How do I "see the world through her eyes"??

[xipetotec]

Going to see The Mouse in 4 weeks..mommy/daughter trip with dd age 6.

A wise friend has advised me to slow down, let her lead, and "see everything through her eyes"

We have been going through a lot at home and I'm taking this opportunity to spend 9 nights 1:1 with dd who really needs me alone. Dh is taking the time off and spending special daddy/son 1:1 time with ds.

I'm a planner. I don't care for crowds. I like to strategize.

I don't think that's going to be possible this trip. It's about her..NOT me.

I need to stop and smell the roses, and be a little girl with her.

I've never been 1:1 with a child. I'm not sure exactly what we'll do for all this time.

We're staying at Beach Club this trip and look forward to the pool. I, mom, look very forward to staying club level She likes the afternoon treats and such too.

If you were going 1:1 with one of your kids, and wanted to jsut leave the world behind and "be a kid" with them, what would your trip look like? How would you "see it all through their eyes"?

Ideas needed!!

I need to prep myself to chill out and relax and ENJOY her. My son takes so much of my time and focus that I'm afraid time alone with her has been lacking. that is changing as we have started to implement special daily mommy time at home, and I know one trip can't "make everything better", but still, I *really* want to make this a special trip for HER first..not me first.

ideas???

Following these other great suggestions. Just revel in her amazement. Sometimes that's all it takes. Let her make some of the decisions.

I've had so many "living vicariously" moments there. Especially with my youngest DS.

He is a huge Peter Pan fan, and I remember having him on my shoulders as we litereally walked down the sidewalk on Main Street "chasing" the parade float he was on while he called to me "faster! faster daddy!" waving furiously at Peter so he would see him.

Another time ( oddly, parade again ), he was at the rope during the Jammin' Jungle Parade and he had his pluto hat on, and he was standing there with his arm waving around stiffly trying to get a character in the parade to shake his hand or high five him or something. Well wouldn't you know it, PLUTO noticed his hat and not only shook his hand but came right in and HUGGED him....

Without even needing to do anything, you live through the wonderment of the little ones.

But then there's the moments where you just chill out with them. Enjoy a ride with them. It works for ALL ages. Our last trip, I let the kids board Spaceship Earth together, and I ended up in a ride vehicle with my dad ( I was 34, he was 60 ) and we had a GREAT old time! He got a kick out of the "new" little animations with your heads at the end, and we laughed.

Just let yourself connect, and don't stress about it. If you're stuck in a line, or a crowd, then just talk to each other, or check out the details in the queues together. That's another great thing about WDW is that ( for the most part ) they try to make the queues very detailed and entertaining too.

 

[Deesknee]

how about make matching tshirts for you & dd prior to your departure. Let daughter pick the character for both of you. ie: maybe she liked phineas & ferb, she's one your the other. maybe she is cinderalla & you are sleeping beauty. The character she picks for you may surprise you. My dd6 made me be Candice from phineas & ferb (apparently I tattle to Daddy too much).lol

Watch her face when she watches the fireworks. Both of you get your faces painted, again let her pick.

I have heard an expression that goes "fake it til you make it" All said & done you & she will enjoy this trip.

Best of luck with your entire situation.