The trip

I wrote this post two weeks ago, but then never got around to posting it...

We are going to Kentucky!  John was scheduled to go to Louisville in June for a meeting, and I suddenly decided that I wanted (more like NEEDED) to go home.  So, we are driving back with him.  I am super pumped about getting out of New Jersey! 

I don't know what is wrong with me lately, but I feel very crabby and moody.  I just can't seem to shake this funky feeling.  I don't even have a good excuse for being so pissy all of the time.  The weather is lovely, the kids are great, and I've lost some weight.  I am hoping that a change of scenery and some time with my mommy, granny, and cousin will help adjust my attitude. 

Since it isn't Christmas and we aren't obligated to spend every waking hour with relatives, I plan on taking the kids to lots of fun places while we are there.  This trip to Kentucky is going to be a genuine vacation, not just a long list of people to visit.  We are going to have fun!  Of course, family and friends are welcome to come with us, but I am not sitting around other people's houses all day.

So, I am excited and motivated and eager to go!   I am counting down the days.

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Now we return to the present...

The big trip happened last week.  It was fun.   REALLY FUN!  We went somewhere new everyday, and the kids absolutely LOVED it.  We stayed at the same hotel, and once again, it was wonderful.  The only downfall to the trip was the drive home.  We made great time all day, and we were set to be home by 5pm.  And then we hit Philly.  Fucking Philadelphia and all its traffic.  We had been in the car for over 9 hours.  We were sooooo ready to be home.  And to our dismay, a drive that normally takes 30 minutes, took over 2 HOURS.  So close, yet so far.  It was brutal.  But despite the horrid traffic, it was still a great trip.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure...