Measuring Up II
"Children have neither past nor future; they enjoy the present, which very few of us do." ~Jean de la Bruyere
It has happened. Our youngest child has grown up to the size that is required for all of the cool rides. Right under my nose, my last excuse for sitting that loop de loop roller coaster out has disappeared. It happened Sunday and I wasn't even there to see it.
With only days left on our Disney season passes, my husband and children went to revisit the things they have enjoyed the most. Our youngest has been such a trooper, knowing that there would be a ride at every place that had a measuring stick he couldn't measure up to. We have become masters at dealing with this disappointment, whisking him away to something near by that only he and whichever left behind parent would do.
From all accounts, Sunday was different. Before we ever left the house I pulled out the measuring tape from my sewing kit. I had a hunch that he had grown those last few inches, and by my measurements, I was right. Without causing his hopes to soar I mentioned that this trip my be the most exciting one yet. The family went to Disney Quest and the "Build Your Own" roller coaster ride was up and running. Our youngest went to the measuring station and passed the height check. Every step of the way as they waited in line, he was measured. Every step of the way as they waited in line, he measured up. His excitement was overwhelming. Every few steps toward the ride he would grab my husband and hug him, so excited to finally be let into the area that was once off limits.
We have enjoyed numerous days in the parks of Disney. We have seen our children's faces light up when the fireworks went off or the parade passed. We have relived our childhood walking the streets of Mainstreet USA with our children. Now, we have marked a milestone with our youngest as he grew into the bigger rides. These days have passed all too quickly for us. The memories are priceless and the lessons are many.
~With a little time and a whole lot of patience, the things that aren't available now will one day be ours.
~The best things in life are worth the wait.
~Being a part of the joy of a child is one of the greatest gifts a parent can ever experience.
~Watching as your child grows up, measures up, reaches new heights...........that's priceless.
It has happened. Our youngest child has grown up to the size that is required for all of the cool rides. Right under my nose, my last excuse for sitting that loop de loop roller coaster out has disappeared. It happened Sunday and I wasn't even there to see it.
With only days left on our Disney season passes, my husband and children went to revisit the things they have enjoyed the most. Our youngest has been such a trooper, knowing that there would be a ride at every place that had a measuring stick he couldn't measure up to. We have become masters at dealing with this disappointment, whisking him away to something near by that only he and whichever left behind parent would do.
From all accounts, Sunday was different. Before we ever left the house I pulled out the measuring tape from my sewing kit. I had a hunch that he had grown those last few inches, and by my measurements, I was right. Without causing his hopes to soar I mentioned that this trip my be the most exciting one yet. The family went to Disney Quest and the "Build Your Own" roller coaster ride was up and running. Our youngest went to the measuring station and passed the height check. Every step of the way as they waited in line, he was measured. Every step of the way as they waited in line, he measured up. His excitement was overwhelming. Every few steps toward the ride he would grab my husband and hug him, so excited to finally be let into the area that was once off limits.
We have enjoyed numerous days in the parks of Disney. We have seen our children's faces light up when the fireworks went off or the parade passed. We have relived our childhood walking the streets of Mainstreet USA with our children. Now, we have marked a milestone with our youngest as he grew into the bigger rides. These days have passed all too quickly for us. The memories are priceless and the lessons are many.
~With a little time and a whole lot of patience, the things that aren't available now will one day be ours.
~The best things in life are worth the wait.
~Being a part of the joy of a child is one of the greatest gifts a parent can ever experience.
~Watching as your child grows up, measures up, reaches new heights...........that's priceless.
Damn, You always make me cry! What lucky children you have to have parent's that understand what priceless truly means!!!
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