Let's Go

The new headphones

Right before we left for our trip, Dan came out with a wrapped box. Inside was two headsets for the kids. This was an AWESOME present for me. Now the kids can watch AND listen to their DVD and I can listen to the radio. Now I don't have to listen to hours of cartoons.

Today we travelled 3 states and were on the road 8 hours. It went well. I think part of it was because in my mind it was going to be horrible, so it ended up being better than I expected. The kids slept some, watched several movies and we even played a round of I spy colors of cars(Ryan won).

I think my kids have my blood and love to travel. Heard from the backseat by Grace, "road trip,woohoo!"

AAHHHH, peace and quiet. With the new headphones, I actually had alot of peace and quiet. I had some great quiet time with the Lord. I got pray, meditate and hear a good Word when my good friend Melissa called me. I even listened to Focus on the Family. One of the things I contemplated was how grateful I was that I got to do this road trip with my kids. Having lost my brother so suddenly when he was only 30, it shifted my priorities. No longer do I say, I will do this, that and the other when I am retired or when the kids are(insert an age). We are never promised tomorrow. I feel sad for all the dads/men that work so hard, and say I will get to do(insert a dream) when I retire or when the kids are grown. What if that day never comes? I know, you have to have balance, we can't be traipsing all ove the country all the time. Goals and plans are good except when your whole life is just a "one day, I will do that". I think as a nation we are caught up with accumeplating more stuff. I have been guilty of that. You think, "I really got to have that." Or, "if only I had this, life would be better". Guess, what that doesn't happen, you are never satisfied. I have had so much freedom, selling my stuff at home. Do I really need that many placemats, dishes,etc.? And it is alot less to keep up wiht and clean. Well, as you can see I did alot fo contemplating on my drive. Ryan, summed it up best.... This morning I asked him, "are you having fun on our road trip?" He said, "I LOVE IT!, I loved it the second we started our road trip, what I love most is, you mommy are on the road trip" And this morning, Grace rolled over and stroked my hair and said " I lub you" and then planted a kiss on my cheek. My love tank is full!

Picnic at the rest stop