Here it is, the eve before leaving on a two week road trip. The Wife had to work late due to getting things squared away prior to leaving on vacation. She's a physical therapist so it is kind of important. So, now getting final packing done (her, kids, miscellaneous extras, etc) is delayed. To top that off the youngest (4 years old) has been running a temperature all day, so Grandma has been giving him Children's Motrin (or equivalent). Worse, as of the Wife finally being able to leave work (3 hours later than normal) his temp has risen to 102.9 and parental worry has set in, since we are leaving tomorrow.
Okay, the ER is basically going to prescribe the same care he has had all day, but would be able to detect if it is due to an ear infection or another cause. We usually go to an UrgentCare facility near us, but they had closed at 8pm. The Wife remembered a nighttime pediatric care place, and I did the quick internet search to find a location. Currently she is there getting him checked, and I am waiting to hear.
She did drop off the older boys so I could at least get them packed. They now have clothes packed and ready minus the bathroom necessities. Backpacks are packed with books, DVDs, some small toys and puzzle books. One Gameboy is on the charger, and the other will be on before the night is gone. I am pretty much packed as well - have been for a couple days now.
The daughter is at some pool party at a friends, and I expected her home before now. It is almost an hour after the time she said it ended. She says she is packed minus her bathroom stuff.
So now it sit and wait for the Wife, then wait for her to pack her and the youngest's stuff. I would help, but I can't match clothing good, and she probably has ideas what she wants him to wear anyways.
I am just hoping he has some small bug that flared his temp up and it is not something we need to get extra meds for to help. Ear infection on a road trip does not sound like fun to me.
Hoping to hit the road by 8am tomorrow. Don't know if that will happen or not. In the meantime, have a nice two weeks!
PeacE
Showing posts with label trip 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trip 2010. Show all posts
Friday, July 2
Last Post For ... I dunno, maybe a couple days
I loved it. The RM commented on the last post I threw up this afternoon. My bro, Stuman, and his family is out of town for the 4th, and we are leaving. RM has posted her need to spend time with grandchildren, and that leaves Sis' kids. I hope RM spoils them. I wouldn't want that with my kids, ya know I don't condone that sort of thing. But then, ya know I lie a lot, too. Hell. Deal with it.
I had a big surprise today. It's Thursday. In Prep for our big trip, I was trying to nail down the last things needed today. I took the wife to work, so I could take the minivan into the garage. I had the oil change done. Check the air filter, replace as needed, check the transmission fluid, power steering. Top off, or advise as needed.
I got a bill for $35 for the oil change, air filter needed no replacement. Power steering, and Transmission fluids were fine. They did recommend that the front 2 tires were looking a bit worn on tread (knowing I was going on a trip). I said thank you! Paid the bill and left.
I went shopping after that. Nothing like a fat guy, who has problems walking without a cane, cruising thru Wal-Mart. Geez, who ain't seen photos of people we don't wanna meet there. I almost felt like one.
I got me a new hat. New T-shirt (though RM would not approve, but she weren't shopping with me), and a couple books my oldest been looking for, a new one for me ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" heard it is really good the 3, now going on 4 book series, movie made in them Norway-ish countries.... Heck, the author is from there, glad they made the first 3 in English too).
Hmph. Either way, I helped prep for the trip, in my own way.
I ended up getting 2 new tires, too. Ran through Discount tire. Had them check all the wheels. The back ones they said were fine, and I had the double check pressure on them, as well as the spare. All is good they said.
The daughter has a computer, the only one going along on our trip. It has what they call WI-FI capability. And if it does, I may post another post. Or, I may only get to check my mail, or less than that. It is the DAUGHTER'S computer, and she may not share with myself, or her mother, who needs to put her fishies in Fishworld on hibernation. That part, about her mother, was strictly nothing more than my own opinion. Truly.
But all you don't care. It's all about... what can I bring you.
Tell you what. SLAM me with comments, as to what you wanna see, whilst I am upon my holiday, include your email, for, maybe, those more humane, may not want to see that, though I am not committing to anything yet...... Surprise me.
My biggest regret.... I admit this honestly. This is the first time, that time is available to me, to meet the one blogger I most want to meet (hint: Hoosierboy) but due to my Wife's machinations (read: desires, wants, and her friends are more important than my online ones) I can't drive the small distance South outta my route, to have a beer/lunch at a neutral place. That just bites me in the ass. Ya know what, F that. HB, I am sending a personal note, maybe I can still make it work.
Kees, man, outta country is just too far for me. But I still love ya!
PeacE
I had a big surprise today. It's Thursday. In Prep for our big trip, I was trying to nail down the last things needed today. I took the wife to work, so I could take the minivan into the garage. I had the oil change done. Check the air filter, replace as needed, check the transmission fluid, power steering. Top off, or advise as needed.
I got a bill for $35 for the oil change, air filter needed no replacement. Power steering, and Transmission fluids were fine. They did recommend that the front 2 tires were looking a bit worn on tread (knowing I was going on a trip). I said thank you! Paid the bill and left.
I went shopping after that. Nothing like a fat guy, who has problems walking without a cane, cruising thru Wal-Mart. Geez, who ain't seen photos of people we don't wanna meet there. I almost felt like one.
I got me a new hat. New T-shirt (though RM would not approve, but she weren't shopping with me), and a couple books my oldest been looking for, a new one for me ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" heard it is really good the 3, now going on 4 book series, movie made in them Norway-ish countries.... Heck, the author is from there, glad they made the first 3 in English too).
Hmph. Either way, I helped prep for the trip, in my own way.
I ended up getting 2 new tires, too. Ran through Discount tire. Had them check all the wheels. The back ones they said were fine, and I had the double check pressure on them, as well as the spare. All is good they said.
The daughter has a computer, the only one going along on our trip. It has what they call WI-FI capability. And if it does, I may post another post. Or, I may only get to check my mail, or less than that. It is the DAUGHTER'S computer, and she may not share with myself, or her mother, who needs to put her fishies in Fishworld on hibernation. That part, about her mother, was strictly nothing more than my own opinion. Truly.
But all you don't care. It's all about... what can I bring you.
Tell you what. SLAM me with comments, as to what you wanna see, whilst I am upon my holiday, include your email, for, maybe, those more humane, may not want to see that, though I am not committing to anything yet...... Surprise me.
My biggest regret.... I admit this honestly. This is the first time, that time is available to me, to meet the one blogger I most want to meet (hint: Hoosierboy) but due to my Wife's machinations (read: desires, wants, and her friends are more important than my online ones) I can't drive the small distance South outta my route, to have a beer/lunch at a neutral place. That just bites me in the ass. Ya know what, F that. HB, I am sending a personal note, maybe I can still make it work.
Kees, man, outta country is just too far for me. But I still love ya!
PeacE
Thursday, July 1
Catching Up
Yeah, that getting up at 5am today is starting to really catch up with me. I am tired, but still got more stuff to do. No rest for my wickedness, I suppose.
Picked the boys up, and one is getting ready for the computer, the other is hunting for his Gameboy he misplaced somewhere, and some books/puzzles to bring on the trip. Told them both I need that stuff tonight so they only have to worry about clothes to pack tomorrow.
Did some van stuff. Got the oil changed, topped off the power steering and transmission. Air filter was good, so need not replace. Took it in and got the front tires replaced as well, as they were starting to look pretty worn out. The back ones we had done a year ago, and they said still looked good. Had them check pressure on all and the spare to be sure was good.
I got me a couple new pairs of jean shorts, suspenders, hat, some boxers, and a couple misc stuff for the trip (disposable daily little toothbrushes, notebook, puzzlebooks for kids, etc). I found a couple books in the Percy Jackson series the oldest son is reading and got them for him.
Thats it for now. Family Meeting tonight about the trip, what's expected for behaviour, etc etc.
PeacE
Picked the boys up, and one is getting ready for the computer, the other is hunting for his Gameboy he misplaced somewhere, and some books/puzzles to bring on the trip. Told them both I need that stuff tonight so they only have to worry about clothes to pack tomorrow.
Did some van stuff. Got the oil changed, topped off the power steering and transmission. Air filter was good, so need not replace. Took it in and got the front tires replaced as well, as they were starting to look pretty worn out. The back ones we had done a year ago, and they said still looked good. Had them check pressure on all and the spare to be sure was good.
I got me a couple new pairs of jean shorts, suspenders, hat, some boxers, and a couple misc stuff for the trip (disposable daily little toothbrushes, notebook, puzzlebooks for kids, etc). I found a couple books in the Percy Jackson series the oldest son is reading and got them for him.
Thats it for now. Family Meeting tonight about the trip, what's expected for behaviour, etc etc.
PeacE
(Yawn!) Another early day
Welcome to my early Thursday, where it is one of those days that I beat the sun up. Lately, the wind has been blowing here, and aggravating my allergies bad enough I actually will take a pill or two to help out. Only problem is the pills make me sleepy, so I catch a nap during the day. Which of course, makes it harder for me to sleep through the night. Sometimes I feel I just can't win.
Two days until we leave for a trip. Today I am taking our van in for an oil change and new air filter. Have them check the transmission fluid and top it off if necessary. The younger son will get his last turn at WoW before we leave. I also get to go shopping for some sandals, or some kind of slip-on shoe for me.
The boys have been enjoying a "water week" event at the church this week. for a few hours each day, they attend some water event at the church to cool off in the summer. The daughter did a trip to Tucson yesterday to turn in some thing - I never understand what is going on. No one tells me until after the fact it seems. She is due back up in town today.
That's all for now. I might be able to get a rant in tomorrow before we leave. Who knows.
PeacE
Two days until we leave for a trip. Today I am taking our van in for an oil change and new air filter. Have them check the transmission fluid and top it off if necessary. The younger son will get his last turn at WoW before we leave. I also get to go shopping for some sandals, or some kind of slip-on shoe for me.
The boys have been enjoying a "water week" event at the church this week. for a few hours each day, they attend some water event at the church to cool off in the summer. The daughter did a trip to Tucson yesterday to turn in some thing - I never understand what is going on. No one tells me until after the fact it seems. She is due back up in town today.
That's all for now. I might be able to get a rant in tomorrow before we leave. Who knows.
PeacE
Monday, June 28
Final Countdown
Been a weird past few days. Well, maybe not so weird for my life, but in general. Things have been getting a bit busier around our place. With just under a week before we leave for vacation, we have been gathering together some of the items we plan on taking along. Hopefully, all will work out and we won't here "I'm bored!" along the road.
The past few days I have been searching through the internet for places to stop at along the way to/from. Not much has really popped of, of what I think the kids would find interesting anyways. Either that, or it is just a bit too far out of the way to spend the time going there. We are going to take part of Route 66 on our journey back home ... once we get back to it. We are doing a stop to visit one of the wife's friends in MO, and will have to travel a bit to get back to our normal route. I am looking forward to stopping at some of the diners and souvenir shops along the Route.
Not much else will be going on, so I am sure posting may be slow this week, and maybe nothing while we are gone. Depends on if I can get computer access somewhere to update. We are planning on lots of pictures, so I am sure some will find their way here once we get back.
PeacE
The past few days I have been searching through the internet for places to stop at along the way to/from. Not much has really popped of, of what I think the kids would find interesting anyways. Either that, or it is just a bit too far out of the way to spend the time going there. We are going to take part of Route 66 on our journey back home ... once we get back to it. We are doing a stop to visit one of the wife's friends in MO, and will have to travel a bit to get back to our normal route. I am looking forward to stopping at some of the diners and souvenir shops along the Route.
Not much else will be going on, so I am sure posting may be slow this week, and maybe nothing while we are gone. Depends on if I can get computer access somewhere to update. We are planning on lots of pictures, so I am sure some will find their way here once we get back.
PeacE
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