Ok, I need some advice. My good friends are going to DL the first week of December and invited us to come along. We wouldn't be able to afford it usually, but they graciously offered to get our tickets using their military discount. Here's the problem: my hubby can't go. He has a big project due at work that week. He told me to just take the girls anyway and have fun. I'm afraid it will be overwhelming to have a 3 year old and a 5 month old by myself. I'm sure our friends will help, but still makes me a little hesitant. What do you guys think? Ideas, suggestions, and thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!
Talk to your friends about the situation. If they tell you not to worry then I say go. I know it can be awkward accepting help from others but I'm sure your friends would be more than happy to. - aidensmama
339.4 #446 12:15PM
I just don't want to feel like a burden, like "Why did we invite them?" - preggoprincess 188.1 #1807 12:21PM
They wouldn't have invited you if they didn't really want you to come. Just tell them you husband can't go and that you are afraid it will be overwhelming with the little ones on your own. My guess us they will tell you not to worry about it. If they offer to help take it. I'm sure you would be more than happy to the same thing if the situation was reversed. They are your friends and helping friends in this way isn't a burden, IMO. - aidensmama 339.4 #446 12:25PM
Totally do-able with a little help from friends. Even without, as long as you think ahead. Take a good double stroller or a stroller and a carrier. Utilize longer dark rides to feed the baby and don't set your ride expectations high, know that you will be riding the attractions without a height requirement. Also, have snacks and water bottles handy to avoid lots of trips back and forth to stores. I find with a baby and a toddler one of my best tricks is to keep an exciting and unfamiliar toy for your older child so you can distract them when you need to pay extra attention to the baby. And most importantly, take it easy! You won't see it all and your sanity is most important. I rode the Little Mermaid for two hours straight because that's what Cannon wanted to do, the baby could nap in the carrier and I got a chance to cool off and recoup. And the kicker was that I really enjoyed that two hours! - cynDOLEwhip
745.3 #138 12:33PM
Great advise! Did they make you get off each time on TLM? - Duchess_SMK 3548.2 #10 12:38PM
Yes. There was no line so perhaps I could have asked to stay on but giving Cannon the satisfaction of thinking he's getting his way at Disneyland is worth the minute walk 😂 - cynDOLEwhip 745.3 #138 12:41PM
Go go go!! The 3 yr old will be having so much fun it won't even be a hassle :)) - disneylove7
12.3 #6291 1:03PM
Thanks for the advice! I still need to think about it a bit, but leaning towards going😃. We'll see - preggoprincess
188.1 #1807 3:46PM
Totally do-able...but only you know kids. Good luck with making your decision😊. - Linzee
533.3 #218 3:52PM
I went with a 2 1/2 year old and a 6 mo old. I did have my husband with me and other family, but I agree with cyndelgrace. Take it easy. Don't set expectations too high. Have fun. Enjoy the atmosphere. TOTALLY do-able. - dsnymom2bandb
305.3 #599 3:59PM
I take my 2,6,11 and almost 13 without my hubby all the time. My kids behave better at Disney then anywhere else. - GarnerPhotography
321.4 #532 4:33PM