Thursday, October 14, 2010
WDWWe recently took a trip to a place that really is a world of it's own.I learned some valuable, some interesting, and some funny lessons while there. For example: 1. As much as they've talked about it, heard about it, or imagined it, they really have no idea how excited they are about to get.  2. I couldn't believe how excited they would be to meet characters. I mean, who knew Woody and Goofy were celebrities?!     3. ALWAYS have your camera ready.....your kids looking back at you to mouth, "Chip kissed me!" create some priceless pictures.   
4. If at all possible, HAVE LUNCH AT CINDERELLA'S TABLE.
When else can you eat at the top of a castle? (even if it's not really a castle) ....Being able to see 5 princesses at once is a HUGE bonus. Saves you so much time later on in the park. Trust me.      
5. The moments that make you laugh the most
will be the unexpected, unplanned ones....... Like watching Reese hula-hoop for the first time, or getting SOAKED on Splash Mountain despite being assured that-and I quote- "Seriously, honey I promise. I've barely gotten wet every time I've ridden." 
6. You will walk your feet off.
I am so not kidding. 
7. No. It's not ALL princess.
(For my almost nine year old son, this was a blessed fact.)   
8. For heaven's sake. If you do nothing else, hold your babies' hands.
I lost Jake in a sea of people for about 2 minutes. It felt like an hour, brought tears to my eyes, and complete relief when Brad found my scared little boy. After that, every time the crowd thickened, Jake would spontaneously grab my hand,which is something he almost never does. And every time, I smiled, squeezed his hand extra tight, and thanked God for him. 
9. Even princesses need a rest. The stroller was my best friend.
10. You are going to get on each others nerves at one point or another. It's okay.
11. #10 is okay mainly because the laughter and good memories far out weigh everything else.
    
12. GET OUT OF BED!
Ours were the first feet in the park. Yes, I'm a little crazy that way.  I took the high road amidst being ridiculed by my husband. I ignored his repeated head shaking and laughter at my occasional psychotic behavior. I turned the other cheek to his, "you're loco!" comments. By the end of the second day, he was a believer that it pays to be early and it pays to have a plan. If my memory serves me correctly, I think I even got a, "Honey, you did a really great job planning this trip."   
13. If we can have as much fun as we did and still look forward to going home,
that's a good thing. (I told them to make sad faces.....this is what they came up with) 
~stacey
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