We have an appointment later this week in a town 6 hours away. We will drive there and spend the night before returning home the following day. It is going to be challenging for us and I am not looking forward to it. Having said that, I recognize that I have a choice. I can stay stuck in this mindset and we can have a miserable trip or try to find ways to make it more pleasant, or at least less tedious. I can “bow to the winds” by changing my attitude and perhaps instill some positive moments into what would otherwise be a long and tiresome two-day drive.

When we were first married, we often did road trips for work. One thing that worked well for us, and that I had forgotten about, was listening to books on tape. My husband reminded me of this so I downloaded one that I think we will both enjoy for this trip. It has been years since we have done this and it will be a treat, a walk down memory lane. I also know that we will need to take breaks and am looking at our route with that in mind. Are there any interesting places to stop along the way to stretch our legs and get a breath of fresh air or maybe a fun place to eat?

I realize that things like this are always going to come up and I can stand and try to fight them knowing they may break me, or I can work to find alternative options. I need to accept that my reactions and attitudes can be positive or negative and will impact how my husband feels. I may not be able to control the overall situation, but with a little thought and planning perhaps I can minimize the difficulties to make this an adventure for both of us. Road trip, here we come!