Expectation: everything is packed, settled, and working exactly as planned.
Reality: the last hour of the drive has other ideas. One point person can handle snacks, questions, and dropped items without distracting the wheel. A little patience and a quick “let one adult field requests” usually restore order.
The last hour always seems to bring out the chaos. Having one adult handle the snacks, questions, and dropped items is such a simple way to keep the driver focused and the whole trip safer.
