Holiday Driving Stress
Posted 9th November 2007 by Drivetime Mama, tagged holiday driving
My son is now 11 but I can recall the strain of an 8 hour trip with a scrambling two year old in the back seat! Things are easier now that he's older but there are more psychological difficulties, like complaining and moodiness (he's becoming a teenager already!). I take time for regular breaks and keep him engaged in looking for interesting side trips, truck stops, picture opps and such. So our travels become more about the process instead of just getting there. I'm also a single mom which means no back up!







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New Years Resolution - blog more and stay in touch. Hope you got your reports done. Tomorrow my son goes back to school and life just might take more of a regular shape.
Just now read your reply about road trips with your daughter. I grew up on the road with mom and dad and siblings for weeks every year. Don't know how they managed it but I still have a nostalgia for the open road. That's great that you and your daughter enjoy the time together. My boy likes to keep it simple and stay closer to home. We've had a couple of great journeys that I'll remember fondly and perhaps he'll come around yet.
Happy New Year!
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Drivetime Mama on 7th January 2008
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Daisy on 12th December 2007
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Drivetime Mama on 9th November 2007
How far are you traveling?
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Nataly on 9th November 2007