On Our Way

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I hate the day before leaving on a trip. There’s always so much to do. (I don’t know how many times I wished I hadn’t procrastinated on things I could have done days ago!)

After a day of feeling like the headless chicken, we are finally ready.

  • Bags are packed.
  • Up at the crack of stupid (why did I book an early morning flight?)
  • dragged son #3 out of bed to drive us to the airport
  • checked in for flight
  • Tim Hortons for breakfast at the airport
  • relaxing at the gate


All in all a good start to what will be an amazing two weeks in Vancouver Island.

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