I am not sure if I am jealous, or sad for your situation. I am sure it will be a fun, and well deserved trip, but I imagine the idea of leaving the boys is rough. I agree with leaving lots of detailed information, even if you have a family member taking care of them. Sometimes my mom, who raised 8, will get aggravated with the info I leave her for a 5 hour date night, suggesting that I must have forgotten that she raised us all just fine. But, these are your kids, you know their habits, etc.., so dont feel silly for TMI!! Also, be sure that you leave a medical release form, indicating your wishes for even the worst case. I let my 7 year old go away with her grandparents, and included everything from copies of the insurance card, to permission to get a blood transfusion, or even any kind of organ transplant. Now, I realize that it seems extreme to most, but I couldnt imagine that for any reason I could not get to her and someone else had to guess at my wishes. Plus, it just made me feel better know that I had covered my bases. I might also contact the airlines to see what their procedures are if you do need to get back home in an emergency, just so you dont have to think about it in a bad situation. You know that it is important to expect the best, and be prepared for the worst, so knowing that you are well prepared should help you sleep better at night. Maybe a fun thing would be to record yourselves reading them books or singing their favorite songs, just to keep them going. Most of all, leave them with someone you trust, pray often, and have a wonderful time!! Good luck ~A.~