slow trek across America...

This morning we're waking up in Colby, Kansas. Ben's getting some extra sleep while I type this because he's been fighting what we both think is tonsillitis. He's prone to getting tonsillitis - I think this is the third time he's had it this year.
He's also doing all of the driving, because our truck and car is a huge rig that's hard to drive. I tried to drive it on our first day and it is HARD. I only lasted a half hour and then I pulled over and gave the reins back to Ben. 65 was the fasted I would drive, and on curves and when semi trucks would pass us (which is constant) I would slow down to around 60. I had to drive with both hands on the wheel with my arms flexed. Seriously. My muscles hurt afterwards. The Rig (we've affectionately named it The Rig) pulls and you have to pull it back without overcompensating. We are not going to get anywhere going that slow, so I passed the buck to Ben and he's doing great.

The Rig

Missouri

I think we're averaging around 70 but we don't seem to be making very good time. Which is because we stop. A lot. I bet we stop around nine or ten times every day. What for? I don't know, gas, bathroom, food, bathroom. We started consolidating stops, but honestly, i think we just like to get out.

Our third member of the family is doing great. Meishka doesn't have a large space, but she doesn't complain and she's keeping us entertained with her odd positions and looks that she gives us. Mom, you'll be happy to know, that I fixed up her bed and she's now completely level again. She is much happier.

That's all for now. Next stop, Colorado!