My oldest daughter moved to Montreal in August to attend McGill University. She's been living in residence with a lovely roommate named Lauren. She came home to Toronto to visit at Thanksgiving, but this weekend was my first time visiting her in The 514.

My wife, my three other children and I took the train from Union Station and stayed at a hotel on Sherbrooke, directly across the street from my daughter's residence. It was a whirlwind trip, only two nights, but it was amazing. Everything from the weather to the accommodations to the company was fantastic.

But most important of all, I got to see my daughter on her own, living independently, and living her very best life. I couldn't be more proud.