[cvalda]

I haven't flown with more than four kids, and yes that was VERY interesting, but the kids did really well. In fact, they did better then than when I flew with just one child.

As for traveling, lists lists and MORE LISTS. I make my older kids pack for themselves - I tell them what to pack - then I sit down and totally double check everything to make sure they've actually gotten what they're supposed to - usually there are toy many toys packed and not enough underwear! LOL! Once they're bags are packed, I take the bags - so they can't undo everything.

It is ridiculous crazy when we go on camping trips because we have to take soooo much stuff! And usually we bring the dog so we can't pack anything in the back of the minivan because that's the dogs area, so the kids have sleeping bags between them, tents under them, backpacks on their laps! I'm actually considering renting a little trailer to pull behind to put everything in!!!

The big kids are great with their GameBoys, portable DVD player, VideoNow, etc. That keeps them busy. I always buy NEW stuff for the little ones - stuff that I don't mind if they lose ('cause they WILL lose it)! New crayons and coloring books, stickers - sheets and sheets of stickers keep my little ones happy! Cheap cars and other little toys. Another thing that ALL my kids like to do in the car on long trips is play with pipe cleaners! I get a few big packages at the craft store and they make a million different little things with them, and then we just throw them out when they're done.

;~) Kelly