Go West

Roger had 2 back to back business trips so the kids and I decided to head for Kansas to see Rachel and my 2 nieces. Now mind you this is driving from Tennessee to Kansas. We headed out on Tuesday, May 15th at around 2:30. By 3:30 we were already stopping for potty, diaper change and a drink for Mommy. I am so thankful that Target has put in a family restroom. It is very convenient when there are 3 of you. Back on the road about 4:15, and then onward and northward. Our next stop was Metropolis, Illinois. I knew they had a McDonalds with a large play area. Also, it was pouring rain so I hoped it would ease. This would be our last official stop before bunking for the evening. I have to say, driving with the kids is fine, but the stops are the only tricky part for me. We drove through St. Louis and got a great close up view of the arch, but I was the only one awake to appreciate it. With Roger's help (aren't cell phones great?) we got a room and stayed about 30 minutes out of St. Louis. To say it was a ratty hotel was putting it nicely. Olivia's PJs got dirty from the floor and the bed was like a hammock. But the kids didn't care. We were up bright and early and I got out of there quickly. I hate yucky hotel rooms, I am bit nuts about them. Then on to Kansas. We took our time, saw Truman's house, tried to see Col. Custer's barracks and finally made it to Rachel's house about 5pm.