You do realize that Philly is not that far from Jersey, right? Jon spending a few days there on business is not like spending a few weeks in Europe on tour while his kids are in school. Chances are Richie and Heather brought Ava with them to Philly--and if they didn't they weren't away from her for a long time. When Jon has worked on movies in the past, he's often brought his family with him for the duration or for several weeks of filming. If he films in the NY area, he's not far from home anyway. Touring is harder on the kids than it is on the adults and it's not a picnic for the adults. Jon has talked about how there's a comfort in being able to sleep in your own bed at night, and if not your OWN bed, at least the same bed for a while.

Becky