Originally Posted by fletchersmom

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone here has gone on vacation without the kiddos? I'd love to go on a week long cruise just dh and I. The only hesitation I have is leaving the kids behind. His parents might be able to watch them, but my mil is a pretty brisk person and my daughter and she rub each other the wrong way sometimes. DD is 7 and DS is 11. UGH, the guilt!!!!! Any words of wisdom out there??