Countdown to Korea

So I am going to Korea! I am so excited to go and meet my nephew Marc Charles! He was born on February 27th and I will be the first family to visit. My countdown is 7 days now. With this comes a lot of anxiety though. I will be leaving behind my kids for this trip. The only other time that I have been separated from them is when my husband and I went away for a ski vacation for the weekend to Seven Springs for Valentines Day before Scottie was born. This will be a test for both parties and for Peter as he will now be the primary caretaker of them while I am away.

Now, on Monday morning I sit here unable to sleep and just thinking about being away from my kids in a little more than 48 hours... That is eye opening. Tons of thoughts run through my head as I prepare to go see my Sister and leave my children and husband. When the kids wake up on Wednesday, they will get a surprise, Mommy won't be home. I will have to say goodbye to them the night before as I will leave at 5 am to catch an 8:30 flight. I am so excited to get to Korea but my stomach is "narfach" or nervous to be leaving my house, kids and husband as this is what I chose to do with my life. I know it will be good for all parties involved but I will miss my snuggle time with my boys, putting them to bed, reading them stories, making "treats" and dinner with them, and hearing Scottie call out "mom-mommy"when he wants me. I just hope that he does well for my friend Jenny who is stepping into my place as Peter just started a new job and couldn't take time off from work. Stephen told me yesterday that he was going to be "the best big helper" so I hope he does well too. I know kids are resilient but I sure will miss them...