Single parents and Disney????

[BarbieGal457]

I think the trip will be just the thing you and your kids need. As hard as these last few months have been on you, it has been at least equally hard, if not moreso, on them. The trip will be an opportunity to have fun and make some lasting memories for you and your kids.

I agree. I can't help you with the single parenting issue as I have no experience whatsoever, but I think this could be just what you all need! I'm sure it's stressful to travel alone with young children of varying ages, but I think the magic and fun of Disney will help you guys to relax and have a good time. I think cancelling the trip might just upset everyone more. I think you should definitely, definitely go, and go without crazy high expectations, just try to have a good time!

And, of course, lots of hugs!!

 

[JWollman]

I will be going down with my 3 1/2 yr old soon, and I am nervous but since we do SO much together already, and go to amusment parks here together I think I can handle WDW.
I am excited and nervous.. but sure it will be a blast

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I will be going down with my 3 1/2 yr old soon, and I am nervous but since we do SO much together already, and go to amusment parks here together I think I can handle WDW.
I am excited and nervous.. but sure it will be a blast

My DD was 3 1/2 when I took her by myself for the first time. And yes, you will have a blast! We had such a great time, I was planning the next trip before we were even home.

 

[smith2]

So sorry for all you're going thru!!!! I too am trying to get the courage up to take my 2 (DS5 & DD2) alone. My sitter just let me know that she can't go with us after all. I think the parks will be less of a problem than the POOL situation. Both my kids love to swim but my ds LOVED the water slide at FWL more than just about anything!!!! I'm not sure juggling both on my own will be any pat of easy or safe poolside. I thought about the stting service, can they accompany you at the resorts? I know we can do it, but it's tough knowing (in advance) there will most likely be an element of disappointment during the most magical vacation ever. After all, isn't that what makes DISNEY so PERFECT-it's hard to be disappointed(normally) with your experience there!!!!!!! Maybe there should be a board for parents travelling alone with more than one child to tag team those issues and make those little disappointments that will arise a thing of the past. GOOD LUCK!!! You can do it Not sure if I can (it's a lot of $ to spend knowing you have built in let downs or tantrums to start). LOH

 

[perkinsrose]

Sounds like you two rebounded together after both of your relationships dissolved? I think everything was going super w/your first husband b/c it was comfortable and easy to fall back into. I would guess that after a few months, both of you would've realized why you divorced and would've split up again.
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The more I think about this, the more it seems true. Thanks for the advice!!! It's getting easier to deal with this every day.

I appreciate all your suggestions. I don't think my 3-year old would do well with an in-room sitter. He doesn't even do well at Grandma's. I think he would cry the whole time.

My oldest didn't know about the trip. Last night he was talking about riding RnRC. I told him that on our next trip to Disney, we probably wouldn't be able to ride the big rides because it would just be the 3 of us. He wanted his dad to come. I told him that that he probably wouldn't be able to, and my son announced that, then he didn't want to go. I told my ex that I would still like him to come, as friends, but I don't think he's going to.

I guess I didn't think about waiting in line with him and just taking the "chicken exit". That might just work.

Also, I don't fly well. We're talking take the Xanax, close my eyes and crush someone's hand for the first few minutes. Along with the car seat, stroller and other stuff, this could be rough.

Just a thought on carseat--if you stay on property, you could use magical express. You wouldn't need carseat (unless you use on airplane). You also wouldn't have to try to claim & cart luggage yourself. You'd only have to carry whatever you carry on.

 

[Vickibean]

Just a thought on carseat--if you stay on property, you could use magical express. You wouldn't need carseat (unless you use on airplane). You also wouldn't have to try to claim & cart luggage yourself. You'd only have to carry whatever you carry on.

DS flies better in his car seat. I can just imagine his fascination with the airplane's seat belt.

XH and I are talking again. Apparently, she made up the pregnancy story. They were back together for a week, now they're apart again. He's really confused about his feelings all around. Maybe, in time, it will work out. I don't really want to push the trip, but it's 6 1/2 weeks away and I don't want my DVC points to end up in holding if I cancel. Maybe in a week, I'll talk about it again.

 

[proteus]

I'm a single parent and have been on many trips alone with DD. We have so much fun and it is completely relaxed. We go at our own pace, plan very few things ahead of time and enjoy the spontaneity of the moment.