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Talk to me....10 hour trip
May 26, 2020, 11:17 PM
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with two kids, just me. Mom is staying behind to hang out with her Detroit Police officer friend.
Here is what I have:
2 Ipads
2 headphones for Ipads
Tons of snacks
Juice Boxes
Potty for the 2 year old for by the road
Wipes and new undies
Lots of games, like puzzels (they are good on their own with these)
Tell me what I am missing. We will leave about 5am on Thursday and leave early Monday.
Prayers and thoughts are appreciated.
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All-In [26692]
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Are you Facebook Coach now?
May 26, 2020, 11:45 PM
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One thing you need that you didn’t mention...budget in a third of your planned time for overages. If you think it’ll take 10 hours, it’s gonna be 13-14 hours. Because no matter how much you yell, they will end up on opposite bathroom schedules. Pulling over for dinner is no short exercise. You’re gonna have to let them stretch more than you normally would.
Took lilmissgrouching to San Diego back in Feb by myself and it worked out great. Never is a bad thing practicing to be the cool dad.
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Re: Are you Facebook Coach now?
May 26, 2020, 11:50 PM
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Due my parents being sick I have done the trip more than I want to talk about. I can do 10 in 11. Especially with traffic at COVID conditions.
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All-In [26692]
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With the kids? Then disregard all.
May 26, 2020, 11:59 PM
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It sounded like this was your first solo road trip with them.
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Re: With the kids? Then disregard all.
May 27, 2020, 12:07 AM
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No way. I have done hotels solo with them both. 10-12 hour trips solo. Just wanted advice on good distractions and good games. Kids solo, that is my life.
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Re: With the kids? Then disregard all.
May 27, 2020, 4:20 AM
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Pretty simple. Just drive, with the occasional backhand when they get too close.
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Vanilla Kaopectate
May 26, 2020, 11:54 PM
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It's best to go ahead and get yourself clogged up. Ain't no fun playing the public restroom lottery. Worst case scenario, find a nice hotel right off the interstate and walk in like you own the place and head for the lobby bathroom.
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Re: Vanilla Kaopectate
May 26, 2020, 11:57 PM
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My man
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Re: Talk to me....10 hour trip
May 27, 2020, 5:09 AM
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1. Where are you going?
2. Maybe some audio stories. I used to love those.
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SRS, my oldest two are into kids podcasts these days, they
May 27, 2020, 6:20 AM
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are 9 and 7 though. Kid podcasts are short, usually 20-25 minutes.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is one
Greeking Out is another (Daughter is really getting into Greek Mythology, freakin nerds)
How I Built This can be fun for the oldest
Stuff You Should Know is occasionally fun for the kids
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You are a better man than me.
May 27, 2020, 6:30 AM
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but 25 years ago (kids would have been 5 and 2) there were no electronic distractions. Still driving with 2 little kids for that long is my definition of "Hell on Wheels".
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If you put them
May 27, 2020, 8:03 AM
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in the trunk, they will get too hot and tired to bang on the lid after a couple of hours and you can forget about them.
Just remember to hose it out before you return it to the rental place
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Chargers for said iPads***
May 27, 2020, 8:32 AM
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Oculus Spirit [81049]
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No benadryl?***
May 27, 2020, 8:33 AM
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Oculus Spirit [78865]
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bacon sandwiches
May 27, 2020, 9:47 AM
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some blow and hookers also
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