Random Things

Wow...it's amazing how much stuff you need to take on a trip. Whew! I got most of our stuff packed up in the van this afternoon. I found the source of a mysterious odor. That was fun. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to completely rid the van of the nastiness, but hopefully I will be able to shampoo the carpet tomorrow morning. Chocolate milk left in a cup that leaks a bit is never good...

The kids and I plan on leaving here after I pick Katie up from day care tomorrow. We are only driving a short distance tomorrow night, but it will break up the trip.

It's supposed to be HOT. Very, very hot.

I have to put a few more podcasts on the iPod before we leave so that I can listen to those while the kids watch movies. I have found that it is hard to listen to music while their movies are on. And if any of you have been in a vehicle with me while talk radio is on, you know I can't stand it. These podcasts are certainly different than talk radio so I hope I don't have the same reaction as I do to talk radio.

Lots of little stuff to pack in the morning.
Need to run the dishwasher so we don't have milk cups sitting around for 2 weeks. Yuck.
A few small loads of laundry.
Pick up the kids rooms.
Filled up with gas today so we should be good there.
Need to grab some ice and load up the cooler with water, juice, a few sodas, cheese, yogurt and a few other snacks.
Can't forget the trail mix. :-)
Brian still needs to pack his bag so I can bring it with me - this should create less time in the airport next Friday.
Brian is uploading the maps to the GPS - thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, if only I knew how to use it....
1353 miles to drive according to mapquest.
New tires, oil changed.
Lots of movies...
Disposable milk cups are a MUST

Please pray for safe travels. This is a really long drive to do without Brian. I have made long drives before with just Katie, but this is REAAALLLLY long. Thank goodness we won't have to drive through snow!

If you have my cell phone #, please call me while I am driving. I might need some adult conversation while I am driving (hands free of course). If you don't have it and want it, send me an email and I'll get it to you.

I'll be sure to post things as we go along. I think both motels I am staying at have high speed wireless available (I don't know of any these days that don't have it).