Is this a common occurrence?

[BIG SHINY n Rootsy]

Yeah the second one was the worst for sure. Now I don't really get like that. It helps if you procrastinate and leave EVERYTHING to the last minute. then it flys by and your like "damn I wish I had more time to get ready to go" lol

This is pretty much what I do too. If you have everything ready and packed 2 weeks before you leave, the anticipation can be a killer. I like to wait till the last minute. Luckily, the wife starts packing about 2 months before we leave so it usually balances out.