Okay so this morning I leave for BlogHer on a 6am flight. Yes I am crazy. Actually I gave into peer pressure and bought my ticket because that is when everyone else (well like 6 other Chicago bloggers) is flying out. I figured it would be a rough morning but it would save me money and anxiety of flying into New York by myself.
So anyways yesterday as I was packing I couldn’t find my toiletry bag anywhere. I searched everywhere, tore my closet apart and finally came to the conclusion that I was crazy. Then I decided to check under my 5 year old’s bed (which is where he hides things) and low and behold I found my bag.
So I went downstairs and asked him why he hid my bag and he said because he will miss me! This is coming from my 5 year old son who is not my lovey one, I would expect this from my 4 year old but actually he is okay with me leaving. I explained that we can talk on the computer (Facetime) and the phone, and I will bring them back some presents! I also said how they will get 5 days of daddy-time and NeNe and Papa (grandma and grandpa) is going to come over to sleep on the weekend.
Sometimes I will pull the slip out and don’t get noticed approach but since I will be gone for five days I felt the need to prepare them.
So my question to you is: How do prepare your children for you being gone? Slip out? Bribe them?
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Aw, I can only imagine leaving children behind on a big trip like this. I personally don’t have any kids, but I have no doubt that all the moms out here are having a tough time with this.
The good news is they’re going to be in great hands and you’ll get to see them before you know it!
Thanks! It was definitely a nice trip and glad I didn’t miss it, I probably would have regretted it and taken it out on my kids.
I only get my daughters part time due to the custody agreement, so while I don’t leave my girls for trips or vacations, I do go through this scenario and set of emotions 6-10 times a month. The most important thing is to constantly remind them you are only a phone call or text away and that you can’t wait to get back home to them. Children are so much stronger than we give them credit for. Enjoy your trip!
Thanks! I think it makes both kids and parents stronger too when they are apart.