Epic Journey

Question: What crazy people would want to take three children under the age of three on a 1,200 mile (each way) road trip??

Answer: Me, my mom, my aunt, and my cousin.

A few weeks ago I spontaneously decided to join them on a trip to somewhere in middle America to attend, I guess I should say celebrate (since I didn't technically attend) my cousin, Ed's high school graduation. CONGRATS ED!!

We stayed with Rosie, my beautiful cousin who it turns out is a wonderful hostess. She made us feel so welcome, cooked us delicious food, left us goodie baskets in our rooms, and created a nut-free environment for my little Forr.

Here is the craziest part: the drive was freaking awesome. Between the four adults and the portable DVD player the kids were no problem. We girls had some serious late night (...er early morning) laugh-so-hard-you-have-tears-running-down-your-face-and-you-might-be-peeing fits. We also pigged out on junk, read lots of celebrity trash mags, and had some good conversation...pretty much a slumber party.

Some random tidbits:

My aunt pointed out to me that I had poop smeared on my chest at a gas station (chalk that one up to taking a road trip with a baby that has diarrhea).

I made the switch from regular to diet. Big step for me.

Favorite quote of the drive: "It's guts were still shiny." My cousin, Sara, describing some fresh roadkill.

On a side note: I couldn't post any pics because I left my camera in the Midwest.