I have to think about whether I would be ok with him taking just the girls on his own. I know they would be fine with him (he has more patience than me sometimes), but I would be very sad about it. The girls would not want me to stay home either.

We could travel as a family just fine, would get along, no problems. As long as we have enough room for the HUGE elephant that would be coming with us. ;\) We have time, we won't lose any money even if we just don't show up, so I guess I'll see what unfolds.