Princess Arora

Dear Alisha,

I am going on a trip to Disneyland for four days with my in-laws next week. I am 4 months pregnant and I have a 21 month old. Do you have any advice for:
1- Dressing right for California Winter weather.
2- Maximizing fun and minimizing stress.
3- Coming home rested and relaxed.
4- Not wanting to kill my in-laws by the end of the trip.

I can't wait to hear what you have to say! (Before next Tuesday!)

Princess Arora

Dear Arora,

Okay, okay, I'll get this question in before you leave.
That you would ask travel advice from me is funny. Maybe you don't know me, but I am a terrible traveler. The worst. So maybe I am someone to ask advice from?

My two older boys, husband, and mother-in-law went to Disneyland this past summer. They loved it. I stayed home with our 1 year old because I thought I would spend all my time standing outside of rides with him in the heat. The weather turned out to be perfect (67 in August!) and most rides at Disneyland are young kid friendly. When you can't take a young kid on a ride, they give you a front of the line pass so you can go on it after the rest of your family does.

I'll tell you what little I know:
1)Dress in layers. Prepare for both warm weather and rain.
2)I don't know. Even driving on vacation is stressful to me. Keep it simple and don't try to over do it.
3) As a kid I loved Disneyland but also never could recall my legs and feet throbbing like they did at the end of a long day there. Don't try to beat every last minute of fun into your kids. Be realistic- you will probably come home tired and worn with loads of laundry and good memories.
4) I think your in-laws will be an asset. Lean on them to take the kids whenever possible. Don't try to do it all yourself. Let them feel like they were both needed and enjoyed.

Okay Readers, "it's your turn to shine", this is not my cup of tea, please give Princess Arora good advice!