I won’t lie. By mid day yesterday I was beginning to wonder if we were ever going to make it to Myrtle Beach. Jen and I and 7 childrenon the road to an adventure we will not soon forget. We did make it however, and none too soon I might add.
I woke at the hotel at 7am. Everyone was still sleeping. It was quiet. Oh how enjoyed the quiet. Cherished it for the few moments it was there, because I knew that soon, the kids would be up, we’d be on the road and the noise would be a mighty humming of anticipation and excitement.
After a cup of coffee I dressed. Then the girls woke up. I let the two of them (Gabi and Jalynn) get dressed, we texted Jen and the four of us headed down to the continental breakfast area. What a site I’m sure it was to see us loading up 6 plates full of goodies. Bagels, muffins, boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, milk. I ran into a woman who said she was headed to Myrtle Beach as well. she commented how well behaved my girlie girls are.I smiled and informed her that they were still half asleep. :)
Back in the room i woke Kirstan and Jeremy told them to eat and get dressed. After we were all done and had most everything packed I got up my little sunshine from where she slept in the pak n play dressed, fed and burped her and then we were off.
Olivia (jens daughter) had woke up not feeling well at all, so we knew it might be a rough morning, but we were prepared - we thought.
The traffic was much better then the day before. We seemed to making good time. Jeremy, Jalynn, Kirstan and Greenlee were in my car with me, and Jen was in front of us with Gabi, Ethan and Olivia.
We were about 45 minutes down the road when we pulled into an area that was up in the mountains. It was a camping and rafting site. Rustic cabins for gas stations, a group of people in rafting gear waiting to load up onto a bus that had rafts tied to the top. Olivia was feeling ill. We stayed there for a few minutes , went to the bathroom etc, then we were off again.
We were now driving through the mountains. The kids wwere amazed. it was gorgeous. As we drove we found ourself at the top, at the eastern continental divide. Elevation 2130 ft. But what goes up must come down. So we made our ascent down steep grades. Combined with the 80 degree weather and the curves on the road it was all a little nauseating.
It wasn’t long before Jens car whipped onto the shouler, her haard popped on and the back door flew open. I expected to see Olivia hope out but instead my little Gabi jumped from the car spewing nastiness. I went out and tried to help her. Oh she was soooo sick.She stood for a few minutes, and i think Kirstan , jen and I almost lost our breakfast as well.
By the look on Jen’s face i could tell. Gabi hadn’t made it to the stop. I peered into the backseat where gabi had been and much to the annoyance of my already queezy tummy I discovered that Gabi had pretty much covered everything with her breakfast. DVD player, Cd’s, Gameboys, coats, hats, sweaters, the floor, the seat. GULP it was grody. We spent probably 20 to 30 minutes getting it cleaned up, wiping off salvageable items. Getting the chunks off. (I know gross, huh? Well you should have been there. BLECK)
i switched jeremy for gabi and we headed off again. Gabi still felt a little bad so I gave her a wet wipe, she threw it over her face and fell asleep.
We were on our way again. The trip wasn’t bad. We got into a city and Jen pulled into Arbys. We parked and i was abotu to get out whenI noticed a cop had pulled in behind us with his lights on. How had I missed him? he came up to the window, sai dhe clocked me doing 49mph and Jen doing 47mph in a 35mph zone. Umm how is that possible when I was following her? Urgh. Anyways he tried to act like he was doing us a favor but he could have given us a warning. Instead we ended up with $145 ticket. BOTH of us.
So we went through drivethrough, got gas and hit the road again.
I swear to you I never want to hear, "how much further," or "are we there yet?" again.
About an hour from our condo we pulled over into a visitor center. jeremy jumped out of Jen’s car and says he has to go and can’t hold it. I’m about to take him when jen tells me he’sgoing to need a clean change of pants. DO WHAT?!
Yep, he couldn’t hold it and did his "Doody". Got him cleaned up and headed back out. We finally made it to Myrtal beach and Kirstan was in heaven LOL Lots of cute boys. Grabbed the keys, unloaded the vehicles and headed up tot he condo. Some guys helped us get on the elevator and asked if we were planning on staying a year. HAHA what do they expect? 6 females and two males. Ofcourse we have LOTS of stuff!!
the kids were in awe of the condo, and you should have seen them go to the balcony and see the ocean. Gosh that almost made the drive timw worth it!!
It took us a while to get things put in rooms and get the kids a little settled, but once we did Jen took the kids down to "touch" the ocean for the first time. I stayed with Greenlee as the wind was just too chilly. (it was about 8:20 pm.)
The kids jumped and hopped in the water , their jeans rolled up. Mine , who had said earlier they wouldn’t get int he water were going in knee and waste deep. :) One at a time the waves would knock them down and they’d land full clothed sitting onthe ocean floor. it was adoreable.
After they came back up, showered of fthe salt water and sand, Jen and I Ethan and Olivia headed to the grocery store. Milk was freakin $4.19 a gallon!!! We shopped then headed back home. jen made us all a fabulous italian meal then decided to give Greenlee some "real" food, as the girl has been eating a gazillion bottles of formula a day. Greenlee loved the cereal with applesauce. I didn’t think she was going to ever quit eating. LOL by the time she was done she was covered in yummy goo. I got my kids to bed and Jen bathed greenlee in the sink. SOOOO CUTE!
Then we hid egss for an easter egg hunt today, and tried to figure out if we had an internet connection. We do thank goodness!!! So all the kids wwere in bed near midnight and Jen and I finished up around 2am.
Ha it was a very very long day. But we made it. the kids saw the ocean, touched it and were amazd by it. :) Kirstan even says she now wants tomove here. :)
Now we have a week of rest and relaxation. Crazy kids, the ocean, southern hospitality, high grocery prices,etc.
We are going to have a blast. SERIOUSLY!!! Hopefully the weather is as nice as it was on the drive!!
More adventures will come I’m sure :) Can’t wait.
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