Waiting at IND to board the plane. Naturally, Ben brought as many electronic devices as one can feasibly take on a plane, including laptop, iPad, PSP game console, two digital video recorders, digital camera, and of course cell phones. So, we are adequately equipped to play around whilst awaiting boarding time. Ben is downloading magazines on the iPad and playing silly games and I am, well, typing a blog.
I am so much more relaxed than I was this time last night and pretty much all of today, until bags were checked. The day went remarkably smooth considering all we had to get done.
Kids dropped off -- check. They were excited to see my dad and stepmom, and their cousin Isabelle who is staying over for a few days to help watch the kids. They don't get to see her all that often but I have a feeling they will love her.
Dog dropped off -- check. This was a little rockier, as he is staying with my friend, a recently certified dog trainer, at her home. With her two other dogs. Giant dogs. Canada tends to get along fairly well with other dogs but there was still a little clash as the three of them tried to stake their territories. I think it will be fine.
To airport on time -- check. We did online check-in last night, so it was a breeze once we got here. Traffic was no issue even though we were right at rush hour. Piece of cake.
Anyway, now that all of that is done, I am finding myself practically giddy about our whirlwind trip that is finally upon us. Its always a little sad to be without the kids for that amount of time - but, they will have a blast, and a mentally refreshed mom (and dad) will be better for them also. That's right. I'm taking this vacation for the kids. What can I say, I'm devoted.
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