Taking oldest and leaving siblings behind?

[Classof83]

This is my very 1st post, so please be kind! My family took our first ever trip to WDW this past Jan (family Christmas present). Ever since then, my oldest has said all she wants for her 16th bday is to go back. Luck would have it that her birthday falls on an extended weekend (early dismissal from school Fri and no school Mon). I was contemplating taking her back for a special celebration (just mom/daughter time), or would that be too cruel to sister 12 and brother 8? I was thinking I would like to repeat when siblings turned 16, too. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks!

 

[K and K's Mommy]

Welcome to the Dis!

I think it is a great idea. As long as the younger two know they get the special trip when they turn 16. I would love to do a one-on-one trip with each child. I've been thinking 13 so we'll see.

Good luck!

 

[adoptionmomma4]

. I also think it is a great idea. I go to Florida every year in March with my oldest DD for Cheerleading Nationals. Since "we are there anyway" we do Disney. The first year I think my boys were upset. However once we were gone it was party city with dad He takes them to do "guy" things like golf. Just things only dad does with them. They had a blast. We have however taken 5 family trips to Disney, so my kids do not look forward to it like they used to. I am not sure if that would make a difference. I would just talk to them all and see what they think.

 

[minkydog]

Heck yeah! You could start a family tradition.Just be sure you're putting away some money for the other kid's Sweet 16/WDW trip

 

[retire2disney]

I thinhk it sounds like a great idea. I would talk to your other children to explain to them that it's a special birthday turing 16 and that when they turn 16 you will be doing something special for them also. Have a great time if you go and welcome to the boards!!

 

[Suzanna1973]

One of my sisters did this with her two oldest sons when they graduated high school. It was a gift for graduating. The 1st son got to take his best friend and then son, friend, sis, b-i-l, went to WDW for week.

The next year when 2nd son graduated, HE got to take a friend and they went to WDW with sis and b-i-l.

Unfortunately her youngest son didn't get his senior trip because he passed away at 15.

My sister really enjoyed the time with her boys without the others there.

Go and have a GREAT time!!!! Make a new tradition. Who knows? Maybe this is something YOUR kids will do with their kids too!!!

 

[The Disney Bunch]

If you intend to do the same with the other two, I see no reason why y ou can't do it. It would be your special time before they get too old & go off to college! Enjoy!

 

[NY_MOM]

Welcome!
I think that's a great idea. Just like the others have said, sit and have a talk whith your other two children and let them know what a special thing this is for your DD. Assure them that when they turn 16 they will also have a choice of something special to do....ENJOY THE WORLD.

 

[mrsltg]

I did this with my oldest when she was six. I fully intend to take a special trip with the others when they are around six as well. My oldest talks about the trip constantly and I know it will be something she will remember forever.

 

[kileybeth]

How sweet is that? My daughter is already plannnig her 16th birthday and we just got through her big 13th birthday bash. I'll have to think about this as a way to get out of that huge party nonsense that is over before you know it and leaves days of work in it's wake as well as all the prep. This is a great plan!

We have 6 kiddos so taking just one or two is a good plan for us sometimes.

We leave next week with our two youngest (5 and 3 years) as their older siblings are away on a retreat at that time with their youth group. They are all fine with it.

 

[ALittleDisneyFan]

Like the others, if you're planning to do this with your other children when they are 16, then it would be okay.

 

[sage10]

I just posted about this in a thread above. I am taking my 4 year old twins in November and leaving the 1 year old with the daycare provider. He LOVES them and trusts them completely. But I have grappled with the question on whether this is right or not. But dh is in Korea for a year and the twins have had a very difficult time of it. We took all three last October, and while the kids had a good time. Mommy was so worried about schedules, feedings, diapers, naps, ect that I forgot to have a good time too. I didn't have that great of a time, not because the baby was there, but just because of my own limitations I put on myself. So this year I have vowed to be different. I am going to enjoy my time with the twins, and know that my other baby will be well taken care of.

I hope I can take the kids individually when they get a bit older as well. Dh would be all for this, because he is not a HUGE mickey fan like I am. So if he could volunteer to stay home, he would! BOO!!!! Well ENJOY your trip with your daughter.

 

[Kim1964]

I think it's a great idea for a family tradition.

I took DD#1 when she was 9 and left DD#2 (then 3) home with DH. DH actually thought it was mean, but DD#2 didn't know where we were going and I promised DH I'd take #2 on her own trip when she's 9.

 

[A4Disney]

We just had my oldest dd's 16th birthday at WDW this past July.I can't imagine not bringing her younger siblings(ages 11,8 and 5)Other family came too and it was a grand gathering


I responded too quick and didn't read that last part about bringing the other kids when they are 16.Sounds like a good plan...

 

[5 for WDW]

My husband and I have talked about doing the same thing with our kids. I say go for it and have a great time. Just make sure you stress to the other kids that they will get the same trip when they get a little older.

By the way, Welcome!!

 

[JackJack08]

Heck yeah! You could start a family tradition.Just be sure you're putting away some money for the other kid's Sweet 16/WDW trip

I agree!!

 

[Classof83]

Thanks to all for their support! I know she will be thrilled, and now I just have to keep it a secret until January.

Our family had such a great time when we went earlier this year. We recently bought a trailer, and we have been talking about how "next time we go" we think we will try Fort Wilderness. The cost of our airfare will just about equal the cost of gas! I'm hoping for an extended summer trip of about 10+ days.

Thanks again!

 

[ktwoof29]

I was planning to do the same thing for my DD for her 5th birthday, leaving DS (2yo) at home with Grandma or friends...but after making plans, looking at websites and thinking of all the cool stuff he would be missing I just couldnt think of leaving him behind DH says he wont remember the trip but I will!
He pretty much solidified my decision the other day when we went into the Disney Store and he said "look mommy hot dog(Goofy)" (those Mickey Mouse Clubhouse watchers will understand this
If they were older I might consider a one-on-one tradition but since they are little I cant imagine taking one without the other

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

I think it is a great idea! It is her birthday. And when the other 2 kids turn 16 they may have another place they would like to go to for their special birthday.

 

[momz3]

What a great birthday gift!!