I know its hard but you did tell hime that you are going away for a bit, leave it at that but make is sound really exciting that he is a big boy staying at home with daddy...make sure you sound really proud and excited at the prospect too...It may work...I do this with my four year old when she has to stay home while I go out somehwere without her.

Anyways, good luck have a great time with your sisters.

T.

 Juzzy have a great time away with Sis and pass on my love, please.

You have told him, I would leave it like that and don't make a big deal out of it now....I think I would be just make  out your going out for the evening and let dear Dad explain your couple of days away, after your gone....on your return Josh will realise you weren't gone for good.

Janice xxxx

Firstly lucky girl, have a great time.

Sounds like Josh is a lot like my 4yr old.  Don't tell him exactly were you are going if you think it make it worse.  Maybe tell him you are going away as you have and leave it like that. 

I recently went into hospital for a few days.  Just told the kids was going to the doctor obviously they can to see me but only for a half hour or so.  The kids were fine, even though my 4yr old won't let me husband put him to bed if I'm home.

Just make sure you husband distracts them, maybe have something fun planned for him and the kids.  Hope he is fine for you, I'm sure he will be just a little clingy when you get back.

Have fun.