Thursday, September 22, 2011

A Quick Thank You Note

I am sending this note to my two boys, Grant and TJ, who went to Orlando and Disney's Hollywood Studios over the weekend.

Boys, thank you. Thank you for being so easy going and carefree during the trip. Thank you for going with the flow on a hot day in the park with your mom and grandmother and I. Thank you for not screaming for treats, or toys, or to wait on line for rides that were too long. Thank you for enjoying the time we did have to go to the pool, sit on the beach and watch a movie, go looking for hidden Mickey's and for thinking those things were cool to do.


When I see other kids acting the polar opposite of your behavior I feel bad for the parents who spent a fortune going to Orlando, the kids who had too much sugar and not enough sleep, and everyone within ear shot who has to endure their crying and tantruming (kids and parents). Vacations are supposed to be fun and make fun memories instead of making everyone miserable and looking forward to going home. You both made the trip very enjoyable and we weren't looking forward to going home yet at all.


Grant, thank you for being all smiles and hanging out in your stroller for most of the day. We all know you wanted to impress us with your crawling skills! That you didn't freak out when a six foot tall Piglet approached and kissed you on the cheek was appreciated. You went to bed for grandma so that your big brother could go back into the park with mommy and daddy - that was very nice of you.


TJ, I especially want to thank you for going on the Hollywood Tower of Terror thinking it was only a roller coaster that went straight up and down. That, and for not crying until after the ride was over. Your face, frozen in terror, was priceless. Mommy and daddy won't trick you like that again no matter how much we laugh. Maybe. You were awesome on the Star Tours ride even if you didn't get to fight Darth Vader in person.


You are both really great kids to take places.

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