A Tale of Two Childs

We had the opportunity this May to go with My Brother and Sister-in-law and their sons to Disneyland. Caleb even came to Disneyland 2 days (a remarkable feat)! While we were exiting the park one night we found Pluto, with not too long of a line, and right before my nephews got to meet him, they told us that it was time for Pluto to leave for dog treats and he would be back again soon.

The devastation on the faces of my 3 and 6 year old nephew was evident. These boys are such good boys and so well behaved. I asked the Disneyland worker if he could have Pluto just wave at the boys. Since the small crowd had dissipated the worker said "how would they like to walk Pluto to go get his dog treat?" The boys were elated, so they each took a hand of Pluto, and went for a walk...

They were so excited! I think those 50 yards were the best steps they ever took. I don't know if they will remember that when they are my age, but I will certainly remember the tender feelings I had as the kind Disney worker made my cute nephews day. I almost got a little choked up- because they were SO happy in that one moment, their world was right. Perhaps Disneyland is more for grownups to see the joy in children (: I won't lie though, I still like the rides.