A few weeks ago Lil Sis invited the boys and I to join her family, along with Big Sis and family, on a trip to Disneyland in the days following Christmas. I began weighing the possibilities. I could trek down to Southern California, spend ONE day at the park, and spend the rest of the time visiting with Tom’s family.
Then my plans for Christmas changed completely and I began reworking the Disneyland option. There was a lot to be weighed. For one thing, there is the cost of the park entry. Have you checked out the price of tickets lately? Let me tell you, it’s easy to lose your amusement when considering the expense of a trip to the Disneyland Resort. Fortunately, I discovered that I would be graced with FREE entry if I went to Disneyland ON my birthday! So it was decided.
One would guess that with my birthday non-strategically placed 2 days after Christmas, it might be a day frequently forgotten. I’ve always felt lucky to receive a card, or 1-2 phone calls — and nothing more. I wondered what the day might be like when spent with family. As for a day spent in the amusement park that claims to be the “happiest place on earth,” I had my reservations. The hour long drive from DD’s house to Mickey’s was a huge contributer to my reservations.