For my birthday this year, I'm going to a great amusement park. I've never been to one before, and I'm so excited. I can't decide whether to take my kids or not. They're 3 and 4 years old. I know they'd love it so much, but then me and my sweetie wouldn't be able to ride any rides or have a romantic night together. I could have them stay the night at their grandmother's, but then there's part of me that feels wrong for going to something without my kids that I know they would love so much. What should I do?
2006-08-13 17:26:40 · 26 answers · asked by Cy 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
To clarify, I am 24. And I'm not going to Disneyland! This amusement park is a smaller version than Six Flags.
2006-08-13 20:04:03 · update #1
Oh and it's my fiance. I'm a widow; my kids were from my first marriage. No, it's not just a date! lol
2006-08-13 20:06:19 · update #2
When we have children, we want them to experiance everything that we do, but... YOU have to make time for yourself. Leave them with grandma, go and have a blast! You will have a better time not having to worry with them. When they are a litttle older, plan on taking them, and DO IT. Right now they are to young to understand that this is YOUR birthday. Go and do NOT have any guilt.
Have fun, Mother of 4 kids!
2006-08-13 17:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should leave your kids with grandma and enjoy the weekend. Every parent has the right to take a break from their kids and enjoy there selves. You have nothing to feel guilty about.
Your children are to young at this age to really enjoy an amusement park, they will get hot, tired, and cranky.
And there will be very few rides that they can ride.
And you and your "sweetie" will not be able to enjoy the park because you cant ride any of the rides together. (one of you would have to watch the kids at all times)
You both will get cranky because the kids are. It just is not worth it.
Make this "your" weekend after all it is your birthday. And then take the kids when they are a little older and can enjoy it more.
And I can guarantee that the kids will love their time with grandma and grandma will love the time with them.
2006-08-14 00:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by ETxYellowRose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took mine when they were 8 and 5. My 8 year old was able to ride just a couple of the rides (other than the kiddie rides which he said he was too old for). They really didn't have that good of a time. I would make this trip Mom and Dad time and take them to the zoo or something that they would have a blast at another day. They will never know the difference. If it makes you feel better about leaving them behind, take them for their outing with you before you go to the amusement park.
2006-08-14 00:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you need some time alone with your husband. So maybe letting the kids stay one night with their grandparents won't be soo bad. Everyone needs some alone time. As Long as you don't do it all the time. And maybe when the kids are a little older, old enough to enjoy the rides, you all could have a family day together and enjoy. Just like you should enjoy your special day this year. Don't feel too bad, it's only once a year your birthday comes around! Have a great birthday! And Enjoy!
2006-08-14 00:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was 4 I woke up and most of the house had gone to Disneyland without me. I was crushed.
You need to take your kids if you are going to an amusement park or plan a day for you and a day for them and you, they'll want to do different things than you so you'll be able to enjoy it two ways.
I think you're right to feel bad about it, it strikes me as kind of selfish, though I don't know your life, you may be a great mom who is raising great kids, but you sound like a young girl who wants to have fun instead of raise kids in this post at least.
2006-08-14 00:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your kids are a little too small to really enjoy an amusement park. They can't ride that many rides and they'll be tired and grouchy pretty early on. Go with just your man, and then if you still feel guilty, take them to Chuck E Cheese or something. A parent needs adult time to keep sane. Oh yeah, I forgot, it's also really hard to keep track of such small children in large crowds.
2006-08-14 00:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's important for your kids as well and for you and your sweetie, that you and your sweetie have special times together (like on Saturday nights). Don't feel guilty. Have fun!
After you've gone, you'll be able to know when and at what age it would be good to take your kids. I think they are probably too young to really enjoy themselves right now.
I hope you'll also have a little celebration of your birthday with them.
Happy Birthday!
2006-08-14 00:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by LindaLou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since it's your first time don't take the kids, they're a little young for most of the rides anyway. I'd wait a couple more years. Besides it's your birthday! Take a break from the kids.
2006-08-14 00:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Cass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd say take the night for yourself, and take them to do something special a different night. your bday should be about you, isn't the rest of the year really about the kids anyway?
besides, kids that young would probably get tired and overwhelmed at an amusement park. maybe wait until they're 5 and 6...or take them to a local carnival, which is better for the shorter attention span of young children
have fun, happy bday!
2006-08-14 00:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by al 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with your hubby and have a good time. Relax! The kids will be fine. Plus they're to young to ride most of the rides. They will have there time when they get older. Happy Birthday!!!
2006-08-14 00:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Ali 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋