She'll be mine. I'm fairly terrified for our upcoming trip to Disney World.
We went out to lunch to celebrate my parents' anniversary, dad's birthday, and sister in law's birthday. We went to a "fancy" restaurant for us. No crayons and clothe napkins. So it was pretty fancy for us. The kids played bumper cars in the booth. Annoying but it was ok. Then the whining started. Caitlin complaining Davey was touching her despite her practically sitting in his seat. Finally I realized my mistake of letting them sit together. I moved Davey and become the buffer zone. Then Caitlin complains about her dinner. She ordered grilled cheese but it was not up to her high standards. She does eat enough to order dessert. She orders strawberry cheesecake but freaks out when the glazed strawberries touch whip cream. I try to wipe them clean but she is inconsolable.
This lunch made me question my ability to parent. It was so miserable. I felt like a failure because of the way she was behaving. Caitlin can somehow take a fun event and make everyone around her miserable. There is only so much whining a parent can take.
I'm scared that on our upcoming trip to Disney that she will still be miserable. It is too late to change our plans now. So wish me luck that Caitlin can be happy at the happiest place on earth.
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Don't stress about it too much. She might surprise you. Disney seems to bring out the best in people. So try not to stress too much, and just enjoy your trip. It's Disney after all! :) Good luck!
Mich
Maybe because you're expecting the worst, it will be completely the opposite!
Breathe...
Disney will be awesome. She'll be having too much fun. And if things get stressful, just find a princess or Mickey. It will be okay. By the way, when are you going? We'll be there end of February/beginning of March.
Oh, no. We LOVE Disney...so I pray that y'all have a truly magical experience. (I think you will.)
The wiping of the strawberries cracked me up! I've done that!
We just came back from Disney... with four kiddos, 6 months, 3, 4, and 6!! We had in-laws to help.
I think b/c we were expecting some meltdowns we planned for it more.... packing snacks they liked, found foods they liked. Pushed strollers and even let the 6 yr old ride!! But surprisingly enough they were soo stimluated with everything and at night they CRASHED:)
Just make a bag of snacks that you know that she will eat and have it as a back up plan if meals go south.
I have the pickiest eater on the planet. I've let him eat Goldfish and Skittles for dinner at many restaurants to keep the peace. It works like a charm.
Every meal can't be like that but it won't hurt at Disneyworld.
Oh man, I can so relate. I don't get why some things are SUCH A BIG FREAKIN DEAL to my daughter sometimes too - have fun and good luck on your trip - I'm sure it will be fun!
Don't be too hard on yourself. I feel the same way sometime though. It is sooo hard when you go out.
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