Dads 2 Boys
Well-Known Member
I have a good story that was on our trip in 2007. It was only our (my and my ex-wfe's) 2nd trip and first since 1996 and we were taking our kids for their first trip ever (yes...while divorced but that's a whole 'nother story).
We weren't aware of this site and others to gain knowledge and make sure to line up at least an hour for Spectro. We figured we'd head over to Casey's about 45 mins before the parade, get dinner and get a spot for the parade. I know, I know.....we were "stoopid" but didn't know better. When we got over to Casey's we realized there was nowhere to sit by the curb, we talked about walking over to Liberty Square to see if there are spots there b/c it our own fault for not knowing and getting there early enough to see it on Main St.
An extremely nice woman with 2 kids right @ the corner outside of Casey's heard us and insisted we sit next to them. She was so insistent and I even said no twice b/c I did not want to interfere with her family's enjoyment. My ex-wife took the kids over to sit (kids only) while I went into Casey's to get food. We were right inside the rope and let our kids sit while we stood behind them. The woman actually moved her stroller for our boys!!! I was incredibly appreciative of her generosity and when the vendor with the spinning light thingy, I offered to buy her kids one (but she politely declined).
I would never have thought of just imposing and pushing my kids to the front b/c of my ignorance. Doing the right thing (in this case by not shoving my kids past those who were waiting) will get paid off in some form and in this case it was paid off almost immediately.
We weren't aware of this site and others to gain knowledge and make sure to line up at least an hour for Spectro. We figured we'd head over to Casey's about 45 mins before the parade, get dinner and get a spot for the parade. I know, I know.....we were "stoopid" but didn't know better. When we got over to Casey's we realized there was nowhere to sit by the curb, we talked about walking over to Liberty Square to see if there are spots there b/c it our own fault for not knowing and getting there early enough to see it on Main St.
An extremely nice woman with 2 kids right @ the corner outside of Casey's heard us and insisted we sit next to them. She was so insistent and I even said no twice b/c I did not want to interfere with her family's enjoyment. My ex-wife took the kids over to sit (kids only) while I went into Casey's to get food. We were right inside the rope and let our kids sit while we stood behind them. The woman actually moved her stroller for our boys!!! I was incredibly appreciative of her generosity and when the vendor with the spinning light thingy, I offered to buy her kids one (but she politely declined).
I would never have thought of just imposing and pushing my kids to the front b/c of my ignorance. Doing the right thing (in this case by not shoving my kids past those who were waiting) will get paid off in some form and in this case it was paid off almost immediately.