In good ol' mommy-guilt style, I've been feeling that Aitana has been somehow neglected after the arrival of her brother. She's been such a trooper with the new addition to our family ... helping out when we ask and always being very loving and generous to her brother. She deserved a day out alone with mommy and daddy!
After much thought, we decided to go to Knott's Berry Farm. She's never been and her cousins Matthew and Jacob had a great time, so thought it would be a good choice. So on Saturday we went. We went on a few rides in Camp Snoopy ... race cars, hot air balloon ride, the High Sierra train. But we quickly found out that most of the rides there she couldn't or wouldn't go on. Most rides in Camp Snoopy are for little ones only, meaning no parents. That's great for most kids, except my child who won't go on rides by herself. Then we found out that many rides require kids be 36" and above. We found out after standing in line for 20 minutes at the Ferris Wheel that she is a hair below 36", after which we were asked to leave the ride (argg). So we left this area for better prospects.
First we got her a stuffed Snoopy ... who, after Pluto, is her new fave dog. Then we discovered that she could go on the Calico Mine ride and the Log ride. Hmmm... Ferris Wheel was a thrill level of 3 and she wasn't allowed to go on with a parent. Mine ride and Log ride are both thrill level 5, but she was somehow allowed to go on these. Needless to say my daughter is a dare-devil and LOVED both of those big-kid rides! So much fun!
After a long, hot day, we were all ready to go home. We got home by 5ish and relieved Ama and Pa of their babysitting duties. Of course they were more than thrilled to have alone time with Gabriel for the first time since he was born. Our wonderful day was followed up with a movie and appetizer picnic on the family room floor. What a day! It was a good day.
After reflecting on the day, Kinwa mused at how Aitana didn't seem to be overly excited about going out with mommy and daddy alone and maybe that means she's not as neglected as I thought she was. That made me feel good.
After much thought, we decided to go to Knott's Berry Farm. She's never been and her cousins Matthew and Jacob had a great time, so thought it would be a good choice. So on Saturday we went. We went on a few rides in Camp Snoopy ... race cars, hot air balloon ride, the High Sierra train. But we quickly found out that most of the rides there she couldn't or wouldn't go on. Most rides in Camp Snoopy are for little ones only, meaning no parents. That's great for most kids, except my child who won't go on rides by herself. Then we found out that many rides require kids be 36" and above. We found out after standing in line for 20 minutes at the Ferris Wheel that she is a hair below 36", after which we were asked to leave the ride (argg). So we left this area for better prospects.
First we got her a stuffed Snoopy ... who, after Pluto, is her new fave dog. Then we discovered that she could go on the Calico Mine ride and the Log ride. Hmmm... Ferris Wheel was a thrill level of 3 and she wasn't allowed to go on with a parent. Mine ride and Log ride are both thrill level 5, but she was somehow allowed to go on these. Needless to say my daughter is a dare-devil and LOVED both of those big-kid rides! So much fun!
After a long, hot day, we were all ready to go home. We got home by 5ish and relieved Ama and Pa of their babysitting duties. Of course they were more than thrilled to have alone time with Gabriel for the first time since he was born. Our wonderful day was followed up with a movie and appetizer picnic on the family room floor. What a day! It was a good day.
After reflecting on the day, Kinwa mused at how Aitana didn't seem to be overly excited about going out with mommy and daddy alone and maybe that means she's not as neglected as I thought she was. That made me feel good.
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