Morgan, I am no expert in this sitch but I bet you and the kids want him to go along. Why don't you let him know that. It is the truth. Kids love seeing their parents enjoying vacation together. If it is too stressful, then do not ask him. Be prepared if he says no. Don't be disappointed. He probably thinks you are just being polite or does not know how to arrange the sleeping arrangements. I have avoided the whole issue so far. My H reallys acts like he does not give a hoot, then when we go out and he sees the kids all happy, he gets sentimental and tears up. On our last picnic, a stranger asked to take our photo with my camera because she said we were such a beautiful family. That really choked him up!
Me:38 H:39 MLC M:10 R:23 years D6 S3 Bomb: Easter, 2007 "Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day."