The Best Laid Plans
We were hoping to take a practise trip in our new caravan this year.
Originally it was due to be made May/June which was going to be perfect for going away in the July school holidays.
Then there was a design change and we opted to go for the new design.
This delayed the production.
No problems. We figured we could go away in the October school holidays.
Problem.
Caravan may not be ready in time for the October school holidays.
*sigh*
Production of the new design is taking longer than initially expected.
It’s not really anyone’s fault. Just one of those things.
And ordinarily wouldn’t matter except that we told our children 2 years ago that we would take them to see snow. And a variety of factors prevented us being able to do so. So I REALLY wanted to combine seeing the snow with our trip in the caravan. Which means time is not on our side.
I just need to learn to roll with the punches a little bit better. I’m not good at flexibility. Especially when I’m stressed from dealing with a sick 4 year old. And some “family business” stresses that have been ongoing FOREVER but look like coming to a head in the near future.
Gah! Need a “pamper me” day I think.
Bit hard when you’re home all day with a sick kid and can’t figure out how to load his favourite game on the Playstation. 
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Ugh, sick kids are really draining!
The snow will be back next year, and by then you’ll have broken in the caravan and it will be a much more comfortable trip. I can’t imagine wanting to travel more than a couple of hours from home on my first trip in a new caravan - but I’m paranoid like that.
I was thinking of your caravan yesterday while watching an old episode of the Great Outdoors. Might have to hunt down the design if you’ve already posted it?
I bet you’re all disappointed at the delay in getting your caravan, but the wait will be worth it. Are you able to combine snow with your longer trip? Our upgrade is on hold too - we’re not saving so well at the moment.
No tips for the Playstation sorry. Hey, that might be a good IM niche… Parents’ Guide to Playstation
Oofah. Darn video games. Hope you figger it out.
I’m sorry for the disappointment and I’m sorry for your bad day.
It’s so stressful when our kids are sick : (
awww, I hope you figured the game out.
And Kin is right. The snow will be back next year. I dunno that I’d want to go camping in the snow (in new flash campervan or not) anyhow. BRRRRRRRR
Does your freezer need defrosting? Scrape out a bowlful of frost, call it snow and send the kids outside to make miniature snowmen, or snowballs. It won’t last long, but they’ll get the idea. And, like they ^ said, the snow will be there again next year.
Kin - it feels like we’ve been saying that for years. But you’re right. The caravan is a Jayco Expanda.
Journeyer - we could although it would mean packing all the winter gear when our plans were to head North (where we wouldn’t need the heavy winter gear). We’ll see. Something will work out. The frustrating thing about the Playstation is that every game is different. Some are simple to get into and others require a degree in “playstation”.
Cuileann - thanks. I’ve figured out one part but getting the game to where Trailer Boy wants it continues to be an interesting challenge. Can’t wait until he’s old enough to do it for himself.
Dina - thanks. Went out to netball training last night which was exactly what I needed. Ran some of the stress out. Feeling a bit better today and DS is not quite as whingy so hopefully we’re past the worst of it.
Bettina - It was only going to be for a couple of nights and in a nearby town rather than the snow. We have drawn the line at taking the camper trailer - that would be just a teeny bit too cold. At least the caravan comes with a reverse cycle air conditioner.
River - LOL. My freezer could do with defrosting but it’s not quite bad enough to go tobogganing on. ;0
{{{ hugs }}}
I hope you were able to get the PlayStation figured out.
Sorry about the Caravan.