Holiday Dilemma

@being This is a good suggestion. If only the kids were self sufficient. They are certainly old enough to be, but I doubt either of them is capable of going to the store to buy bread, or to clean up the mess they make in the kitchen, or wash their clothes. Too many video games. The dog would probably starve. Guess we could call them daily to remind them of things.
Hmm.. it might make things better in the long run now that I think about it.

@JamesBugman yes....I think too.
It's a chance to help them grow in self sufficiency too.
Maybe get them a couple of microwave dinners and put simple ingredients to make toasts and pasta, or eggs.
Yes they will need to be responsible with the dog!
Give them a little trust too..
:)..and maybe your wife will rest too away from the responsibilities.
You will pay a little more but you'll share which is nice too..

@HootyTheNightOwl So you're thinking I should go then? Thanks for the advise.

@meggie I would miss seeing their faces when we walk out on an amazing beach and run in the water. I would not enjoy seeing them run out because there is a fish, or being upset because there are bugs on the sand, or it's too hot, or they want more icecream. So it's a bit of a tossup.
I can only imagine the trip across the desert and all the complaining about everything.

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Yea, kids would hate that, and the first spider or cockroach they see they would be terrified. lol