We haven't even embarked on our trip and I'm already writing about out destination. I'm just thrilled to be heading back. To spend time with Papa Sr and GG. To finally meet our niece and LM's cousin, J, who turns 1 in April.
I'm looking forward to the relaxing.
I'm even looking forward to potty training LM while we are there. That takes some guts right?
Papa Sr and GG want to take us on some overnights while we are there. We are going to go back to the beach, oh how we love the beach. Plus we are going to check out the North Carolina Zoo. Did I mention we will be there for Easter? Amazing!
I'm hoping for nicer weather than Syracuse has. I want to wear shorts and tshirts. I want to spend hours outside.
Until then, I'm counting down the days!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Vacation
Vacation is coming upon us and I'm ready to go.
The family and I are getting ready to embark on quite the road trip. Destination: Clayton, NC.
We are going to visit my wife's grandparents. Little Monster is ready to see Papa Sr and GG. Papa Sr might even take LM to a construction site!
This is the longest car ride I've ever taken K on, let alone LM. K gets car sick easily, LM I'm just afraid of how he'll handle long periods in his car seat.
Here's a sample of the upcoming details:
Wednesday morning: Wake up between 5-5:30 am (like we do every morning K works). Let LM get all of the milky he needs. Hop in the rental car, first stop Dunkin Donuts down the street.
Random stop in probably Pennsylvania to stretch our bodies, maybe lunch.
Arrive by 3 pm in Fredericksburg, Virginia to check into our room at The Inn at the Olde Silk Mill. One night for $59 thanks to groupon. Explore the area, then decide on dinner. Possibilities include: Park Lane Tavern (Groupon for $15 equals $30 worth of food), Famous Dave's (was delicious in Rochester, NY), or FoodE which is really my type of place- order at the counter, kids menu, locally sourced (Slow Food), oh and Wednesdays they do fried chicken. The chef is from Atlanta, meaning really southern fried chicken? Oh and dessert at Carl's, love frozen custard!
Thursday morning: Leave by 7, yes that means missing out on the free breakfast. However, we want to get to Papa Sr and GG's around lunch time. Probably pick up something quick, eat the snacks in the car, or possibly eating down the street at 2400 Diner. The best route would avoid Raleigh, however, we have two stops in the area. Whole Foods for produce, and to look at their beer selection. Then Trader Joe's for the rest of our needs. See we are picking up lunch items and some breakfast stuff. Our time in Clayton isn't really about eating out, though Bojangles' is on the list.
Realistically this trip is about time together as a family. I'm using up 96 hours of PTO, as well as a grand total of 6 normal days off. I'm ready to just live in the moment, instead of what needs to be done next.
The family and I are getting ready to embark on quite the road trip. Destination: Clayton, NC.
We are going to visit my wife's grandparents. Little Monster is ready to see Papa Sr and GG. Papa Sr might even take LM to a construction site!
This is the longest car ride I've ever taken K on, let alone LM. K gets car sick easily, LM I'm just afraid of how he'll handle long periods in his car seat.
Here's a sample of the upcoming details:
Wednesday morning: Wake up between 5-5:30 am (like we do every morning K works). Let LM get all of the milky he needs. Hop in the rental car, first stop Dunkin Donuts down the street.
Random stop in probably Pennsylvania to stretch our bodies, maybe lunch.
Arrive by 3 pm in Fredericksburg, Virginia to check into our room at The Inn at the Olde Silk Mill. One night for $59 thanks to groupon. Explore the area, then decide on dinner. Possibilities include: Park Lane Tavern (Groupon for $15 equals $30 worth of food), Famous Dave's (was delicious in Rochester, NY), or FoodE which is really my type of place- order at the counter, kids menu, locally sourced (Slow Food), oh and Wednesdays they do fried chicken. The chef is from Atlanta, meaning really southern fried chicken? Oh and dessert at Carl's, love frozen custard!
Thursday morning: Leave by 7, yes that means missing out on the free breakfast. However, we want to get to Papa Sr and GG's around lunch time. Probably pick up something quick, eat the snacks in the car, or possibly eating down the street at 2400 Diner. The best route would avoid Raleigh, however, we have two stops in the area. Whole Foods for produce, and to look at their beer selection. Then Trader Joe's for the rest of our needs. See we are picking up lunch items and some breakfast stuff. Our time in Clayton isn't really about eating out, though Bojangles' is on the list.
Realistically this trip is about time together as a family. I'm using up 96 hours of PTO, as well as a grand total of 6 normal days off. I'm ready to just live in the moment, instead of what needs to be done next.
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