Mom Getaway-(alone) How this changed my life and top tips for taking one

So I am on a solo Mom Getaway. Not evne a vacation, it is a getaway, to getaway. I love my children. I love my husband. But along the way I lost my independence. No ones fault, but it chipped away at me. I need to getaway, it give my brain a rest.

Here are my top reasons I take a getaway:

1. I need my brain to calm down. I can’t keep track of everyone and everything if I’m away. It forces me to calm my nervous system
2. My husband can do it. I don’t need to take care of everything. This is one way for him to take care of me.
3. I am super independent, I love making decisions about my day and it affects nobody else. It reminds me that I am me- and have needs that might be different than my husband. I choose when I wake up, when I exercise, and what I eat.
4. The most important is getting a good nights sleep. I need sleep, and I am a super light sleeper. Alone, on a mom getaway in a hotel I sleep straight through the night.
5. Lastly, I Love travel. For some a staycation in a local hotel makes more sense. For me I love a mom getaway to somewhere warm, sunny, and an airplane ride away.

Tips for taking a mom getaway:

1. You don’t need to manage everything when you go. Let your spouse/partner rise to the occasion. You’ll be pleasantly surprised (hopefully.) You dont need to dump it all on them either, but find the healthy balance.
2. Figure out what fills your cup! Don’t feel like you should go to the beach if you like the mountains. (You get my idea)
3. Figure out how to use points. If you don’t have credit cards make a sinking fund. If you do have credit card and are dealing with the evil anyway, make sure you are getting free travel. Nothing screams guilt free if you aren’t spending any money. (Ask me how)
4. Don’t overset your expectations. You may not relax right away.
5. Let Go. IF you’re super anxious plug your nanit back in. Just enough surveillance. Just don’t call your spouse to let them know everything they are doing is wrong. They are not you, and they will not parent exaclty like you.

If you don’t have the childcare or a spouse to take the kids I’d love to hear ideas how you get time for yourself. I know leaving and going isnt an option for everyone so I would love to hold space for that.

IF you are traveling with your toddler soon and not by yourself check my post about toddler travel essentials.

I hope this inspires you to go on your next mom getaway soon!

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