Tonight we are flying to Los Angeles for a little vacation. James has a couple of meetings on Wednesday, but from there on out, we’re just having fun. We’re going to spend time with my sister and brother-in-law in LA, as well as James’s brother and sister-in-law in Ventura. I’m excited to have a little get-away and to see family, but I’m also a bit anxious.
“Anxious” is a really interesting word. It means both worried and excited. Like both good and bad. I think what I’m mostly anxious about is our day at Disney Land.
The last time we went to Disney Land was September 2008, when Eden was only three months old. Now, she’s sixteen months, and I know she’ll definitely enjoy it more this time. She loves Mickey Mouse and fun rides. She really likes people and exciting things. And I do, too. I like going on rides and having fun.
However, Disney Land also makes me anxious, as in “full of mental distress or uneasiness.” I’m not a big fan of crowds, to say the least. There are so many things to do at Disney Land that I feel stressed to do and see everything, to “get my money’s worth,” as my mom would say. And so many things come into play, like, “Oh, we need to get here now because there’s no line,” or, “This ride is better than that one,” or whatever. I’m not upset with whomever I’m with for making suggestions like this; in fact, I appreciate others to lead the way and know the rounds at Disney Land, because I sure don’t. It’s just the situation is stressful to me, but fun, too.
I think this time, things won’t be as stressful because Eden will be older and we can take her on more rides. Another plus is that this time I won’t be worried about breastfeeding Eden. Last year, I had to either nurse Eden or go to the baby center to pump in order to feed Eden. I missed out on a lot of good things and worried about going back and forth and all that.
Here are a couple pictures to show you my anxiety last year:
The picture below just cracks me up because I’m not the focus of it, but if you look in the background, I’m spazzing out.
Wish me luck!
I love the second picture. I get what you mean about being stressed, I hate crowds. I am sure you'll have fun though. Eden is going to have a blast and that will make it worth it.