Today was our first day at Disneyland. We didn't tell Eli that we were going to Disneyland until 10 seconds after we walked through the gates of the park. I'm a horrible mother that didn't want to hear questions about "when will we go to Disneyland" for weeks on end. To punish us for keeping this information from him, this is the reaction that we got. Really I have to say that we deserved it. SORRY! the video won't load. I'll just say that it wasn't excitement or joy. He was very humdrum about the while thing.
After Star Tour he did say "Disneyland is SO fun."
This Minnie Mouse LOVED Eli. She came over and got him and blew him kisses and hugged him. Eli blew her kisses back and kept saying how cute Minnie Mouse was after we left.
Our first day started off pretty good. We walked right on to the first 3 rides that we went on. The fourth ride: the dreaded Autotopia is where the day went downhill. We were on the ride when it started POURING! The poncho's were in the backpack with me but I couldn't find them for the life of me and by the time I did find one I was SOAKED. Eli and Stewart got soaked too and poor Eli was wet and cold.
We went back to the hotel, dried off, ate lunch and eventually went back to Disneyland. Eli said: "I didn't like that cars ride" and I said "yeah it was kind of a disaster. But we went on 3 fun rides and one disaster ride" Eli said, "Well Space Mountain was a disaster for me so I went on 2 fun ones and 2 disasters." After that rides were judged by Eli on whether they were disasters or not.
Disasters:
Autotopia, Space Mountain (He said to Stewart, "OK this isn't fun anymore.", Snow White (too scary), Mr. Toads Wild ride (kinda a disaster just the last part because it fogged up his glasses.), For a second he thought that "It's a Small World" would be a disaster because "I thought it would never end" but it was deemed to be "not a disaster" because it did finally end.
But do you want to know what Eli's most FAVORITE part of the whole vacation has been?
Yep! Swimming in the swimming pool. So next family vacation we just need to go to a hotel and swim. We bought him swim goggles yesterday and he is in love with them! He also swam without his donut today! He's doing really well learning to swim.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Finally a new post! When I talked to Eli on the phone last night he sounded VERY excited so I think he basically had a great day. And yes, you are right he did sound more excited about the swimming pool and his googles. Did you buy him some Mickey ears yet?
My kids love getting a new hat when we go. The 'Mad Hatter" on Main Street is the best place because that's where they'll put your name on the hat. Also if you go to City Hall they'll give you a button for Eli that says My First Disneyland Trip or something. The characters will be extra-nice to him.
Are you going on more rides today? Definitely check out the Buzz Lightyear ride (Parker's absolute favorite) and Darcy can never get enough of the Enchanted Tiki Room.
LOVE Disneyland! Sorry it rained, that is awful! I hope the weather cooperates for the rest of the trip. Have fun!
That's pretty awesome how you didn't tell him until right before. I can't believe he didn't like Space Mountain.
How fun! I am thrilled that you guys get to spend some quality time together! Have fun and enjoy!!!
I am totally jealous... How fun for you guys. You better call me when you get back. We need to hang out!
So fun!! I'm very jealous!
I have hated Autotopia ever since we waited like 3 hours to ride that lame ride! I think it is a cursed ride. It looks like Eli had fun with Micky and Minni.
I wish we were there with you guys!!! My kids are going to be SO jealous. I'm glad that you guys saw mickey and minnie on the first day!!!
I can't wait to hear what rides are disasters the rest of the days!
You are the smartest mom EVER for not telling him yo were going to Disney. We are going in June and make the STUPID choice to tell the boys. Now they won't stop asking how long till we are going. We have five more months of listening to them ask and ask and ask.
We will have to avoid the disasters. Thanks for the heads up Eli.
i love that he loves the swimming pool MORE... kids....
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