It's a World of Laughter, a World of Tears

We just returned from our second family trip to Disney and to sound cliche, it was magical.

Last year, Lucas was just a wee one so our day at the Magic Kingdom involved a lot of walking, some eating and the occasional ride on the train. This year, everything changed. Lucas was able to walk (or run) as well as enjoy many of the sights and sounds of Disney. And boy did he enjoy it, as did we seeing it through his eyes.

The most moving moment for me was when we embarked on the Disney classic ride, It's a Small World. It was almost 30 years ago, my grandma and grandpa took me to the Magic Kingdom and I took a ride through this world of wonder. Now I had Lucas on my lap, watching as he gazed at the moving dolls and clapped along with the song. Tears filled my eyes.



It's true that you really do experience things all over again when you see it through your child's eyes. I caught myself welling up with tears many times during our Disney adventure, all because seeing the pure joy on Lucas's face was almost too much for me to handle.

I can't wait till our trip next year.

On the Road Again

We've travelled quite a bit with Lucas. We've gone to Orlando (yes, Disney World!), Ottawa (twice), London and the cottage in Haliburton. When he was younger, and only nursing, bagging his bag was simpler.

Today I found myself unable to pack all of Lucas' things into the same bag. Now I need to pack his favourite snack (Mum Mums), a small amount of jarred baby food (just in case it's not easily accessible where we're staying), a tin of formula, then his clothes, diapers (yes, we pack those too), first aid kit, bibs, etc. This is the first time we're flying since Lucas started on solids and formula - and believe me, I'm not bringing enough food to last us the trip. Since he can now feed himself, we have a few more options if we dine out - plain chicken breast cut up into little pieces please.

I'm sure this experience will change how I pack for the next trip - but I feel like I just figured out how best to travel with the little guy and he changed it up again. Mind you, but the time we hit Disney again in November, everything will have changed again.

Keeps me guessing. And tired.