RV vs. House
This was written about 6PM Pacific time.
As I was about to upload it, our son Oden figured out how to open the RV door, and then face-planted out the door. My son is a tough kid, shook it off, but oh my, he has a souiviner on his forehead to show for it!!
We have lived in our RV for over 6 weeks. Entering this journey, we started as a suburban family, thinking we would just minimize our home and get rid of a few things, and move our lifestyle in to a smaller area. Funny, and maybe strange, we have learned that you are not truly living a "Suburban" lifestyle, you are truly living a "Gypsy" lifestyle. People we have met, especially parents, have said to us, "I just don't think we could do this!". And most of the reasoning is that they feel like they are clean freaks and RV living is too messy and dirty. Which kinda pisses us off, because it implies we don't have those standards. OK, those of you who know us know our standards can be..shall I say, "flexible", but you do learn how to let some things go whilst on the road.
Some of those things are....and in no order..
Cups can be used more than once, just make sure there was not milk or a cocktail in them.
A toothbrush found on the floor at home would have been immediately replaced at Rite Aid, in the RV, a quick rinse under a bottle of water is fine, because you NEED to brush your teeth.
You really can wear clothes more than once.
You can think fancy..but what you do sometimes isn't so fancy.
Teenagers are cooler than you think they are, and they can handle a lot more than you think they can, and will make you proud more then you thought they would.
Ramen is pretty good.
You can live in an RV and be just fine, so a small house is not so bad.
There are many ways to childproof an RV, we thought we had is down, until..well..read the top of the blog. We have adapated to that as well.
You can make due with not a lot of money, if you know what you are doing. We have learned this one the hard way.
And finally....
Nothing is more important than being with you family. We are blessed to have ours, and we wish Addy was with us, but she is doing so well at college, and we are so proud of her!!!
More soon, On to SAN DIEGO this week!!
As I was about to upload it, our son Oden figured out how to open the RV door, and then face-planted out the door. My son is a tough kid, shook it off, but oh my, he has a souiviner on his forehead to show for it!!
We have lived in our RV for over 6 weeks. Entering this journey, we started as a suburban family, thinking we would just minimize our home and get rid of a few things, and move our lifestyle in to a smaller area. Funny, and maybe strange, we have learned that you are not truly living a "Suburban" lifestyle, you are truly living a "Gypsy" lifestyle. People we have met, especially parents, have said to us, "I just don't think we could do this!". And most of the reasoning is that they feel like they are clean freaks and RV living is too messy and dirty. Which kinda pisses us off, because it implies we don't have those standards. OK, those of you who know us know our standards can be..shall I say, "flexible", but you do learn how to let some things go whilst on the road.
Some of those things are....and in no order..
Cups can be used more than once, just make sure there was not milk or a cocktail in them.
A toothbrush found on the floor at home would have been immediately replaced at Rite Aid, in the RV, a quick rinse under a bottle of water is fine, because you NEED to brush your teeth.
You really can wear clothes more than once.
You can think fancy..but what you do sometimes isn't so fancy.
Teenagers are cooler than you think they are, and they can handle a lot more than you think they can, and will make you proud more then you thought they would.
Ramen is pretty good.
You can live in an RV and be just fine, so a small house is not so bad.
There are many ways to childproof an RV, we thought we had is down, until..well..read the top of the blog. We have adapated to that as well.
You can make due with not a lot of money, if you know what you are doing. We have learned this one the hard way.
And finally....
Nothing is more important than being with you family. We are blessed to have ours, and we wish Addy was with us, but she is doing so well at college, and we are so proud of her!!!
More soon, On to SAN DIEGO this week!!
"Teenagers are cooler than you think they are, and they can handle a lot more than you think they can, and will make you proud more then you thought they would"
Funny...this can be said about parents too
I admire what you guys are doing and wish you nothing but the best. Something good WILL come out of this.
Hang in there and keep the faith!
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Well Ralphie, I would have bet that by this time in the trip, Leighann would have killed somebody. Sniper in the church steeple comes to mind :o) I am sooo proud of you, Leighann and the kids for setting out and completing this great adventure, something I would never dream of doing. I may leave my house for a few days at a time in "creepy bike shorts" but I know my house is there and my security is there when I get home. Congratulations my friend and good luck with the job hunt! I call you soon.
Bill
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i could not agree with you more. it doesnt matter where you live, or how much money you have, it is those who surround you who make it a great place to be.
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I wanted you to know, your RV living isn't much different than our single income living. We have 2 boys 2 and 11 weeks I stay home because we can't afford daycare (it would take my paycheck) From your above list we partake in numbers 1- we rinse and reuse 2- I'll actually take a little dish soap and water 3- Clothes unless smelly and stained do not get washed saves on water and soap 4-I have wine taste but a beer budget
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Nice to see your blog! I am going to catch up reading it.
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Ahhh child proofing. Just when you think you are done they develope a new skill. Sounds like you are enjoying the ride...keep the faith. You would not be there if it were not for a reason. Blessings!
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