With Disney a short(but feels like a long time due to us being so excited) 28 days away, we spent today giving our van a little TLC. We all slept in a little late, as it is a Saturday afterall. We had breakfast at IHOP. Then, on our return home, I entertained the kids upstairs while I did some house cleaning. I have been on a big spring cleaning kick. I keep cleaning out spaces, and getting rid of more and more things. It feels awesome!
As I was upstairs doing my work and watching the children play, my husband was downstairs, ridding our van of trash, toys, bags and whatever else had collected in there. Once it was all cleared out, we put in a nice sized Goodwill load and ran it to our local store. Afterwards, we took the van for an oil change using a Groupon I had purchased. That means we only paid $15 for an oil change and all the checks they do along with that. It felt nice to get our van a clean bill of health before we make such a long trip in it.
Once that was taken care of, the kids and I came home. Stephen, on the otherhand, took the van to finally be washed and vaccuumed. So now it's all shiny and clean. Tomorrow, Im hoping to purchase a luggage holder to go on top of the van. We already have the rack up there, just want a nice weather proof way to load stuff up there. On our trip, we are hoping to move the kids to our third row. We are planning to remove one middle seat and make a pallet. That way one person who isnt driving can get rest. Two will be awake. Not exactly legal but its honestly the best way to make an overnight 16 hour trip. Ill be taking first driving shift since I stay up late anyways. Then who ever feels up for it will take it from there while I get rest. The other person awake will be responsible for keeping the driver company so they can stay alert. They are also responsible for kid needs. I think it is the most efficient plan to get us there safely and timely.
It is so very nice to cross such a big thing off my list and know that our van is safe to make this trip.
Disney Fact of the Day:
Mickey Mouse(the one you meet) has over 290 outfits. His styles range from a Tuxedo to Scuba gear.
Minnie Mouse has over 200. Ranging from her own princess attire to a cheerleading outfit. They are set for any occasion.
I only wish I had that many outfits, and a place to keep them!
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