School is back in full swing. So is soccer practice, dance lessons, and Boy Scouts. That means it's time for our next trip to the happiest place on earth! Next week at this time I will be staking out a spot to watch Fantasmic!
This time the trip will be a little different. Normally we enjoy doing everything together, but only some of us will be going. Earlier this year my husband and 8-year-old went to Disneyland by themselves for a special birthday trip. I will now be going with the 10 and 12-year-olds. Also we are excited that my mom is joining us. Back in May when Disney announced a special package with the free dining plan, we decided that it was our turn. The meals at WDW are some of our favorite things there, so it was the perfect deal.
The one thing I am worried about is leaving the 16-month-old at home. He is still nursing, and I have never left him before. I have no doubt that my husband will take wonderful care of him, but he is very attached to both of us, so I'm anxious to see how he does. On the other hand this means not only a trip to my absolute favorite vacation destination, but a few days to have a break from high demands of having a toddler around. We also know that he would not enjoy waiting in line for rides, and he is not quite old enough to really get the magic of seeing all of the characters. Sure he likes to see Mickey Mouse in books or pictures or on TV, but I think he would be scared of them in person. The next time we go he will be just the right age to appreciate all of the magic and be a little more up for the excitement of it all.
We have a couple more days of school before it's time to pack. It is hard for all of us to concentrate when the boys ask randomly throughout the day things like "What is your favorite thing in all of Disney World?" or "What are we going to ride first at Hollywood Studios?" or "What is your favorite show?". Needless to say, this trip has been or main topic of conversation, and we can't wait to get there!
