Road trip…cross country

I don’t have any wisdom! LOL! But I say GO! If you are not in any financial hardship, then go!

I haven’t traveled that far w/ kids..but have traveled approx 4-5 hrs. Not far..but if I had to travel long distance I would get a hotel..not a motel due to entrance available from the outside. And I would stay in one that is a heavily populated area. I usually do a hotel review…look up say Hampton Inn in Atlanta and the address on google..you can get some reviews..a lot of people will put if they feel the area was unsafe.

Also, cell phone handy in case of emergency. Lock your doors and don’t stop in any dark areas ..even if pulled over by police…I am sure you already know these things. I am always aware of my surroundings when traveling alone. If you have a car alarm key chain ..have it handy when going to car..if you see someone approaching then sound it off. The boys and I get in before dark staying in a hotel. Grab takeout and go to the hotel and stay there. Make sure car is in good shape also..tires full, full gastank, oil change etc. No worries about having car braking down.

Take lots of books and audio books if possible. Take lots of breaks so noone will get tired and cranky! And if you have a portable dvd player this is the time to use it! Hey, it works! Doesn’t mean you have to show junk! If not, borrow one! 🙂

The reason I say go is because I have lost both my mother and father. And I would travel across country if I could to see them again! If you are close, those relationships are important. But if you are financially inable or it is going to put a strain on you then don’t.  Your kids will make some great memories! And you will be able to fill that void of wanting to see family.

It is great that your hubby is on board! And I know what you mean about wanting a definite answer from him. My hubby generally goes along w/ my requests!

Sorry that I don’t have any Bible verses.  My main concern would be financial hardship.

HTH! 🙂

I say go for it!  My kids and I love road trips!  A couple years ago we drove to Cincinatti, OH from south Louisiana (about 14 hours).  I did have a friend to stay with halfway, but I have also gotten hotel rooms.  A few weeks ago, we drove as a family to Sarasota, FL (again, about 14 hours).  After a family vacation, my hubby flew home to work and the kids and I meandered our way home, stopping at another friend’s house for one night and a hotel for another.  I actually took them canoeing for the FIRST time ever (for all of us!).  It was a blast.    

I would take the opportunity to visit family…relationships are so precious, more so as I find more older relatives passing away.  I think it would be awesome for your children to meet and form a relationship with grandparents.

I would be sure to have a cell phone.  For me a gps is my biggest sanity saver, but could do with out if you don’t have one or can’t borrow one from a friend.  I’ve felt pretty safe.  I was thinking of getting AAA roadside assistance for this one, but didn’t get around to it.  It’s actually pretty reasonable (about $70 for a year if I remember right).  

Things to do:  Books and audiobooks are great.  Magnadoodles are amazing for travel.  Use metal baking sheets for magnetic alphabet stuff and also helpful for coloring and keeping crayons in one place.

Eating adds up, so I try to pack lunch for the first day on the road (usually cheese and crackers and maybe ham, fruit).  I’ve also been doing better at buying snacks like nuts and fruit and cheese for the trip and lots of water bottles!

I think I’m getting excited for you, just love adventures!

I say go.  If your dh is on board and as you said, ‘I really want to visit my parents’, then I think you should go.  Also, if it is not going bankrupt your family and just not give you the chance to buy the grain mill, then I say go. 

You don’t want to live with the regrets that are surely to come, then I would go.