Going to Georgia

BabyOwen427 wrote: I know I do a lot of lurking around here and many of you don't know me but for some reason I feel like if I'm not here to read all your posts (and not reply) then the world may fall off it's axis

Anyways, I am going to Georgia in the next day or two and will be gone for atleast a week. My brother is in the navy and he and his wife are stationed in Georgia. He is out to sea right now and she is alone, 5 mts preggo, and very sick. She is lonely and scared and most of her family is dead. So my mom and I are driving out to GA to take care of her and help her out. We're taking DS along with us so I'm nervous about such a long drive with a toddler. He is so wanting to play lately that I just know he is going to throw at least one big fit before we get there.
So, good driving vibes needed

moped replied: I bet he will do great - driving with kids can be a bit trying at times!

lisar replied: I hope your drive goes smoothly. Have some fun in ga.

stella6979 replied: First of all, I want to say how great I think it is that you two are going there to help her. She probably feels so lost not having anyone around and I'm sure having you there will help her relax a little.
I hope you have a safe trip and just be sure to bring lots of fun things for him to do.

MoonMama replied: I hope the drive goes easy, how sweet of you to go. Hope things get better for her soon.

amymom replied: How sweet of you to go! I hope all goes well on the drive. How many hours is the car ride going to be?

A long time ago, we got my son a 'steering wheel' that he could use only on long trips. He would help mommy or Daddy drive the car. Kept him pretty busy. So did fruit snacks & goldfish crackers. And lots of questions about things that were out and around. Like... Let's all look for a red truck.... or whatever it is that he will be able to see in the car around you.

BabyOwen427 replied: Well, Map Quest says it is 18 hours from OKC to Kings Bay GA. But I am sure with my 'old' mom and a baby it will take longer. (BTW my mom calls her self old cause she has to pee alot )

I'm excited and looking forward to this trip. I have been wanting to get to know my SIL better but the distance makes it tough to do KWIM. SO, right now I am busy packing and trying to figure out what I need to bring. And I have always wanted to see that part of the country. I was born and raised in Ok and haven't traveled much farther than TX, KS, MO, and LA so this is going to be a totally new experience for me

Thanks for the tips and helps, I will make sure to bring plenty of snacks for the road

Off to pack some more...

Calimama replied:
I agree. I bet it means so much to her.

mom21kid2dogs replied: Having help will be great for the trip! If he gets fussy, just throw mom in the backseat!
Lots of good driving vibes to you!! I'm sure it will be easier than you thought. Go to the library and get some kid music and books that are new to him.

ZandersMama replied: I hope it will be a good drive for you. Zander is VERY high needs, very active, and is a dream to travel with. Last trip I spent about 10 dollars in the dollar store and he was amazed at the new toys. We had stickers all over the back seat and army men everywhere but I had a very happy boy when I got there. We looked for airplanes alot. At one point I told him to let me know when he saw the pink elephanat and he was quietly staring out the window for about a half hour.

sparkys2boys replied: Good vibes are going your way!!!! Its so nice of you to go and help her out!!

BabyOwen427 replied: Well, I am still here in Ok My dad is refusing to let us go, he is afraid something will happen to us along the way. I totally understand his concern but at the same time, she needs our help and by not going we kinda feel like we are letting her down. My bro is sposed to be inland sometime in the next couple of weeks and they are comming to Ok but she needs help now. So, we are calling her daily to check up on her and my mom is working on my dad to butter him up to the idea. If we did go we would only be driving alone one way. Once we got there we would stay until my bro got in and then caravan back to Ok. So right now all plans are on hold