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Laura
My husband has a two week trip coming up next month, and I'm overwhelmed with the idea of being on my own. I have a two year old.... Any tips?
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my husband travels for work from time to time. he works long hours anyway, but i certainly notice the difference when he's gone.
do a bigger than usual shopping trip before he goes so you won't have to shop as much. consider making a few meals and freezing them before he goes. cook simpler meals (the 2-year-old won't care). be sure to get together with a friend with a toddler so the kids can play and you get adult conversation! consider getting a sitter for a few hours one afternoon since he'll be gone for two weeks, and it's hard to go two straight weeks without a second to yourself.
my husband travels for work from time to time. he works long hours anyway, but i certainly notice the difference when he's gone.
do a bigger than usual shopping trip before he goes so you won't have to shop as much. consider making a few meals and freezing them before he goes. cook simpler meals (the 2-year-old won't care). be sure to get together with a friend with a toddler so the kids can play and you get adult conversation! consider getting a sitter for a few hours one afternoon since he'll be gone for two weeks, and it's hard to go two straight weeks without a second to yourself.
What are your best tips for traveling with a toddler?
all_my_arm
We are going to Cedar point this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and to the Toledo Zoo on Monday. The drive down to CP is about 5 hours from home. We will have two toddlers at Cedar Point along with four adults and two teenagers.
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What fun - lol; planning the drive around nap or sleep time is always a great idea. However, if that is not possible, try allowing everyone in the car to pick some songs to hear. The teenagers will be able to tollerate the toddler songs if they know they will get to hear something they want (within reason). Picture books, paper and pen, road games - car colors, snacks, lots of stops and some of their favorite toys are some things that have helped me. As a last resort, if you don't have any, find a friend or family member that is willing to let you borrow their travel dvd player and let them watch movies - Babe, Pig in the City is a decent family movie.
Good luck! And remember, family road trips are things that memories are made from. Think Vacation and RV - lol
What fun - lol; planning the drive around nap or sleep time is always a great idea. However, if that is not possible, try allowing everyone in the car to pick some songs to hear. The teenagers will be able to tollerate the toddler songs if they know they will get to hear something they want (within reason). Picture books, paper and pen, road games - car colors, snacks, lots of stops and some of their favorite toys are some things that have helped me. As a last resort, if you don't have any, find a friend or family member that is willing to let you borrow their travel dvd player and let them watch movies - Babe, Pig in the City is a decent family movie.
Good luck! And remember, family road trips are things that memories are made from. Think Vacation and RV - lol
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