I'm glad you decided not to cancel the trip with your son. I bet you guys are going to have the best time ever and it will be something your son will remember for the rest of his life. You are a great father. I also think it will give your wife the time and space she needs. After a few days alone the lonliness will set in, especially when your son calls her to say goodnight. I wish my husband would do something like that with our son. He turns 1o next month. Such a fun age, isn't? My husband did go on an overnight fishing trip with the guys from work and got back tonight. It makes me happy to see him do things like that. He needs some guy time, time to relax. He would never let me go anywhere with my friends overnight though. Never would. Did you end up calling your wife at work today? If so, what happened? I checked my pm box and there was only message so I dont know why it said it was full.