After a long day of preparations, we finally set out on our epic trip out West. We had planned for a late departure—Annie had work, the kids had school, and packing took longer than expected. Still, we left even later than planned. We thought we’d hit the road around 4 or 5, but it was nearly 7 before we pulled out of the driveway—and almost 8 by the time we circled back to grab the things we forgot.
As a result, it was nearly 11:30 p.m. (12:30 Eastern Time) when we pulled into our hotel in Burr Ridge, just outside Chicago. But no one seemed to mind. The adults hadn’t planned anything for the night, and the kids were excited to be on the road—with their own space, seat-back organizers, and iPads. The real adventure would begin tomorrow.
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