I’m road trippin’ today in one of my many forays following my kids (or taxiing them) around for sporting events. We are working to beat the next snow storm headed into the Rockies. Since we are on the topic of communication this week, let’s talk about the beauty of being present to people in the car with you, because that is not always easy.
There is something pretty special about these private spaces for developing relationship and working through aspects of personal communication, building deeper knowledge of each other, and finding new music to jam to in between random topics that arise as a result of exploring the world from behind a windshield. Here are some of the fun topics that have arisen within my vehicle as the miles pass by:
- What beef jerky is the best & why
- Books we are currently reading
- Levels of snowfall
- Tiny homes
- Salt lakes
- Music choices
- Work tasks
- Dinner options
- Finding friends
- Places to visit when the kids move out
- Ways to do said travel – RVs vs Camper Vans vs Air BnB, & which countries
- The benefits of shaving with shaving cream
- And … How much tea is left & where to get more ice
Of course you can always engage in a variety of other road trip activities. I’ve scrapbooked, we’ve enjoyed a variety of movies, coloring, playing I Spy, and my personal favorite … the license plate game. One time I got all but one state. That was a long ride and quite the accomplishment … I still hold the family title, and I do not think they’ll ever beat me.
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