We got there right at 7am when it opened. Already drenched in sweat as we walked to the entrance. The place was PACKED. Seriously. Packed. And it was supposed to be 110 that day. Who in their right mind?? (I think we can ALL agree I’ve NEVER been in my right mind…)
At any rate.. here are a few pictures from that day. Alexis and Miaya were brave enough to ride the camel. Wyatt said he wanted to…but chickened out as I agreed to it.
Needless to say, we didn’t stay long…maybe 1.75 hours. While they had some water features for the kids to cool off, since the place was packed, it just wasn’t fun.
My punishment continued when we took ALL the kiddo’s to Disneyland for a few days.
We had a large group. 11 total – Mom, Dad, Mike and Natalie + kids – Hunter/Alexis, Camdon and Miaya were there under Grandma and Grandpas supervision, and of course me and my brats – Chase/Wyatt.
We did 2 full days at Disney and CA Adventure. Wyatt got denied at Indiana Jones. I forced him onto Splash Mountain (he was crying/screaming as we waited in line). After the ride, he insisted it was FUN! I asked if he wanted to go on it again, and I got an emphatic NO! From there on out, he inquired at every ride if it was a ‘kid ride’.
Wyatt met a few of the Disney Characters, told them all that he loved them, and that they could stay at our hotel with us if they wanted to.
We didn't get to ride Peter Pan.. but the kids got to meet him. Yes, he was a little fruity...although he was flirting with some young chicks ahead of us...? haha
Here was Chase's first Disneyland Ride Ever. Pirates of course.. and he said it was TOO SCARY!
Chase driving at Autopia
Chase of course didn’t fail us with his fits and tantrums and desire for girly things. While we were all on Splash Mountain, Natalie stayed off with the “Sissy La La’s” – Camdon and Chase. During this time, Chase pleaded with ‘Aunt Naawie’ to buy him a Minnie Mouse Purse (filled with dress up Minnie mouse dolls). She of course complied and that kid carted around his pretty purse and my pretty pink lipstick ALL.DAY.LONG.
California Adventure with Chase..who was too short and too scared to do much of anything. I even got attitude introducing him to the freakin FAKE cars!
At the end of it all, I learned a few very valuable lessons.
1. I do NOT feel guilty traveling without my kids ANYMORE.
2. It will be a VERY LONG time before I take my kids back to Disneyland.
3. Chase realllly needs a good lesson in sharing. (and a therapist to work him through his “issues” with women’s things! LOL)
It was great spending time with Natalie and her family. Uncle Mike is always a favorite with my boys. I’m sure by the time they all went home though, they were burned out on “small children”!
At one time..Wyatt said very loudly so we could all hear.. I want someone to put me up on their shoulders. We all knew what that meant!
4 comments:
No worries, the kids will remember it with fond memories, even if they did give you attitude! :) Sounds like you guys had fun.
We had to drag Kyler to Disneyworld on Thanksgiving - and he tried his best to ruin it for everyone. He had recently turned 3. I wouldn't want to do that again either!
As Brit says, these times are memory makers... Traveling with small kids is hard--way to go for doing it anyway! I'm sure you're still their favorite Aunt, Mommie...
Sounds like fun;)Haha, the little time that I have been able to get away from Gavin for a few hours doesn't make me feel guilty so I have skipped that step all together:)
Way to go auntie!!
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