The Way-ay-ay-ting is the hardest part!

In the Washington-Dulles airport now figuring out some last minute (yep, REALLY last minute) details now. The kids are surviving the day-long wait at Dulles incredibly well. We kind of hope that we haven't used up any good karma we may have accumulated. Cat didn't meow too loud on the first (turbulent) flight. Virginia meowed for her...especially when she got wound up on Lifesavers and hearing the word "turbulent"...who knew that word could be so very hilarious? I don't think the flight attendant thought it was as funny as we did...but whatever. Of course, there was a couple sitting right behind Joe and Aedan who interpreted the turbulence as a good opportunity to get engaged (she said "yes"). I personally think that, given the occasion, he should have splurged for a flight to National Airport but that is just me :)

Many of you have asked how my family is doing with us moving. Let me say that I was proud of them. They kept the tears in check in front of the kids. Mom bought and wrapped a zillion presents for the kids (to open 1 per hour) which is already a saving grace! Dad tried to slip into a carry-on but when he didn't fit, he settled for slipping Joe some cash. He got up uber-early to pass along more advice, quotes from country music songs, and generally be there! David gruffly slapped Joe on the back and followed up with a wrestle :) No, David was really sweet. He gave Virginia a cute pink monkey that she has long admired. "Monkey" (creatively named) has been Virginia's constant companion all day! She is the only 3 year old with a pink monkey wearing red underwear prominently proclaiming "WILD THING!" . Joe's mom has called and emailed several times today which has been a nice distraction for the kids. Joe's grandmother sought advice for us from her bridge friends (who are really really well-traveled) . So you see, everything is normal...just more so.

So, we are good. The S-Rs just might make it to Egypt.

OK gotta run! 2 hours til flight time....