I will be starting a new job that requires me to train for the position 2 1/2 hours away from home. I will leave Sun. evening and returning Friday evening each week. Then the following week I will have to go again for 3 days. I have 4 children ages 17,16,13 and 3 and I am really struggling with the separation. I have only left my 3 yr. old once overnight. Does anybody have helpful suggestions to make this easier on me and my family? Of course, the older kids think this is great and my husband (who is stepfather to the older 3) tells me he will handle it. I am sure all will be fine - but I have tremendous guilt!

Thanks for any suggestions!

Marcia