  After two days of waiting I am now at the airport hoping to get on a flight to London. It is looking good at the moment because I have a boarding pass (first class might I add) and the flight is showiing on-time.
If I get my hopes up though I am afraid that I will jinx it, so I am staying sombre. I did not sleep last night - too much restless energy - and have been at the airport all day. I fly all night and then have to stay up all day tomorrow, so I will be a wreck. But I sympathize with my dear wife who is at home with the five pirates. I think she will be more tired than I at the end of all this. I love you honey!! Of course Sam threw up yesterday and now a flu is likely to strike while I am gone.
Why does this always happen? This blog is my feeble attempt at killing time. I have 5 hours to wait before I am supposed to fly. I am bored. Dan, though the CAT is away, remember that he can read what the MICE are playing via this BLOG which mom will keep up-to-date I'm sure. I already miss the kids. I'll try and post some experiences through the week. For now, pray that I make it to England!
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