1 Down, 5 to go....

And he's off.....  Brady left this afternoon for the land down under the "Down Under".  We've been waiting for so long for this moment and now it has begun.  We can hardly believe it's almost there.  I felt as if I may puke as I drove him to the airport.  Not about him being gone, that's old hat for me.  About how fast it's coming up for me.  I'm very nervous for our flight. Making our connections, managing everyone's needs and disagreeable attitudes for such a long period of time.

The girls and I will have a 35 hour travel time.  That's a long time for them to go without comfort or sleep or decent food.  It's a long time for me to be patient.  It's a long time to deal with motion sickness, tired feet, luggage, lines, immigration, ticket counters, security, 4 airplanes..... so many things.

Brady had to be down there by February 1st, so he had to go first.  As much as I hate that he left us to travel alone through two foreign countries, it's good that he's going ahead to get into our house, find us a car, and open a bank account.  He can test out the waters first and let us know what else to bring.

Only 5 more days for us!!  It's going to FLY by......  Bon Voyage.