But, but, but... NOOOOOO *sob*

Mike got a call this morning from a recruiter. Offering him a six week job in New York.

He wanted to take it immediately. I wanted him to turn it down immediately. Six weeks is too long. And I know how these projects go. They never take the time they say. So six weeks will really be more like 2 months. BOOOOO.

I obviously have deep rooted abandonment issues stemming from the job my dad had when we were kids. And I always swore I'd never marry a guy who traveled for work. But the money is really good, and we'd be nuts to turn it down. At least that is his logic. I don't think it is enough money to make that time apart worth it. We spend nearly every second together and I'm still not tired of him. Buuut, I also know I can't stop him from taking it. I mean, I COULD, but it wouldn't be fair. He really wants to go. It will open more doors for him, and he'll get so many new contacts. And he has never been to New York as an adult.

So my compromise is this:
1) He is only to take ONE trip a year.
2) That trip may be NO LONGER then 2 months, or I'm coming with him for the entire trip.
3) When we have kids, he can't leave me for that long. no f-ing way.
4) If the trip is 6 weeks, then I'm going to visit him for 1-2 weeks in the middle of his trip. This way we don't have to be separated for nearly as long. Hell, I don't have a 9-5 job keeping me here. I might as well take advantage of that! Plus, I've never been to New York as an adult either. And I have a bunch of very close friends who I'd LOVE to see.

The sucky thing? He might have to be there Monday. As in this upcoming Monday. As in 5 days from now. Thanks for the advance notice! Yeesh. Otherwise he might be going at the end of July. Which will muck up our Vegas plans. (Not break them, just confuse them.)

Joe has graciously offered to help us turn our frowns upside down by driving him to New York. Hence making this a fun road trip journey. I'd go with of course and we could photo/video document it for fun. Heck maybe we could even visit some fun places along the way? Who knows? The road will be our bitch!!