Travelling without Baby

Exactly one week ago, I took my first business trip without my baby. That was the first time I travelled light in ages. In fact, I did not even have to check-in my luggage. I was supposed to feel relieved and more comfortable. But, it didn't make much difference to me. I was still travelling with baggage. I travelled with a heavy heart, having to leave my daughter for the first time since she was born. I was very worried that she won't be able to sleep without me, that she would cry when she didn't see me come home that night. But, babies are naturally resilient and tougher than they look. She was actually fine in the three days I was away. She ate very well the whole time, played, slept, and did her daily routine. She also never cried, except for brief periods in the wee hours of the morning (as usual). I missed her terribly when I was away, and I was very worried about how she would react to my absence. But as it turns out, the baby is tougher than the mommy. She was quite happy in the company of her dad, grandparents, aunt, and uncle, while I was miserably counting the hours until I came home to be with her again. This experience taught me that we should never underestimate the little humans. They are tougher than we take them for. But of course, I still want to be with her as much as possible. After all, our kids need our presence and not our presents, as the saying goes.