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We just headed out on a mini Spring break with the kids and the dogs! So I thought it would be fun to share 10 things my kids said on our 14 hour road trip. Beware that if you too decide to embark on such a loooong car ride chances are your kids will *probably bark these same things at you from the back seat* as well!
Did I mention that we also took our rescues with us in the car? And can I just say they were by far MUCH easier and less cranky than my kids on this road trip?
We took this trip from NYC to Wisconsin to attend admitted students Day at Wisco and we all feel in love!
And now we are finally home. But we only get our girl for another four months and then The University Of Wisconsin Madison has her. And there were so many emotions swirling around in my head as we made the 14 hour car ride back to NYC.
I am a worrier by nature hence the reason I married the polar opposite kind of person who can tame the beast of anxiety (that dwells within me and that never really ceases to make an appearance but is especially more powerful during moments of change and uncertainty).
Most of all I just want my kids to always be each other’s soft place to fall. And seeing this selfie I shared pop up in my camera roll (one that I didn’t force them to take together ) makes me feel like hopefully they will.
But I digress without further ado here are 10 things kids will say on a 14 hour road trip.
10 things kids will say on a 14 hour road trip
#1 Daddy can you stop drifting (apparently my husband has a tendency to drive off the road)
#2 Mommy can you please control the sun ( My 18 year old would prefer that the sun be redirected, and apparently- I all of a sudden have the power to do just that)
#3 I feel like we’ve aged for years in this car..mommy you look like you are 50 ( Hmmm I will be 46 in August- but 50?!)
#4 Are we there yet in Wisconsin? (This was uttered 45 minutes out of Staten Island,and every twenty minutes thereafter.)
##5 I feel a little lightheaded ( Yeah and so do I kid- we’ve been in this car for a GAGILLION hours)
#6 Daddy won’t let Mommy drive because he thinks all women are bad drivers (This is true- but really it’s less work for me so you won’t see me complaining)
#7 I miss my phone so much ( this was uttered FIVE MINUTES after playing with her phone until the battery died and while we were waiting for it to be recharged)
#8 Can we please just park the car and take a plane?!
#9 It smells like poop. ( That could be because we had to cart a bag of pooh in the car from our dogs for 90 miles until the next rest stop- you know nothing says ROAD TRIP like a nice bag of poop)?
#10 Can waze tell the future…if it tells you when you are going to get there shouldn’t it tell you what is going to happen when you get there? (If my son can figure out a way to achieve this– well I’ll cut you all in on it!)
Put an end to “Are we there yet?” with Netflix
The bottom line is traveling with your family can get complicated, fast. In fact, 23% of parents in the US say one of their main concerns when traveling is keeping their kids entertained.
Parents can look to offline viewing on Netflix to keep everything, and everyone, under control while on the go. From the tried-and-true shows you can rely on like Beat Bugs and Luna Petunia to calm any meltdown, to discovering new show obsessions like PJ Masks, Netflix downloads are a must-have travel essential for parents and their kids.
So when it’s time to go on a trip together, one thing is for sure: when Netflix at home becomes Netflix on the go, everyone stays content, engaged and, most importantly, NOT bored.
How does Netflix keep your family sane and entertained while on the go?
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Well. I completely agree Netflix is amazing. It helps in managing crazy kids during a long drive.
Netflix to the rescue! I love using this service since they offer so many great features. Your road trip conversations are hilarious by the way!
I’m recognizing a few of these things from some of our longer road trips! I wish Netflix was around when my kids were younger because it’s amazing from my trips now.
Gosh, what didn’t my kids say when we were on a 14 hour road trip! I only like when we get to our destinations..I like to forget the road trip part!
I love Netflix! I think it’s great for road trips too. It’s nice to keep kids busy while on long car rides.
Oh my that’s hilarious. Reminds me of some of our trips. My son in law always wants a schedule. So, what is the timetable for bathroom breaks and meals? Ummm, if you need to go to the bathroom, we’ll stop. If we’re hungry, we’ll eat. lol
Netflix is perfect for road trips. The new download for later can really save you on your data fees. I like to pack a ton of snacks and drinks for our road trips.
Oh my gosh, those comments cracked me up. Are we there yet is something I always here on long road trips. I’ll have to check out what is available for download on Netflix.
Ah the adventures of a road trip, thankful for Netflix to get us through all the miles of no scenery.
Netflix is an amazing lifesaver for parents when we are traveling. We used out Netflix account a ton during the summer when we went camping.
OMG! I agree with all these! I wish I can be more ready for all the complaints when we’re on a road trip!
This is hilarious and so so true! Thank goodness for Netflix and iPads!
There’s definitely a lot of things that I bring when we go on long road trips. They need to be entertained and I need the peace and quiet. Everything you mentioned here is the perfect example of what I like to bring two. He cracks me up what kiddos say while on trips. My kiddo has said a lot of the things that you mentioned here!
Your list has me cracking up!!!! Anyone who has traveled with kids can so relate!
Netflix is awesome, and SO helpful on road trips! HAHA! I remember being a kid and saying some of those things!
Netflix has become our best friend on road trips. Even though the kids are older now, they’ll still get crabby and gross when they get bored. LOL
I think you covered it all. Just makes me look forward to our next road trip!
This is so funny! I am on. A road trip now and my kids say these things too! I love the “mommy can you control the sun”?! That’s something my little toddler says when the suns all in her face.
Netflix and movies in the car are a must for trips with kids for sure!
I love netflix for road trips. We always download a couple movies for each device and watch them throughout the drive. It’s a lifesaver.
This made me laugh out loud—I’ve heard almost every one of those lines on long rides with my kids. Long road trips can be wild, especially when little ones start asking, “Are we there yet?” every fifteen minutes. That’s one of the reasons I tried Destinata during our last family trip. Having everything organized, from transfers to helpful extras, took so much pressure off me. I could actually enjoy the journey instead of just surviving it. Total game changer!
Reading this made me laugh because I’ve heard all of these on long trips with my own kids. It’s amazing how many questions and complaints can come up in just a few hours. Snacks and games definitely help keep everyone calmer. If you’re planning a road trip and need a place to stay, check out abritel. It really makes traveling with kids a bit easier and less stressful.
A 14-hour road trip with kids is definitely an adventure! I can already imagine hearing “Are we there yet?”, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have my tablet back?” at least a hundred times. Long drives create some funny family memories, though. Before any big trip, I like checking a vehicle’s history to avoid unexpected surprises on the road. The VIN lookup by state tool at https://epicvin.com/es/vin-check-by-state/colorado is actually pretty useful for that. A little preparation can make those long hours much smoother and help everyone enjoy the journey more.