So here are some important tips for anyone traveling alone with a 2 year old or any child under the age of 5. And I'm not sure why I picked the age 5...it just seems that at 5 the kid should be able to entertain themselves better then when they're younger. Maaaybe not :).
1. If you have cruise control, use it. This helps significantly in being able to reach objects your child is screaming for. Yes I realize it's dangerous and you have to be able to multi-task like driving a car with one hand while half your body is in the back seat.
2. If you have a boy, duct tape is essential. And noo not to shut them up ( although I thought about it :) ) But it provides a quiet ride for many miles just from the mere fascination of it.
3. SNACKS. I cannot emphasize this enough. Get whatever your kid likes and get plenty of it. Just start throwing food at them if you have too. If they don't eat it then chances are they'll find a way to reach it later.
4. Don't normally do fast food? Well make an exception. I don't care that my son only eats the french fries. For 20 glorious minutes he's too busy stuffing his face to make a noise.
5. Remember to breathe as you turn around and find your child ripping paper to shreds or that new coloring book you just spent over $5 on. And since when are coloring books $5?! Geez.
6. The rule of " If it's too quiet be concerned" applies to car rides as well. No environment is safe!!
That being said, try to enjoy the ride as much as possible. :). I love traveling and Kenny is a great traveler under normal traveling conditions like to Gramma's house. But any car ride over 5 hours with a baby is too much for one person to handle. We did have fun all in all though. But next time, I'm totally flying..... and packing Benedryl. Don't judge me...if you had kids you'd think it too :P .
Me and the kid at Graceland. Not Much of an Elvis fan but I must say it was pretty cool :),
