Sometimes it’s hard to remember that your kids are growing up. I mean I buy them new clothes because they seem to grow daily and I don’t try to shove my 9 year old into size 2T clothes anymore.
But there are so many moments that they just seem so little. Or I forget that time has passed.
I planned a drive from Minnesota to my parent’s home in Indiana. It’s a solid 12 hour drive and with just one adult(me) it can be very, very long. And while I’ve tried to get Eloise to help me drive she still cannot quite see over the steering wheel. Maybe if I put her back into her booster seat…
Two years ago when we made this drive I did it in two easy days – six hours each day. It was my plan this week to do it the same way. But I forgot something. Two year ago I still had a nursing baby and no iPad.
Turns out with an iPad, a potty trained almost three year old and two other kids who can basically take care of themselves – you can do a 12 hour drive all by yourself quite easily.
And since everyone in the car no knows their alphabet we can even play the ‘sign game’ and I even let them win a few times.
Anyway, I’m on vacation this week. And by on vacation I mean I’m in Indiana, not on a private beach in Aruba. But I’ll take it.
xoxo
Grandparents totally = the same thing as Aruba! They watch the kids and you head to the movies!!
Have a lovely lovely time, you four. I see that the popsicles have emerged so no doubt fun times are here!
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That sounds wonderful: the fairly easy 12 hour drive, the fun in the car with all three girls, the time with grandparents, the vacation (whether or not it’s in Aruba). Enjoy!
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Have fun! I’m glad the drive went so well. We’re in Chicago for the week at my parents sans husband so looks like we’re both on vacation!
Have fun! My mom used to take my brother and me down to see our grandparents in Nashville by herself. I can remember reading books and listening to my superdupercool tape Walkman
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Hope you girls are enjoying every moment to the fullest. xo
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Enjoy your vacation !!!
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Enjoy the vacation.. it usually doesn’t matter where it is as long as you are with the people you love. And your kids are adorable.. I love the braid.. i wish I had someone to braid my hair like that..
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Happy vacation to you!! I love your pictures and so glad that the drive was on the easy side.
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