So, every year some good friends of mine run an annual Great American College Road Trip (GACRT). They have been doing this, wow, I think for almost 15 years now. They are mainly Iowa fans, so usually Iowa is involved. They go to a different college football stadium every year. Well, this year, GACRT is heading to Pittsburgh and the game is on Saturday, September 20. I also found out that the Pirates are home that weekend and have a night game on Friday.
Now, I have not been to the new Pirates stadium or to Pitts' football stadium (editor note: I didn't know they play at Heinz field. I have been there!) so I think it would be a great time. Also, it is early enough in the fall that the weather should be ok (i.e. not too cold). I enjoy the city of Pittsburgh as well so this trip is really a no brainer.
Here is the where I am struggling. I am thinking about taking Samantha with me. The flight times are good (and not expensive). I think she would love the weekend away. She will definitely enjoy the sporting events. The biggest thing holding me back is guilt. It is guilt that I am creating myself. I am well aware of this but I do not want to hurt Meredith's feeling or make her feel like I don't love her as much as I do Samantha. I know she is only 2.5 years old and will not remember any of this. I get that. I really do.
I have talked to Michelle about this and she said that she would plan a fun/special weekend with Meredith if I decide to go to this and take Samantha. That makes me feel better but I still can not shake the feeling that by taking Samantha to this, I am being a bad father to Meredith.
Anyway, please leave any and all comments on what you think I should do. I promise I am not crazy. This is really how my mind works! Hahaha.
Happy Tuesday? Is it really Tuesday? Yep, it is. For listening to my little rant, here are a few pictures from Father's Day where we were being silly with my phone.
3 comments:
Make it an age thing. Take Sam when she is 5, then take Mer when she is 5.
My dad did this for a bike ride across Iowa. He took me, my brother, and my sister the year we turned 10.
Additionally, some friends of ours take their kids to Manhattan for a long weekend when they turn 8.
No guilt, maturity is relatively assured, and worst case, you can adjust by a year or two if weather or something is an issue.
Oh Andy - Take every opportunity every time! Take all the moments you get to spend with each daughter and enjoy them. It goes by so fast and the memories you make are priceless.
You should definitely take Samantha. Speaking as a girl with a big sister -- it's super important to have special time with each of your parents, separate from your sibling. So just make sure you reciprocate that (or something else) for the little sister someday.
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