Leaving a 10 month old with in-laws for a week

molgrips I can't remember – older than 10 months tho I think but still toddlers.

Late to this, but I think we did something similar. He may have been younger than 10 months.
He's never forgiven us and wants to go to boarding school as soon as possible.

Well, not really – I can hardly remember it, and I'm damn sure he doesn't.

Live your (family's) life the way you want. Other people's opinions do not matter one jot.

I think the OP was asking for advice rather than opinions. Of course, this being STW and all 🙂

We took our son skiing with us when he was 11 months old. No nannies, no creche, yet we got to ski together every day. He also seemed to really enjoy it. How? XC skiing of course, with our Chariot bike trailer which also takes skis instead of wheels to become a pulk (and has the bonus of being a pushchair when travelling).

older than 10 months tho I think but still toddlers.

Well given a 10 month old isn't generally a toddler, you may just be showing your ignorance again there, TJ.

"still toddlers" as in had not aged beyond being a toddler.

I love my kids but I also need time for me. I also need time with the other half for us.

It's healthy to have a break from the kids and its got to benefit them as well. It will make for a more confident child than if they've never spent a moment apart from you.

Obviously its about balance. I wouldn't have a huge break from the kids when they were very young but I can't wait until they're a bit older and can explore more. All of my family are at a distance and my kids love spending time with them. It'll be great for my kids to spend time with them when their old enough to spend long weekends etc

I haven't been snowboarding for 3 years now. I can't wait until the kids are old enough for them to come with me!! I also can't wait to get away with the lads on my own as well!

No offense to Graham and his wife but everyone might want to remember they are both still fairly new to this markarkey being thier 1st child and all. Nobody became a a great parent overnight. Being a parent is a huge learning curve and all the people hammering Graham might want to remember what they were 1st like.

I'm sure you'll make the right descison.

PS I wonder what kind of tone the OP would have got on netmums 🙂

A toddler at 10 months = extremely advanced!

Aracer – XC skiing with a little one in a trailer – cool!

I love my kids but I also need time for me. I also need time with the other half for us.

It's healthy to have a break from the kids and its got to benefit them as well. It will make for a more confident child than if they've never spent a moment apart from you.

+1

More to being a good parent than spending every moment gazing in awe at your offspring.

Careful DRJ – you will be accused of not loving your child and get pelters for that sentiment.

..spending every moment gazing in awe at your offspring

Take a photo with you

Back after some sleep. A few replies:

@MrsGrahamS: must remember to delete my password from your phone 😉

@ex-pat: apologies if I offended you. My twisted little logic was just trying to demonstrate how hurtful it is when someone accuses you of not loving your children. It stings even though you know it's not true.

@all: most[/I] of the opinions, from both sides, have been helpful and have been useful for us to figure out how we feel and what we should do.

We're pretty certain we'll take her now. Though the terrifying logistics of it all are starting to dawn on me: it's hassle enough travelling through an airport with two snowboards and a weeks clothes – never mind a baby, a car seat, a pram, a travel cot, nappies, toys,…. expect a thread shortly asking is anyone knows where I can hire a team of Sherpas. 🙂

XC skiing of course, with our Chariot bike trailer which also takes skis instead of wheels to become a pulk

Sweet! Now that would be brilliant.

Sadly the sport of cross-country snowboarding is energetic enough without pulling a sled 😀

Chariot bike trailer which also takes skis instead of wheels to become a pulk (and has the bonus of being a pushchair when travelling).

Sweet! What was that like? I really want the ski kit for our Chariot, and some skis to go with it I suppose, but it's hard to justify what with living in the UK and all..

Maybe we'll just stay over in the US for longer this thanksgiving…

B; I am a grandparent and if my daughter needed a well earned break I would not have any concerns about granddaughter staying with us – they are family.. not someones pet.
It is great to have supporting family – there are many out there who are parents that do not have any back-up..

"still toddlers" as in had not aged beyond being a toddler.

Although at 10 months they are YET TO BE toddlers…

Some are. My nephew was walking at 10mo and Jnr Grips was walking whilst holding someone's hand.

The point being that the vast majority are yet to be toddlers at 10 months (as pointed out above).

Very few are walking unaided at 10 months. Plenty are walking when holding onto hands or otherwise 'cruising'.

10mo is about as early as it gets. Someone else Mrs Grips knows had one at 9mo.

Irrelevant though to the OP.

As are the majority of the posts 😉