This weekend will mark the first night I've spent apart from Camden in nearly 19 months. Matt is heading out tomorrow morning and then my sister-in-law and I will head out early Saturday morning to make the trek back to my hometown in Northern Virginia for the wedding of a family friend.
Camden will be staying with his Nan (my mom), whom he adores. And, to avoid disrupting his schedule more than it already will be with Mommy & Daddy missing, they'll be staying at our house.
I remember back when my sister's oldest child was a toddler and she had my mom babysit. She'd leave detailed instructions for my mom and I'd roll my eyes and think Mom raised 3 children. You think she needs a manual for this type of thing?!
Guess what I spent 30 minutes typing up last night? Yep. My very own detailed Camden Manual. And I learned what my sister knew back then: it's not I don't trust my mom to care for Camden (outside of Matt & me, I don't think there's anyone better suited for the task). It's that Camden has a predictable routine each day, and unless you spend 24 hours a day with him like I do, you wouldn't know which Mickey Mouse episode is his most favorite, or that when he looks at you and says "Ppp, ppp, ppp", he wants you to pick him up. It's these little every day details that comprise the manual.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a tiny bit nervous about this weekend. Separation anxiety isn't only for toddlers, you know. But I'm also looking forward to having adult conversation, a nice dinner, and maybe a glass (or two) of red wine.
Wish me luck. Wish Camden luck. And mostly, wish Nan luck.
(Father's Day post coming next week, since our celebration will be delayed due to this trip.)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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The first night or weekend away is hard and I did and still do the exact same "write up" for Olivia. It's so normal! Go. Have fun. Drink lots of wine. Camden will do great. & so will you!!
You're braver than me! I still haven't left Ava overnight, and the only nights I've ever spent away from Alana were when I was in the hospital having Ava. I think I have more separation anxiety than they do!
Jennifer- That actually makes me feel better because I feel like most people think it's ridiculous that I haven't been away from him by now.
I am actually looking forward to it. We will have lots of fun. If we don't get a lot of sleep, so what? It will still be fun. I hope you have a good time and don't think about us too much.
I am learning from your blog that you used to do a lot of eye rolling when it came to me. ;-) I'm glad you understand now...that you know Camden best and want to make it easier on Nan AND him. Although, you are still allowed to roll your eyes at me for writing in the Jacob Manual, "When he's ready for his nap, he'll act tired and yawn." I just rolled my eyes again at myself for that line.
:)
Have a great time and enjoy the little break! It's good for him to miss you and for you to miss him every once in a while. That will make your reunion that much sweeter!
Good luck all around! I'm sure it will go better than you think. I've only been away from my two for one night, and Jake was with them. I slept horribly, dreamt about them all night when I was actually asleep, and since the goal was for me to get some good sleep, I haven't done it since. I have no plans to be gone all night again in the near future at all.
Have fun! Drink wine! :)
Ha these comments are funny....but u'll b fine. We still haven't taken the plunge yet- nice ur Mom is so close. Enjoy ur wedding and if ur ever in the area w/ Cam, he and Gage HAVE to meet!
Good luck and enjoy your weekend! It sounds like a scary step and you will have Camden in loving hands. Try to think positively and just imagine him charming your mom and having a load of fun. So proud of you for giving it a go. :)
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