Ready to take the Summer Road Trip Oath???

Just raise your right hand and repeat after me…

I WILL do my best to pack swimsuits and underwear and pull-ups and movies and sunscreen and snacks and everything else a family might need for a week. And when I inevitably forget something, I will drive to Target, buy it, and let it go.

I WILL remember there are A LOT of people packed into this car. So, of course, someone is tired or hungry or bored or cranky. And, of course, someone has to go pee. I will let go of making ‘good time.’ We'll get there when we get there!

I WILL be patient. With my kids. With my husband. With myself.

I WILL be kind. To my kids. To my husband. To myself.

I WILL pray. A LOT.

I WILL schedule a few fun activities but do my best to remember everyone is off their normal schedule. So when it inevitably goes awry, I will loosen my grip. We might skip a few things...and that's okay.

I WILL keep my expectations LOW.

I WILL remember to find a quiet moment to myself every single day even if only for a quick half an hour...it is vacation after all!

I WILL breathe.

I WILL relax.

I WILL remember this our Family Vacation for another one of those precious 18 summers.

I WILL do my best to soak in this time with my kids and enjoy what I can. After all, I’m pretty sure it's the GOOD memories that stick.

Now, come on!! Here we go!!

Let's hit the road!!