We're driving. With 3 kids. In a rental. We're trying to make good time, so we won't be stopping much and we're going to be trading off driving. And that's the part that makes me nervous...Mieke is not a fan of the car seat. Being stuck in one for around 42 hours? I just can't see that going over well. But, this was over half the price of flying, so we're going to make it work. One way or another.
Anyway, I wanted to chronicle our experience. Most people I've spoken to insist that this just isn't going to work, the we will have to stop, etc. Maybe they're right. Maybe not.
Since we'll have 3 kids, we will be stopping for short breaks for potty breaks, diaper changes, run around time, etc. We're bringing 2 dvd players (with a total of 3 screens, so Mieke can watch too), a bunch of activities for the older kids, treats/snacks for everyone (but especially Mieke-choo), and a couple of new and exciting toys for Mieke to pull out one at a time if things get dicey.
We're leaving on Thursday, Scott has to open that day, so when he gets out of there at 4, he'll head home and we'll eat dinner quickly and head out. I'm going to start out the driving and he's going to try to sleep for awhile...once I'm too tired to drive, he'll take over and drive through the night. If I figured everything correctly, we should be just getting out of Montana when everyone starts waking up and be through Wyoming around breakfast time (~10). Not a bad start!
I'm not planning stops, with the exception of Wall Drug if we feel like it. South Dakota is the 2nd biggest stretch in one state (Montana is the longest, but we'll be sleeping through that) so I'm pretty sure the stop will be welcome, but we'll see. Beyond that, we'll just be stopping when we feel like it. I think we'll stop at a McD's with a Playplace for dinner that night too.
Anyway, thats my plan. Now to see if it actually works...haha
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