Anyway.. by 2 something we were checked into our room and we had ditched our carry-ons and applied sunblock and gathered all the necessary items for a half day in the park and headed out to the Magic Kingdom. By 3pm we were standing in our first line... to ride The Haunted Mansion, which we loved. We did everything on our list that day.. including Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, The Laugh Floor (interactive animated show featuring the characters from Monsters Inc), The Carousel of Progress (an old time attraction), It's a Small World (of course!), and a couple of other things. We ate dinner at a little place called The Plaza and it was directly in front of The Castle. It was dark outside by this time and Boo watched the castle through the window as she ate her dinner. It was lit up and changed colors throughout our meal. Every time she gushed about the colors, we turned and looked and commented appropriately. It really was pretty!
Not long after that, it was time for the evening fireworks to begin. We walked right up to the very last spot on the sidewalk and snuggled close together (just like the other zillion people in attendance) to watch the show. The music of course, was delightful and sweet. It was a magical time. I wrapped my arms around my little girl and held her close as we watched and oooh'ed and aaaaah'ed at the beautiful show. Before long, I found myself in tears. I can't tell you why.. other than life is so stressful and so much of the simplicity that used to be our lives, is gone forever. This just took me to a place I needed to go..even if just for a little bit. Every time I think about that, I begin to cry again. I feel so silly even saying that... but it did feel like a weight had been temporarily lifted and it was just wonderful. It was so nice just to be swept up in it all for a little bit. It set the stage for a great trip!
2 comments:
The heart knows what our daytimers ignore: the best of life is lived in the simplicity of castles and the arms of little ones.
Have a wonderful time. No doubt you'll amass mounds of memories, and return a bit more childlike yourself. What a perfect condition for a season of wonder!
Kathleen
That may be why they call it "The Magic Kingdom." I'm so glad that you received this gift of being fed with inner peace, in the midst of all that is happening in your lives, and in the world, today. Thanks for pointing it out; God bless you!
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