Comments on: Have Kids, Will Travel (and do Anything to Avoid Insanity) http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity Pontificating about poop and pinot noir since 2005 Wed, 23 May 2012 01:27:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Esther - Bike Trailers Depot http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-201598 Esther - Bike Trailers Depot Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:41:54 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-201598 I've previously came across an article (can't remember where I read it) that seems to imply kids are one of the impediments to great travel. Looks like your experience completely refute it! Does your kids play games? Get a PSP or something, that's another "alternative". Or try telling them interesting stories and adventures. That'll keep them occupied :) Cheers, Esther I’ve previously came across an article (can’t remember where I read it) that seems to imply kids are one of the impediments to great travel. Looks like your experience completely refute it!

Does your kids play games? Get a PSP or something, that’s another “alternative”. Or try telling them interesting stories and adventures. That’ll keep them occupied :)

Cheers,
Esther

]]> By: Kim http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-196610 Kim Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:08:48 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-196610 I also originally thought those portable DVD players were over the top until I went on vacation with my sister. Her little ones didn't make a peep. Can you imagine a trip without 'are we there yet?' I also originally thought those portable DVD players were over the top until I went on vacation with my sister. Her little ones didn’t make a peep.

Can you imagine a trip without ‘are we there yet?’

]]> By: Nancy http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-12855 Nancy Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:17:40 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-12855 We brought a laptop in the (rented) minivan when we were heading to the beach -- J had it loaded up with movies for Mimi, and the headphones helped her to hear better and not constantly ask us to turn the music down in the van. Strangely, Rosie did not require much attention in the car (except snack food -- which of course is critical) -- she didn't even nap, but sat contentedly looking out the window for almost 6 hours. It was weird. And I second Kristen's comment about planning to stop every 2 hours. We'd stop for potty breaks and snacks about that often. It can be tiresome -- J and I alone would pretty much have made the trip with one stop -- but it kept the kiddos from burning out on the car ride. We brought a laptop in the (rented) minivan when we were heading to the beach—J had it loaded up with movies for Mimi, and the headphones helped her to hear better and not constantly ask us to turn the music down in the van. Strangely, Rosie did not require much attention in the car (except snack food—which of course is critical)—she didn’t even nap, but sat contentedly looking out the window for almost 6 hours. It was weird.

And I second Kristen’s comment about planning to stop every 2 hours. We’d stop for potty breaks and snacks about that often. It can be tiresome—J and I alone would pretty much have made the trip with one stop—but it kept the kiddos from burning out on the car ride.

]]> By: Chris http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-12607 Chris Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:43:04 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-12607 Portable dvd player is a must. Make sure to get plenty of movies-they're good for once you get to your destination too! Portable dvd player is a must. Make sure to get plenty of movies-they’re good for once you get to your destination too!

]]> By: Mary http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-12537 Mary Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:41:35 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-12537 I say yes to the DVD player, the pedicured toes, and the ice cold corona! They all sound great. But in all seriousness, we do have a portable DVD player specifically for the car that is strapped to the back of the driver's side seat. It wasn't too expensive (around $100, I think) and it's great. It's certainly not going to help you for the entire 8 hours but it will help. Okay, your previous post about Apple-tinis made my mouth water. Gotta go see what liquor I've got chilling in the freezer! Have a great weekend! I say yes to the DVD player, the pedicured toes, and the ice cold corona! They all sound great.

But in all seriousness, we do have a portable DVD player specifically for the car that is strapped to the back of the driver’s side seat. It wasn’t too expensive (around $100, I think) and it’s great. It’s certainly not going to help you for the entire 8 hours but it will help.

Okay, your previous post about Apple-tinis made my mouth water. Gotta go see what liquor I’ve got chilling in the freezer! Have a great weekend!

]]> By: Mrs. Flinger http://blondemomblog.com/2006/07/13/have-kids-will-travel-and-do-anything-to-avoid-insanity/comment-page-1#comment-12535 Mrs. Flinger Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:45:11 +0000 http://blondemomblog.com/?p=531#comment-12535 DO THE DVD PLAYER. OMG. Seriously. I swore I wouldn't do it but I tell ya, those ELMO 45 minute videos can get you pretty damn far. :-) And have fun! DO THE DVD PLAYER. OMG. Seriously. I swore I wouldn’t do it but I tell ya, those ELMO 45 minute videos can get you pretty damn far. :-)

And have fun!

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