Awhile back the hubster and I decided we wanted to visit his family in Virginia. We talked about flying and instead decided to take a roadtrip. Yes that’s right, I said the word. I’m not one to be afraid of driving but 17 hours and almost 1100 miles of driving EACH way. Oh and plus we have two 2 and under? Yes I know it’s crazy and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about getting some Xanax, just in case right? Always be prepared, that’s what the Girl Scouts taught me.

When I was growing up my family of seven always drove everywhere. Yes it was more economical – who buys airfare for 5 children anyway? I am used to the logistics in driving long distances with kids. But those trips were max 10 hours of driving with stops.
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing wrong with it and fly a lot for work. However, with 2 wee ones that are out of their schedules and out of their environment? Well that’s just asking for a breakdown. I’d rather have my kids break down when it’s just me that’s getting the headache from it. Then when you add all the gear you ‘need’ carseats, blankies, stroller, snack goodies, coloring books and you’ve got to get that within checked luggage limitations? Add in a non-direct flight and well my choice was to drive.

Needless to say we were in the car alot

We party hard, we work hard and we sleep hard.

Have to see the sights when you’re there! Even if it’s just from said car we already enjoyed for the last 10 hours.

Apparently hotels are quite entertaining, bonus they’re already baby-proofed!

We took some time to go to the Smithsonian National Zoo.

On the way back we stopped at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Who knew so much work and planning goes into making a bat?

Apparently you can get dinner and then 5 MINUTES later stop for white castle ‘just because you can’t get it at home’

We’re already planning our next roadtrip, just won’t be as long of a trip.