Just survived a 5-hour car ride with two kids under 10

Dec 2·1 min read

Drove to visit family in Cincinnati yesterday. I was fully expecting it to be a nightmare. Packed snacks strategically, rented a new release movie, and set expectations before we left. Only one major meltdown (mile 187) and we actually made good time. My wife got a nap. I'm declaring this a complete success even though I listened to "The Wheels on the Bus" approximately 400 times. Would do again. Maybe. Ask me in a week.

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BByron S.Regular14h ago

This is the energy. You set expectations (key), packed snacks strategically (key), had a movie backup (key), and your wife got a nap which is the real prize. Full success.

CChris T.Regularjust now

The 'set expectations before we left' part is genius. Kids handle things way better when they know what's coming vs just surprising them with a long drive.

CCarl L.Regular10h ago

Wait you rented a NEW release for the car? That's a pro move. Like not something they've already seen 50 times.

TTyler H.Regularjust now

Only one meltdown at mile 187 is honestly legendary. That's basically a W. Strategic snacking + realistic expectations + movie backup is like the dad playbook right there.

HHank L.Regularjust now

"Your wife got a nap" lmaoooo the real parenting achievement is making the whole experience better for your partner. That's actually huge.

EEd P.Regularjust now

Five hours with two kids under 10 AND only one major meltdown? That's actually impressive. Strategic snacks + low expectations = road trip success apparently lol.