Honeymoon with or without baby

I say let her watch him and you guys go enjoy yourself! You can try letting her have him overnight now so they both get used to it.

I started letting my son stay overnight with my mom at that age. Could you let him do a couple of overnights beforehand to get him used to it? Also, talk it up to him as how special it is that he gets to spend so much time with Grandma.

What about doing a trial night or two for your son to have a sleepover with his grandparents to see how he does?

I'm all for the child free honeymoon, but i would just let him adjust to staying with them first.

Omg girl do not take your baby with you if someone is offering to watch.

I have a 5 year old. (Just so you know I'm not giving advice out of my realm).

Start doing overnight visits now if you can. Maybe one a month or one every other month until your wedding so both you and your MIL are comfortable with your routine.

I think at 2 years old he'd be fine staying with them! Like you said, they are his grandparents. I like the idea of letting him stay overnight a couple times and making it like a treat to stay with grandma.

I let my son pack his own bag (within reason) for his overnights with grandma. He gets to pick his pyjamas, his books, movies, his stuffies, etc. When he gets to Grandma's, there is always something ready for him to do, baking, cooking, a puzzle, etc. It makes the transition out easier.

Thanks for the tips, everyone! I'll talk to FH and if he agrees, then we'll call her tonight. It helps to know others have had success with this!

Love his name!

I would say let them watch him. You guys deserve time to yourselves. If I were you now since you still got lots of time. Let your son Stay with them for a weekend now and then so he is use to it by time honeymoon time comes.

Almost 2? Absolutely. If he were under a year, I'd say just take the baby, but he's a toddler now, not a baby, and can handle it.

I would do an overnight or two between now and then if possible though, so he doesn't freak out.

I would also say to let him stay with them a few nights as well so he can get used to it; however I'd do it closer to the date because developmentally things will be much different with him 10 months from now, and what he is or isn't ok with now may not be the same then.

Welcome back MNA! You were sorely missed! (Sorry to hijack Delfina).

I'm sure he'll be fine. He may cry a bit the first night but kids are very resilient. He'll adjust quickly if he's anything like the babies I know. Just make sure he has familiar blankets and toys. Grandma can figure out the rest.

My parents (and in laws) have been watching our boys overnight since 6 months. The downside to working in restaurants is late nights.

When they stay an extended period of time, we plan activities to keep them all busy. We have done a day the museum, indoor playground, swimming, and ALWAYS a dinner to a favourite place.

We have non negotiable rules and other areas we leave to grandparents discretion. Everyone needs to be on the same page. Example, non negotiable is screen time, not against electronics but within reason. Flexible, bedtime and meals. We know they won't starve and part of being grandparents is the ability to spoil within reason.

@Jessie: Thank you!!

My Mom told me that my parents left my older sister, with my grandparents for a week's vacation, and when they came back, my grandmother had completely potty trained her (21 months).

I would start now with some over night stays, see how comfortable you both are about it.

Yes! That would be wonderful for you guys.

What if you did trial runs for a night or two at a time before then? To get him accustomed to staying over and grandma and grandpa's?

I would definitely do your honeymoon with only the two of you. If his grandmother is willing to watch him, there shouldn't be an issue!

We left our 19 month old home with a family friend for four days, and it was wonderful. None of us have separation anxiety or anything like that, so it was bliss.