Mickey-4-Me
Grandmother, Mother, Wife
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Should I or shouldn't I take my 2 year old along for the Disney trip?
Background: We (me, DH, DS13, DS06, and DS02) have visited annually 2006, 2007, and we have the same 7 night, 8 day week booked for September 2008.
Last September (2007) my DH was battling major depression because of an employment/life crisis. We decided together to go ahead and go on the trip because a) it was paid for, b) we didn't want to disappoint the kids, c) it was to be considered our family vacation, d) etc. etc.
Long story short... We... well I had a miserable time because well frankly my husband's spirits were horrible. I cried most of my trip because he didn't want to do this, that, etc. It was a drag. This, that = stay for the fireworks or ride this ride once more. That sort of thing.
Now to my point: I have worked extra hours and saved to pay for a surprise trip this March 30 - April 3. Airfare + MYW 4 nights / 5 days at Pop with no hopper and basic dining added are paid in full.
My DH doesn't want to go. His excuse "Disney is just not my thing. Once a year is enough for me." My DS13 doesn't want to go. He shouldn't miss any more school and he is "too cool for Disney". He says, "Can I just have what it would cost for me to go in $$$?"
That leaves me, DS06, and DS02. My DS06 is almost 7 and my DS02 is almost 3. My DS06 LOVES Disney just as much as I do. He reads the maps all of the time. He has read my UG cover to cover several times. He knows as much if not more that I do. My DS02 loves Disney as well. He always says Mommy I want to go to Disney World. He thinks he is a pirate and watches Disney DVDs / Playhouse Disney a lot!
So.... I planned and paid for a surprise trip for myself, DS06, and DS02 (he's really free) to go. Now I am having second thoughts about taking DS02 because he is going through terrible 2's.
My husband and best friend say I should only take DS06 and not DS02 because:
1) He is going through terrible 2's. You never know what might set him off. He will lie on the ground and cry for absolutely no reason. For instance, I ate a cracker out of his bowl. Or I took the salt and pepper away at the dinner table. Or I wouldn't let him play in my make-up. Whatever.
2) He would require a stroller.
3) We would require a midday nap.
4) We would be limited and only visit the family attractions because my DS02 is only/barely 38" tall.
5) He is not potty trained. So there would be diaper changes, and bags to lug by myself.
6) My husband said I would be wasting $2000 (included air and spending $$) for a miserable time. I said what if it wasn't. He said what if it was.
So, Should I or Shouldn't I? First I decided to take them both. Then I decided to only take DS06. I am having a battle with myself and feel guilty with each decision. Taking DS02 may potentially be hazardous. However, not taking him I would feel horrible. But taking him and being miserable ALONE, I would feel even more horrible.
What would you do?
Background: We (me, DH, DS13, DS06, and DS02) have visited annually 2006, 2007, and we have the same 7 night, 8 day week booked for September 2008.
Last September (2007) my DH was battling major depression because of an employment/life crisis. We decided together to go ahead and go on the trip because a) it was paid for, b) we didn't want to disappoint the kids, c) it was to be considered our family vacation, d) etc. etc.
Long story short... We... well I had a miserable time because well frankly my husband's spirits were horrible. I cried most of my trip because he didn't want to do this, that, etc. It was a drag. This, that = stay for the fireworks or ride this ride once more. That sort of thing.
Now to my point: I have worked extra hours and saved to pay for a surprise trip this March 30 - April 3. Airfare + MYW 4 nights / 5 days at Pop with no hopper and basic dining added are paid in full.
My DH doesn't want to go. His excuse "Disney is just not my thing. Once a year is enough for me." My DS13 doesn't want to go. He shouldn't miss any more school and he is "too cool for Disney". He says, "Can I just have what it would cost for me to go in $$$?"
That leaves me, DS06, and DS02. My DS06 is almost 7 and my DS02 is almost 3. My DS06 LOVES Disney just as much as I do. He reads the maps all of the time. He has read my UG cover to cover several times. He knows as much if not more that I do. My DS02 loves Disney as well. He always says Mommy I want to go to Disney World. He thinks he is a pirate and watches Disney DVDs / Playhouse Disney a lot!
So.... I planned and paid for a surprise trip for myself, DS06, and DS02 (he's really free) to go. Now I am having second thoughts about taking DS02 because he is going through terrible 2's.
My husband and best friend say I should only take DS06 and not DS02 because:
1) He is going through terrible 2's. You never know what might set him off. He will lie on the ground and cry for absolutely no reason. For instance, I ate a cracker out of his bowl. Or I took the salt and pepper away at the dinner table. Or I wouldn't let him play in my make-up. Whatever.
2) He would require a stroller.
3) We would require a midday nap.
4) We would be limited and only visit the family attractions because my DS02 is only/barely 38" tall.
5) He is not potty trained. So there would be diaper changes, and bags to lug by myself.
6) My husband said I would be wasting $2000 (included air and spending $$) for a miserable time. I said what if it wasn't. He said what if it was.
So, Should I or Shouldn't I? First I decided to take them both. Then I decided to only take DS06. I am having a battle with myself and feel guilty with each decision. Taking DS02 may potentially be hazardous. However, not taking him I would feel horrible. But taking him and being miserable ALONE, I would feel even more horrible.
What would you do?
Leave the 2yo this time.
