DISNEYLAND WAS AWESOME!!!! There are few memories I treasure more than my honeymoon with my sweetheart to Disneyland nearly a decade ago, but bringing my young family back there and seeing them experience this magical place was a VERY close second!
I know most people I mentioned my plans to, thought I was crazy taking a 4 month old to the theme park along with my 3 year old and 6 year old. I got a lot of "What are you thinking?" and "You'll regret that decision" but I was determined and, Man, did it pay off! I had a blast!!! There is something so refueling about experiencing something new with your children - their energy's just intoxicating! Don't you wish you could bottle it?!?
My 6 year old had sooo much fun, he rode everything and kept his poor daddy running, while I wrangled the 2 youngest, their nap times and feedings. I definitely got a workout in, I never went anywhere without a kid strapped on or in my arms :) but as we drove home (a 9 hour drive - but we saved $1200 on airfare) all I could think about was the memories we were creating and how lucky we were to have the opportunity to go.
We are a humble family, and I stay at home now while the kids are young which makes this trip even more rare and wonderful. I have a renewed sense of why I want to live a healthier life, and who makes every denied dessert worth it..... why do you want to lose weight... get healthier? What is your motivation... or who? I know I want to have the energy to be there always with them, and I watched as other mothers sat back and didn't participate - not the life for me. I know exactly why I work out, why I try to eat better, sleep more etc. and that motivates a hundred times more than anything else I could imagine.
the pics above - a rare monemt of my and my hubby alone (this lasted like ten minutes and only occured once :) and the second pic me chasing down kids - any shot from behind is motivating... wouldn't you agree:)
6 comments:
That's so great, Nat! I'm really glad you got to go to Disneyland, have fun, and come back with a renewed vigor for your journey. And so glad you family all had fun, too!
Oops! Is it okay if I call you Nat? Or should I stick with Natalie?
Natalie, this sounds like the vacation of a lifetime. I am so glad you took the opportunity to do it. By the way, I think there is something special about moms who choose to stay home with their kids. It is a sacrifice, but one that is worth it.
I am happy to hear that you had a good time! Like I have said before, we love Disneyworld. As for the staying healthy, I am doing it for my family. I want to be a good role model and show them the benefits of a healthier life style.
We love Disneyworld and are sad we don't live anywhere near it anymore. Sounds like you had a great time!! Love the pics.
So glad it was the holiday of your dreams and you're now reinvigorated and remotivated. Perfection!
Bearfriend xx
Good for you! I never regretted a single trip! They were all very memorable!
The kids may not remember it, but you will always remember their joy and excitement! I heart Disney!
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