First time caravanner.....

[oldromantic]

hi!

am seeking advice/ tips/ words of wisdom!! off on first ever caravan trip on sunday - neither me nor dh have ever caravanned before....or even camped! ds is 4 and dd is 18 months....please tell me i am not mad!! and save my sanity with any tips from the top please....

Is it your own c/van, touring, or a static? Either way, you'll love it!

our own caravan...touring...5 berth! i feel scared!! worried that the struggles with daily routine i find in my 2 bed terrace will be magnified in little caravan....toddler betrime battles, ankle cuddling whilst cooking dinner, the phrase i am bored....the sibling arguments and fighting!! tell me it will be ok!!

Give up on bed time battles, you're on holiday, let them fall asleep or go late, lots of outside time with a caravan so the fresh air will wear them out.
Park up near the play area so the older one can play there while you watch from a distance.
Take or get a wind break or two to make your own enclosed garden area to trap the little one

Enjoy!

Agree with QOD, relax and go with the flow...lots of outside play, forget about routines of home. Most sites have a play area of some description, if not onsite then close by. I always take care of breakfast but then alternate evening meals between going out/takeaway/cooking...its my holiday too!

thank you muchly!! oh is always telling me i need to relax and go with the flow a bit more!! i am not too good at straying from the old routine....!!
thank you!