Don't say the "D" Word...

We are two weeks away from our last trip to shhh... DISNEYLAND. We are going to celebrate Jordan's 5th birthday just as he has requested. I don't know why I am whispering (in type) though, they know we are going.

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I feel silly. Really, really silly about feeling so upset about this trip. Last year when we decided to purchase the Annual passes I never thought that we would use them as many times as we have. It seems almost second nature now to know we can runaway for a long weekend. I also never thought that I would feel so sad when they were about to expire (hence our last trip). Part of me wonders when and if we will be able to get passes again and how long it will be before we can take the the boys back to The Happiest Place on Earth. Told you it was silly. I am mentally prepping myself 2 weeks in advance... we will see if it helps!

Things I have learned about the Karafa's at Disneyland:

• The midgets have a surprising amount of stamina. We stay at the park from open to close without batting an eyelash.
• I do much better in flip-flops then I do in "sensible" shoes. My feet look pretty gross at the end of the day.
• There is nothing as relaxing as our nacho lunches at White Water.
• The kids are way better behaved than normal.
• Mom is way better behaved than normal.
• We are a California Adventure family. We head over there as soon as it opens and stay most of the day.
• The tram is the first ride we hit everyday. At least in the boys minds it is. And really its just as good.
• We hit Fantasyland only once. First thing in the morning.
• Dole Whips are not overrated (they are not BLAIR)
• 3 days is perfect. 4 days is pushing the limit of stamina, strength, and sanity.

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