We’re still recovering from our first trip out to Ohio with all 3 children. Oh my word. What a trip.
We took 80 across Pennsylvania, which we’ve never taken before.
Did you know there was a town smack in the middle of PA called "Jersey Shore?"
And that there are approximately 3,769,934 bugs between Philly and Cleveland, most of which are plastered to our windshield?
And that you can still buy gas for under $4 in some places?
And that there are only about 3 rest stops on that whole highway?
And most of the exits lead to a small road with no civilization in sight?
So when you need gas or food or – most importantly – a POTTY, there is nothing? Which is a problem when one of the children has four accidents that day. Four. FOUR! Twice we ended up pulled over on the side of the highway with her. Giving all of I-80 a nice show. She hasn’t had any accidents in months. I guess she was saving it all up for one day. Naturally that one day had to be the one we were traveling hundreds of miles…
Anyway, Husband and I are exhausted after that! But we’re enjoying our visit with family. We’re here at my mom’s house. Husband’s parents and his sister and her family are staying here for the week. We all only see each other about once a year, so the talking has barely slowed down 
In other news, I’m going to go get my haircut today. I haven’t decided on a style yet. Probably should before I get there, huh?
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OK…I know I shouldn’t be laughing at your ‘misfortune’ while traveling, but it’s hysterical! It was reminiscent of the trip I made when I moved from California to Iowa. My kiddos were 3 and 4 years old. We took I-80 all the way here and I can relate to EVERY situation you spoke of!
You ARE going to post pics of your new do, aren’t you????;)
We take that highway at least 4x a year when we go to visit my family in Northern Ontario (when we hit the I75 we go north…) It’s a loooong drive! We found that getting off at the small towns is nice because we can usually find the “main street” quickly, get some decent non-chain food, and then ask the locals where the closest playground is (usually at the local elementary school) so the kids can run off some steam.
Now I need a nap, hearing about your trip… I hope you continue to have an amazing time!
Have a good time with your family. Hopefully the trip home is less eventful. We hit the road this weekend and I am hoping it all goes smoothly.
Oh, I know! 80 is awful.
Have a great time!
80 is so much fun…and lol @ the constant stopping. that will be us in august…
My worst fear is my kids will have the bladder my husband has! His parents had the same problem with him well maybe not accidents but constantly pulling over or going to a rest stop. I have not even tried a long trip yet. You are braver than I am.