Tomorrow we ride

Well, driving a couple hours down I-71 aint exactly 'the call of the open road' and the 4 children in tow puts a bit of a damper on the whole 'road trip as escape' thing (not to mention the $4+ gas)...but it's a trip, and journeys like this are one of my favorite things in life, so let's hit the highway.

Clothes are packed. Food is purchased. Tank is full. Still more to do, but we're thankfully not in a huge hurry in the morning. Plan is to leave around 9, drop the dogs off at Camp Paula, and book it out of town. I made a CD with some of everyone's music on it, even Steph and I got to choose some. I know, how primitive, but until we can get the iPod directly wired into the van, CDs it is. We'll be hopefully heading first to Atlantis Water Park in Clarksville, IN...very simple affair, but very good price. Girls can splash around and do kiddie water slides to their hearts' content. Picnic lunch there, then check into the hotel in Jeffersonville, IN, and chill out. Dinner is at Ditto's Grill...which used to be here in Cincy, and was where Steph and I had our first date. Awww.... Wow. A lot can happen in...14 years? Wow. Anyway, this place has the BEST barbecue chicken pizza on the PLANET.

Okay, gotta run. More packing to do.

Matt

Specter Family Hostel

Yeah, we tried our first "slumber party" with Faith and Mari last night to prepare them for the sleeping arrangements in Louisville. Mari got a brand new sleeping bag, which she was excited about. Well, all in all, it could have been a lot worse. The good news is, once they're asleep, they stay asleep. The bad news is, well...you can imagine. Anyway, I wasn't the one who was up and taking care of the issues, and it's all kind of a blur to me now. Steph will probably post later with more details. Anyway, one more day to get ready for this trip. Still a lot to do, but I think we're in good shape to get it all done somehow. Wish us luck!

Matt