Comments on: Might be a LONG trip….. http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:00:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: This Mommy Gig » Blog Archive » Words of Wisdom http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-1073 This Mommy Gig » Blog Archive » Words of Wisdom Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:53:48 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-1073 [...] heading up north again tomorrow (yes, AGAIN!) for a visit with family, but mainly to attend the baby shower of one of my best friends. [...] [...] heading up north again tomorrow (yes, AGAIN!) for a visit with family, but mainly to attend the baby shower of one of my best friends. [...]

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]]> By: Kate http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-420 Kate Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:24:33 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-420 Wow, thanks for all of the advice! I guess the consensus is that I need a DVD player - will probably go invest in one before our 4 hour trip in July! Oh, and I don't mind that my daughter talks, it's just that she's JUST quiet enough that I can't hear it over the sound of the car (it's LOUD! I need a luxury vehicle that's whisper-quiet) so I'm constantly doing the, "what? huh?" thing and then she gets frustrated. Thanks again for the understanding and suggestions :-) Wow, thanks for all of the advice! I guess the consensus is that I need a DVD player - will probably go invest in one before our 4 hour trip in July! Oh, and I don’t mind that my daughter talks, it’s just that she’s JUST quiet enough that I can’t hear it over the sound of the car (it’s LOUD! I need a luxury vehicle that’s whisper-quiet) so I’m constantly doing the, “what? huh?” thing and then she gets frustrated.

Thanks again for the understanding and suggestions :-)

]]> By: Kristen Keller http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-411 Kristen Keller Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:30:06 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-411 I also have to say, invest in a DVD player if you haven't already! We go on long road trips quite often, and no, it's not on the whole time, but it sure does help when you know they need some rest time and refuse to go to sleep. Kristen Kellers last blog post..<a href="http://www.kellerpr.com/?p=16" rel="nofollow">New to Blogging</a> I also have to say, invest in a DVD player if you haven’t already! We go on long road trips quite often, and no, it’s not on the whole time, but it sure does help when you know they need some rest time and refuse to go to sleep.

Kristen Kellers last blog post..New to Blogging

]]> By: Kymberli Mulford http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-410 Kymberli Mulford Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:57:45 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-410 Yes, our portable DVD player and both kids' video iPods get loaded up every time we go on vacation. Got us through a 14-hour delayed flight issue just last February. Well worth the $, even for tiny ones. On the topic of kids' CD's must suggest that you pick up a copy of BareNaked Ladies' "Snacktime" just released recently. All newly written kid songs by the band, not horrid music, and there are jokes in there that only the adults will get. (But nothing inappropriate, just ala Weird Al kind of humor.) My 8yo keeps stealing it out of the van. He got mad that my 15yo beat him to it last night! Yes, our portable DVD player and both kids’ video iPods get loaded up every time we go on vacation. Got us through a 14-hour delayed flight issue just last February. Well worth the $, even for tiny ones.

On the topic of kids’ CD’s must suggest that you pick up a copy of BareNaked Ladies’ “Snacktime” just released recently. All newly written kid songs by the band, not horrid music, and there are jokes in there that only the adults will get. (But nothing inappropriate, just ala Weird Al kind of humor.) My 8yo keeps stealing it out of the van. He got mad that my 15yo beat him to it last night!

]]> By: Rachael Cahours Acklin http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-397 Rachael Cahours Acklin Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:34:51 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-397 Wow, that's going to be quite a trip. And who says you can't listen to audiobooks? What about the Hobbit or some other kid-friendly classic? And Stuart's suggestion of kids' CDs is a great idea. We have a few that I actually like too, so it's not too mind-numbing to listen to them. ;) Wow, that’s going to be quite a trip. And who says you can’t listen to audiobooks? What about the Hobbit or some other kid-friendly classic?

And Stuart’s suggestion of kids’ CDs is a great idea. We have a few that I actually like too, so it’s not too mind-numbing to listen to them. ;)

]]> By: Amy Giampetroni http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-396 Amy Giampetroni Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:31:52 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-396 Oh Kate, you're living my future: I'm leaving next Friday with my 5-year-old son and 12-year-old stepdaughter to drive 5 hours north to the Minocqua area for my family's annual vacation, and Dan isn't joining us until Saturday. In other words, I get to deal with both kids and their drama and craziness while Dan gets a nice, quiet, peaceful drive up to the northwoods with nothing but his music to keep him company. Lucky bastard... Good luck!! Amy Giampetronis last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThisMommyGig/~3/305362616/" rel="nofollow">When I Grow Up…</a> Oh Kate, you’re living my future: I’m leaving next Friday with my 5-year-old son and 12-year-old stepdaughter to drive 5 hours north to the Minocqua area for my family’s annual vacation, and Dan isn’t joining us until Saturday. In other words, I get to deal with both kids and their drama and craziness while Dan gets a nice, quiet, peaceful drive up to the northwoods with nothing but his music to keep him company. Lucky bastard…

Good luck!!

Amy Giampetronis last blog post..When I Grow Up…

]]> By: Stuart Ciske http://thismommygig.org/2008/06/05/might-be-a-long-trip/#comment-394 Stuart Ciske Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:08:15 +0000 http://thismommygig.org/?p=162#comment-394 Dear Kate: Three things - 1. Travel during nap times. 2. Learn to love Kid CDs - I know, sounds harsh, but after the zillionth song about trucks, cars or princesses, you'll appreciate the listening to the rown-up sounds of Hilary Duff or Hanah Montana. 3. Invest in DVD entertainment center for car - They work, I don't feel guilty for not talking all the time with the kids and if you got headphones, you can listen to your audiobooks (me, my iPod). When visiting, the way out of control screamers/criers usually get a "sore throat" so its time for the magic BENEDRYL cough syrup - if you know what I mean. .......and always pack a wine cooler or 12 for yourself! SJC Dear Kate:

Three things -

1. Travel during nap times.
2. Learn to love Kid CDs - I know, sounds harsh, but after the zillionth song about trucks, cars or princesses, you’ll appreciate the listening to the rown-up sounds of Hilary Duff or Hanah Montana.
3. Invest in DVD entertainment center for car - They work, I don’t feel guilty for not talking all the time with the kids and if you got headphones, you can listen to your audiobooks (me, my iPod).

When visiting, the way out of control screamers/criers usually get a “sore throat” so its time for the magic BENEDRYL cough syrup - if you know what I mean.

…….and always pack a wine cooler or 12 for yourself!

SJC

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