Happy Birthday Wuggy Norple

Today is Wuggy Norple's birthday. We started off with presents in bed, then headed out to a Family Fun Center in Billings. Only thing is-- it got up to 98 today, which is HOT. Quick round of bumper boats, some arcade games and an ice cream cone at the DQ and we were about done. Lest you worry about Dog, she and Exploding Poptart found a patch of grass under a beautiful shade tree and settled in with a good book. It was so cozy, that after a while a rabbit appeared under the next tree for a little snack.

This time, ALL the hotels in the AAA guide were booked in our desired town. We found a campsite with an opening (one of those RV pull-up, tents okay sites) but had yet to remedy our mattressastrophy. Wuggy Norple was increasingly unhappy as we drove, and we weren't quite sure why, aside from the obvious factors of extreme heat and boring traveling companions. We took a chance and headed into Glendive anyway, knowing that the next town known to have a hotel was at least 100 miles further. On the way into town Papercup Mixmaster suggested I call the totally booked hotel just to be sure, and lo and behold, there had been a cancellation. Thank goodness we could finally rest and Wuggy Norple could enjoy that swim he had been waiting for all day.

We pulled up to one of the strangest little hotels I have ever seen, unloaded in the 90+ heat, and headed out for dinner. But when we sat down to eat, Wuggie Norple said he was too full to eat (half an ice cream 6 hours ago?). He said he needed to lay down. I sat him on my lap and noticed that he had that special kind of fever-hot I've learned to recognize over the past 6 years. Then he said he was too sick for swimming, and I knew we were trouble. We opted for take out and headed back to the room.

So here we are on Wuggy Norple's birthday, watching his favorite channel Jetix and laying on the bed. He's still feeling to crappy to eat or swim. All he wants is a snuggle.

Total miles traveled: 1,875