Need advice for first "family" trip

[meeda]

Our first family trip to disney is coming up. The kids are dd5, ds7, and dd8. I am very brave, LOL. The trip will be myself, my mother, the kids, my ex-husband and his fiance. We both wanted to be there for the kids first trip to disney. Any tips or advice as to not loose my mind.

 

[wvdislover]

Plan on spending some time with kids, without the ex and his fiancee, but give him the chance to do the same (give him the kids for a day), but do spend some time all together, too, especially at the beginning of the trip, so you can both see all the "firsts." I would discuss everyone's "wants" for the trip, so you know ahead of time, and avoid any "issues" during the trip.

 

[la79al]

Maybe figure out what everyone will and won't ride to figure out some kind of mini plan for seating? I really don't know but good luck. You are far braver than me.

 

[jenseib]

You ARE brave! LOL! Just take time for yourself, and like a PP said, take time alone with the kids and let him have them too. I agree to have a game plan before hadn so noone gets mad while down there and there will be no surprises

 

[raysnkaysmom]

My ex and I took our kids to Disney as well...although I didn't have a fiance there.. Hopefully ya'll have a good relationship..

Definitely experience their first view of the castle together.. and time in Fantasy land... Just swap off alone time with the kids at different parts of the day.. Good Luck!!

 

[mom2meiko]

if the ex and the fiance are there, i recommend checking out the alcoholic drinks picture thread and start your planning there!

i would sit down with your ex and clearly define what you are both expecting/wanting out of the trip and come up with a schedule that you both can agree with. i also agree that you should plan on some time without the added baggage, but that means being fair and letting them have time with your kids without you.

i honestly think you are brave and obviously a very thoughtful mother to consider a trip like this. kudos to you for putting your kids first!

 

[noahdove]

Since I don't know your relationship with your ex and his future wife, I agree that you both will need time alone with your kids. I think too, that maybe you should sit down with your ex and see what his thoughts and plans are for the trip...I'll keep you in my prayers...