I’m not here right now.
I am here.
Frolicking with flora and fauna. 
Clearing my overcrowded brains. 
And trying not to have a complete nervous breakdown about leaving my baby with her grandparents for a few days.
Pete’s family has been planning this trip for years. Like P.G. (that would be pre-Grace) and I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to handle it. And if you hear about some crazy woman trying to swim across the ocean, it might be me. 
I think a little break will be really good for me and Pete, so I am really going to try to relax and enjoy it and not worry too much. I spent a lot of time with my grandparents growing up, and I want Gracie to have that closeness with her grandies, and I know she will be fine. I clearly am still trying to pump myself up as I write this, so if you sometimes get the urge to be jerky and leave a snarky comment, please refrain this time.
Only tender thoughts will be accepted.
Also, I am not trying to tease you guys, as SOON as the pics are ready I will show them! That Monday sneak peak was my sneaky look from our photographer and I wanted to pass them along.
xoxo
Bailey! Are you coming over to the UK? Will you be coming to Edinburgh? I read your blog everyday, have done for a couple of years now and I love your posts. I’m based in Edinburgh, I’m an interior designer & blog everyday – I know you’ll be with your family and busy doing touristy things but if you are coming through Edinburgh and have time to meet up, it’d be great to meet you! If you’ll be too busy, but you want some inside info for Edinburgh, London, or any other place, let me know & I’ll try help out.
Jess x
Hi Bailey – I’ve read for a long time but have only commented a few times but I had to comment today! You are going to be in Edinburgh?!!? The picture you posted is just around the corner from me! The weather is glorious here at the moment and it is due to be sunny for the next week so they obviously knew you were coming! You are going to love it! What are your plans? If you need any restaurant / pub recommendations then just ask! There are so many amazing restaurants (for a treat Martin Wishart and the Kitchn and Castle Terrace are the best in town) and loads of fab pubs all over town, and cocktail bars (dragonfly in the grassmarket is a favourite) great shopping too (especially in the New Town and down in Stockbridge) oh you are going to have a ball! x
You don’t sound excited. Be excited! Grace is bonding with her grandparentals! They raised you up into a lovely lady and right now they’re helping to do the same with Grace
Gracie will be just fine without you. As long as someone is paying attention to her 100% of the time, even while she’s sleeping, a baby is content. I’m certain grandparents are up to the task. Don’t let it ruin your trip! Babies don’t ruin trips; anxious mommies ruin trips!
(And when you come back you’re going to be an even more patient mommy from being well-rested and recapturing a little autonomy).
Bailey, I have found that there are no better people to leave my daughters with than their grandparents! All my fears ease away knowing they are in the most trustworthy of hands! I don’t have to worry at all, and my husband and I can relax and have some “us” time away. I hope that will be the case for you and Pete, too, because we all need some grownup time. Then, when we return we will be refreshed and ready to face the diaper changes, naptimes and meltdowns full steam ahead!! Have a great vacay!!
PS- I totally get your fears.. The first time I left my daughter, I was a WRECK and called my parents like 50 times before we even hit the interstate!!
Bailey, I have found that there are no better people to leave my daughters with than their grandparents! All my fears ease away knowing they are in the most trustworthy of hands! I don’t have to worry at all, and my husband and I can relax and have some “us” time away. I hope that will be the case for you and Pete, too, because we all need some grownup time. Then, when we return we will be refreshed and ready to face the diaper changes, naptimes and meltdowns full steam ahead!! Have a great vacay!! PS- I totally get your fears.. The first time I left my daughter, I was a WRECK and called my parents like 50 times before we even hit the interstate!!
Have fun in Scotland! Your photo of Edinburgh (next to last) isn’t even the most beautiful view. It’s a great place to live, so I hope you enjoy the city and country while here.
Have fun!! She will be just fine. Enjoy the free great child care. I’m very fortunate to have helpful grandparents. I encounter so many people who do not have family that are willing to help. It is a huge blessing!
you are going to have an amazing time! and i’m sure your daughter is having even more fun with the grandparents! enjoy your time!
That looks amazing! Gracie will have so much fun being doted on by her grandparents. I remember the first time I left my son. It felt like I lost an arm at first, but after a couple of hours I was able to relax and enjoy myself. Breaks are good and necessary! It won’t be as hard as you think. The best part was that my son was so much more bonded to his grandparents after our trip away and now when I have to leave him again in a few months, I know he won’t mind a bit. So excited to see your house!
While leaving the babe must be hard, it’s true, kids who get to bond with their grandparents are super lucky! And parents who get to go on awesome trips knowing their babies are safe and happy are super lucky too! Have so much fun! Grace will be SO EXCITED to see your face when you get back!
Some of my absolute FAVORITE memories are from when I spent the weekend at my grandparents’ house. My mom would never be able to tell me we where going there until right before we left because I would get SO ANNOYINGLY excited about it and bug the crap out of everyone. I know Grace is too young for those kind of memories, but know that this will be something she’ll look forward to and have the best time during. Seriously.
Luck be a lady! You will have somuchfun and so will gracie! I used to love it when my parents left for a few days so that I could get ultra spoiled by my grandparents! The first thing that I would do is march my gaga up to the drug store to check out all the tinker bell nail polish… And I always got 2 kits! Then, it was off to get ice cream! 2 scoops from my gaga! While Gracie probably is a little young for her own shenanigans, I know she will have them working for her by the time you get home! Have fun!!! Prayers and positive thoughts that you can relax and that Gracie will be fine! Hugs. Super jeal of you! Buy something plaid!! And then deck out an office for Pete when you come home in McCarthy plaid!! Oh and Gracie needs a kilt with suspenders for the fall!!!
K.
The first time you leave your child with someone else is always daunting but Edinburgh is wonderful so enjoy yourself as I’m sure Gracie will! Aren’t grandparents meant for spoiling?!
Have so much fun! I too spent a lot of time with my grandparents when I was little– I loved it when my parents went out of town! Try not to worry too much.
What will Gracie girl call her grandparents?? Something special and unique I’m sure
Good luck!!!! It is 100% OK to be crazy and miss her and call 15 times a day. But also try and channel your PG spirit and enjoy your time with your husband. And teach the grandparents how to skype because you will need to see her at least 5 times a day in order to stay sane!
i had to leave my first born at 8 weeks with her grandparents….i thought i would die! but i made it and then with my second i sent them both as soon as possible. (we live in a different state) now they stay with them about once a month and my husband and i have WAY too much fun when they are away. VERY healthy for the marriage and for the kids to get to know their grandparents. best of both worlds! i recommend it at LEAST twice a year if not more.
Have fun on your trip! Some of my favorite memories take place at my grandparents’ house while the parentals were away on vaca! Don’t worry about G, she’ll just be getting spoiled while you’re away
Scottish readers? How exciting! Who knew? Well if any of you are checking comments please leave any tips for St. Andrews or Edinburgh!