Six foot tall rats are not what I think of when I picture my Disney friends Mickey & Minnie. However, a friend told me about a comedian that says that must be the way children see them. Not all children have a horrified reaction when meeting Mickey and Minnie for the first time...but mine did!
My sweet friend, Molly, works for Radio Disney and she gave us, and Janelle & Ella, tickets to go see Disney on Ice last week. As if that wasn't great enough, she also gave us tickets to the special Radio Disney pre-show where a character from the show would make an appearance. There was a room full of kids and parents, waiting in anticipation to see which characters would come. Lucky for us, it was Mickey & Minnie! Janelle somehow got at the front of the line for our kids to take pictures. Apparently that wasn't enough time for Joshua & Gabe to get adjusted to the idea of seeing them up close, because they both burst out in tears. Joshua wouldn't go closer than 10 feet from them. All this momma wanted was a picture! As Ella and Maison took a cute, smiley picture, we headed back to our table. A few minutes after we sat down, Joshua told me that he wanted to take a picture with Mickey. We headed back over to see them again. Joshua began showing resistance again, so I decided to pick him up so he would feel more comfortable. As we got closer to Mickey & Minnie, Joshua literally climbed over my shoulder to get away and I had ahold of his knees. Janelle snapped a few pictures and I got what I wanted...just no smiles!
My sweet friend, Molly, works for Radio Disney and she gave us, and Janelle & Ella, tickets to go see Disney on Ice last week. As if that wasn't great enough, she also gave us tickets to the special Radio Disney pre-show where a character from the show would make an appearance. There was a room full of kids and parents, waiting in anticipation to see which characters would come. Lucky for us, it was Mickey & Minnie! Janelle somehow got at the front of the line for our kids to take pictures. Apparently that wasn't enough time for Joshua & Gabe to get adjusted to the idea of seeing them up close, because they both burst out in tears. Joshua wouldn't go closer than 10 feet from them. All this momma wanted was a picture! As Ella and Maison took a cute, smiley picture, we headed back to our table. A few minutes after we sat down, Joshua told me that he wanted to take a picture with Mickey. We headed back over to see them again. Joshua began showing resistance again, so I decided to pick him up so he would feel more comfortable. As we got closer to Mickey & Minnie, Joshua literally climbed over my shoulder to get away and I had ahold of his knees. Janelle snapped a few pictures and I got what I wanted...just no smiles!
I love Mickey & Minnie's reaction to Joshua's exit strategy!
Maison & Ella's cute picture...
The show did not disappoint! It kept all of the kids' attention the entire time (except for Gabe's 40 minute nap). The Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch) snow cone also helped!
The car ride to the show...
After the show...
Thanks, Molly, for a fun night! They loved it!
6 comments:
That's so funny that Joshua climbed over your shoulder. I used to be scared of oversized characters like that, too. I still have a problem with people who dress up like things they're not just to impress children...You'll never see me get near any of those fake Santas at tha mall....
I cannot believe he crawled over you like that! It's too funny! The best part is that Mickey and Minnie are both covering their mouths with their hands.
You look great, by the way!
How cute!!! I love it! Josh is such a hoot. I don't really blame him in the least... I mean they are giant rats... come on Walt. I mean the man was a genius. One would think that he would of thought of this type of thing before he conjured up this giant duo. I guess not. Any way, you guys are too funny and boy do we miss this family! Love you.
~Cara
Josh's exit strategy is hilarious!!!
We had SO MUCH fun!! I am laughing all over again at that picture of Josh! And then of the next picture and the look on Gabe's face. Priceless!
Brings back memories, for sure. Hailey & Hannah were DEATHLY afraid of Chuck E. Cheese. They would do the climbing over you thing too, except two at a time. We would go for someone's party, and everytime I'd think, "They'll be over it by now," and sure enough, they WERE NOT OVER IT!! I would sit there with 2 toddlers/babies clinging to my neck thinking, "WHY DID WE COME?"
Can't believe how big Joshua has gotten! He looks like a "big boy!"
Enjoy these years; they will fly by!
Love,
Kathy W
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