This upcoming Labor Day, we will be taking a 741.46 mile road trip to a big family reunion. I will be locked in a vehicle for 12-13 hours with 4 of my favorite ladies; my mom, my sister and my 2 girls, S&N. (No offense Ma, I plan on driving most of the way because I’d like to get there sometime this century. 
Love you!)
This will be the longest road trip for the S&N. 5 hours to see the grandparents has been the longest thus far. And those 5 hours were a true test of my patience, endurance and will power. Most of those trips consisted of:
S: “When are we going to get there?”
Me: “We just got on the road. Now take a nap.”
N: “I’m bored!”
Me: “Let’s sing a song.”
S: “Singing’s boring!”
Me: “Then take a nap.”
N: “I’m thirsty!”
Me: “Here take 2 sips of water. We just stopped and I’m not stopping until we get there. Now take a nap.”
N: ”I need to go potty.”
Me: “Again?” Grrrr….
By the time we get to the grandparents house, I’m ready to light my head on fire and jump in front of a golf cart. But for this Labor Day trip, I’m hoping to have just enough things distractions packed to keep S&N busy and myself sane. So here’s the list.
- Rented Minivan – I figured traveling with 4 ladies, we’d need a bigger boat.
- Portable DVD player - DVD’s will consist of Disney® and Marvel® movies. Clifford the Big Red Dog® and ICarly® will not be in the mix. Emily Elizabeth makes my ears bleed and ICarly makes me want to IStab myself.
- Kidz Bop CD’s – Because there’s nothing better than listening to sucky pop songs sung by screeching adolescents.
- Snacks. Tons of snacks. More chewing=less griping.
- Bottled water -This will be rationed. I refuse to make 17 potty breaks per state.
- Lysol Spray and Wipes – Rest area restrooms. Enough said.
- Handheld gaming devices – These should provide about 30 miles of entertainment.
- Coloring Books and crayons – Again 30 miles of entertainment. I might have to rethink this one.
- First Aid Kit – Just in case someone smuggles an ICarly DVD aboard. See #2.
- Advil – see #3.
- Black light for the hotel room. Never mind, I will need to sleep. What I don’t know won’t hurt me.
- IPhone with GPS locater app. Just in case I pull over and bail, my family will be able to track me down and have me admitted.
- Adult beverages in a cooler. For the END of our trip and when we reach the hotel. I’m sure my nerves will be shot to hell by then and I’ll need a cold one. Or three.
Have I missed anything?
