MK
05-12-2001, 01:17 PM
At the end of the month dh will be travelling long distance in the car with the kids. I cannot go, I am still too new at my job to take time off, and I also have to earn $$ to finance the trip, lol.
Anyway, as you all know, travelling with kids is stressful in itself, but even harder when the driver is the only parent going. And, to top it all off, my dh's health is not that great. I'm a bit concerned.
Well, I've been preparing by collecting small things to keep the kids entertained, but now that I will not be there to help, I need more busy boxes than ever!
I came up with a list already: something to be used as a toy chest to put on the seat between the two boys (ages 5 and 7). Preferably a metal lid, so metal toys and pieces can stick to it. The car seat cover also has several nifty pockets for small things to be stored.
magnetic letters and numbers
chalkboard/ dry erase board
static window cling thingies
cards
workbooks/sticker books
pre-recorded stories with a walk-man and headphones
flannel board
miniature travel size board games
list of road trip games, such as I spy, and license plate games, "slug bug", etc.
pinwheels
squirt bottles (the car they are taking has no A.C.)
If you have anymore ideas that I haven't thought of before, please post them! One thing to keep in mind, though, is that my dh is a high-stress, high anxiety driver and can't handle a lot of noise from children singing or clapping or playing with noisy toys, especially where he is prone to migraines. Any ideas need to be things the children can do without his help so he can concentrate on driving undistracted. He will participate in games of road observation, like license plate and slug bug, though, since those games are part of being a good driver anyway. But that's about it.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Anyway, as you all know, travelling with kids is stressful in itself, but even harder when the driver is the only parent going. And, to top it all off, my dh's health is not that great. I'm a bit concerned.
Well, I've been preparing by collecting small things to keep the kids entertained, but now that I will not be there to help, I need more busy boxes than ever!
I came up with a list already: something to be used as a toy chest to put on the seat between the two boys (ages 5 and 7). Preferably a metal lid, so metal toys and pieces can stick to it. The car seat cover also has several nifty pockets for small things to be stored.
magnetic letters and numbers
chalkboard/ dry erase board
static window cling thingies
cards
workbooks/sticker books
pre-recorded stories with a walk-man and headphones
flannel board
miniature travel size board games
list of road trip games, such as I spy, and license plate games, "slug bug", etc.
pinwheels
squirt bottles (the car they are taking has no A.C.)
If you have anymore ideas that I haven't thought of before, please post them! One thing to keep in mind, though, is that my dh is a high-stress, high anxiety driver and can't handle a lot of noise from children singing or clapping or playing with noisy toys, especially where he is prone to migraines. Any ideas need to be things the children can do without his help so he can concentrate on driving undistracted. He will participate in games of road observation, like license plate and slug bug, though, since those games are part of being a good driver anyway. But that's about it.
Thanks in advance for your help!