In Part 2 of our cross-country trek, we face the wild swings of the Midwest—from torrential downpours in Indiana to the eerie dryness of Kansas’s disappearing lakes. But the real adventure? Navigating it all with a toddler in tow. Between soaked car seats, snack emergencies, and midnight meltdowns, we push through exhaustion and setbacks, chasing the Colorado sunrise with a whole lot of coffee. It’s messy, honest, and full of unexpected beauty—welcome to the road trip of real life.