Travel... yes, and Dreamworld
Ok, well I am traveling now. On Sunday I head of to the U.S. for just under 2 weeks. While I'm away I miss Ethan's 7th birthday, so tomorrow, to make up for it we are going to take him to Dreamworld. I'm so glad that he's taken on my sense of adventure and fun in that respect. I LOVE theme parks, and particularly the rollercoaster rides.
Although it's Ethan's birthday treat, and we are getting Grandma to come down and babysit Callum, I'm hoping that Ethan will consent to having Aidan come along with us. Once Aidan got wind that we were going to Dreamworld, he's been nagging me ever since that "Aidan go to Dreamworld too?" Aidan loves all the rides, particularly anything which has water, like the flume rides. I think Ethan's coming around to the idea that Aidan will be able to come along.
The reason Ethan (and Anth and I) are a little hesitant in taking Aidan is that he can be somewhat intense. If he decides that he is going to go up to everyone and ask them how their day is, or what they're doing "tomorrow", or freaks out because of a queue, it can make the whole day unbearable. We have both agreed that Ethan needs the opportunity to be his own kid, and there are some times when he doesn't need to be encumbered by having a brother who's special needs. Don't get me wrong, Ethan doesn't resent Aidan, but he does have a definite added responsibility for him through the way we as parents act and behave. He has to have his own spaces and time. Whatever he decides, its going to be fun!
Ciao for Now, Dreamin' of Dreamworld Angry Dad.
Although it's Ethan's birthday treat, and we are getting Grandma to come down and babysit Callum, I'm hoping that Ethan will consent to having Aidan come along with us. Once Aidan got wind that we were going to Dreamworld, he's been nagging me ever since that "Aidan go to Dreamworld too?" Aidan loves all the rides, particularly anything which has water, like the flume rides. I think Ethan's coming around to the idea that Aidan will be able to come along.
The reason Ethan (and Anth and I) are a little hesitant in taking Aidan is that he can be somewhat intense. If he decides that he is going to go up to everyone and ask them how their day is, or what they're doing "tomorrow", or freaks out because of a queue, it can make the whole day unbearable. We have both agreed that Ethan needs the opportunity to be his own kid, and there are some times when he doesn't need to be encumbered by having a brother who's special needs. Don't get me wrong, Ethan doesn't resent Aidan, but he does have a definite added responsibility for him through the way we as parents act and behave. He has to have his own spaces and time. Whatever he decides, its going to be fun!
Ciao for Now, Dreamin' of Dreamworld Angry Dad.
posted by Wes at 10:14 pm
3 Comments:
Sorry you have to go. That sucks. Have a safe trip & enjoy Dreamworld!
Sticking my nose in here, as I tend to do. I think you and Anth need to decide this one. And decide that Aidan does not go. It is Ethan's special day and he deserves, no NEEDS, time with just the two of you. It is hard when we have to disappoint a child, but who ever said being a parent was going to be easy.
As you coming to Maine this time? The foliage is lovely right now.
Yeah, that's a hard one, I agree.
Onetallmomma has a point though, children always want to make their parents proud for making the 'right' decision, so naturally, Ethan will choose that his brother will come ( IMO ).
I guess it depends on how often he has 'his own time without special needs', and also how Anth will cope with Aidan harping on non-stop about going to Dreamworld while you're gone too .. in that respect, it will probably be easier to let him go, and make it up to Ethan later on.
I'm sure you'll all have fun whatever the end decision ( I love rollercoasters too ! :)
Post a Comment
<< Home