Dhs 4 Too Young For First Trip

[FriendsofMickey]

We took our dd's when they were 2 almost 3. My thought was, "I will take them when they are young, they will have a blast, but then forget it and we can take them again and it will be like going for the first time all over again."

Well, they had such a great time and remembered so much, that we have been going every year since. They are 7 now and they will still mention something about that first trip. It really blows my mind that they can remember it.

So, I say NO 4 years is not too young.

[KAT1811]

Do not put off what you can do now because you may not be able to do it later.

BigRedDad , I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. God rest his soul.

We took a trip two years ago with a bunch of my family including DH's cousin (more like his brother). He is two of our four children's godfather. We lost him very suddenly almost 6 months ago at the age of 37. To be honest we are beyond devistated. Thank God we took that trip. Those memories will be forever in our hearts. Our youngest DD, his first godchild, was 10 months old on that trip. He took her out of the HDDR because I got called on stage and she was freaking out so he took her out for a walk and had their picture taken together just the two of them outside the HDDR. We keep that picture framed beside his urn. A forever special Disney day. She'll never remember that trip or him but we will cherish those memories forever and will make sure that they live on with her forever. I can't imagine never taking that trip. He was supposed to come with us this year (for our first DS, his other godchild's first trip) but never made it.

Sorry for the side track. My point is there are a lot of things that your son may or may not remember but the memories you have will be so special and you can build on them in years to come. He will love looking back at the pictures and hearing the stories of his first trip. Go, take him, and have the most amazing trip ever!!!! No age is too young!!!

[BigRedDad]

Just like Kat1811, you cannot recreate memories. Once the opportunity has escaped, it can never be recovered. I had not planned on going again so quickly, but it is that loss that made me realize there is more to life than work. For most of my life, my parents were single income. My dad did everything for us. In comparison, I do so little.

The way to look at the situation is whether you will enjoy the time together? She may not remember, but you sure will. Take pictures like crazy, take as much video as you can. Relive those memories so they are not forgotten or lost. The people that are telling you not to go are probably the same ones that work too much to enjoy their children or leave them with grandparents so they can get away without them.