I'm thinking about doing something crazy.. opinions please!!

[jadedbeauty14304]

OK, so I have airfare for my trip next week booked through Southwest, so I can cancel my flights and get credit for the money to be used within the next year (which I would use for sure). I love roadtrips, and am thinking about hopping in the car a day or two early and driving down. My daughter and niece are both up for an adventure and I think it would be fun to show the kids the country. I have AAA (in case of any car trouble), and I drive a Toyota Yaris (40 mpg highway) which is only a year old, so I am not really too worried about anything going wrong. I used to live in NC, and made the drive many many times, so I know the first leg of the trip like the back of my hand already.

Am I completely crazy? Should I grasp the chance for mother/daughter/niece bonding? Opinions? Comments?

 

[acm563]

OK, so I have airfare for my trip next week booked through Southwest, so I can cancel my flights and get credit for the money to be used within the next year (which I would use for sure). I love roadtrips, and am thinking about hopping in the car a day or two early and driving down. My daughter and niece are both up for an adventure and I think it would be fun to show the kids the country. I have AAA (in case of any car trouble), and I drive a Toyota Yaris (40 mpg highway) which is only a year old, so I am not really too worried about anything going wrong. I used to live in NC, and made the drive many many times, so I know the first leg of the trip like the back of my hand already.

Am I completely crazy? Should I grasp the chance for mother/daughter/niece bonding? Opinions? Comments?

Well, I am not going to give you my opinion on driving it However if you are taking 95 straight down let me know and maybe you can make your stop in Richmond or Emporia for lunch and I will meet up with you... I will tell you tho its a very long drive.....but you know that already....

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

LOL I do realize it would be a crazy long drive, I would definitely break it up into two days. My route wouldn't put me on 95 until South Carolina though . I will take a rain check for that lunch though I like food.

 

[acm563]

LOL I do realize it would be a crazy long drive, I would definitely break it up into two days. My route wouldn't put me on 95 until South Carolina though . I will take a rain check for that lunch though I like food.

I had forgotten about that...(the food part) and if you get down this way I will cook you dinner then I do have a few talents, and cooking is one of them...

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

A woman of many talents!!! lol

Tawney just reminded me that we have US/IOA tickets from the trip we cancelled earlier this year. With a car, that would be do-able, especially if I leave a day early, and book one night at POP at the start of the trip.

Oh boy, I am really talking myself into this now!! LOL

 

[acm563]

Well, if you do please be careful...I know you are older than he is but for some reason I always see you as I do Genesis, and I tremble like Cleo in a thunderstorm everytime he goes on long road trips. Thats the only part of his life I ever worry about, and I am so not a mother hen with him, he's always been free to do his own things and make his own mistakes but something about him and driving just terrifies me, I think it goes back to the trauma of coming upon his accident where he totalled his firebird...all I saw was OMG that is my sons car or what is left of it, he had been run over by a 4x4 truck..I didnt see him, I just saw the car...as a mother you can imagine..and I think I have never gotten past that so PLEASE TRACY, be careful.....

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

Well, if you do please be careful...I know you are older than he is but for some reason I always see you as I do Genesis, and I tremble like Cleo in a thunderstorm everytime he goes on long road trips. Thats the only part of his life I ever worry about, and I am so not a mother hen with him, he's always been free to do his own things and make his own mistakes but something about him and driving just terrifies me, I think it goes back to the trauma of coming upon his accident where he totalled his firebird...all I saw was OMG that is my sons car or what is left of it, he had been run over by a 4x4 truck..I didnt see him, I just saw the car...as a mother you can imagine..and I think I have never gotten past that so PLEASE TRACY, be careful.....

Awwwwwww
No worries mom
I promise I will be safe

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

Well, I did it. We will be leaving home on Monday night, getting to FL a day early, on Wednesday, checking into a DTD Hotel for one night (Lake Buena Vista Resort) before moving to POP for 7 more nights. Then turning around and comin back home. Yay! So much to do! Have a great day all!!

 

[Bill Brown]

I like it, no procrastination. Enjoy a safe and fun trip.

 

[DisneyTN]

Personally, I would take a classic, all-American road trip over flying anyday. Flying can be much quicker and more efficient as far as timing, but nothing competes with the open road.
Just do be careful and have a fun trip.

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

Thanks guys!! I just got home from my Dollar Store and Sam's Club run to get all essentials and am now starting to pack. I love a good road trip. It feels good!!!

 

[Mrsduck101]

OK, so I have airfare for my trip next week booked through Southwest, so I can cancel my flights and get credit for the money to be used within the next year (which I would use for sure). I love roadtrips, and am thinking about hopping in the car a day or two early and driving down. My daughter and niece are both up for an adventure and I think it would be fun to show the kids the country. I have AAA (in case of any car trouble), and I drive a Toyota Yaris (40 mpg highway) which is only a year old, so I am not really too worried about anything going wrong. I used to live in NC, and made the drive many many times, so I know the first leg of the trip like the back of my hand already.

Am I completely crazy? Should I grasp the chance for mother/daughter/niece bonding? Opinions? Comments?

I've driven a couple times with just me and my 3 kids and lived to tell about it

Honestly, I just make sure they have things to do, movies to watch, snacks and drinks, and we are good. I'm lucky they are very patient. I have never had a problem being the only driver at all.

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

Good to hear!! The kids are 10 and 15, and they are pretty good about not fighting. We went today and got all kinds of stuff for them to do in the car. I am burning a bunch of cd's right now to keep myself with plenty of music for the drive. Give me some iced coffee and good music and I can drive forever! LOL

 

[NewYorkRedNeck]

Nothing beats a good road trip.. Some of the best adventures I've ever had

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

I am hoping this will be one that the girls can remember for the rest of their lives!!!

So excited!! I want to leave now! LOL

 

[libertybell7]

Sounds fun Tracy!

 

[Kyen]

I love the drive! my family drive to Clearwater Fl every year, we take 2 days and I75 all the way. I do not recommand driving it straight we did it for xmas one year and thought I was going to go MAD

 

[Carrieannew]

Tracy have an awesome trip

Its funny this week I decided for our Oct trip that I am going to drive. I think its a great bonding experience and my daughter and I need that right now. It will be my frist time driving. But I figure if you plan plenty of time then what can go wrong.

Good Luck have an awesome time! Let me know how it works out!

 

[jadedbeauty14304]

Ya know Carrie, it is funny but the part I am looking forward to most is the bonding with the kids. I helped raised my niece until she was about 12, and the past few years, she has kind of been so "teenagery" that I feel like I hardly know her anymore. I am the closest thing to a mom that she has and I think she needs some time with me, as much as I want some time with her. And my Tawney is almost 11 now, and will be hitting the teenager sighs and mutterings very very soon, so I would like a final long road trip with her before "grows up" too much to truly enjoy it. Then I will be waiting until she is 15 like I had to with Tiffany...lol.
Three girls.
Two days on the open road.
Destination: Disney World.


(Tawney) (Tiffany) (Tracy)

 

[InstImpres]

Well, I did it. We will be leaving home on Monday night, getting to FL a day early, on Wednesday, checking into a DTD Hotel for one night (Lake Buena Vista Resort) before moving to POP for 7 more nights. Then turning around and comin back home. Yay! So much to do! Have a great day all!!

Hi Tracy -

Have a safe drive. I'll keep an eye out for you as I'll be at POP Sat - Mon!

Enjoy
Sandy