Two Kids, a Dog and a “Five-Hour” Drive

We are packing up and heading to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving and my 20-year high school reunion. Driving through the mountains is looking interesting as the weather folks are calling for snow. As if the holiday traffic on the PA Turnpike isn’t bad enough, we will also be punished with not so stellar weather for the drive. (Thank the Lord for DVD players in cars.) I actually can’t remember how many years it has been since I made this drive for Thanksgiving. I do remember that the last time I did make the drive, it took nine hours rather than the 4-1/2 hours that it should have taken.

I’m quite sure that the drive, four days with my mother, and the class reunion will provide plenty of material for blogging next week.

Here is a preview:

1. Traffic will suck on colossal levels.
2. I will be taking the dog for many long walks to escape my mother.
3. Why am I putting myself and my family through this to see people that I have not seen in 20 years?

The answer and more next week.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!