Today, I finished booking the non-refundable cruise for my wife and I to the Bahamas. I did this after confirming once again that my mother could take care of our son while we're away. An hour after I paid, she called back saying she mistook the dates and can't do it anymore. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, the cruise that I was looking forward to for over a year was cancelled due to the coronavirus. Trying to salvage what was left of my vacation, I booked a hotel for a few days near a local beach. They just announced that the beach was closed and the hotel is refusing to refund my money. FML
Today, my wife and I had to cancel our family vacation to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas that we had planned for almost two years and spent thousands on, because our son tripped over his suitcase and dislocated his ankle as we were leaving to go to the airport. FML
Today, I learned that my son’s godmother forgot about the baptism date and booked a family holiday to Italy. Her mother is also on the trip and she is the officiant. I gave them both the date over 6 months ago. Everything is already booked on our side for that date. FML
Today, my girlfriend bought two tickets for a cruise to the Bahamas. Too bad the second ticket isn't for me. I guess her ex-boyfriend will have a wonderful time with her. FML
Today, my husband called me selfish and ungrateful then canceled the cruise he’d booked as a surprise. I only asked if we could get a sitter for the kids. I’m a stay at home mom who homeschools and co-sleeps. We never get a single minute alone, so excuse me for wanting some adult time. FML
Today, my mother "borrowed" money from my stash to help pay for her vacation to the Dominican Republic. The same trip I'm not allowed to go on. FML
Today, I told my boyfriend I wouldn't be able to get any time off work to go to Mexico with him, and that we'd have to get our tickets refunded, and reschedule. He said not to bother, and that he already had someone else in mind to take with him. FML
Today, a friend is refusing to pay her final portion on the vacation we’ve been planning for over a year. She's met a new guy and he’s uncomfortable with her going on a girls' trip. We’ve been planning this trip longer than she’s known him and it’s too close to the date for us to get a full refund. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me that he wanted to break up with me but it had to be after our cruise together because he doesn't want to lose out on money. Can't wait for the Bahamas. FML
Today, I surprised my 10-year-old nephew with an invitation to my family's upcoming Disney Cruise for his birthday, since he previously said he wanted to go. He said no. He'd "changed his mind." The ticket is nonrefundable. FML
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lexieB2014 19
Try and see if someone else will do it. the worse they could say is no
SexySlayer1248 18
I would feel like she did it on purpose
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Comments (51)
alomo19 7
Take the kid with you and make his childhood great. When I was 8 my parents left me with my grandma to go on a cruise and at that age I felt left out and secluded.
Serisent 26
The problem is that you don't know how young the child is. If the child is a toddler, I can see why taking him on the cruise might be a bad idea.
Xx6RoseThorn9xX 5
Am I the only one that thinks you should take your kid with you??
DanielleinDC 34
Maybe they want a second honeymoon. Hard to do that with a kid in tow.
sourgirl101 29
I know it's not ideal and you probably want alone time with your spouse but I've taken our young children on a cruise to the Bahamas before. Cruises have so many activities for the kiddies and the absolute best certified care givers "around the clock". (Most of it free) I was highly impressed with security and I'm paranoid. Better than losing your money if you can't find another sitter.
Metallica36176 16
Don't let that ruin your time. Try to find a friend or relative. If not I do believe there are day cares that will watch your kid. There are always options...don't get down about it. And if worse comes to worse, just try to take him with you. :/ Sorry. If we were friends and I knew you Id try to help out by watching.him
ramseytt69 8
Im pretty sure she's not the only one who could/would watch him for you guys.
kisecawchuck 11
find an aupair?
happylappy 21
Find a new sitter. Not the end of the world.
kirstenalli93 4
Take him there's free daycare all day then like 6 an hr after 12am, he doesn't even have to get off the ship for the excursion he can stay in daycare
MrsLady2020 11
Call the company, they will probably be willing to work with you on changing your cruise dates.... or adding another person. ^.^
perdix 31
Let your mom go to the Bahamas with your wife. The father-son bonding time will be so worth it. Teach him how to drink beer and then pee while walking.