February 28, 2013...On our way to MD Anderson

We packed up, got the kids organized and off to school and hit the interstate.  Houston bound. (6 hours)  Not the easist thing to do, leaving the kids, but knowing we will be coming home the first two weekends helped keep us focused.  I think the hardest part for both of us is going to be being away from the kids.  Thank goodness for Skype and Facetime!!!  Warren's first appointment is March 1st.  We are heading over there staying in a hotel for 4 nights and hoping to find an apartment before Monday.  We are staying at the Marriott in the Medical Center.  Downtown Marriott's are always nice!  Can't go wrong there but the downfall is you usually have to pay for parking and wifi at the downtown highrise Marriott's.  Which, also, means tipping for bellman, car attendant's and shuttle servcie (if available) which adds up.  Oh, and no free breakfast!  I know, it sounds like why in the world did I book this hotel but it's within walking distance to a lot, very comfortable, in a safe area and it was the lowest best available rate for the weekend.  It's more expensive to stay in hotels Monday-Wednesday.  Weekends, Thursday-Sunday, are always cheaper rates.  Just a little FYI in case you didn't know.  Hello, Houston!  We're back and ready for the fight!


Houston, TX