We are headed out on a road trip tomorrow (Friday) to Yellowstone. Not surprisingly, today is full of getting all our ducks in a row, including, most importantly, purchasing car treats. In our family, car treats are always sugary. I can’t even remember now when the tradition started, but it's well embedded now.
We also went to the library for books on CD—another tried and true tradition. I have some workbooks stashed, and my mom put together a packet we haven’t opened yet, but I trust it will be good. She’s of the generation that traveled on backroads because freeways didn’t exist yet, and part of the fun invariably involved changing a flat tire or two. Boredom busters are always wise, I've learned, but I'm also a big fan of kids staring out the window. And you know, my kids don't even mind anymore.
I plan/hope to update this blog along the way with our adventures. We’re heading to Missoula to stay with a couple of my childhood friends, and then we’ll head south to Yellowstone. I hear it will be hot and crowded, but we’re still looking forward to it.
Until then, may the weather here continue along its summery way…