Thoughts along the Way

We had many exciting adventures and fun experiences along the way from Tucson to Jersey. Despite many late nights, long days of driving, leaving friends before the kids felt done playing, and occasionally grumpy parents, they did great!

Much to their dismay, they didn't have a DVD player in the back to watch movies, but I don't know how they could have enjoyed a movie considering the numerous stops we had to make for potty breaks, to switch drivers, for lunch or gas, or even to throw up! Ohhh the stories we have to tell!

(Our most exciting stop was when we were hardly one hour into the trip when we saw a bag flying out of the back of our trailer onto Interstate 10 on our way to Phoenix.)

All along the way, Papa and Mama embarrassed our older children by wearing our huge wrap around sunglasses—a gift from our dear neighbor friend, Sandy.

(A picture of Phil in these near-goggle-like shades is available for a small fee. For a picture of Polly, a much higher fee is required!)

Behind the fun, however, were serious questions: "What have we gotten ourselves into?" At one point about three-fourths of the way to our destination, exhausted, we contemplated just stopping our travels right there.

"I don't think I can go any further!" I said.

In my late night delirium, the realization of being "homeless," looking for a house, preparing the kids for school, et cetera, made it seem like the end of our travels would only mean the beginning of our travails!

Potty breaks and throw up seemed a piece of cake compared to the work ahead!