Sunday, January 15, 2012

Doing Disney World with an Autistic child, a mental mom, a totally inflexible dad and a brother who has sensory issues...whoo hoo!

It's one of those moments, when the reaction you give is not the one you ever expected to, when its all you can do to dig deep, put on your fake smile and gushy happiness and say... "Disney World...whoo hoo!" combined with a happy dance that any normal mom would do.My response really was more of a..."Oh Shit!" with thoughts instantly asking... is alcohol even allowed in the parks? and who will need the drugs more, me or the kids? With what I believe to be a look of sheer horror on my face! That sums up my reaction to going on a fun-o'le-family trip. What am I to think when presented with this opportunity, have you met my family? With my mind already doing circles of the what if's and thinking about escape routes in the park, not to mention the huge crowds and the waiting in lines...ahh and all the people (ok shoot me know!), I started hyperventilating, I took a deep breath and let it sink in...Agh!
In all honesty what a great opportunity, I know it will come with its challenges, but it will also provide those unforgettable family moments too...you know the one of a mom trying to console a screaming child who is flailing around on the ground like he is being murdered! Oh yes I have images of that happening in front of Cinderellas castle, or after waiting in line for hours to go on a ride...ahh what a treat! Wish me luck!
I'll post our trip soon, the preparations I made, what worked and didn't work bla bla bla. Stay tuned!!


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