Can you leave without leaving instructions?

When being "helpful" is actually keeping you trapped

I traveled to a friend's wedding last weekend while my husband stayed back with the kids, and here's all the "prep" I did before walking out the door:

Absolutely nothing.

I just kissed everyone goodbye, wrote a few sweet notes, and left.

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Some moms would spend hours preparing - writing down schedules, prepping outfits and meals, leaving de…