My fancy shmancy car has a DVD player. With wireless headphones. So, in theory, I'm able to listen to my own music or talk show on the drive, but when the girls want something, need something, or must have something that VERY minute, they yell to me. Or cry to me. Or bicker to me. They obviously can't hear how loud and annoying they are when they're tuned into their own movie. Nor can they hear when their brother needs something. I spent a majority of the drive down to Southern California breaking up fights. Handling minor crises. Talking through clenched teeth.
I think next time I'll wear the wireless headphones.
The drive back down to Orange County was uneventful. Albeit long. We decided to stay in a hotel for the last few days before we move into our rental home on Sunday. A bit more convenient to have our own space. A lot more considerate for all parties as we spread out and unwind. And it's great practice for us to get used to living in close quarters... for the rental house we'll be living in for the next 9 months is not that much bigger than the hotel suite we're staying in.
Five days until we move into our house. Seven days until school starts. Seventy-two days until we see Matt.
19 comments:
Glad you got there safely, tempers and children intact. (and not left by the side of the road which is sometimes where I contemplate leaving mine)
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OMG! How did you fit all that in the car? Amazing!
Your profile cracked me up, the line about being slightly meshugah especially. That would make me completely meshugah.
Girl.... you are one tough cookie...but as always, you get all done.. good on ya! :-)
Jill, I want some of the wireless head phones, as well!!!! Your day count downs were very exciting and I am so glad all is coming together. It has to be good to back home : ) you are in my thoughts and prayers~
I encourage everyone to click on that photo above to see the large size. I can't believe how much you fit into that vehicle!
I'm meshugah too.......a meshuga goy.
By the way, I looked up the meaning of meshuga on Ask Moses dot com.
- Suzanne
72 is only a little more than 2 months, right? here's hoping it's speedy & the new place is great!
I love the expression on Grady's face. So cute!
Congrats on making it as far as you have. I'm sure you're very excited for school. 72 days until Matt, not soo bad. Hope it flies.
boy do I sympathize. Hope you'll breathe a big sigh of relief on sunday (well, after some unpacking is done).
You are super mom! I am sure your husband is very proud of you! Enjoy settling into your new home.
I can't believe that you are actually taking time to blog right now! Super woman indeed. I also love "the whiney one or the whiney one." I often refer to the twins as "Screamy and Shrieky" or "Grabby and Snatchy". The possibilities are endless.
I am impressed you were able to fit everything and still see out the back window. That is awesome.
Hotels, although not your own, come with maid service -which is almost as good.
The whiney one, or the whiney one. HAHAHA!!!! I can relate to that!
Let the countdowns begin! I hope the last countdown goes the quickest for you! :)
Thank THE LORD for portable dvd players.
72 days? Time for a paper chain!!!
Wait a minute.
Are you allowed to wear headphones while you drive?
Not that THAT was the point of this post...but I'm wondering.
In other more related and heartfelt news:
Yeah on the various countdowns!
Seriously, wow. You're so amazing to be doing this all with three children. GOD I complain when I'm home for a day with my boys without my hubby there. You put things in perspective for me, and I think you're inspiring. :) Glad you arrived safely! AND WOW all that stuff... wow wow wow!
You are one busy lady!
Honestly, how did we survive before cars had dvd players? I'd put them up there with the wheel and sliced bread.
Best of luck with the move!
You are my freaking hero. Seriously. You are amazing.
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