Due to some sinus issues and stuck episodes I've been on liquids for 3 days now. It's definitely helping but I'm weak and you know, liquids in, liquids out, I can't stay away from the bathroom.

Dh is working today and my oldest ds has a birthday party and sleepover to go to. The birthday party is at a park and has NO bathroom. I'll have my other 2 small kids with me. I'd like to just drop him off and I know the mom would understand except....

The sleepover is at their house which is approximately 1 mile from the park and they don't have room in their vehicle to buckle all the kids in. It's only 1 mile but you have to cross a MAJOR intersection in that 1 mile. I don't really feel comfortable with ds not being buckled up.

What would you do? My ds is 11 by the way.

Can you drop him off and then pick him up to take him to the sleepover? I know it's a pain but maybe it would be good for your situation. Or do you have a family member that would be willing to pick him up and take him to the sleepover?

would he be crossing that intersection alone?!? Or would there be a grown-up walking with him? Is there a crosswalk or crossing light there?

Well, if they are walking they don't have to cross a major intersection. I may drop him off and then go back and pick him up and take him to the sleepover. I have a minivan so If I go back I can also fit 3 extra kids in my van. That would probably be the best idea huh?

Sounds like a good idea to me.

ETA: Clearly I totally misunderstood what you were saying I don't care how long the drive is or how busy or not busy the road is, taking the chance of having him unbuckled for that time is NOT worth what might possibly happen.

Thats what I would do. He is old enough to attend a birthday party without mom. Unfortunately he will soon be at the age where it's more fun not having mom or dad there. I have teenagers so I am oh so familiar with that scenario. They are starting to like hanging out with mom again =)

Well, if they are walking they don't have to cross a major intersection. I may drop him off and then go back and pick him up and take him to the sleepover. I have a minivan so If I go back I can also fit 3 extra kids in my van. That would probably be the best idea huh?

are you takin immodium to help with the diarhea at least

Thanks ladies! DH's aunt just happened to pull up in my yard 15 minutes after I posted this. She volunteered to go with me that way I'd have help with the kids. We ended up having a good time. I drank an Atkins shake on the way there. With her help and the extra shake it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it might be.