Why is leaving home always so hard? The lists! The lists of lists! The myriad tiny details that act as an anchor and keep the excitement stuffed way down at the bottom of my stomach. Which bags? Where to store the multiple copies of documents in case of emergency? The mental checklist of possible emergencies (which today includes the distinct possibility of landing smack in the middle of BAs Terminal 5 disaster) and potential additions to the packing list.
Takes a village to raise a child. Takes an OCD mindset to raise a successful road warrior!