I’m back! We are tired and happy. Back to the real world of carpool and homework, laundry and “What’s for dinner?” So much to do, so much to tell. Where to start? With my thoughts on some shocking parenting behaviour!
I know taking your beloved babes to the Theme Parks of Orlando Florida can prove to be stressful. What with the crowds and all the “I want ice creams”, “I’m tireds”,“I want on THAT ride now” “Get me off this scary ride now” and general whining going on. Here is the thing. We are the parents. We are the ones who are expected to step up, grab a map, create a plan of action, have snacks on hand for the “hungrys” that attack. Figure out when to say “No” and when to cave to the demands of our wee folk. We may also need to dig deep if this memory making day hits a few bumps! Tap those reserves of patience and kindness, find what is needed to get our babies through the stressful, exciting, emotional roller coaster of a day that is the Theme Park experience.
Above all, we must avoid these parenting fails that made me shake my head and chomp on my tongue to keep quiet on my foray through the Theme Parks this week:
When your two year old toddler falls down in her bathing suit and scrapes both of her knees and cuts her palms. Your reaction should never be “Of course it’s gonna hurt you cry baby.” Are you kidding me? Perhaps take her off her way short leash, then she would not trip every time you raise your arm to point at something new! Parent fail!
Seventeen? year old Mama in ripped up cut offs and tank top super preggers with baby number two and constantly readjusting your hair, pulling down your shorts to umm cover your cheeks and checking your makeup, not that I am judging, you self involved tart. An 8 month old baby gets NO nutritional value from that Orange Crush Soda you just poured in her bottle! Parent fail.
Sir, your little boy is clearly exhausted and terrified of Shrek in 4-D.
Shrek is a big boy! In this Momma’s humble opinion, telling him to “Suck it Up”. Not Okay. Ever. Parent fail.
…and the timeless classic seen in every theme park in the Orlando area…
Wheel chair fakers. You know, the family that pretends they are in need of a wheel chair, so they go sign one out? Now they can cut to the front of every line. News flash, we are on to you! It is a dead giveaway when your kid is utilizing the wheelchair as you approach the Superman ride but when we see you again at the Hulk rollercoaster Mom is taking a turn!
What exactly do you think you are teaching your impressionable young children? Spiderman would be disappointed with you. Parent fail.
I would never pretend I am perfect, in fact my kids faces may hurt from being repeatedly asked to smile for the camera for the past two weeks, but I also know I did my job!! Those smiling exhausted kids tucked snug in their beds tonight are happy and content, we all enjoyed ourselves and my two girls did not suffer any major Parent Fails. Can’t wait until next year!
Mmmm.. sounds like a rather interesting trip..
btw- i’m sooo with laura up there.. wal-mart has the ability to make me pull my hair out… truly ppl will NEVER EVER fail to amaze me!
You’re gonna hate me … I did the wheel chair trick several times. You’d think Universal Studios would catch on! Especially since the wheel chair was RENTED and had UNIVERSAL STUDIOS written ALL OVER IT!!!
I know, sometimes I just cringe when I watch what some parents are doing. Of course, no one cringes when they watch ME!
The wheel chair one really gets me. It got me before we had Chloe now I am afraid I will do something about it. My kids will be cringing when we are at Disneyland and I am attacking fakers in wheel chairs. Maybe I better stay home.
Sounds like you had fun and I cannot wait to hear more! I hear you on the parents…OH EM GEE do I hear you. We tackled a theme park with the twins and just remembered its about them…were totally chill and everything was totally great! We had moments, but who doesn’t. I think the tart one made me snort just a bit. LOL
Those are some scary parenting fails. Glad your trip was good and lacked any major fails.
Yes, it is so easy to see the parent fails when you get so many of them in ONE place!!
Glad you are home. Even if you’re not. 🙂
Good for you.. it needs to be said that not everyone should be a parent. In Orlando there can never be enough preparation if you’re the responsible parent!!! Why would you put your kids through hell when the only reason you go there is for them to have fun????
I’m stepping off my soapbox now… i love your blog!!!!! xx
Isn’t it unbelievable some of the things you hear from other parents! It always makes me feel better about myself. Glad to see you back!!
Well, I wish I could say I’m shocked to hear about those parenting fails, but sadly, most of the parents of my students would fall into that category. Didn’t you get the memo that Flaming Hots and Orange Crush is the breakfast of champions?
You made it back, and you survived. Now you need a rest from vacation.
It is sad to see some of the parenting failures, knowing you can’t really step in and do anything about it.
glad you had fun!
Amusement parks scare me…I’m terrified of the time my boys beg me to take them to one!
I’m so glad you’re all back safe and sound and very happy, by the sounds of it.
People like you should have kids, lots of kids. People like me would probably get pointed at for parenting failure, as I have zero patience nor tolerance for anything related to children.
But then again I don,t have any so I’m not that bad, right? LOL!
How’s it feel to be back in winter wonderland? 😮
Welcome back! I can’t say I noticed that stuff when we went to Disney last summer…but it was probably b/c I was so busy constantly counting my own kids to make sure that we didn’t lose anyone.
Hiya! Welcome back from your hols..I’ve just tagged you for an award over at mine..
Wheel chair fakers? That really pisses me off!