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Two of ours with the Butlins Skyline gang |
On another journey we passed a large building that we thought was a private school. It then transpired that the middle child would like to go to a private boarding school. We try never to be negative so told her she could if she saved up enough money, and going by her entrepreneur skills, it is is not an impossibility!
When they were younger we'd make sure they had a drink (water only), fruit, biscuits and crisps and whatever I remembered to bring. I think water is the best drink. If they have fruit shoots they drink them because they like the taste then we have to stop for a wee. They will only drink water if they are thirsty. As they are getting old, toilet stops are getting less frequent. However, we still have the habit of asking them to go to the toilet before we set off.
On long journeys they are allowed to bring a cuddly toy, a blanket and a pillow. They can get quite comfortable and hopefully snooze on the journey. It can be quite surreal with the wind, rain and storms outside and a picture of tranquility and warmth on the inside of the car. Also, I don't go around the corners fast with the children in the car so as not to make their travel sickness worse.
The eldest has an iPad, but still isn't allowed to use it as the others would watch and get travel sick.
We have taken them abroad to Spain. They've been allowed to pack their own suitcases (well, small ones) and given a list, i.e. 1 cuddly, 1 toy, Nintendo DS etc. On the plane they had their toys to play with during the flight. The youngest had a tea set and I was forever being asked if I wanted a cup of tea during the flight. They treated it like a fairground ride and I heard a "weeeee" as we took off!
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On holiday in Spain |
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