Riding With Their Dad

Kevin has been gone a lot recently. He is driving again, and it has just been extra crazy the last several weeks. At the end of this week he was just going to some pretty close places and grabbing some tractors that will be moved next week. But was home the same day. So Thursday he took Camille on a trip with him and Friday he took Jason on a trip with him.

On Thursday we were waiting for Kevin to come pick Camille up from the house. I told the kids that they could go ride their bikes and when I saw Kevin coming in the Semi Truck that I would whistle for them to come back quickly. Camille got her helmet and was about to go, but then was so excited she couldn't handle being away because he might be coming. She just patiently waited until Kevin came to pick her up, which ended up being about 15 minutes. But she just waited and waited.

Finally Kevin came and picked Camille up and off they went. Camille had a blast. Kevin was telling her a story of when Grandpa Haderlie had a trailer and was going through some construction, but the trailer was too big so it kept hitting the cones. She thought it was so funny and was laughing and laughing. He sent me a video and it is so sweet. Kevin loves when he can get the kids laughing so hard. I think it is his favorite thing to do.

They went and picked up the load and then headed home. Kevin stopped at the biggest truck stop and he and Camille went and walked around looking at all the fun things you could buy. And he let her get a treat and a drink. She thought that was the best.

The next day similar things happened with Jason. I told him to hurry and eat his lunch because Kevin would be coming soon to pick him up. He ate like three shell noodles and then said he was full. I told him that he had enough time to eat more food. So then he finished his plate of food. Per Kevin's usual, he was running a little late. So we sat on the stairs for 15-20 minutes just looking out the window waiting for him to come pick Jason up. The kids looked at every single headlight seeing if it was a semi truck headlight or not.

Finally Kevin showed up and we ran Jason out to him. Jason loved riding with Kevin. Jason said he got to drive a tractor, and he thought it was so great. Jason tends to fall asleep in cars, so he took a short nap in Kevin's truck. On the way home from their trip Kevin stopped to get Jason a treat like he did for Camille, but Jason said he wanted a happy meal from McDonald's instead. So Kevin went with it and got him a 6 piece chicken nugget happy meal. It was almost dinner time anyway. After Jason had finished his happy meal he told Kevin that he was still hungry. So Kevin went and got 10 more chicken nuggets. Jason ended up eating ALL 10 chicken nuggets! He ate 16 chicken nuggets!!! Plus french fries, apples, and his drink. He must have been so hungry. Sometimes this boy can eat two bites and be full, and sometimes he can eat 16 chicken nuggets. He is amazing like that!

Both Camille and Jason think Kevin is just wonderful. Which he is. They had so much fun going on a special ride with him. I don't think we will be doing trucking forever, but it is special that while we are doing it the kids can ride occasionally with their dad and build that special bond.