What to do when the Truck Stops
Sight Seeing
One of the things that I enjoyed most out on the road was when we stopped and the little one and I could go and explore the areas where we were parked. Of course this was more enjoyable when our little one was able to walk and go where we he wanted, but at first he enjoyed playing with the grass or staring at the trees.
Watching TV
This is something you can do when the truck is moving or stopped. I had my laptop set up with a whole range of cartoons and movies for the little one. It was unfortunate that he was not interested in them until he got older. Now he watches Thomas and Curious George over and over again.
Running
Our little one loved to run before he even learned to walk. He would lay on the bed with his feet up against the wall and run. I would often join him and there was no end to the giggles.
Lets Cook!
I did a lot of cooking in the truck. I like to experience with new recipes and techniques and my little one was fascinated by what I was doing. Sure he didn’t understand what was going on, but he just liked to watch. Sometimes I would put him in his baby backpack and he would look over my shoulder at what was going on.
Swords
When your little one can grasp at things give them a pen to hold and have a sword fight this is so much fun.
Dancing
This is always fun. Blast your favorite music and dance. Tap the beat out for a couple of days and your little one will start to dance. They may or may not be into this. You can add some rattle boots into the mix for added fun.
One of the things that I enjoyed most out on the road was when we stopped and the little one and I could go and explore the areas where we were parked. Of course this was more enjoyable when our little one was able to walk and go where we he wanted, but at first he enjoyed playing with the grass or staring at the trees.
Watching TV
This is something you can do when the truck is moving or stopped. I had my laptop set up with a whole range of cartoons and movies for the little one. It was unfortunate that he was not interested in them until he got older. Now he watches Thomas and Curious George over and over again.
Running
Our little one loved to run before he even learned to walk. He would lay on the bed with his feet up against the wall and run. I would often join him and there was no end to the giggles.
Lets Cook!
I did a lot of cooking in the truck. I like to experience with new recipes and techniques and my little one was fascinated by what I was doing. Sure he didn’t understand what was going on, but he just liked to watch. Sometimes I would put him in his baby backpack and he would look over my shoulder at what was going on.
Swords
When your little one can grasp at things give them a pen to hold and have a sword fight this is so much fun.
Dancing
This is always fun. Blast your favorite music and dance. Tap the beat out for a couple of days and your little one will start to dance. They may or may not be into this. You can add some rattle boots into the mix for added fun.
Moving Inside
Truck Stop lounges have come a long way in the last couple of years. One of the things we like to do is move into the lounge for a change of scene and that means bringing our little one with us. We set him up on the floor with his toys and he has a blast. Pretending to Drive the Truck Enough said. |