Our old Odyssey was our college chariot of choice, for visits and later hauling their gear to said campus. Better snacks, more comfortable seats, and functional cupholders vs. a plane!
When S2 was about three, we were headed down to see the relatives. Stopped for the night, pulled into a parking lot, and S announced, “There’s a six on that sign. We can stay there.” And we indeed stayed at that Motel 6.