For myself, I would just change "shoes" to "books", I never worried about the in-laws as they are in China but we really did get along great cuz they couldn't speak English...we just smiled alot! As for "any night is girls night out" well, I guess that stays because they are all out... just without me!
Anyway, my D11 just gave me a handmade card tonight and it reads:
Dear Daddy, I will miss you when we are gone to China, thank you for taking us to the airport! I love you and you are the best daddy in the whole universe. I will see you soon and I love you lots!!! XOXOXOXO Sincerely, D11 P.S. I love you!