3.) A poem for your special Valentine.
Roses are red
Violets are blue
We’re going to Disneyland
But not with you.
It’s not your face
I won’t lie.
It’s your sharp
high pitched cry
It’s because you’re little,
And you yell.
You don’t listen
To your parents well.
You still take naps
You need your sleep,
You need a break
From tired feet.
We’ll see Mickey,
We’ll tell him Hi.
But you will stay
With Grandma at night.
I want you to know
We’ve taken some flak,
For choosing our girls
And leaving you back.
I fought for your cause
I wanted you there,
but you act like a monkey
And your Dad doesn’t care.
If you grow up remembering this
…I’m Sorry…
…I love you…
And the fault is all his.
***
d, the undomestic housewife says
Aww.. poor kid..
On the other hand, I’m sure he’ll survive. And, well the girls will probably have a better time… And you can take him when he’s older.. :)
Erin says
I so love that you blamed Pat for all of it!
And Disneyland? That is so in my back yard and you didn’t even write to let me know you were coming!
You are so going to have a ton of fun! Hope you got some great prices on tickets, if not let me know I get discount tix through work! =)
The Lovely One says
We told our 5-year-old we’re going to Disneyland next year…. and yes, we’ll be leaving her brother at home!
Dominique says
Poor boy.. not going along to disneyland..aww… I’m wanting to go on a holiday but hb’s not keen on bringing all the kids so is either bring the youngest or not go at all.
The Drama Mama says
LOL! I feel sorry for him, but your poem made me laugh.
Naila Moon says
Your poem made me laugh and well…he won’t remember that you did not take him. Then again…. :)
~Naila Moon
Miri says
Poor kid. He will hold this against you… until he has his own little screamer.
Carrie says
We went to Disney in September. My youngest was only 2yrs old. If I could do it all over again…she would have stayed home ;)
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
Cute poem! I think you made a wise decision to leave him behind until he’s older and more ready for the long day and all the excitement. I’m sure the rest of the family will enjoy the trip much more and he’ll have a better time with grandma.
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
Awwww…poor kid! There is no I am taking my kids to Disney yet!
Roller Coaster says
Great to see you again this week. And woo hoo, the button worked!!! Loved your poem…poor little guy. But he’ll have his day! Have a happy V-day! :)
Dumb mom says
We are taking #3 to Disneyland. I will let you know how badly he ruins it. Actually, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he won’t be horrifying because it’s not until August. I know it will though.
CDG says
Oh, I giggled!
Poor guy, and yet? He’ll get spoiled off his pants, now won’t he?
Though, in fairness, we took our 18 month old two years ago and had a great time.
Amanda says
I was three when my parents took me to Disney for the first time and I freaked out the whole time. Every character dressed up scared me, all the rides scared me and I cried the whole time.
I’m sure your son will understand :)
Ginny Marie @ Lemon Drop Pie says
He’ll love that special time with Grandma, and it will be so fun for you to be at Disney with just your girls!
Jessica says
Poor guy but what he doesn’t know won’t hurt him and you will have a blast with the older girls. Have fun!
BalancingMama (Julie) says
Awww, sad! My post is about Disney World! We’re taking our little princess. Only child – totally spoiled.
Sarafree says
Awww, hope he gets to go someday, and that his sisters don’t make it to rough on him when they return.
Jennifer says
Oh, no! What a funny poem, and way to stand with your husband as a team. ;) We’re not taking our kiddos to Disney World, yet, because of the very reasons you listed (except for the nap thing–they all gave up naps at two)!
Jen says
Aw, poor little boy.
But I totally don’t blame you. I wouldn’t take my 3 yr olds to Disney either. Well, I would if I wanted to have a terrible time and then committed to a mental ward.
erica says
Poor little guy! There will be plenty of time for trips to Disneyland… unless, of course, you and the other kids are so bored with Disney because of all the fabulous trips you took without him, and now you don’t feel like going.
It could happen.
Amethyst Moon says
awwwwwwe, poor guy…. I’m sure it will be for the best, but…. poor guy :-(
Jennifer@ The Mommy Mambo says
My #3 is exactly why we haven’t splurged and bought the Mouse Ears yet. Hubs would never let me leave him with the grands (though that is a great idea..) and I don’t know if vacation can be used in the same sentence as chasing psychotic 2 yr old??
Loved the poem! Check out mine!
Katie says
I take my 8th grade middle school band to Disney every year, and some of THEM can’t handle the walking and long days. You definitely made the right choice, and I enjoyed reading it as a poem – funny as always!
Annie @astonesthrowfrominsanity says
You are sooooo brave to leave one behind. I am going to Disney World in a few weeks. I am leaving one behind too. Hubs.
:)
liz says
I think you’re genius! We went to Disney this past April, and Maddie really was too young. Still needs naps, didn’t really care about the rides, didn’t understand waiting in line…and then there was the screaming! Ooooh, the screaming!
NEVER.AGAIN. :)
Lydia says
This is awesome! And I accidently commented on last year’s post when I came back to look for you-doh. But that was a really good one too and it was new to me. I’m so sharing this one on facebook.
SaucyB says
Don’t beat yourself up. It totally makes sense to take just your girls for now. Your little guy will have his day too! Just not yet.
Tiffany says
Awesome poem! You are so creative!
JHS says
OMG, the photos of him, in combination with the poem, made me cry.
I just couldn’t do it. Nor would I. I would simply refuse to go, and my husband could have a tantrum . . . it wouldn’t matter. I don’t know how old he is, but he looks like he’s old enough to remember this when he grows up. And it’s a memory that will stay with him. I could not do that to my child.
I understand the rationale, but I also know that there are lots of hotels right by the park, esp. the Disneyland Hotel itself, and you can go in and out with your pass. There is no reason why one parent couldn’t take him back to the hotel for his nap, while the other parent stayed in the park with the girls. People do it all the time. He can be told “no nap, no return to the park for more fun.” If you don’t have a stroller, you can rent one of the park’s very sturdy strollers — that’s what we did on a couple of occasions for each of our kids. I distinctly recall wheeling my youngest around . . . he was 3 the first time we took him and him older brother. The pictures are priceless. Speaking of pictures, do you really think you can live with yourself when you see all the happy, smiling faces in the pictures you will take . . . but one little face is missing? (Gives me shivers even as I type those words.) As for the screaming and yelling, well . . . he’s a kid and has to be taught that those kinds of behaviors are unacceptable.
Hope you have a great time . . . and don’t live to regret your decision. I would.
Shell says
Oh yes, blame Daddy!
Amy @amyplus1x3 says
I can see why you would have some trouble with this! It will be a blast with the girls and give you a great excuse to go again!
Mariposa says
Adorable pics, cute poem! :)
Cori says
My special valentine is Mickey! I’m going to visit my true love next week! When are you going? We leave Sunday and come back friday!!
Peg says
What a cute pic! Now he will remember dor sure. You left him evidence!
Samantha says
Awww, you have good reason. I agree with “blame Daddy” …
Casandra says
Can I say I agree with Pat? Sometimes things are just too much for young babies, even if they are as cute as your little man. And this way he gets to have a great time with grandma all to him self, and hopfully you four get to bring back memories that don’t consist of screaming, whining, and tantrums. And if he feels left out? Well Kanoi, you have years worth of guilt to play with. Think of the possibilities!
“Mom, can I have ___”
“no”
“But mom, you left me at home and took the girls to Disneyland”
Erin says
Awwww poor guy :(
Amy says
oh how sad he will be – but oh how much more fun you will have. i love you placing the blame on dad. we all know it is the dad’s that lack the patience.
my youngest was nearly 3 the first time we took her – she had quit napping and was great in the stroller. i’d do it over again. (it probably helped that i had a broken foot and was given a pass to take me and my party to the front of every line.
adorable photos too.
JDaniel4's Mom says
I bet Grandma will plan special things for him!
Diane says
I think you’re probably doing a wise thing. I went to Disney World with my now teenage niece when she was a toddler and I do NOT Recommend it!
Becky @ Accidental Southern Mama says
On the upside, he probably won’t remember the time you took the girls to Disney and left him at home? Until he sees the pictures and wants to know where he was, and then, blame Dad.
Stephanie says
OMG, that was classic! Ugh. Disney with a toddler — A mistake only a rookie mom would make. It’s a lot like potty training. With your first child, you start potty-training at 1 and if you are lucky they “get it” in about 2 yrs. So when #2 comes along, you smarten up and avoid years of “accidents” and just wait til they’re 5 when magically they figure it out all in 1 day. (j/k) Imagine that! My rookie post is things you learn when you are no longer a rookie “In Between Dirty & Nifty” (age 30 and 50). Live and learn!!! http://bit.ly/g0cP5Q
Los says
Wow … My goodness … that is going to make some psychiatrist a lot of money in the future …
Bruna says
We have struggled with the same issue wanting to take out kids to Disneyland. Our youngest is 2 and still naps. I want to go regardless but Hubby isn’t thrilled about the idea of having to nap her or deal with her grumpiness. He wants to wait till she’s older. I want to go now. SO … he wins, and we’re waiting till the youngest is older. *sigh* You do what’s best for your family. There’s nothing wrong with leaving him behind and especially with Grandma. Who doesn’t love their grandma?
Mrs. Jen B says
Poor kid, but smart mama. We’ve gone the past 3 years and while we have no children yet, I already know that I refuse to take mine until they can handle it. It’s sensory overload.
justine says
water? meet keyboard.
so funny!
Melissa R says
LOVE this!! I wish my little monkey was big enough to take somewhere like Disney… although I know it will be a challenge : ) Your little man will get to go one day!!
Anne says
Clever, funny and sweet! You may feel a little guilty but you’ll enjoy Disneyland more because of it and he’ll get his chance in a few years.
Tonya says
Poor guy, but I totally get it. Disneyland happens to be in my back yard for the most part, so we have an annual passport and can take Lucas (who just turned 20 months) for a hour or so at a time. Makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you for the prompts this week and a very happy valentine’s day to you and yours! xo
Queen Bee says
That was a great poem!
I can totally understand why you would choose to let him sit this one out, he will get his chance when everyone will enjoy it more!
Heather says
Great poem, not what I expected for sure. Hope he understands!
Heidi Smith Luedtke says
Hubby and I just had a conversation about Disney this past week and came to the conclusion we’d have to leave out Little Mama if we go this year. Loved the poem. Inspires me to try a poetry post soon. :-)
Julie says
Oh so sad! Hopefully this won’t be one of the things he ends up in therapy for in the years to come. :)
Christy @ cat fur to make kitten britches says
Funny, yet slightly bittersweet, poem, Kat! My two kids are only two years apart, so I have never really had to grapple with that dilemma. In our situation, most things that are age-appropriate for the one, are age-appropriate for the other as well. That would be a difficult decision to make….yet only you can decide what’s best for your family. Happy travels!
Paula Kiger says
Aw, I feel for all of you. But I can see your logic, TOTALLY (and you’re going to get him a hugely overpriced and over-the-top toy no doubt (right??!!).
Oddly, one of my best Disney memories was when we took my five year old for her birthday and dragged the 2 year old there b/c there was nowhere else for him. He was less of a pain then than he would be a few years later!!
Thanks for your candor and humor.
Jennifer says
You better hope he never figures it out.
Ollie McKay's Chic Boutique says
LOVE the V-Day poem! And love your Blog – what I’ve seen of it so far – I’m a follower for sure now! :)) P.S. The header for your blog is awesome too!
Holly @ Diamond Potential says
Awwww… LOL!! I LOVE the poem, too!! Later, if he remembers… he’ll remind you how you ABANDONED him and went to “The Happiest Place on EARTH” WITHOUT him… so he can NEVER BE HAPPY!!! Bahaha!!
JK!! I bet grandma has some special time with him!! Have FUN!! (((HUGS)))
Bella says
Great poem! I’d do the same thing!
LindaH says
Oh, he’s going to be so mad at you!
Brittany Ciara says
LOVE IT!! :)
jackie says
I love this poem and can totally understand, but I feel so sad for him.
Priscilla-The Wheelchair Mommy says
I can see you needing to leave him but the softy in me is sad for him. Maybe he will NEVER know!?
ElizOF says
Add a disclaimer… he’ll want to know why when he’s old enough to read it :-)
Happy Valentine’s to y’all!
Elizabeth
Liza@Blahggy says
That poem was perfect! Concise, effective and it RHYMED, which is the only sign of a good poem. ;) I loved it! And your poor son…he will absolutely bring that up for the rest of his life. I know I would.
stephanie says
ha ha ha! i love it! (and i totally relate!)
alisha says
what a beautiful bittersweet poem! you’re such a good momma.
Kathy says
Hey Mama Kat, loved your poem! I have an award for you – do you collect them, on your blog? Anyway – it’s on my site. Looking forward to reading your next post!
Tracy P. says
Seriously? He got more pleasure out of those chocolates than he would have gotten out of a week at Disneyland. LOVE those pictures.