My sons are already missing me as I will be away for 12 days

My sons did not realize that I would be leaving for Singapore tomorrow and China on Tuesday, and be away for 12 days until about 7 pm.  My eldest started to cry as he was sad that I would be away for so long.  In fact, this will be the longest I am away from the family.  Then my second started weeping as well, begging me not to go away for so long.

It is always the hard for any parent to leave the family for a trip, especially if it is for a long period.  Typically I am away for 3-5 days, and that is always local travel.  Now I will be further away for almost 2 weeks. 

After a long while, they managed to calm down and sat down to each write me a love letter, only meant to be opened when I am on the way to Singapore.  They told me that they will miss me and so will I.  I had to hold back my emotions as I did not want them to feel sadder.

Well, Jordan has asked me to take many pictures of my travel and the 3 boys have each asked for specific presents from China.