Vacation style!
Before you go on a trip you might have to do something completely horrifying like buy a bathing suit while you're 30 weeks pregnant. IF this is the case, you would do well to remember this: If you need a new size it is IMPERATIVE that you put ALL of your clothes back on before walking out of the dressing room at Target. Apparently no one wants to see you in your underwear except your husband.
When you are going on a trip and pack all of your drinks and perishable food in a cooler, do NOT forget to load the cooler in the car. It does you NO good sitting at home in the kitchen while you are out adventuring. And it means that you have to double buy everything.
When you get out of your van it is good to ensure that the lights are NOT left/knocked on. If they are, then you will have to try and find a total stranger and get them to give you a jump while your family waits in the car in over 90 degree weather. (Courtesy of Rob)
While climbing over the seat (at 30 weeks pregnant!) to start the car while it's being jumped - watch for low hanging objects like rear view mirrors. Smacking your head on one will cause you to swear in front of your children.
It is important to know where you are at all times. When you are visiting more than one place - distance is important! If, say, you visit a "Ghost Town" in one area it would be helpful if you booked the hotel at the CLOSEST city to the place and not one 2.5 hours away in a different city. The only real failure is the failure to plan. No boyscout badge for me.
Despite all of these things - you can still have fun on your little weekend vacation from life. :-)
These have been more Helpful Hints from heidi. I hope you find them enlightening.
Monday, July 19, 2010
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13 comments:
It's a good thing you keep posting these hints...otherwise we might have to try to figure them out on our own. Thanks!!
Hope your vacay was lots of fun even with all the bumps along the way.
oh man! Well at least you made me feel better that i am not the only one who does these things:O)
Hope you are feeling well mama!!!!!
I hate when I take the time to pack stuff up and then leave it at home, and leaving the food is the worst! We have to have snacks in the car...food and the dvd player are the only things that keep the kiddos quiet!
Oh wow... sounds like an adventure..lol Glad you all survived it and found a way to enjoy yourselves.
you are always sure to make me lol..thanx kid ;)
ROFL! I definately needed that laugh today!
Too funny! You guys are awesome.
Girl you've got pregnant brain and, therefore, can do no wrong. Rob, on the other hand, totally dropped the ball with the whole leaving the lights on. :P
Oh that would so happen at this house....well, not the pregant underwear scenario, but you know... ;)
I have been getting better at the hotel planning thing...I learned my lesson last Virginia trip. Yikes.
All good tips. When visiting a friend in FL last week, I repeatedly wacked my head on the dvd player in her car numerous times...thankfully the kids were too engrossed in The Little Mermaid to pick up on my swearing. ;)
Great tips. I'm sure they'll come in handy while we're moving too. :)
You are brave lady. I just had a 2 week trip with only 2 kids and I almost needed to be committed upon my return! Hope you had fun despite the folleys!
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