I've never been away from Madeline for more than a few hours. I'm making up for this in a big way on Saturday, when I disembark on a 12 day trip, first to Bangkok to find a new house, and then to northern Cali for cultural orientation training. I know that I will dearly miss my little purveyor-of-compliments, giver-of-hugs, and spreader-of-laughs, but I'm not particularly anxious or worried. And she's not either. She quite happily talks about how her mom and dad are going on a holiday and she's going to hang out with Nana. Last night, we were sitting in her glider, reading bedtime stories, and she chirped about how Nana could read her stories in the glider. My mother-in-law arrived here today, and Madeline quite happily let her manage 90% of both bath-time and bedtime. I know that Madeline usually exceeds my expectations, but I'm still pleasantly surprised ...
I can't remember what time our flight leaves on Saturday. I hope that it's after bedtime.
I hope you have a great trip and that Madeline will do really well while you are away. They are tough little cookies!
Posted by: Alexandra | May 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM
As someone who has taken business trips away from the Little Guy, albeit only for two or three days at the most, I take advantage of the time away by getting a massage. Or two. Or actually taste my supper. Stuff I don't have time to do with him around.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: Helen | May 19, 2007 at 12:45 AM
You are going to have so much fun! Madeline is in good hands, and other friendly faces are only 3 hours away in case of emergency. Enjoy this mini vacation while it lasts, and eat good food and drink wine and do some toddler free shopping! (Bring back presents)
Posted by: majestyinc | May 19, 2007 at 01:55 AM
I am sure all will go well. I can't wait to eventually go on a trip with Dan but SOOOO nervous about leaving the kids with my parents, even just overnight! We are going to do this before #3 arrives.
Posted by: Jaime | May 22, 2007 at 07:11 AM