On Wednesday Hot Daddy and I are leaving on a trip to Atlanta without the kids. It may not seem like such a big deal to many of you but it is to us simply because we’ve never went on a trip without our kids.

Our two boys have always traveled with us but this time Hot Daddy has a professional conference to attend, and bringing the kids along is just not a good idea. In other words, having two kids holed up in a hotel with nothing to do for 5 days would be a disaster for us and for them. Besides the MIL has gladly accepted the challenge of taking care of them both while we go on our trip. She’s practically pushing us out the door.

We are almost packed with more bags of toys than clothes and the hard part has yet to come. Leaving is the hard part. I’m not really worried about our oldest who is 6 because he’s spent many nights with his grandparents. It’s our youngest that I am worried about. This will only be his second time away from us. It was hard then and we were only away for 24 hours. I guess I’m more concerned about our 3 yr. old because of his food allergies. It doesn’t help that in the past few weeks he has thrown up and had more choking episodes than usual.

I know some parents jump at the chance to get away from their kids but we just don’t. We are a close knit family who does everything together. I guess you could say we are a bit dysfunctional but in a good way. It’s our way. It’s how we choose to live.

I just want to go and have a good time with my husband without feeling guilty or without feeling worried the whole time. I don’t actually think it’s possible to not feel guilty and be a Mom at the same time. Anyway, most of my time will be spent in the hotel as Hot Daddy attends workshops during the day so my laptop will be my best friend. Yes, I’ll be blogging and taking photos. I may even do my taxes.

I know that as we leave on Wednesday morning I’ll be an emotional mess but after an hour or so on the road (yes, we’re driving) I’ll be fine. If we get to the hotel and I see children with their parents at the conference I’ll feel guilty and sad so if your gonna be in a conference in Atlanta this week for my sanity’s sake DO NOT bring your children.

All in all, how do you feel when going on trips without your kids?