We don’t have kids unfortunately but I feel bad leaving the dog, so can only imagine how bad I’d feel if I was leaving my kidsBut also, didn’t they miss the kids? I’ve never been away without my kids (lack of opportunity) but I don’t think I could do a long haul trip without them as I just don’t want to? It would feel weird, I’d miss them and I’d know they were missing us! A weekend or long weekend yes, but not a trip to the other side of the world. It’s just so odd.