Today was a hectic but very rewarding day. I woke up at 4:30 after going to bed at one and being woken up every hour by a crying baby (but I got cuddles for it!!) to pack the van so we could leave at 5 to get to Montgomery in time to see Dennis. I was really excited to see him and give the kids a chance to see him as well so it was worth it.
Got in the van and saw that all four tires were low and the pressure light on the dash was on. Tried for 30 minutes to fill them up, in a dress, unsuccessfully at the Loves service station before we got on the highway. I spent the rest of the 6 hour drive freaked out about blowing a tire and being stuck on the side of the road with an uncharged cell phone and a van full of kids.
Luckily we made it in by the skin of our teeth. Stopped at the shopette to pick some things up for DW and his roommates and then made it to church as the clock struck 12. It was then we found out he had looked at the wrong mass schedule so we went to the picnic instead. It was SOOO nice to see him. the kids had a blast as well. they had the most amazing balloon animal-ist. He made Ryan a tiger-spider hybrid that was amazing. The guy could make anything. It was fun to watch the kids get excited.
After the picnic was over and DW had to go back we went to firestone to have someone look at the tires. We found out it was closed on sundays, but luckily Brian was there and filled the tires for us. (Remind me to send a nice note too his boss about that!) We got burger king lunch (kids mac and cheese meals) and Samm got an icee and we got back on the road.
The kids were really happy to see dad, but even happier to get back home. The looked like they wanted to hug the house. We got them a bath, into some pjs and let them relax for a few minutes before bed. After they fell asleep, I got Ryan's things together to bring him to his first day of FIRST GRADE today!! Wow, time flies!
Haven't even looked at unpacking yet. I'm sure that will come soon, eventually, if by necessity alone.
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