We decided to leave late in the evening around 4pm. We drove to Hy-Vee in Osceola, Iowa to pick up stuff to put in the cooler. We thought that if we left more in the evening that the boys could sleep most of the way. They did really good for the most part. About 9ish the three of them conked out. My friend and I drove until neither one of us could drive. We ended up pulling into to a small motel in Springfield for a few hours. Enough to catch some z's, and get back on the road.
We got to Branson about 9:30am. We picked up tickets and vouchers for the next few days at the welcome center. Then it was off to Silver Dollar City. It was so extremely hot the first day. We enjoyed being there. We were even able to find a few rides everyone could go on, and just a couple that Joel could go on. We kept well hydrated that is for sure. Joel even fell asleep in the stroller.
When we got done the first evening we went to the Golden Corral for supper. Then we went back to the hotel where we swam for a little bit. Joel was my little dare devil and wanted to go into the deeper end where the older boys were playing. That night everyone conked out as usual.
The second day we got up early enough that we were able to park in the handicap parking close to the enterance. We tried to take in as much as we possibly could the second day. After we got done we drove around Branson. Okay truth is I took the wrong turn. Joel had a little tummy ache that night so he was a bear to get settled down. Soon, as he fell asleep we all did too. We all new the next day was going to be a busy day.
When we got up the third day we all were a little grouchy, because we all were a little sun burnt. We were suppose to go to this thing for the kids. All the boys were not being good so we decided not to go, and head home because it was going to be a long journey on the road. We were going to stop and eat at Lambert's cafe because I heard how good that it was. My friends two boys were fighting so I decided not to take them at all. I figured maybe next time. Actually there were going to be many places I wanted to stop to see on our way but either the kids were being naughty, or one of them were sleeping.
As we were getting to Harrisonville, MO just south of Kansas City my car started to act up. It was jugging and the oil light came on. I thought this has to be crazy because I just had it changed and filled before we left (something my grandpa taught me to always do before a trip). I pulled into a couple's house that use to come to our church before they moved. 1) because I had to pee like no other. 2) was to find some where to take the car to be checked. We got the car check somehow my plug came loose and there was nothing inside. The mechanics were so surprised that my car didn't blow up. Only the grace of God I told them! They even did it for resonaable price since they knew we were of vacation, and single mothers with children.
The next hard spot was Kansas City. I missed my turn off because I didn't get over in time, and got block. There was no choice but to go through the downtown in rush hour. That was horrible. On top of it all one of the boys were crying because his allergies were kicking in bad at this point, and Joel was getting fussy because he was thirsty and hungry. I was basically in tears, and getting stressed. I had the boys sing to Joel softly. My friend gave her son some allergy medicine that I had for Joel just in case. By the time we got through Kansas City the boys were all asleep, and slept most of the way home.
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