I know people don't really care when parents start talking about their children, so forgive me in advance. I'm thinking maybe parents of teenagers might appreciate this.
Since we have a trip planned for this summer, I've been reminicing by looking at the photos of past trips. On our first trip, my oldest son, almost 17, was about 10 years old. (Oh how I miss those days!) We've had some bumps in the road this past year with him. Some typical grunts & groans, some other issues, but overall he's a pretty good kid.
Anyway, I came across a photo of all of us from our first trip posing with Eeyore. I showed it to him expecting the typical groans or an "I guess." Well to my surprise, he said, "I love that place." Then we actually engaged in conversation! He even told me that he wouldn't mind getting married there and that he plans to take his children one day! He also said if he's talking to others about Disney World, and someone says it's for babies, he is quick to tell them it's awesome and it doesn't matter how old you are.
I guess I'm posting this because it made me so happy that he really does appreciate going and that he really does enjoy going on our family vacations. Fond memories, that's what it's all about, right? Thanks for listening.
P.S. - That's him in the red shirt and Lilo & Stitch cap. He'd die if he knew I put that online!
Since we have a trip planned for this summer, I've been reminicing by looking at the photos of past trips. On our first trip, my oldest son, almost 17, was about 10 years old. (Oh how I miss those days!) We've had some bumps in the road this past year with him. Some typical grunts & groans, some other issues, but overall he's a pretty good kid.
Anyway, I came across a photo of all of us from our first trip posing with Eeyore. I showed it to him expecting the typical groans or an "I guess." Well to my surprise, he said, "I love that place." Then we actually engaged in conversation! He even told me that he wouldn't mind getting married there and that he plans to take his children one day! He also said if he's talking to others about Disney World, and someone says it's for babies, he is quick to tell them it's awesome and it doesn't matter how old you are.
I guess I'm posting this because it made me so happy that he really does appreciate going and that he really does enjoy going on our family vacations. Fond memories, that's what it's all about, right? Thanks for listening.
P.S. - That's him in the red shirt and Lilo & Stitch cap. He'd die if he knew I put that online!
