Day 3 - Grand Junction, CO - Conclusion

After "The Kids" took an afternoon nap, we met in the hotel restaurant for dinner.

We are having some really nice conversations right now. Jack really credits my Mom with giving him a truly incredible second half to his life. It was really sweet to see.

Jack asks if I've ever been to this part of the country and I told him that I haven't.

I've never had a reason to come out this way.

This led to a conversation about the road trips that they've been on in the past and the first time that she saw - THE THING.

"What's the thing?" I asked.

"Throughout Arizona, there are signs teasing THE THING and how you need to see it. It is a roadside attraction that you pay a dollar for. And then you get to see THE THING."

"So, what's the thing? I asked.

"We can't tell you!"

I tried to get them to spill but they won't.

Jack finally said, "Look, when Maddy and Pancake get a little older, maybe we should do this roadtrip again? And we can take you guys to see The Thing."

It was really nice to hear that he's planning on being in my life long after my mom is gone.