A new son joined our family, my oldest graduated from high school and started college, we got a dog...all those things, while wonderful in their own right, complicated life, making travel more difficult than ever. I was restless, but usually too tired and too busy to dwell on hitting the road.
This spring, the kids and I went on a fairly spontaneous trip to Mt. Washington. They handled the surprise well and were even bitten by the travel bug. So while I had nearly given up on my dream of owning a recreational vehicle, their excitement about traveling got me thinking again. Just last week, my wanderlust roared to life when I saw a Class C for sale in our neighborhood. The kids approved. Mr. Q agreed to check it out. Today, we put down a deposit and signed a purchase agreement. We are already approved for a small loan and should be able to have the rig in our dooryard by Friday!
My current plan is to travel with the kids (and maybe the dog) as much as possible while Mr. Q holds down the fort at home. Occasionally, he'll come with us. My mind is about to explode with possibilities, renovation ideas for the RV and practical concerns (like the budget and learning to drive a 29' long behemoth!). I'm trying to breathe deeply, think peaceful thoughts and take one step at a time.
