The kids slept in the car so it didn’t even phase them that we didn’t get to Grandma’s house until 4am. They all woke up and were ready to go around 8am. I, on the other hand, was not so wide eyed and bushy tailed.
I finally dragged my butt out of bed and in to [...]

As you know, we left last Thursday to spend Easter in Chicago. We got in late because apparently we cannot read maps. Either that or we just enjoy taking the long way and then getting lost and then yelling at each other for (1) making us get lost and (2) not turning were the other [...]

Kid #1: Are we there yet?
Dad: No. We aren’t even half way.
Kid #2 ~~ about 45 seconds later: Are we there yet?
Kid: I have to go potty.
Kid: I have to go potty really bad.
Kid: ~~whine, whine~~ oooohhhh, I’m going to pee my pants
Mom: You just went potty 10 minutes ago.
Kid: I have to go again.
Kid: [...]

I just realized I totally left you hanging on Justis’ Washington D.C. trip. How was it you ask?
Well….I was a basketcase. Thanks for asking.
Oh, you mean how was it for Justis? He had a great time. He loved being “on his own” and staying up late and hanging out with his friends….oh and seeing the [...]