* Fun times in the car with the girls. Sisters playing together in the backseat. Sharing Twizzlers for the first time. The three of us "singing" La Bohème at the top of our lungs (apparently my girls are big opera fans). Answering Canon's many questions such as, "Mommy, what is a soul?"* Canon has a bladder of steel. She can hold "it" for days....unless we are on a road trip....and in the middle of nowhere. Drama always ensues. This trip was no exception.
* After a harrowing experience northbound over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, I arranged for a police escort on the return trip. When I arrived at the bridge I was very early and desperately missing the girls, so I decided to brave it myself. I'm proud of myself for making it over, but very disturbed that this debilitating fear has basically popped up out of nowhere.
* Hours alone in the car to listen to podcasts of This American Life and Fresh Air.
* Finally getting to see my sister's and best friend's new homes.
* A few hours in New York City.
* Discovering New Jersey trains and buses turn into pumpkins at midnight.
* My first trip to the beach this year with the girls, thanks to my sister and brother-in-law.
* I was really glad my girls got a chance to spend some quality time with their aunt and uncle, but now I'm feeling guilty for dumping the girls with my poor pregnant sister for two full days.
* On the way home the girls and I stopped at a Cracker Barrel for dinner. We had so much fun. I love being with those two little people.
* Short but sweet time with my sister, brother-in-law and best friend.
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7 comments:
i hear you. it sounds mostly wonderful. i love car convo's.
(((hugs))) i'm glad you're home safe!
You are not allowed to feel guilty. I can't imagine a better way to spend my week. I had a blast getting to know Elly and spending time with Canon. I love those girls.
Love the recap! I especially love your comparison of the NJT to Cinderella.
Bella has been asking me for weeks to go to Cracker Barrel...she loves eating there but there are none where we live. Guess we'll have to make that part of our upcoming road trip!
It's usually not the places, but the people that make vacations wonderful!
I'm proud of you, too, for going across the bridge on your own!! That's the only way to conquer a phobia. How did it go?
More pictures please!
Glad you made it safely home...sounds like a tiring, but wonderful trip!
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