A note from the road…
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: April 27, 2007
Well, I knew that traveling to Philly this weekend with 2 kids in tow for a hectic fly in-fly out weekend wedding would not be easy, but this wasn’t what I expected. Owen was up at 2:00 am so excited to fly that he couldn’t sleep. So, I have been up since 2:00 am this morning. Then, we fought O’Hare check ins and security with a double stroller, 2 backpacks, a diaper bag, a camera bag, a dvd player bag, and 2 car seats. Jake cried 80% of the flight. I sat between Owen and Jake. We landed and put the kids on a bus to get to the rental car (all the security gear plus 3 large bags). We finally get in the car and get to the hotel to find it less, way less, than the “quality inn” it is supposed to be. Needless to say, it is 4:30 and I am ready for a nap. Oh, and so are the kids who have not slept since their 20 min. naps in the car. And, we still have a family dinner tonight… good times! So, needless to say - no rest for the weary!
PS - I know I said I was taking a break, but I wanted to let you all know that I wasn’t just hanging out on a beach somewhere, ignoring you…
Kelly Jo says:
April 27th, 2007 at 4:45 pmOH, Stephenie, that does not sound like fun. I hope you have a good time at dinner tonight. Hopefully the boys will be asleep early, and you will be close behind…zzzzz
doverdi says:
April 27th, 2007 at 5:41 pmSo sorry to hear that things aren’t going so well. Tomorrow’s another day & hopefully it will be better. Hope you can get some rest (or a nap) as everything looks better after a nap.
Megan says:
April 27th, 2007 at 5:46 pmIt will get better! The kids will get into thier rhythm and everything will run smoothly for the rest of the weekend. No crying, no fighting, just peaceful, angelic children keeping thier hands to themselves. Those are my positive thoughts running to you. Hope you enjoy the weekend.
Patti says:
April 27th, 2007 at 5:49 pmSounds like a great time. Where do I sign up!!!
Trust me it does get better, when they get older.
Sarah McCorkle says:
April 27th, 2007 at 6:55 pmAh - sorry you feel so tired Stephenie! Hopefully you will get some rest at you less-than-quality inn before you have to sally forth again.
Lorig says:
April 27th, 2007 at 7:32 pmI hope your trip improves.
Stephanie C says:
April 27th, 2007 at 8:12 pmOh man! Kudos to you Steph for being able to handle all that.
Carolyn says:
April 27th, 2007 at 8:46 pmPoor you.
Merlene says:
April 27th, 2007 at 10:54 pmWhat, no time for sunbathing this weekend?? Things can only improve now. Hope it will be a great experience for you and your family. We’ll miss you.
Mary Mc says:
April 27th, 2007 at 11:29 pmAww we didn’t think you were ignoring us!! Take a well deserved break! What a rough day…it’s so hard when kids cry on planes and nothing you can do to stop them..but oh well to bad for everyone else on the plane they should understand!! Have a great time!! Tomorrow every1 should be well rested!!
Kathleen Riley says:
April 28th, 2007 at 12:12 amStephanie you need a break!!! Sounds like quite the road trip. Hang in there and get sleep. It will all look better when you awaken.
Nicola (#1033) says:
April 28th, 2007 at 12:23 amI would prescribe an early night all round, perhaps a nice nightcap for mom?? Have a fun trip!!
Genevieve says:
April 28th, 2007 at 2:38 amAwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I hope it all gets better. Hopefully, seeing all the loving family faces at the family dinner will cheer you up!
Joan says:
April 28th, 2007 at 7:05 pmenjoy the weekend and try and get some sleep.
Donna says:
April 28th, 2007 at 9:17 pmJust think you get to do it all again in 2 weeks for Danielle’s wedding. Hopefully, they will be experienced travelers by then and things will go better. Besides, the person booking this hotel has high standards and will make sure it’s ok for you, Matt, and my 2 sweet grandsons. Love you. Hang in there.
melita says:
April 29th, 2007 at 12:08 pmHope you had a better night and day at the wedding! Get some rest and enjoy the time with your family!
May says:
April 30th, 2007 at 11:13 amWait, you’re not on a sandy beach with full service assistants waiting on you and taking care of your every need? Oh wait, that’s where we WISH we were!!! LOL! I hope the trip ended better than it started!