Mom to the Screaming Masses: On The Road Again

(Apparently formatting is screwy. Ignore the lack of spacing here) So. I apparently decided that my summer was not stressful enough. That I had nothing to do. That my mind was perfectly sane and my sanity was fully in place and I could handle anything that my kids sent my way. I decided to drive to Texas to visit with my dd and stepmom. It's a long trip, about 18 hours, according to Mapquest, and so I broke it up into a real, honest to God, travel across half of the country ROAD TRIP.. Step one is completed. I'm in Atlanta, or close enough by it to be legal, and the trip that the GPS said would take 9 hours took 11. My husband sent me on 95 instead of 85. Not that I'm bitter or anything. We will be here for two days, in order for my sanity to renew. Then I'm going to Memphis to hang with Kalisa - and because I'm typing on a phone I can't link to her blog. Long time readers here should know about her, she's one of my greatest friends. THEN, and only then, will I drive 10 ( or so, time is apparently a fluid concept for us on this trip) hours to spend 6 days with my dad. I'll be returning home a different way to hang with other, non blogging,friends. Pray for me. We've already had fights and arguments and mommy used the *very quiet* voice - the one that comes AFTER the yelling, when you really mean business. Keep checking back for *all* the scoop.

About Me

WANTED, Carmen, mom to the Masses, for dangerous undertakings inside and outside the home. Last seen with her partner The Hubster, and six accomplices (Nikolas 19, Allegra 17, Mackenzie 14, Gabriel 12, Emma 9 and Riley 8). This fugitive is considered armed (with epi pens and inhalers) and dangerous, especially when she hasn't had her morning coffee. She is particularly difficult to recognize due to an 80 pound weight loss (size 18-20 down to 6-8!), and has been known to hide beneath large piles of laundry. She's a fan of running races, has her Black Belt in Muay Thai and can be found reading, training Crossfit, boxing or running to the store for milk and bread. And coffee. Always the Coffee.

Comments

Wow, you rock! In the last 100 miles give everyone a pack of lifesavers. You get one every ten miles....it works!

Posted by: Katherine | July 07, 2011 at 01:04 PM

Be safe! And um, it's HOT here. Be prepared for the drought. (If your dad lives where I think he lives...if not, disregard that comment. lol)

Posted by: Nina | July 07, 2011 at 01:08 PM

Oh.My.Goodness! You are a brave woman! Have a fab trip (remember you'll laugh about it in 20 years!)

Posted by: LizP | July 07, 2011 at 01:15 PM

You are a brave, brave woman. Do you have all the kids with you? Have fun.

Posted by: KarenP | July 07, 2011 at 01:22 PM

You are indeed brave. And maybe a little crazy? Hope you have fun!

Posted by: Brandy | July 07, 2011 at 02:21 PM

Yes, it is HOT, and yes, we are in a severe drought. However, there is still plenty of water in the lake. Can't wait to see you guys! Good luck with the remainder of the trip!

Posted by: Lori | July 07, 2011 at 02:48 PM

I don't think I would tackle that and I only have 2 kids. They fight just going to summer camp in the morning. Peace be with you :)

Posted by: Kay | July 07, 2011 at 03:05 PM

So, sanity is way overrated! And just think no one will convict you as long as there is at least one Mom on the jury.... Good Luck and maybe a few martinis for you.

Posted by: addy | July 07, 2011 at 10:30 PM

We drove from Chicago to Orlando a few years ago. Atlanta was our mid-way stop as well. Have a great time and enjoy some TX bbq while at it. :)

Posted by: sabz | July 07, 2011 at 10:46 PM

you're doing.... WHAT?!

I live in Texas. I've think I've gotten to New Zealand in 18 hours before.

(your sense of adventure is pretty awesome)

Posted by: HolyMama! | July 07, 2011 at 11:25 PM

love the quiet voice comment. ain't it the truth!
have fun!

Posted by: Lisa | July 08, 2011 at 03:05 PM

I love road trips. Last summer we did a 5000K mile one from NJ to NM and back. I love seeing the country, I love how the landscape changes. I love how you have a destination every day. My goal now is to do California and back. Next summer I hope. Have fun. You and your children will love it!

Posted by: Jennifer | July 08, 2011 at 07:28 PM

God bless you!

Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | July 08, 2011 at 08:53 PM

What? Seriously?

Posted by: amie | July 08, 2011 at 09:25 PM

I love the formatting (or lack thereof.) This reads like you drank 20 cups of coffee before you wrote it :)

Posted by: Megan | July 09, 2011 at 12:14 AM

good luck, you'll do great. remember Alison's suggestion of buying a big gulp? :-)
and OH MY to Katherine for blowing my mind with the lifesavers tip! LOVE it.
be safe. xoxo

Posted by: Stephanie ODea | July 09, 2011 at 11:20 AM