We leave in about 30 hours. I am equal parts nervous and excited. I have never been away from Monkeyboy this long, and we have never been out of contact with any of the kids for any amount of time. Once I get there, I’ll be fine, but the leaving is kind of tearing me up.
In fact, I called Monkeyboy’s dad today and made him make all kinds of promises about how well he’ll be taking care of my sweet little Monkeyboy. Likewise, Bucket has made out a schedule down to the minute and sent it to his ex-wife to make sure that all the big kids get everything they need. We are, above all else, parents. And we’re happy that way.
Still, I’m thinking I can get over this feeling once I am sitting on the beach in 80+ degree weather 
It will all be fine.
Monkeyboy has survived entire afternoons in the care of his Aunt Kelly and Uncle Mike, and we’re totally ill-equipped to be parents, so I’m sure the exes can handle it. : )
Have fun. Take lots of pictures. And, enjoy some quite time with the hubby.