Our Vacation (part 1): It was a long drive that added 2,500 miles to the odometer. It was a landmark trip as the boys officially started the ever so much fun on a car trip "He's looking at me" routine. Joelle joined in by curiously clutching at Nathaniel's arm which introduced act 2: the "She's touching me." routine. The topic of a larger vehicle was discussed rather thoroughly as we car shopped on the highway. It is well worth noting that Janice the amazing packed all 5 duffel bags small enough that I was able to also fit a pack-n-play, toy bag, diapers, food bags, stroller, 3 diaper bags with an assortment of odds and ends in to our little 2000 Toyota Camry. If someone had sneezed I am certain the car would have popped open scattering diapers, underwear and stale Cheerios all over the road.
Over all the kids were great, well great in the sense that they were not bad but not so great as far as feeling good. Ben announced rather noisly that he was not feeling well a fact that was confirmed by a 104.5 degree temperature. I now really appreciate the blue H signs on the road. After Tylenol his temperature went down to 98.7 and off we went. A follow up in DC diagnosed strep throat which precipitated an unexpected quiet day for Ben and I. Thursday afternoon we drove to Great Grandma Faust's in Whiting, NJ. Janice and Joelle visited Great Grandma and Grandpa Sterner Friday morning. Later that evening Nathaniel joined them for dinner at Friendly's Ice Cream Parlor. I just relaxed and watched movies as Ben slept from 1:30pm until 9:30pm. The following day we restuffed the car and were off to the Adirondacks and COTW.
Over all the kids were great, well great in the sense that they were not bad but not so great as far as feeling good. Ben announced rather noisly that he was not feeling well a fact that was confirmed by a 104.5 degree temperature. I now really appreciate the blue H signs on the road. After Tylenol his temperature went down to 98.7 and off we went. A follow up in DC diagnosed strep throat which precipitated an unexpected quiet day for Ben and I. Thursday afternoon we drove to Great Grandma Faust's in Whiting, NJ. Janice and Joelle visited Great Grandma and Grandpa Sterner Friday morning. Later that evening Nathaniel joined them for dinner at Friendly's Ice Cream Parlor. I just relaxed and watched movies as Ben slept from 1:30pm until 9:30pm. The following day we restuffed the car and were off to the Adirondacks and COTW.
