In a few weeks, we’ll be going for a holiday to Bangkok. We’re not planning to bring the little boy as I don’t think it’ll be the best thing to do. We plan to visit places like Chatuchak market and hitting some popular malls while we’re there, and getting some relaxing masage sessions in too.
With that kind of travel plans in mind, I don’t think we’ll be able to care for the boy while doing all that. I can’t imagine having to drag him out the entire day, especially when we intend to browse stall after stall at the wholesale lots at Chatuchak. It’s going to be jam packed with people and hot, and food is also going to be an issue as we don’t think it’s that safe for him to stomach just about anything we consume there.
So we thought we should just go by ourselves and to compensate, love him a lot more and perhaps “bribe” him with lots of presents upon our return! 
I’m going to miss him terribly while we’re gone for those couple of days. I also wonder how he will react at our absence now that he’s able to understand it. Before, when we traveled, he was still young and probably didn’t mind not having us around. I just hope he doesn’t throw tantrums and make things difficult for those who will care for him.
All being said, I’m looking forward to the trip. It’s been a while since we took a break and I think this break will do us some good. So from now on, I must practice being a strong mummy to deal with mummy separation anxiety for a couple of days!
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Hey, who’s helping to look after your boy?
I am dying for a holiday but just don’t know who to ask to look after my girl. Unfortunately my mom is working so she will need to apply for leave to help me [I will feel very guilty so am trying to avoid that].
The other option is the babysitter but of course I will need to pay her extra but I just cannot convince myself that this will be a good idea. Haiz.. dunno la…
Sometimes husband and wife need to take time off and go holiday, just the two of you, in order to rekindle the love and warmth of the relationship. Separation anxiety will always be there, I do feel that too. But for us, we’re working parents and each time we reach home, the first thing both of us will race to is to hug our baby.
Just relax and enjoy your trip. Cheers.
Amy, my in-laws are looking after the boy. You might want to think about that option too if they’re not working
Leaving Hayley with the babysitter may not be such a bad idea after all. She’s already familiar with her anyway…
Kimmy, same for us, we can’t wait to get home to the boy and can’t get enough hugs and kisses too! Agree with you that a break is good. Thanks!
Hehe … I am a horrible mum.
I developed separation anxiety for a while and then decided my sanity is more important. But of course I also feel like I am missing out on their development. Oh well, I guess we just have to enjoy them when they are with us and when we are on a well deserved break, we also have to enjoy ourselves.
I usually put my son with my parents – and my phone bill will sky rocket whenever that happens!
My in laws in kampung la and they will not help me look after Hayley. Anyway, will find a long weekend and will convince my mom
Enjoy your trip!!
Busy Bee, I think you’re a more sane and well balanced mum! I guess it comes with the years of experience of being a mother already, huh?
Amy, that’ll work too…but are there long weekends coming up anytime soon? I look forward to those too, not for trips but just long breaks from work! Haha.