WFMW - traveling

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So, I normally wouldn't write about traveling much because we haven't had the opportunity to do it much these days. But even for a work trip, I would try to take Lil M with me instead of leaving her for several days. First, I just don't think I could be away from her more than a night or two (and that's tough). Second, I'm not sure that I want her to have to go through that stress. I know that sometimes it is absolutely necessary to travel without your family, but if I can... I do (have them travel with me).

Of course, this costs extra money. So, when/if this happens, I have to take care to save what I need beforehand, or else I'd be in a bad spot. But I'd rather save than be away from Lil M for days.

Ok, but if I did have to travel, I would use skype. I would call my daughter probably two or three times a day, if schedules would allow. I would also probably get her some little gift items beforehand and have the caregiver give her those each day while I was away... maybe something that talks about Mommy or Mommy/Daughters.

Maybe that's not a good works for me wed post... let's see. What else works for me? Lip balm. I should buy stock in the stuff. And I don't mean that old nasty chapstick. I mean some good, softer-gliding lip balm with some type of SPF in it. I use it every day... in the winter due to cold. In the summer due to the sun.

What works for you?

Peace.