We went to Iowa this year for Christmas. I will admit that we went because I NEEDED to get my hands on that newborn baby (and hug Lacey), but it was also fabulous to see Lucas' family.
We had an amazing trip as far as the travel part went. There was no slow traffic at all. We were there in 11 hours and home in 12. The way home took longer because we had a gift card to Cracker Barrell we wanted to use for supper and anytime we sit down to dinner it takes longer. My children amaze me with how long they will sit in a car. I know it helps that we have DVD players and snacks out our ears, but still, it's pretty much amazing.
I've taken so many trips recently with just the kids and it was great to have Lucas along. He did alllll the driving on the way home, although I'm not sure what is better - driving or crawling around in our van helping children. Sometimes I think driving is easier!
Our van is great for travel. At lunch time, I just crawled in the back, sat on the floor, and made sandwiches. Couldn't do that in the car. Lucas still complains (somewhat jokingly) about our van, but I won't go back to a car until the kids are much older.
While in Iowa, the kids opened gifts on four different occasions. They're not going to know how to go back to real life. They (especially David) were toast by Saturday night, but did okay on Christmas Day. Hard to see everyone you want to see in just 3 days!
When we got home, Danae said, "Mommy, I missed-ed my bed." My sentiments exactly. Visiting is wonderful, but there's no place like home.
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