Sisters on a road trip
Matt called yesterday to say his trial was bumped back by a week. Which meant he wouldn’t be home for another three. So today my sister + I drove south to stay at the Hotel Helix in Washington D.C. for the 4th of July to continue this endless road trip of ours.
I sort of like our experiment, you know – what life would be like had we married women, rather than men. Because there’s no arguing about who does more or whose turn it is to take the kids, as my sister + I prioritize the work the same way.
In fact, what we do argue about is how little we feel we each contribute, thinking the other does more. It’s that sense of community we women share, that ability to build relationships by pitching in.
That’s not to say we don’t fight or haven’t fought before. I’m sure we’ve given each other bald spots from hair pulling in childhood. It’s just that now as adults we’ve come to an understanding and it’s this: what’s best for our children is a community. And who better to build with than your family?
But if you do see two women rolling around in a ditch while driving, you will know how our experiment ended. For now, though, we’re enjoying our freedom, sort of like Thelma and Louise. With five kids between us.
How are you celebrating the 4th?
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Heck, you r wknd sounds fun and crazy….yes, the 5 kids will be exhausting but I love the whole letting it hang approach.
It’s nice to hear that your sister and you are so close now, it gives me hope. My sister and I do not get along at all, but perhaps a road trip together someday will happen to us someday.
…so fun to see life come full circle…as a young mom I wanted my four daughters experience the freedom of summer road trips…no hurry to get anywhere…taking all summer to enjoy what each day brought as we traveled from the east coast to the west coast and back again…and now you my brave daughters are doing this for your children…my grandchildren…you go girls!!!…I’ll have a light in the window waiting for your return!!!…hugs…ma
Sounds cool, I wish I had a sister to do things like that with…Have fun and try to journal it – or scrapbook, it will be something to look back on!! Be safe!
I’d really be afraid travelling with my sister since she & I have such diff personalities. But that may be because she doesn’t have kids either. She’s great with mine but is really used to eating in restaurants that aren’t the best for kids (read as quiet and intimate).
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My sister and I where like oil and water growing up. Now we get along great and I miss when I don’t see her. I would love to have the time to travel with her like that. Maybe someday…
Have fun!! I love that first photo of all the kids jumping on or around the bed!! Priceless!!
This post makes me wish I had a sister.
I miss you when I’m away. I always come here for my dose of reality and laughter! Enjoy being Louise, or are you Thelma?