My boy has been away loads :\( my hubby is amazing and they have the most amazing bond, he's also been to the inlaws a lot but thats because i've been ill mainly. I find if he does go away for the night if im not ill and were going out I don't sleep well, wake at 6 to get up with him even though he isn't here and pace the house till he's back as its far too quiet and I miss him!
Im pleased that by him going to others he isn't too clingy and is a very happy sociable boy. But to be fair he may have been that way anyway and he's still a little mummys boy
Sim if you don't want to leave him don't hun, only do that when you feel ready!
xxx