We have had a wild time the past month. We have been to West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky going to interviews with different companies. We will be leaving out tomorrow for Cincinnati, Ohio for yet another interview. In the past two weeks, Abby has traveled over 1500 hundred miles. By the end of the weekend, she will hit the 2000 mile mark. She has been a real trooper, often handling traveling and new places better than her mom and dad. With her new-found past time, she has figured out a few tricks to make traveling easier for the road weary toddler.
Tip #1: Nap
She recommends sleeping in the carwhenever possible. It really helps pass the time.
I don't get pictures of the naps inside the
hotel rooms. They are epic! She sleeps so well!
However, the flash threatens the peace for
all involved. :)
Tip #2: Stop by to see family whenever possible.
On the way back from Ghent, Kentucky, we were able to stop by Danville to see Aunt Dot, Cousin Brenda, and Cousin Dale for lunch.
Aunt Dot and Abby enjoyed strolling around and
going out to see the birds.
On the way back from Ghent, Kentucky, we were able to stop by Danville to see Aunt Dot, Cousin Brenda, and Cousin Dale for lunch.
Aunt Dot and Abby enjoyed strolling around andgoing out to see the birds.
We loved seeing Aunt Dot's new digs.She has a very cozy bed that Abby really enjoyed
playing on!
On the way back from Monroe, NC, we got to go by Granny's and meet up with Kathy, Randall, Kristen, Lauren, and Megan.
Abby really loved playing with everyone again.It has been a long time since the beach.
Lauren and Megan were nice enough toshare their toys with Abby.
Tip #3: Be spoiled whenever possible. (Okay, this tip isn't just for traveling. However, it is especially important when traveling to take full advantage of mom and dad's weary states.)
Big, fluffy chairs are the best!They are good for catching up on reading
and correspondence.
"I love eating chips, especially in bed!"Tip #4: Find something fun to do.
Riding the luggage carts has becomeone of Abby's favorite parts of the
hotel visit. (A close second is the
elevators. They have really cool
buttons that light up and some
that make noise.)
Although we spent more time in Florence, SC. We
found this really neat water tower in Florence, KY.
How fun, ya'll!
Also in Florence, KY, we found a really neat
carousel. Too bad there wasn't anyone to run it
when we were ready to ride.
hotel visit. (A close second is the
elevators. They have really cool
buttons that light up and some
that make noise.)
Although we spent more time in Florence, SC. Wefound this really neat water tower in Florence, KY.
How fun, ya'll!
Also in Florence, KY, we found a really neatcarousel. Too bad there wasn't anyone to run it
when we were ready to ride.
Find a way to amuse yourself around the room.
Abby recommends the at-toddler-level tissue dispenser.
Tip #5: Spend quality time with guy who made the trip possible to begin with.
Get him out to see the sights.
Help him relax and watch some TV.
Comedies are always a good way to get rid of stress.
Have fun meals together. Cracker Barrel offers
a really fun peg game that both daddies and
toddlers LOVE.
Abby recommends the at-toddler-level tissue dispenser.
Tip #5: Spend quality time with guy who made the trip possible to begin with.
Get him out to see the sights.
Help him relax and watch some TV.
Comedies are always a good way to get rid of stress.
Have fun meals together. Cracker Barrel offersa really fun peg game that both daddies and
toddlers LOVE.
Tip #6: Keep in touch with home!
Everyone is always eager to hear from
Abby and know what she's been up to
during her trips.
Everyone is always eager to hear fromAbby and know what she's been up to
during her trips.
Stay tuned for more trip tips. I will try to get more pictures to share with you. Hope all are doing well. We will keep you posted on the outcome of our month of interviews. Hopefully, we will know something soon!
1 comment:
Ah, now that is one water tower I would know anywhere. In fact, my "office" is not too far away from there, and we lived in Burlington, Kentucky, last summer (about 10 minutes west on 18). In fact, I see that water tower about 4 times a year, since I go up for quarterly meetings and other special events (still 4 times, though, since "quarterly" is relative).
In any case, I just wanted you to know that we are definitely praying that the right doors will open up for you guys--wherever God leads. I'm sure that He's got some good stuff stored up. Let us know if there's anything we can do (especially if it's up there--since I know a thing or two about Northern Kentucky).
John U.
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