My Family Trip
Just recently I wrote an article at dadbloggers.com about my experience driving long distances with my 4 children. It is somewhat comical but extremely true. If you haven’t yet experienced such a trip or would like to compare your own car trips with mine please jump over and read it. At the end of the article I actually put together a list of 10 real basic things that you should bring with you to make your life a little easier, and to make your car ride slightly more enjoyable.
And please, take the article for what it is worth. I will post that list below but make sure to go read the entire article. Funny!
1) Plenty of diapers and baby wipes (This should be obvious but just checking)
2) For each child over 4 years old, bring one extra outfit. For each child under 4, bring two.
3) Bring several large water bottles full of juice. Dilute the juice. It is better for their tummies.
4) Bring snacks. Make sure the snacks do not have jelly or chocolate in them.
5) Bring about 12 plastic bags from the grocery store. This is for trash and unexpected diaper changes and vomiting.
6) Blankets. Each child should have a blanket whether or not it is cold or hot out. When they get tired they will resort back to how they normally sleep. If a blanket is missing, they may not sleep well on the way home which leads to crying.
7) One toy for each child.
For adults, one change of socks. Just prior to driving home, actually put on new socks and put the dirty ones in a plastic bag, tie it up and put in trunk. Trust me, you may not even think of it but if you do this your ride home will be more enjoyable.
9) Roll of Bounty paper towels.
10) A half dozen washclothes and roughly 3 large bath towels.
-sillydad