Travel Worries....

OMG - Rejoice...!!! Watch a movie, take a long bath, go to the mall, grab a girlfriend and go play, eat chinese take-out, start a project, paint the bathroom, get new curtains, get all of those pictures out and start a scrapbook, take a class on something you think might be fun... you get the idea.

I can't imagine what it would be like to have a whole week to myself. I had them once upon at time - when my youngest daughter went to college. But then my baby grandson moved in full time about 4 months later and has been here for 3 years.

If you don't learn how to entertain yourself now what is it going to be like when empty nest hits??? Think ahead and make yourself a list of fun stuff to do and whenever you start worrying - pray - and then pick something on the list to do.

Actually, I don't worry at all, my husband and my older kid travel several times over the year (by plane or by car), and I just help them to prepare happily their trip; I help them to pack the things that they may need, and a huge note telling them how much I adore them!
I never think of tragedies or something alike, I don't know, It's just not in my nature, I think of good things for them and I give them my blessings when they leave.
Suzie, just go and take those days to pamper yourself, go out with friends or take a nice and long bath. Watch that movie nobody wants to share with you and enjoy it! or go to the pool.....
My husband and my kid, call me many times during their trip and let me know how they are doing and how much fun they are having.
Good luck and relax.....

I can't find a nice way to put this so....you need therapy. It is normal to occasionally worry, what if? It is not normal to worry every time your family is away from you.

I rejoice in my time alone. I start a new book, a new project....or finish an old one. I always look for something that ends in a sense of accomplishment! .....& sometimes I just do everything that I want to do & I know he doesn't.....hit the antique mall, visit a girlfriend......hey, it sounds like it's time for him to hit the road again!

Do you not trust his driving? If you have reason to not trust him, then don't allow her to go with him.

If that's not the issue then I'm not sure what you mean. If you just mean that you'll miss them and you worry that you are not in control of their safety, then rest assured that bazillions of people make it through the day OK every single day. Most of us will live to be in our 70s. I'm not saying this to be snarky, it's something I remind myself of.

You can't keep her with you all the time. Practice taking deep breaths and let her be free in life. She IS going to be with her father, and since you decided to marry him, I can only guess that you trust him.

I wish you peace.

I think it is normal for a mom to worry about their family but it sounds like your worry is excessive. Sit back and RELAX. Trust that your husband is taking care of that child because he loves her too.

We don't do road trips, we always fly and I do have concern but I know the chances of accidents are low and if it is my time to go I accept that.

When I have my home to myself, I am excited. It is like a mini spa time for me. I take care of myself. Have dinner with friends, do some extra little chores around the house and ENJOY some much needed alone time.

Well, honestly...I do a lot of what you do. Pray for them. But, you know, along with that praying...I try to instill a positive attitude too. There are all sorts of worrisome thoughts that I've found I can drive myself crazy with. But, I say a quick prayer, shake the negative thoughts out of my head, then find something I like to take my mind off the worry.
For me, it's a chance to shop by myself!!! Quite exciting, even if I don't buy anything!
I have a massage school nearby and sometimes I go there for a $25 massage...I can't afford to pay full price!
I try to arrange happy hour with the girls ( a luxury I usually don't take the time to do)
Maybe take a class in something of interest?
Have something done to the house you've been meaning to do? (I'm reaching now...admittedly) :-)

I'm like you: I prefer to do things wiht my family. But, when we're apart, I try to think positive thoughts and make the best of it.

Hope that helps!