Away for a week?

Next week I have a work training in San Francisco. All week long. Now, I really love SF. It is an amazing city - and it's been much too long since I've been there! It's walkable (as long as you like hills), great food, culture, atmosphere. I am excited to be staying in a Kimpton hotel (sans goldfish), and to have multiple nights of uninterrupted sleep!

But on the other hand, I am dreading being away from A for that long...how can I leave this face?

I know I have to go for work, and I know that I will enjoy it, but I know that I will miss him so very much. How can I go without bed time snuggles for 5 whole nights? How will I make it through the day without my morning smile or giggle right before bed? Five day of missing hugs and kisses and giggles and smiles.

On the other hand, he is getting so much more independent...not sure he even needs me for bedtime anymore...

Any suggestions on how to make the time go by faster? or even just how to get through the week?