Another Christmas party then my daughters going on a long trip
@shaggin (74987)
United States
December 26, 2017 5:36pm CST
In just a few minutes I am leaving to go to my father in laws. He usually has us down on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts but for some reason it was different this year.
I didn’t feel up to making cookies knowing I will eat half of them so I am just taking a bottle of soda to share.
My parents were taking my niece and nephew to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. My nephew didn’t want to go so I said they should take my daughter instead. Then my nephew decided he wanted to go if my daughter is going! So now all 5 of them are setting out on a 16 hour trip within the next 12 hours.
I am not sure the exact time they are leaving either 2am or 6am. It is a 16 hour drive and I am a nervous wreck. My parents have never taken her anywhere before when I wasn’t there too.
They are only going to be gone about 4 days but I miss her already and she isn’t even gone yet. I hope she has fun.
The photo I edited from a photo of one of my Christmas decorations.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
27 Dec 17
My daughter like me has never ridden more then 6 hours. This will be a lot for her. Personally I couldn't stand it in one day I'd have to stay overnight half way there. My daughter is 13 and so is my niece. My nephew will be 15 in a few weeks.
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@toniganzon (77247)
• Philippines
26 Dec 17
I hope your daughter will have a blast and she will come back home with lots of stories to tell you.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
28 Dec 17
@toniganzon nope but my mother has been keeping me posted. They just arrived at the hotel at 8pm after leaving at 5:30 am this morning.
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@toniganzon (77247)
• Philippines
28 Dec 17
@shaggin Has she sent you a message already?
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Dec 17
I know the feeling! When my kids went with my sister to NC I missed them like CRAZY but I knew they would have such a blast! I am sure your daughter will have a great time. =)
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
27 Dec 17
She let me give her a hug when I dropped her off which she almost never lets me do. I dropped her off at my parents house about an hour ago. She is spending the night and they are leaving about 5:30am. My stomachs sick with nerves so I better call it quits for the night at mylot and go to bed.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
26 Dec 17
I am sure that she will have a wonderful time.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
28 Dec 17
@shaggin she will have lots to tell you when she gets back
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
26 Dec 17
I hope your daughter has a wonderful time.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Thank you very much! I have never been there so I can't wait to hear all about it when she gets home.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Dec 17
well i hope she has fun too. maybe this just gives you more time to spend with your son and her more time with grandpa just in case. you know
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
28 Dec 17
She is with my parents. The one with cancer is my father in law. My father has had a few major strokes and mini strokes over the years so yes it is great she is getting to spend with him just in case. They arrived there at 8pm last night and went swimming. My father send me some photos about an hour ago if their view from the hotel room. He said all 4 days they are there they get a huge free captains breakfast!
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Dec 17
@shaggin wow. she will remember this her whole life. you are a good mom for letting her experience this i hope she knows
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I am sure everything will be alright. I hope she has a fun time and everyone has a safe travel. 
(Now I know where your daughter is going - this post)
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
9 Jan 18
Oh well I hope that your daughter had a great time. WIshed you had some pictures to share.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I did share two photos she sent me but since she posted the rest on Instagram I did not want to use the here. She had a great time though and I was so happy she got to experience this.
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 17
That's a long trip, but it sounds exciting! I'm sure your daughter will have a lot of fun.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
28 Dec 17
@cahaya1983 yes will be! They are all having a good time. They stopped at McDonalds for breakfast and Golden Corral for dinner. They should be arriving at their hotel by about 8:30pm (about an hour).
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 17
@shaggin It would be a nice experience for her then. 
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I think those nerves are normal.. I'd be a mess myself. Lol. But hope she does have fun, that they all do.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
27 Dec 17
@shaggin i can understand it. Least you're putting them to good use
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I sure hope so! I can't wait to hear from her! My mother texted me about 2 pm that they are driving through Virginia.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Dec 17
I am sure they will have fun.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
27 Dec 17
I hope so. It's just such a long drive I don't think I could do it all in one day like that.
