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[quote=Anonymous]You don’t mention the ages of your kids but I’ll try some general tips

Work on quieting your mind.  Let go of expectations that don’t matter for health or safety.  Wear the same clothes, eat odd meals or at odd times if need be, indulge whims.  Manage disappointment - if something planned doesn’t happen, work to let it go.  Something else must have taken precedence so move on to that.  Do one thing at a time - no multitasking.  Savor things - your coffee, your food, the breeze, the sunset, laughter, etc.  Journal your thoughts even if you aren’t a regular writer - ask your kids for their thoughts and include those.

Personally I am religious and I use the Examen which is a daily reflective prayer used by the Jesuits.  It can be done in mere minutes or if I have time I can let my mind wander and make it longer.  I think it could be adapted even if you are not religious though. The steps are:

1. Become aware of God’s presence. 
2. Review the day with gratitude. 
3. Pay attention to your emotions.
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.
5. Look toward tomorrow.

Some days I just think it through.  Some days I have time to write.  Some days I have no time and later find that I wish I had MADE time.

Trips are hard because we want them to be perfect so we can maximize our vacation time.  We forget that that is often the exact opposite of what “vacation” is for!  Good luck.[/quote]

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