I was reading this cute entry from http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/jaminacema/. It was called Bury your cows. I thought it was so cute and relevant since we'll be travelling soon with 4 boys all squeezed together in the back of our tiny car. But, I haven't seen any cows or graveyards. But, we see lots of camels and mosques. So, I decided that we'll play the game by having the kids count the camels and then, when we see a mosque they all have to go pray. I think that should keep them entertained for awhile on our trips. I know it will make them laugh!

My biggest concern about driving a lot is the bathroom situation. There won't be anything but desert for miles and miles and miles. Have you ever tried squatting with an abaya on? Plus, we live in such a modest country that I'm very afraid to even attempt that. When we went to Al-Hofuf I was so proud because I brought my water bottle with me. I told my husband that I was drinking more water to be healthier. Then, I desparately had to go to the bathroom. You should have seen the look on my face. I was in so much pain. We couldn't pull over and there was no where to stop. It was bad. My husband turned to me and asked, "How healthy do you think drinking water is now?" Not good.

Update: Ds4 did great yesterday. He must have had a mild stomach flu or something. Dh was worried about more interruptions at night. But, we all slept peacefully. Thank goodness! And I'm glad it wasn't food poisoning!! Thank you for thinking about him.

Have a great Monday!