We finally took the kids to Disneyland!!! What an experience! I feel like I just ran a marathon! My legs and back are sore and my wallet is empty. We learned a lot and had a great time but with all good things come not so good things too! The kids had their share of injuries such as falls, and sick stomachs due to over consumption of cotton candy etc...But what a time! Kelly and I are sure we can now handle about anything as parents! We spent our first day in CA at, of course, Disneyland, one full day at Manhattan Beach (whew, that was NICE!) one day at Knott's Berry Farm where I took Bailey on an adult roller coaster that freaked her out for the rest of her life, (I will never go on a roller coaster again unless it is in the kiddy section), one day at Sea World, and two more FULL days at Disneyland. We are wondering how many miles we walked and how many hours we spent standing in line. The kids did reasonably well with the lines. I did observe that our kids were the loudest and silliest of all the kids in line. What do expect from four kids under the age of 9? Well, I have advice to parents who are contemplating a Disney vacation. Don't go until you have fully potty trained, no stroller needed, no naps needed, children. It will be so much more enjoyable for everyone! Jenna was a trooper though. She didn't fall asleep in her stroller once until the last day on the way back to our hotel. (See Picture) Besides the fact that I traumatized Bailey, Kelly traumatized Sam (5 yrs.), Noah (7 yrs.), and Bailey,(9) by taking them on The Tower of Terror!!! We had no idea what it was, only that it was the newest, greatest thing! Little did we know that for the remainder of the trip we'd hear stories about the Tower of Terror! We are still hearing about it! Way to make positive, happy memories for years to come!!! "How was your first trip to Disneyland?" reply... "Don't ever go on the Tower of Terror!!" We loved the Pirates of the Caribbean, The Jungle Cruise, the Peter Pan Ride, Buzz Light Year ride, Aladdin show, parade, Soarin California, Breakfast at Ariel's Grotto, meeting Mickey Mouse, and seeing Indiana Jones! But the highlight for me as a parent was seeing both Noah and Sam get picked for Jedi Training Camp!!! I had them sit apart so they would have a better chance being picked. Sam was in his own world, fiddling with his light saber while the head Jedi was talking to him and making jokes about him! It was hilarious! He was the smallest kid up there so when Darth Vader came on stage, Sam got to fight him first! Let me just say, his fighting skills are lacking but if he were fighting Noah at home, he would have done damage! Noah got to fight Darth Maul. SOOOOOOO cool! I was in heaven watching my boys fulfil their dream. It was definitely one of the best attractions there!
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