Are We There Yet?
James Wade and his family embark on chaotic yet joyful road trips across Texas, filled with exploration and adventure. The journey is marked by humorous moments and the challenges of traveling with children. Despite the chaos, the family enjoys the beauty of their surroundings, such as spotting mule deer along the way.
- ▪James Wade's family road trips are characterized by a mix of chaos and joy.
- ▪The car is filled with books, toys, and blankets, reflecting the family's adventurous spirit.
- ▪Amid the clamor, the family shares moments of wonder, like spotting mule deer.
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Books, toys, blankets, and various other detritus are strewn across James Wade’s Toyota Sequoia as he and his family crisscross Texas on long road trips, at his wife’s insistence that “exploration and adventure are key to a happy childhood.” Sometimes it is chaos—and Wade is honest about that, with a wry humor. But sometimes, it is just lovely. You’ll want to jump in for this ride. Jonah throws his milk and it explodes against the window. Jordan unbuckles and corkscrews around in the passenger seat, reaching for the milk before it leaks over the books, toys, and blankets that cover the floorboard. A shrill and repetitive ding is added to the clamor of sound as the car chastises Jordan for not being buckled in.
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