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- 2020 Goals and Resolutions
  
  Posted at 12:27 pm by CS, on January 13, 2020
  
  Maybe if I write down my goals, or what I hope to achieve/accomplish in 2020 I will actually hold myself more accountable for them.
  
  I guess I don’t really want to call them resolutions. Since to me I feel like that puts more pressure on whatever it is that you are trying to accomplish. So these are just a few things that I want to focus on in the year 2020.
  
  Be more present– I can fully admit, I probably spend way to much time on my phone. Playing games, on social media, and actually writing blog posts. This year I want to focus on putting the phone down more and enjoying life with those around me.
  
  Take more chances/opportunities– I’m an introvert, and I didn’t use to always be one. So this year I want to try and step out of my comfort zone and say yes more. Take a new class, join a group, volunteer for things. Things that just really may scare me at first, but can create great stories in the end.
  
  Spend time with friends and family– Now that we are back on the east coast, I want to make it a point to see friends and family that I haven’t gotten to see as often due to distance.
  
  Work on work– I want to prove to my job, that the promotion title they just gave me was worth it. I want to show them that I can do all the tasks I’ve been assigned, and take initiative on all the projects we have coming up.
  
  Continue with the blog/network– I started this blog in April of last year, and I did it just for myself, to get my mom stories out there. This year, I want to try and expand on that, and see what sort of networking I can do to grow my blog.
  
  Be more grateful– I want to take this year to be more grateful for the things I have. To take each day and enjoy it.
  
  It’s not a long list, but I think it will help me make 2020 one amazing year.
  
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- 2019 rewind
  
  Posted at 11:28 am by CS, on January 9, 2020
  
  2019 was a big year. Then again, every year seems to be a big year when you look at the big picture. So many things happen, both good and bad, it’s nice to take a look back and remind yourself of all that you went through. As I sit here on the last few days of the decade, I think back on all the memories we made this year. Now, I can’t remember every little detail, because let’s be real, some days I was running on coffee and fumes, and some days I did not get out of my PJ’s or leave the house. So not every one of the 365 days that 2019 brought us were magical and had something happen that is worth mentioning, but I figure, there is plenty of memories that did happen in 2019 that are worth another look back at.
  
  January- January is always a big year in our family, because not only is it the first month of a new year, a fresh start, a blank slate, but both my husband and I (as well as some other family members), celebrate our birthdays in January. My husband’s is at the beginning, while mine is towards the end of the month. This year to celebrate my birthday, I treated myself to a trip to Disney World. There I spent a day at Magic Kingdom with Cameron, my mom and my dad, then a day at Disney Springs, then my sister-in-law and brother joined in on the fun, and the three of us went to Epcot. It was a great way to spend my birthday, and kick off the year. No, my husband did not join me for my birthday trip, he is not the biggest fan of Disney, and he also could not take off work, so I understood that he would not be able to join in on the birthday fun and I was ok with that.
  
  February- February is another great month, we have more family birthdays, Valentine’s Day, (which normally I’m not one to celebrate or even like the holiday, but Cameron has really changed that) and our wedding anniversary. This year was 3 years since we got married. It’s always nice to look back on our wedding day and remember the fun we had and all the memories we created with our friends and family. We also took a trip to Sacramento to visit some friends who coincidentally have a daughter 9 days older than Cameron, they were each other’s first best friends when they were born. Cameron also started officially walking and not just taking steps this month. So that was a big thing for us too.
  
  March- While not a big deal to a lot, March brought with it Cameron’s first year anniversary at daycare. It was a big feat for us all. There were so many days I just wanted to keep her home with me, but also so many days I could not wait for her to go to daycare. It’s one of those double edged swords sort of deals. Other than that, March was not THAT exciting of a month for us. The weather in California is still a bit chilly and rainy, so there doesn’t get to be a lot of outside time.
  
  April- April this year was a big one. April is about the time that murmurs started going on the possibility of us moving. So we went ahead and brought my mother out to help us start packing and getting the house prepped. April is also my mother’s birthday and it was the month of Easter this year. Cameron went and saw the Easter bunny and did a lot better than the previous year with Santa Claus.
  
  May- Oh May, oh my. May was a big and busy month. We had gotten confirmation at this point that we were going to be moving (at this point we weren’t quite sure where, we just knew it would be back east at the moment). So packing was put into full force. As well, my husband had a lot of work trips so he was back and forth back and forth the entire month. We took Cameron out of daycare, which was incredibly sad because she loved her daycare and all the kids she met there. The highlight of my month though was having a wonderful girls weekend with some amazing friends. We hit up San Francisco and Napa for wine tasting. Easily a favorite weekend of mine.
  
  June- June is the month that we actually took the plunge and moved back east, thus starting our crazy end of the year back, forth, up, down, and the forever waiting game that it felt like. I can say, while I did love California for the time we spent there, I really am an east coast girl at heart. Moving back, and being closer to my family, and Disney, and Publix really just gives me warm fuzzies.
  
  July- July was another busy month. We took trips to GA, to Tallahassee, and to Fort Myers to visit family and friends. We took Cameron to Florida State University campus and showed her all around our old stomping grounds from when we lived in Tallahassee prior to moving to CA. It seemed like every weekend we were gone and on the road. This month, we also dealt with Cameron’s first night terrors/sleep terror episodes. We also listed our house in CA for sale.
  
  August- In August I became a Disney annual passholder. Something I’ve wanted to do again for years. Cameron got to experience some of the other parks she had not yet visited. We also celebrated my brother’s 30th birthday. My husband and I went on a little parent’s getaway weekend, where he actually agreed to stay at Disney, on-property with me.
  
  September- Another great month. This month the highlight would be the bachelorette party I helped throw and attend for one of my best friends. It took place in Folly Beach, SC and I must say, that little beach town did not disappoint. We had one amazing time. We also had our first hurricane prep, scare since moving back east. I also got to go to opening weekend of Galaxy’s Edge at Disney, and while I’m not the biggest Star Wars fan, it was pretty cool.
  
  October- Started out the month going to see Thomas Rhett in concert, and man can he put on a show! Got to hang out with our PA family during their Disney trip. Cameron turned two. We took her on her first Disney birthday trip where she got to stay on-property at a Disney resort for the first time. We celebrated Halloween, where Cameron was the cutest Tinkerbell, with her parent pirates. We also found out that we would be officially moving back to Florida. The whereabouts were unknown at this point.
  
  November- November feels like it was just here, and so long ago all at the same time. My biffle got married to one great guy, and I had the honor of being a bridesmaid at their wedding. It was by far one of the best weddings I’ve been to. Everyone had a great time, she looked stunning, the food was great. So much good to say about it. We had another family trip to Disney. My husband and I had a fancy date night at Disney (blog post to come). Thanksgiving x2 happened with family. And, we got word that we would be moving back to Tallahassee.
  
  December- This final month of 2019 has been a whirlwind. We closed on our house after a battle royale (or so it felt) with the previous owners. Found Cameron a daycare, which she will start at the beginning of the year. We slowly moved our stuff into the house, and now are trying to settle and unpack everything, while trying to figure out where everything is. We celebrated Christmas (sadly I had a stomach bug so I don’t have much to report on that). Cameron had her first couple of play dates with friends in the area. And we celebrated NYE.
  
  2019 had lots going for it. We made a big leap and moved from one coast to the other. We sold a house, bought a house. We laughed, we cried, we probably got mad and said things we didn’t mean. But that’s the joy of a new year, you can start fresh and make so many new memories. Here’s to 2020. May it be eventful (in a good way).
  
  Posted in Mom-ing | 0 Comments | Tagged 2019, memories, months, rewind, year in review
- What I Drank in December 2019
  
  Posted at 11:45 am by CS, on January 6, 2020
  
  Last month of the year, last post in this series I believe. Solely because now that I’m not living in CA and have wineries at my fingertips, and while I’m in my 30’s and have a toddler, I’m not as adventurous to always be trying new drinks. Therefore, while I may still have things to write about, it may not be on a month by month basis. But I know I have some fun things planned already in 2020, so I wouldn’t rule out never seeing a post like this again.
  
  Here are the two things I drank in December.
  
  Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry Vodka. Now, I know what you are thinking, this is a summer time flavor. And while yes it is, I had bought it for another event that it didn’t end up getting used much for, so I had plenty left over and decided I was going to treat myself to it. While I can’t handle straight shots anymore, I found this mixes very well with Sprite. I’m sure it would mix pretty well with some Ginger Ale as well, maybe some cranberry juice, or tonic or soda water. It truly tastes and reminds me of those bomb Popsicles that I used to eat as a kid. I was able to get this at my local Publix liquor store, but I’m not sure if it is around all year.
  
  Svedka Strawberry Lemonade vodka. Another summertime flavor that I didn’t get around to trying until much later in the year. I was on a strawberry lemonade kick earlier this year, and this flavor did not disappoint. I would say you can mix this with Sprite, Ginger ale, or actual lemonade to make a nice and refreshing drink. This I also got at my Publix liquor store, and while this may not be a limited edition flavor, it may still not be around all year long.
  
  Let me know if you’ve tried either of these and what you thought of them. Here’s to more fun drinks in 2020.
  
  Posted in Thing I Love | 0 Comments | Tagged December, drinks, new, vodka
- Christmas tree trail
  
  Posted at 12:26 pm by CS, on January 2, 2020
  
  If you’re looking for something fun and free to do in the Orlando area, and are a lover of Disney, look no further than the Christmas Tree Trail they have at Disney springs.
  
  This is slowly becoming one of my favorite things to do around the holidays so I really hope Disney continues to put it on. Really would hate for them to take it away. I do believe it’s getting more and more hype, they’ve been doing it since 2016, so I’m taking that as a positive that it will stick around.
  
  It’s pretty simple in what it is, it’s a trail of beautifully decorated Christmas trees that are themed to the Disney movies, characters, attractions around the parks. Each tree is decorated with items and designs that showcase the theme of the tree. Throughout the trail as well you’ll see fun posters depicting play-ons from different movies. And if you catch it right, you’ll even see snow in Florida. (Side note, it’s really just snope, but still fun to see) This would make a great date night, or family outing, and because it’s at Disney springs, which is free to park, it won’t cost anything to go see.
  
  While they have the same trees each year, they really put effort into updating the tree so it’s just a bit different each year. They are also adding new trees each year which I always find wonderful.
  
  I personally think they should add a Tinkerbell/Pixie Hollow tree. And some sort of Pixar tree for other movies other than Toy story. So maybe next year Disney will surprise us.
  
  You can see below how they update the trees over the years. The left is from their first year 2016, and the right is from this year. Both of the tangled tree. My personal favorite.
  
  Posted in Thing I Love | 0 Comments | Tagged characters, Christmas, Christmas trees, Disney, Movies, trail, tree
- Christmas 2019
  
  Posted at 11:57 am by CS, on December 30, 2019
  
  Christmas 2019 came and went so fast that it seems like it was all a blur. Sadly, it was mostly a blur because I ended up sick. Thankfully, it only lasted most of Christmas Day, so while that was nice, it was also a bit of a bummer because I could not enjoy the day with my family like I really wanted to.
  
  I was expecting Cameron to wake up early like every kid does on Christmas morning. And while she did wake up fairly early, it was no earlier than her normal wake up time. It wasn’t like she was jumping on the bed, yelling at us to get up. I was feeling horrible at that point, so sadly I was just sort of laying there and trying to muster the energy to get out of bed.
  
  We were celebrating Christmas at my father-in-law’s house, so the three of us, in our matching PJ’s (the one thing I asked of my husband this year), went downstairs to get the day started. While we tried not to spoil Cameron with gifts, she did still have a good bit under the tree from friends and family, and we didn’t want Christmas morning to last all day, so we figured, the quicker we had her start opening gifts the better. I laid down on the couch while we waited for my father-in-law to wake up and then we moved over to the tree to let her begin her present opening.
  
  We wildly over estimated how interested and excited she would be to open gifts this year. I thought with her being two that this would be a magical year. I think I’m going to have to wait about one more year to get that excitement. While she did open a couple gifts, she of course was much more interested in what the gift was after it was open. We opened her first gift and she proceeded to want to play with that for 30 minutes and didn’t seem to want to bother with any other gifts. We finally had to sort of hide the gift to get her to unwrap more of her presents. In the end, we ended up unwrapping most of her gifts for her for the second year in a row. But she was excited for what she got. Some highlights were play food for the kitchen she would get once we got back to our house in Florida, a fisher price little people school, a Disney princess magnet set, some books, and some etch-a-sketch writing boards.
  
  Us adults got in on the gift action too in between opening Cameron’s gifts for her. While I tried so hard to be excited about my new computer and my gift cards, I was still just feeling so bad. My husband did a great job picking out my gifts, I’m sad he didn’t get the overjoyed reaction to them because of how sick I felt.
  
  Mid to late morning we had done a good bit of gift opening so it was time to sit back and relax just a little bit. My big idea of a grand breakfast went out the window, and I could not even think about what to make for lunch. Poor Cameron just had to eat what we could find in the kitchen to give her, but she was such a trooper, and honestly she didn’t seem to care much since she had so much new stuff to play with.
  
  After lunch I did something I very rarely do, I took a nap with Cameron. I’m not one to take a nap in the middle of the day. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to take naps in the middle of the day if time permitted, but I’m the type of person where if I fall asleep in the afternoon, I tend to wake up feeling worse. Today was not that day to care about if I was going to feel worse, I already felt terrible, and since I didn’t sleep well the night before I was exhausted. So Cameron and I took an afternoon nap, and luckily when I woke up I was starting to feel a little bit better. I was still crazy weak, but my stomach wasn’t bothering me as much, so I call that a Christmas win.
  
  We spent the afternoon just playing with new toys, watching Christmas movies, and trying to rest and relax. My husband made a wonderful dinner of ham, green bean casserole, stuffing, and rolls. Not a large dinner, but it worked for us. After dinner I started to not feel great again, although this time it was a migraine I tend to be prone to if I don’t have caffeine, or eat a lot, or are stressed. Thus when Cameron went to bed, I was right behind her since we were driving back to Florida the next day and I knew I had to be better for that.
  
  All in all, it was a great Christmas. I do wish I could have a re-do solely so I could be feeling better. Now we only have to wait another year for Christmas 2020.
  
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- Kid friendly holiday movies
  
  Posted at 4:03 pm by CS, on December 26, 2019
  
  There are a lot of great Christmas movies out there. And the joy if watching Christmas movies with your family is amazing. Trying to find kid friendly Christmas movies is not that difficult of a task because most if not all are family friendly (minus those rare holiday horror films) but here are our families favorite kid friendly movies. And keep in mind we have a 2 year old, so I’m sure these movies will change as she gets older. And these may not make everyone’s favorites list, they are just the ones we have found ourself opting for when we want to watch a Christmas movie.
  
  The Grinch– now while I love myself the classic “How the grinch stole Christmas” and even the Jim Carrey remake, the one that makes our list is the most recent cartoon grinch movie. Cameron loves the bright colors and the music. I love how while it’s still very similar to the original, there are some plot differences that still make the movie very good. And I’ll admit, this grinch doesn’t look as mean as the ones in the past, he’s actually pretty cute.
  
  Christmas chronicles– the Netflix original movie where siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with a somewhat jolly Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday before it’s too late. It’s cute, maybe cheesy at times, but I think the message about loving your brother/sister is a good one. And I mean Kurt Russel is great as Santa.
  
  Trolls holiday- Queen Poppy and the trolls try to help Bridget and the Bergen’s come up with a new holiday. It’s a short and sweet film, and when Cameron went through her trolls phase she loved this movie. Just like the trolls movie, there is plenty of music and singing and bright colors. And it’s not that long of a film so that helps the little one keep their attention.
  
  Olaf’s frozen adventure– Olaf tries to help Anna and Elsa find a new tradition. In true Olaf fashion nothing really goes right even though he’s trying to help. Add in some catchy music numbers and this is a winner in our book.
  
  The Santa clause– this has been a favorite of mine for years. I’m a big Tim Allen fan, and a movie where he becomes Santa is great. First having to convince himself that it’s true, and then having to convince others so he can stay out of trouble. It’s a good family classic.
  
  By all means this list isn’t even the tip of the iceberg, but we could be here for days if we listed all the great movies. These are just the ones that have made the top of our list, this year at least.
  
  Posted in Mom-ing, Thing I Love | 0 Comments | Tagged Christmas, holiday, Movies
- Our holiday traditions
  
  Posted at 11:51 am by CS, on December 23, 2019
  
  As I was growing up, I always swore I was going to have so many holiday traditions, and start them young enough so that my kid(s) would always remember them.
  
  Then of course I had a child and realized how hard it was to actually create traditions and keep to them every year. Luckily though we do have a few traditions that we have done around the holidays for the past few years, and hope to continue doing for years to come.
  
  December 1st is tree day! So while I love Christmas with the best of them, I also understand that we should try and keep Christmas beginnings until after thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is always getting the short end of the stick and I am guilty of trying to start early. So while I may decorate the house right after thanksgiving, our tree tradition is December 1! We like real trees, so we go out and as a family pick a tree, try to find the best one, and bring it home for it to get ready for decoration.
  
  Christmas box– I’ve written about Cameron’s Christmas box in a previous post, so I won’t go into much detail here. But this is a tradition that we started when she was born and will continue for as long as she’ll allow us. It may change up a bit but the sentiment will remain the same. She will receive her box either December 1 or 24, with some fun Christmas goodies.
  
  Cookie baking- She may not remember her first few years of cookie baking, but I really enjoy finding a few recipes on Pinterest and testing them out. When we bake them all depends on how hectic our schedules are, but I figure, the closer to Christmas the better so they are fresh for Santa.
  
  Christmas book/movie on Christmas Eve– as Cameron is getting older, I’m getting more and more excited for this one, as she understands movies more and can sit through them. But what we do on Christmas Eve is sit down with a movie of some sort, trying to find a family friendly one, and then ending the evening reading “A night before Christmas,” before sending her off to bed.
  
  One present on Christmas Eve– this is one that I remember doing as a kid, we always got to open one gift on Christmas Eve. It was normally one from an extended family member, but it was always kind of fun to have a little taste of what may be coming the next day. So now we get to do that with Cameron, let her choose one gift and she can open it before bed on Christmas Eve.
  
  Christmas music while opening gifts– this one may seem silly, but I loved opening gifts while listening to Christmas music on Christmas morning. There is just something magical about Christmas music.
  
  Ornament exchange– I got this idea from a friend of mine (shout out Sarah) when her and her fiancé exchanged ornaments shortly after they got engaged. It was such a great idea I decided we should do it too. This way our Christmas tree becomes filled with memorable ornaments. It’s super fun to see the different ornaments each year and what they represent from the past year.
  
  Christmas lights– this is one that we have yet to really start, but I’m hoping it kicks in soon. Driving around town with Christmas music playing and looking at Christmas lights. Or going downtown and seeing them, however we can look at Christmas lights as a family I want to do.
  
  Matching pajamas– I’ll admit, I never thought I would want to do family matching pajamas, but seeing how cute people look while matching Christmas morning made me a believer. It started with just Cameron and I because I couldn’t convince my husband, but this year I was able to convince him to at least participate for at least present time. And I had to make sure to get “manly” pajamas.
  
  I’m sure as the years go, these may change, or get updated, or we may find new ones that work with our family, but it’s so nice to find things to do as a family around the holidays.
  
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- Toddler Stocking ideas 2019
  
  Posted at 12:46 pm by CS, on December 19, 2019
  
  I’m constantly trying to figure out the best gifts and stocking stuffers for my child. I want them to be equally fun and educational while attempting to not go overboard like I have the past two Christmas’s. Especially this year since we aren’t moving until after Christmas, so none of our Christmas decor is out so I don’t even have a stocking to put her stuff in. Therefore I did have a little leeway with not having things need to fit into a stocking. But I still didn’t want to be hauling a lot of unnecessary stuff when we moved since I know I’ll be doing another purge of things while we unpack.
  
  Here’s some of the things I decided to put in her “stocking” this year.
  
  Stuff she needs: things like socks, a toothbrush, comb, hair ties, utensils and items that she has to use just about every day and items that may be falling apart or are in need of a replacement.
  
  Things to read/learn: I always try to add a board book or two in her stocking. I really want her to love reading like I do so I hope the more books she has, the more likely she is to love reading. Also things like flash cards, and stickers.
  
  Activities: Because this year with her not having an actual stocking, I can give her a few items that wouldn’t normally fit in a stocking. This year we went with a coloring book, a few activity packs, and a wooden puzzle. This year she’s been into arts and crafts so I figured activities that she can do would be a perfect addition to her stocking.
  
  Miscellaneous: These are the things I find that I just think she will like. This year I found a cup, and some Frozen music books since Frozen is a big deal in our house this year. We still have a few weeks left before Christmas so who knows what else I may find.
  
  I’ve found the best place to get stocking stuffers is in the dollar spot at Target. I also got a lot of her items at places like TJMaxx, Ross, and Marshall’s. I found that making sure not to spend a lot of money on the stocking stuffers is a good deal because a lot of times these items get lost at the bottom of a toy bin.
  
  What do you get to put in your toddlers stocking?
  
  Posted in Mom-ing | 0 Comments | Tagged books, Christmas, fun, learning, puzzles, socks, stocking, toddler
- Brush, brush, brush your teeth
  
  Posted at 11:25 am by CS, on December 16, 2019
  
  We all know getting kids to brush their teeth can be a pain in the butt. I know the first few times we tried to introduce it to Cameron she wanted nothing to do with it. I needed to figure out a way to make it fun for her and make her excited about it.
  
  Here’s a few tips and tricks that have helped us make brushing teeth a fun activity rather than a bore chore.
  
  Sing a song– Cameron loves music, so any chance I can to turn something into a song I do. I may make it different every time since I make it up as I go, but I realized that she associates my singing with certain things, brushing her teeth being one, so she understands when I sing it’s time to brush her teeth.
  
  Make it electric– Our pediatrician gave me the tip to try an electric tooth brush if you are having a hard time getting your child to be excited and brush their teeth. He was not wrong, the first time we gave her an electric toothbrush, she was so excited about the noise and motion it made that she thoroughly enjoyed brushing her teeth. I sometimes even have a hard time getting the tooth brush away from her once she’s done. And the best part is that they make children’s size and character brushes so it’s perfect for her little mouth.
  
  Flavor it up– Of course kids are going to be more likely to enjoy something if they like the flavor of it. We found a green apple training toothpaste that Cameron really enjoys so that’s just another step in making the whole process enjoyable for her.
  
  Show it– Cameron is at the age that she loves looking at herself in the mirror, so when it’s time to brush her teeth I put her in front of the mirror so she can see what she’s doing. As well as she sees me cheering her on and letting her know how good she’s doing. Reinforcing the good behaviors and letting her see how great she looks doing it has made it easier to convince her every day to brush her teeth.
  
  Practice what you preach– One major thing I’ve learned about toddlers is they like to do what their parents do. So we make teeth brushing a joint event, so she sees mommy and daddy doing it, therefore she wants to do it too. Now based on schedules this doesn’t always work, but we try to make it work as often as possible.
  
  These few tips have made getting Cameron’s teeth brushed much less of a headache. And hopefully we will have a good report when we take her to the dentist.
  
  Posted in Mom-ing | 0 Comments | Tagged brush, teeth, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Meltdowns at Disney
  
  Posted at 11:45 am by CS, on December 12, 2019
  
  You have planned this wonderful and most likely expensive trip to Disney. You have spent the time planning out the flights, the hotel, the dining, the fast passes, then packing and arriving to your destination. Everyone is excited, whether this is your first or one millionth trip. You get to the park, you start having fun, and all of a sudden a infant/toddler/child meltdown happens. If you are anything like me you get a tad embarrassed as your child screams and people start to stare. Here’s a few tips to try and remedy the situation and get your trip back on track.
  
  Check if they need to be changed, fed, or down for a nap. When at Disney, it is easy to lose track of time, so for a child that may be on a stricter schedule at home, that can easily go out the window while on vacation. If your child is having a meltdown, may be time to take a sight step back and just double check that everything is still on track for them. While most parents try to keep to a similar schedule, it just sometimes becomes a lot and we need to just get back to central mode.
  
  Remove them from the situation. Does your child want to stay on a ride but there is a big line, do they want that bubble toy/Mickey balloon/etc that everyone seems to have, or in my child’s case play with rocks on the ground and embedded into the wall?! Well time to leave that specific area and distract them from what caused the meltdown. They want to ride small world again-try to take them to the other side of fantasyland, they want that toy-leave the store, they want to play with rocks-leave the entire area with rocks. I realize some of these are easier said than done because carrying a screaming and moving child is very difficult. But in our case, I just picked her up and booked it as fast as I could to a different land. I do find it easier to deal with the meltdown not in the area it was started.
  
  Babycare centers. I’ve mentioned these as a god send in a past blog, but they definitely help. On our last trip, Cameron had a few issues and we were on the brink of calling the day early and leaving but I decided to try one last ditch effort and take her to the baby care center for a cool down and to blow off some steam indoors to see if that would help. We also bought some children’s Advil because Cameron had just started teething her back molars and I think that was part of her reasoning for her meltdowns. So these centers are great for a quiet place to regroup, and to buy some much needed or somewhat needed baby items.
  
  Now when all else fails, it may be best to go back to the hotel or head home, depending on if you are here on vacation or a local. It’s never fun to be that parent with the screaming kid, but I’m almost positive every parent has gone the same thing at least once, so they are probably throwing good vibes your way, while also being glad it’s not their child.
  
  Posted in Mom-ing | 0 Comments | Tagged baby, child, Disney, Disney world, meltdowns, toddler
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