My kids are used to me being away from them for a few days. Time Away from them is by choice. I made commitments in other areas of my life, and I decided to follow through on them. I decided to give it my all in that area of my life. I still give my all with my kids when I am with them.
The time away only strengthens my feelings for them. We like to cuddle up next to each other when I am around. We laugh and play together. We read books. We have plans to have fun together. We make crafts.
The time away is only temporary. I have shifted my priorities so that I am not away from them for long. I know that I can give my all to them when I return. I know them well. I like to catch up after being away. Being with them is more important to me than anything else. They will only be this small once. The time away may be short, but we will have memories made of the adventures we have had when I am with them.