For the families with an only child.

[allerednicmom]

5th year

 

[devotedchristian]

it just means more energy required from you because you have to fill in as the playmate hope this helps

hmmm, not necessarily. Some kids don't have to have a "playmate" and prefer to play alone, generally speaking of course.

 

[dirkus]

I've often heard the argument of having a second (or third) child to keep the other one company or so they won't be the only one to "shoulder the burden" of the parents in later years. I don't know that those are valid reasons -- there are no guarantees your kids will even get along

You're right, it's not valid. I was the younger of two. My brother has alway had health issues which in the past my parents took care of. Since Mom passed away and Dad has gotten older (93), I now have to take care of both my brother and my father. Not complaining... just an example of how things never quite work out the way the busybodies say they will.

You just have to do what you want for your own reason and not for someone else's and then take what life throws at you!

BTW, we just recently took a two week WDW / DCL trip with our DS who is (and will remain) an "only". He loved it and as others have said, had a great time with the two big kids he was with!

 

[Mom to Jordan]

It sometimes bothers me that DS is an only, but not him at all. He LIKES being with mom and dad and getting us all to himself for a week. Last year our trip overlaped with his cousins and this year we hope to go with our best friends. He asked me just the other day when we were going back just the three of us!!! That trip is going to be planed soon!! We always wanted a 2nd but it just has not been a reality. We still look at adoption but with a 13 year old, we realize that it would be a very different kind of relationship. DS would love a little sister and would be a wonderful big brother!

Jordan's mom

 

[minmate]

How old is your dd? Old enough to invite a friend or cousin along? Any fellow disney fan families you can coordinate your trip with? We have 4 kids with 3 1/2 years btw the oldest and youngest (no multiples) -- Don't get me wrong... We're just one big happy family... but their fave thing is taking special day trips with just mom or dad, no other siblings... so that grass is greener on both sides of the hill, KWIM?

 

[lsteadman]

However, from the moment we lock the door to the house and get on that airplane......there are two kids on the airplane...her and me. The only difference between us is that I have a VISA. Other than that.....we have a great time. I scream on all of the rides. I am more excited about the return trip than she is.

We are best friends and we travel a lot. We enjoy our time alone because we know that its a short time before she reaches that age where is not "cool" to hang with Mom anymore. We are going to spend a lot of time together in Europe next summer. Just my travel buddy (DD9) and me (33).

Cherise the time while you have it!!!!!

 

[nowellsl]

However, from the moment we lock the door to the house and get on that airplane......there are two kids on the airplane...her and me. The only difference between us is that I have a VISA. Other than that.....we have a great time. I scream on all of the rides. I am more excited about the return trip than she is.

We are best friends and we travel a lot. We enjoy our time alone because we know that its a short time before she reaches that age where is not "cool" to hang with Mom anymore. We are going to spend a lot of time together in Europe next summer. Just my travel buddy (DD9) and me (33).

Cherise the time while you have it!!!!!

You are absolutely right. Sometimes it still amazes me that my 20 year old DD still wants to go with me.

 

[DisneyaholicRaquel]

I understand what you are saying but, my DS7 & I have so much fun it's like it's a million of us! We usually take a 2 week trip and 2 smaller trips (3 or 4 days). This is the only time when we are not on a strict schedule and we can really bond. I always ask him if he wishes he has brothers & sisters and he says that's what friends are for. So, if it is 1 kid or a million Disney will be fun no matter what!

 

[PVA]

Our daughter, 5, is and probably will be an only. She was (and is) our miracle baby. I feel guilty, just like you sometimes when I see her looking a little lost and looking for other kids to play with. BUT... all in all I am her playmate on vacation, she's been to WDW 3 times now and every time we have a blast. She usually picks up some playmate for an hour here or half hour there. Otherwise its just the three of us. To tell you the truth its a lot of fun to get away from my high stress occupation (trial attorney) and just play. Remember how short the time we have with them is... I know I'll miss my little playmate when she's off to college. Just give in to your inner child, easy at Disney!

 

[HappyLawyer]

Wow, these are great responses, honestly i think her being alone at disney bothers me mote then it does her, she has a blast and so do we, i don't even think about the rest of the stuff until we get back home.
Thanks for the great comments