The article reflects on a single mother's journey to take her three children to Disneyland after years of working hard to maintain a middle-class lifestyle. Initially hesitant due to financial strain and the complexities of managing children with ADHD and autism at a theme park, she ultimately recognizes the importance of creating joyful experiences for her kids. Driven by her son's desire to experience Disneyland and inspired by her own childhood memories, she dedicates time to planning extensively to make the trip accessible and enjoyable for her family.
I remembered the stress for both kids and adults: sweating through the long lines, arguing with my brother, watching my parents crash at the end of each night.
I took a deep breath and realized he wasn't wrong. I'd spent so much time trying to ensure that my kids had a better childhood that I forgot how important family vacations were.
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