I am starting to plan our next mammoth road trip due to occur in October. We are going to visit the LDS church historical sites in Nauvoo, Illinois, some Lincoln sites in Springfield, Illinois and then up to Wisconsin to visit Grant’s extended family. As I begin the planning stages I decided to take a trip down memory lane and share our family vacation rules:
1. Gratitude. Gratitude. Gratitude. Talk about your blessings not about your bothers.
2. We use rest stops to buy gas, use the bathroom and stretch our legs. NOT to buy anything.
3. Fill it and spill it. When mom and dad fill up the tank, you empty yours. If you don’t have to go to the bathroom at least try.
4. When it is bedtime we go to sleep and stay in our beds. No arguing. A sleepless vacation = a bad vacation.
5. No screen time in national or state parks. Period.
6. Pick up your trash in the car, in campsites, and hotel rooms.
7. We start each day with a devotional. Please help us do this.
8. Follow all posted rules everywhere we go. Including “Stay on Trail”
9. We do not ask other people to stop singing or whistling.
10. We do not sing or whistle to bug other people.
11. Car seats and/or seat belts must be used at all times.
12. Remember that any fun we have each day is a bonus. Please don’t expect it.
13. Follow the Golden Rule. Treat others as you want to be treated.
14. You are responsible for keeping track of your own things.
15. Be willing to try new foods.
16. Be kind or be quiet.
17. NEVER turn your back on the water when we are on the beach. Sneaker waves are common and deadly.
18. Always use the buddy system. Do not go anywhere alone.
19. When we set up or break down camp help THE WHOLE TIME until we are done.
20. No complaining about having your picture taken. (That means you too dad.)
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