mom goes to Shanghai!
Day before a two-week trip to Shanghai for my summer residency. I am traveling with a group of 20 students and faculty from NU to learn about the Chinese market and recieve a project briefing from Yum Brands!.
Slight panic has set in. I have never been away from my children this long and never so far away. What if one of them gets sick? What if their father has to travel while I am away? What if I really, really miss them or they really, really miss me? What if Skype doesn’t work? I am counting on being able to see their faces even if it is poor quality video. What if the babysitter doesn’t show up? What if I forgot something to tell them or add to the detailed home calendar?
What if they need me?
I know there are many working mothers (and many more fathers) who travel for business and are away from their families for extended periods. If you are one of them, please send me your advice.
FYI, I have not posted since early June because I have been prepping for this trip. I am back and hope to have some interesting posts from China.
Oh, and despite the pre-trip panic, I can’t believe I am going to China.
