Liveblogging from the road
So we're somewhere between Here and There--actually a bit closer to There. I'm so glad we're going to have an easier driving day tomorrow. I'm in the hotel with E and my great-aunt and -uncle, and I have sweet, sweet wireless. I love you. Mwaah, mwaah. I'm doing all the driving in return for en route travel expenses covered. I feel like I'm getting a pretty sweet deal, because I really wanted to go. And I'm really happy that it helps out my aunt and uncle so much, because I really, really love them. But I gotta say, I've been really tired this week (PMS), and it was kind of hard there for awhile. And I didn't have my French rap and dance music to keep me pumping.
E is a fantastic traveler. I'm so happy, because I really love travel. So it's nice to have a toddler who loves being along. I was able to ease the long hours some for him at the end by whipping out my computer with a movie. I'm not going to ever feel bad about letting my kid(s) watch movies on long car trips. Because they are long and hard. I will say that he did not help me by taking a power nap 20 mins before we arrived at the motel. Followed by Major Poop Cleanup upon arrival. *sigh* We did have fun snuggles and giggles, cartoons, turning the lights on and off and on and off. And when it got to the point when I starting to growl to myself "when is the Electric Child going to go to sleep already?" He finally drifted off.
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I loooove this post, as well as wireless in hotel rooms, of course! :)
We're blessed that our sons are EXTREMELY good travelers and as much as we try to limit TV viewing at home we also don't mind when they watch a few videos during trips. We bought a double screen car DVD player for them -- it was a priceless investment. I hope you continue to have a lovely trip!! (and blog from the road). I wish I had done it last week at the hotel -- precisely one week ago, but I had a conference presentation to practice :( (that should actually be a smiley since I love conferences and it was a good one).
Posted by: Lilian | 21.06.07 22:17
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Let me guess: was it CARS?
I too am a great believer in the judicious use of video. It can buy you precious minutes to bring order to your live; or help an overexcited toddler transistion to quite mode so you can redirect his play
(Disclaimer: I hope every one understands I am talking about video in moderation! Not as a substitute for good parenting or normal child's play!)
Posted by: | 22.06.07 08:11
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It makes it so much easier when the kids enjoy traveling with you.
Posted by: baby names girl | 02.07.07 06:21