It's been 5 years since we last visited Robert's family in the Philippines. Last time we were there, Duncan wasn't even two, as he rode on my lap all the way there and back. Danica was merely a twinkle in Robert's eyes. Since that time, 3 of Robert's sisters gave birth to little girls who we haven't yet met except through Skype. I think this trip is long, long overdue...yet, it's now only 8 sleeps away!
We, well, more specifically Robert, have had the suitcases packed for the past 2 months, just sitting in our family room, waiting to board the plane. We have new backpacks full of new toys, crayons, paper, books and such to keep the kids entertained on the L-O-N-G plane ride (23 hours in total). We have a housesitter and pet-sitter arranged. We're in the midst of cleaning the house, finishing up the laundry and emptying out the fridge. We have our passports and itineraries, hotel confirmations, flight confirmations and the like ready to go. I feel organized, yet still feel like I'm probably going to forget something important.... I guess that's how major trips with 2 young kids make you feel...
8 more sleeps............
