I recently took 4 of my kiddos on a road trip out West. In preparation for the journey, I had to let my students know that there would not be classes. I had to let my friends and family know I would be out of town. Our trip was 2200 miles there and back; this did not include the driving we did once we arrived at our destination. As I packed, I recalled voices of those concerned with the fact that I would be taking this trip "alone" with my children. "Sheesh, I don't know if t