Told the girls we were taking them for Christmas. They don't want to go.

[dae3dae3]

I've spent all this time planning and money and they cried and said they don't want to go. They want to stay with their puppies they got this summer. I wouldn't have told them yet but my wife was so excited she couldn't wait. I didn't even get to tell them about breakfast with Cinderella on Christmas morning or the dessert party with Tinkerbell flying right overhead. Now I have two little girls crying about the trip and my wife crying and yelling at the kids for being ungrateful.

Merry Christmas to me.

 

[DexLabDeeDee]

Wow. I'm sure that was very hard to hear. I wouldn't give up just yet, though. Give it some time and they may come around. Christmas is still several months away and the puppies are still pretty new if you just got them this summer.

Maybe you could just casually start playing some WDW planning videos (if you have them) and casually remarking on how something reminds you of Disney World, wouldn't it be nice to meet Cinderella, etc. They might warm up to the idea. It's a big concept for them, far away in time and probably location, and hard to beat new puppies who are right in their faces.

It's probably a good thing that you told them now. Try to let it rest and see how it goes in a week or two.

I'm sorry you didn't get the reaction you wanted.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

Aw, kids. They will enjoy it once you are there, can they Skype with the puppies while away?

 

[ArwenMarie]

How old are they?

Are they worried about who will take care of the puppies while you are gone? Sometimes young kids jump to conclusions on stuff, as I'm sure you know! Maybe you can have whoever is going to take care of the dogs send lots of pictures and messages from the dogs. We always like to see the pics our kennel sends us

Sorry you didn't get the reaction you wanted, but they will still have a great time.

 

[3Gsandme]

Poor kids! And, I'm sorry for you and your wife, too. I really do think their wishes are something to take into account. I wouldn't cancel yet, but if they're persistent about it, I'd reschedule. I'd absolutely be sure to talk up the thing you'd planned, but I wouldn't want to spend that much money on a trip where half of your party will be miserable.

 

[ShannonMB]

I agree with a PP that it's a good thing you told them now! Sometimes such things need time to sink in - which apparently is the case with your girls!

I can totally feel your DW's frustration (I'd be beyond irritated!), but I have a strong feeling it will work out and they'll be jumping for joy when the time comes!

 

[mom2rtk]

Is the trip instead of Christmas gifts?

If it's really about the puppies, maybe after a few months of cleaning up after them, they'll be ready for a break.

How old are the girls? Kids can be very fickle sometimes.

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

I've spent all this time planning and money and they cried and said they don't want to go. They want to stay with their puppies they got this summer. I wouldn't have told them yet but my wife was so excited she couldn't wait. I didn't even get to tell them about breakfast with Cinderella on Christmas morning or the dessert party with Tinkerbell flying right overhead. Now I have two little girls crying about the trip and my wife crying and yelling at the kids for being ungrateful.

Merry Christmas to me.

Last Christmas my friend gave her kids a trip to WDW on Christmas as their present, (they were flying out later that day). Both didn't want to go because they wanted to stay home and play with their other presents. As soon as they got there they forgot all about the gifts at home. I hope this is your experience to. I agree with a PP Christmas is still far away and the puppies are still relatively new.

 

[mikedoyleblogger]

I've spent all this time planning and money and they cried and said they don't want to go. They want to stay with their puppies they got this summer. I wouldn't have told them yet but my wife was so excited she couldn't wait. I didn't even get to tell them about breakfast with Cinderella on Christmas morning or the dessert party with Tinkerbell flying right overhead. Now I have two little girls crying about the trip and my wife crying and yelling at the kids for being ungrateful.

Merry Christmas to me.

Crying and yelling at the kids because they want their puppies more than WDW? I don't think the kids' reaction is unreasonable at all. They're kids. The parental reaction sounds a lot more childish to me.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Is it possible they think the puppies will not be there when you get home? Has anyone ever gotten mad at the puppies for an accident ? Kids remember things that we don't even take note of. Mom needs a better approach too, that's not being mean, but right now emotions are high and someone needs to bring them down a few notches.

 

[Laz]

Would it help to get the children involved in planning for the puppy care while you are away? It might make them feel better about leaving them.

 

[cakebaker]

I dunno- but to have Mom crying and screaming at them doesn't seem the appropriate response to me either.

How young are these girls????

 

[juliebug1997]

You know, if I were you and your wife, I would ask Grandma to come over and spend a week with them. You two go off on the trip (this Disney trip) and they get to stay with their puppies. My husband and I love going just the two of us (we don't have children) and we love getting to ride the rides we like, eat at the places we like, etc. You might even find that breakfast with Cinderella is pretty romantic (we have even seen couples get engaged there). Be sure to send Grandma some pictures while you're there to show the girls how much fun you're having.

 

[ICan'tWait]

That's rough when the kids aren't excited. It sounds like your kids are younger and as others have said the thrill of new puppies will wear off. I liked the other poster's idea of saying it's cancelled and then possibly surprising them later when they've had a chance to think about it. I hope things blow over and ya'll get the dream trip you were envisioning.

 

[bigbabyblues]

You know, if I were you and your wife, I would ask Grandma to come over and spend a week with them. You two go off on the trip (this Disney trip) and they get to stay with their puppies. My husband and I love going just the two of us (we don't have children) and we love getting to ride the rides we like, eat at the places we like, etc. You might even find that breakfast with Cinderella is pretty romantic (we have even seen couples get engaged there). Be sure to send Grandma some pictures while you're there to show the girls how much fun you're having.

OP mentioned breakfast with Cinderella on Christmas morning. No way would I leave my kids on Christmas for a vacation. A trip? Yes. At Christmas? No.

 

[SusieBea]

I understand your disappointment. It sounds to me as if your kiddos may be young. Sometimes little ones don't do well w/ surprises. My guess is that by the time it's time for the trip, they may come around. I agree w/ the PP who suggested you involve them in some of the planning, maybe not immediately but in a few weeks. Good luck.

 

[Sammie]

I wish you the best in working this out. Sometimes what we think our kids will be excited about is really what Mom and Dad are excited about.

I am not a fan of surprises.

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I understand your disappointment. It sounds to me as if your kiddos may be young. Sometimes little ones don't do well w/ surprises. My guess is that by the time it's time for the trip, they may come around. I agree w/ the PP who suggested you involve them in some of the planning, maybe not immediately but in a few weeks. Good luck.

^^This^^

I can imagine how disappointed your wife is. A lot of time and planning goes into this and her bubble got burst. I can't say I wouldn't want to cry, too. Just keep up the subtle persuasion (movies, videos, etc) and the newness of the puppies will wear off. If all else fails, bring out the big guns: Promises of Anna and Elsa. (lol)

 

[MKMomma]

Have your kids ever been to WDW before?

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

Ouch! That hurts and I'm sure both you and your wife have been planning everything just for them. Once things blow over perhaps you can get down to the bottom of the problem. Is it just the puppies or are they concerned they won't get any other gifts? Miss out on family traditions? Afraid where their new fur-babies will go?

Wishing you the best of luck!