"When you travel with children, don't necessarily expect it to be relaxing or fun; just expect it to be different." That advice is especially true when traveling with kids for whom routine may be exceptionally important. In 2018, the Small family tackled their lifelong dream of going on a nine-week cross-country road trip—with their son who has autism and ADHD and their son who has Down syndrome. Both boys typically thrive on routine, but both had the time of their lives while crisscrossing the nation in an aging minivan. This is the story of their journey and the laughs they had along the way.