New job starts Monday.. getting nervous about being away from home

Yup - the 8 years finally and officially finished today and I am no longer in the utility industry.... YES!!!! The new job starts Monday and I go down the 26 miles to the new office, then I go down to south of London for three days. Its not the new job that scares me, its the fact that I am away from the two things that are the most precious in my life - my wife and son.
As I cant be there for the story at bedtime, I have printed two stories off for Carol to read on both nights I am away.
I have asked a good friend to call Carol- shes not aware of this - daily for me to see shes okay - he will text me or call me late evening on my mobile to confirm. I trust him and his wife more than my in laws .. hes a great mate and a incredible friend to me. My mother is also to call - my father in Canada is also gonna ring.
Have spent some great quality time with my son today flying airplanes etc. Have washed windows, made sure outside is secure in case of high winds. Caravan is locked up etc.
Now I have to get used to a couple to three days every week, about 250 miles away plus and not being with the two I love more than life itself. the two who i would give my last breath.
I am taking something with Carol's perfume with me - that way I may sleep a bit better. Never been away longer than a night before....
Anything else I have missed? let me know please as I want them both to be fine or am I being the hopeless worried husband for nothing???
Just hate being away from them both .

kev I am sure they will be fine, Ted was just away for 4 days, I made it ok! lonely yes,bed was cold and empty,But it sure was fun,making up for lost time. And I did not have anyone to check up on me,Carol is one lucky women.

Kev, growing up my father was away from home on business for a week at a time rather frequently. Granted, I didn't have any adjustment because that's just how it was for as long as I can remember. But, you know...it was never a question if Dad was there for us or anything like that. It just made the time we did spend doing fun stuff with Dad even more special. And remember, this was WAY before the advent of cell phones, so we just had a list of the hotels Dad would be staying at on which night, and if we needed anything we left a message there.

The first time will be the hardest. Of course you'll always miss Carol and your son and they will miss you, but it won't be nearly as traumatic once there is a real routine to it.

Ooh Kev that's bittersweet isn't it? Great to have the new job and get away from old one. But tough to be away from home. Your weekends are going to have to be really, really special aren't they!

Keep your eye on the weather for Monday - could be snowing right down to London.

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and sending you lots of good vibes. You'll probably pick them up when you come through the Midlands!

You are a wonderful husband and father, and I am praying for you. WHY aren't there more men like you? WHY can't I find one?
***hugs***

You are a rare bird, dear Kev. The perfume is a wonderful idea. It might help to pack a few pics of Carol and your son to put on your nightstand, this way you can wake up with them in the AM! You'll be fine, with all the love that fills your heart, you can't go wrong!

Kev, lotsa vibes to you for this new job! Give Carol & Christopher lotsa lovin' when you get home. I know you'll miss them!

I managed to locate a photo of the hotel late last night - its got a thatched roof!!!! Thats something I never stayed in or under before....

There you are - look on the positive side for interesting new experiences you can tell them about! It will be hard at first - my brother is going throught he same thing, commuting weekly to London from Cambridge, leaving his wife and daughters behind, but they are reorganising their weekends to make sure that they have lots of quality time together. I am sure it will work out just fine. Good luck for Monday.

Originally Posted by flisssweetpea

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and sending you lots of good vibes. You'll probably pick them up when you come through the Midlands!

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Heres a few more from the Midlands <hugs>
Good luck with the job Kev - dont worry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the School holidays Carol and Christopher will be able to visit you in London. The Science Museum is free and supposed to be great - lots of interactive stuff. There would be so much for you to do with your family.