Daily Diary

Today we are celebrating Charles 6th birthday- his actual birthday is tomorrow, but he doesn't know that, and we don't have time to celebrate tomorrow. Pancakes for breakfast- picture soon to follow.

It would appear that there is a huge percentage of friends out there that are totally worried about me packing up 6 kids and heading out into the wild blue yonder and wondering why my thick headed husband is allowing such a thing. Well, I didn't realize how worried he was, until this past week when he bought me a heavy duty camper, and I asked him the same question. He is after all a Hodges, and things generally go down as a Hodges husband decrees. But he is as concerned as I am that the kids experience America in this way during the summers, and can not possibly take the vacation time to go with us. However, let me offer to all of you out there this ointment for your fears. My dear old dad is coming along for the trip. Perhaps old does not inspire your confidence in terms of help for me, but my dad is quite physically capable, and frankly, I can deal with driving and caring for the kids myself. Dad provides security. A male presence will make my husband feel a lot better, and hopefully all of you. And don't worry- I'll be posting updates all summer- though not giving away our exact physical location since this blog is open to any and all-and you can follow along on the joys, downers, and calamities of a summer with the clan with at least a little peace of mind.