I am home and not working I am working on my house, wallpaper, painting, cleaning etc... not exactly vacation and I know DH is the same. We rent a house for vacation that way it isn't stressful and I loved vacation last year b/c they weren't walking and we weren't chasing them around everywhere it rocked, I am nervous about this year though! No beach reading for me!

 

dh is going back and forth on this one as well. he enjoys hanging out at home or in the yard. he thinks maybe a vacation will be more tiring than work!
it's great to hear your thoughts and experiences on this!

 

We are not doing a real vacation (week or so away) but we are doing several weekends away. Last week we got a hotel in Orlando (2 hrs away.) It was really relaxing. Yes, it is alot of hassle to take everything but when we are home- whether I would be working or not- I really am, always working. Doing laundry, dishes, etc etc... we all know, we all do it. The weekend away meant I wasn't doing it, I was spending time in the pool and took naps and sipped on frozen drinks on the balcony people watching and cuddling with dh while watching tv.

 

We didn't go on vacation last year -- even this year, I am wondering if it will be too much of a hassle (but we're going -- we rented a house very close to us, so we can just move our whole base of operations up there). There's no law that says you have to go on vacation every year! I just wasn't up for the extra challenge of it when the twins were less than a year old -- daily life was challenging enough. And especially if you think DH would be happy to just hang out at home, I'd say skip it and save your money.

 

We also live about 30-45 minutes from the beach. It is wonderful to have such a nice place for the kids right in your backyard so to speak. For us the last 2 years we have rented a house at the beach. It is great because we take everything we need and only have a short drive. DH spends much of his time surf fishing and playing with the kids. We stick to our normal schedule and try to keep everything "normal". For us this is the best way to vacation...this spring summer we have already made 2 different short vacation (4 days). We are thinking of a week get away in September.
Good luck with your decision.