| My $0.02--my oldest will be moving 7 hours away on the one day (of the whole year) I can't miss work. I went ahead and made hotel reservations for the night before and the night of move-in day. My husband thinks he'll drive up the day before, spend the night, move the kid in (late morning), and head home.
I'm going to *make* him keep the second night reservation.
There are events for parents scheduled til about 8:00 PM on move-in day. *I'd* feel better if my husband were around for any last-minute things the next day, and he can decide to cancel the room until late afternoon. I'm hoping he'll stick around just in case, though. If the kid is too busy settling in, they don't have to see each other after move-in day, but at least my husband will start the trip back well-rested.
I guess my bottom line is it can't hurt to have hotel reservations for any night you think you *might* need it. You can sort of play it by ear when you all get there. |