We're off!

I can't sleep, so I'm up at stupid oclock in the morning writing this instead. After 3 years to the day that we sent off our application to become permanent residents of Canada, we are finally going!
I can't believe this is really it. We've waited so long and now it's finally going to happen...today!
I'm feeling quite emotional - probably because I'm not sleeping well at the moment. Lots to miss...but lots to look forward to.
I think the airport goodbyes will be tough today. We went to Gary and Lisa's for farewell drinks last night and I started to well up! I'm rubbish! They are taking us to the airport today as we thought it best not to have family there. We aren't going to say goodbye - just 'see you soon'. I really want to thank everyone who's been wishing us well with texts, emails and Facebook wishes over the last few days. My phone hasn't stopped beeping! Love you all xxx
I think we'll be over our weight limit on the baggage but I don't really care any more. I've done so much packing and sorting and have got it down to the bare bones of what we need.
The last few days have been a bit fraught. Neil has been quite stressed with all the final letters, phone calls and arrangements for our departures. The children have been fantastic really. They have managed not to kill each other in spite of sharing a small room, having no toys and no space to call their own - this is progress! Maybe once they have a big house to run around in, they might appreciate it more...who knows.
So, looking back at the last few months since we received our '90 day letter' back in January, it has flown by. We've achieved so much in such a short time. I'm so relieved we managed to sell the house as now I think we'd have no chance in the current financial climate. We've seriously de-cluttered our lives and feel the better for it. We've also really begun to appreciate the value of friendship, and appreciate each other more as a family. I think, in spite of the stresses and strains of emigration, we are closer than we've ever been.
Now I'd better go, as I've finished my Lemsip (getting a cold....lovely!) and I've still got a few bits and pieces to do before we leave. My next post will be from Okotoks! Our new home...sounds so strange!