Road Trip: Park City 2010

When my parents 1st invited us along to Park City, I had no hesitation with my response, “No thanks.” I knew better. With littles…7, 4, and 2, I could not think of anything besides Chinese water torture that could be more difficult to endure. My boys last about one hour in the car before they have reached their limit, so the image of 3 “done” boys on a long distance car ride is what spurred my immediate answer. I was so certain of my “no thanks” that I didn’t even mention the invitation to my hubs.

However, we were spending time with my parents a few weeks later and my dad mentioned the trip. Kevin’s response was much different than mine, “Oh, that sounds GREAT!”

Not wanting to be Debbie the Downer, I decided we’d go along. And I’m glad we did. I was right about the car ride. I threatened to get out and walk more than once to escape the complaining, fighting and screaming. But once we were there, it was all worth it.

Here are a few tips for surviving a long road trip:

Enjoy the scenery and block out the “How much longer until we are there?”…



Snacks (especially food that they don’t usually get to eat)…



DVDs (Yes, I’m THAT kind of mom)…



Lots of stops for getting out the wiggles and lots praying, crossing fingers, and rain dances that they sleep. For a very long time. My kids didn't.



And when I realized my kids were not going to sleep long and that the walking on my own to Utah was not a great plan, I relied on this…



So did we make it? Did we survive? Yes, we did. And to celebrate, I'm doing my 1st give away. Since Starbucks made me so happy on this crazy drive, I'm giving away a Starbucks gift card. Just leave a comment in the comment box and enter to win. I'll announce the winner on Friday.

Plus, more to come on Park City later this week.