The last few days were VERY EMOTIONAL. Lots of tears, stress, smiles, excitement and nervous energy. From trying to remember everything to pack to making last minute trips to REI and the mall, it was a total whirlwind where I wish I had planned better so I could have spent the time relaxing with Japen and Austin. Loading the car with the luggage made the looming departure even more real. Peace out Flower Mound!
Heading to the airport...
We packed, weighed and reweighed every bag. Even so, I had to transfer a pair of jeans and two books from one bag to another to stay within my weight limits. At the airport, Japen and Austin were very fine bag stewards! :) The Qatar Airways folks were very patient and accommodating and even celebrated with me when my bags were sufficiently within weight limits! Yay!!!! Four checked bags & Three carry-ons!
And then the tears masked by smiles. I had to say good-bye to my men. Austin promised to be a good boy (he always is, but I make him promise every day anyway). I miss them more than I could ever express. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!
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