Nothing Like A Family Road Trip
Nothing Like A Family Road Trip
A Long Road
Nothing like a family road trip.
My children start out with a back flip
to focus energy
a parents final plea
before our patience begins to slip.
So when Dad begins loading our gear
the children run in circles and cheer
let’s get out of town
and replace our frown
with a chance for our minds to be clear.
The first hour in car we just rest
as we slowly move away from nest
driving off to see world
Road Atlas is unfurled
as we drive to the horizon’s crest.
In new towns we make stops as we go
sometimes catching a museum show
to see how they live
with a dollar to give
but mostly Dad needs his cup of Joe.
First half of journey is a dream
as we work together as a team
passing around car snacks
hidden in our backpacks
running at rest stops to work of steam.
Then the ride takes a turn for the worse
when the driver has begun to curse,
out comes every complaint,
not one child is a saint,
praying for the quiet of a hearse.
The oldest has decided to play
how long can loud annoying sounds stay
the middle is poking
our youngest whose crying
when sun comes through most of the day.
We are happy to be back home
we will wait till next summer to roam
it seems one trip a year
will have to do I fear
a family vacation syndrome.
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That must be an exciting trip but what makes it wonderful is family’s companionship and love. I enjoyed reading it.
Sounds alot like my family trips. I’m the driver cursing. But my.oldest is usually buried in a video game while the 2 youngests are fighting. I can usually make it 2 to 3 hours before flipping out . Lol. Nice work Jamie.
Love this and it made me smile. Always a challenge when traveling with little ones.
Thank you Yasmine, Paul, and Rasma for your kind words. It truly is an adventure when we take off on our road trips. Jamie
Oh, how I remember family road trips. Now it is just my wife and I, it seems so peaceful, but also easier to fall asleep. An enjoyable read Jamie.
The falling asleep part is certainly true. Last night they all climbed into my bed throughout the night and I found myself on the couch this morning. All in good fun.. Jamie
Marvelous. I miss it. Growing up – NO nonsense. As a parent I love the jostling. Crazy I think.
Thank you for the road tripping
Your welcome Eric. I think I need to come up with some more fun family limericks. Jamie