enjoy the ride

To allow oneself to have a pleasurable and satisfactory time during some experience. Usually used in conjunction with phrases like "sit back," "slow down," "buckle up," etc. Look, of course some things might not go to plan on your trip, but you've taken care of everything that you need. So just relax and enjoy the ride! She's so worried about getting a job that she hasn't experienced half of what college is about. She needs to slow down a little and learn to enjoy the ride. I know it's exhausting, but try to enjoy the ride, OK? Your kids will only be this young for such a short period of time.