I took part in planning a trip to Disney Land for my Best Buddies group, as most of you know. Throughout the planning, I told my kids that we didn’t have enough money to go with them and that “just momma” would go with the buddies. They were sad.
Secretly, Joey and I were planning to surprise them with the trip, just like the commercials on TV. We were set to leave on Tessa’s birthday, so it seemed like a great plan.
We woke the kids up at 4:00 am and told them that mom wanted to see Tessa open her presents before she left for Disney Land. When Tessa reached into the bag, she pulled out a t-shirt. Nate read what it said, “It’s my Birthday…” and then the back, “and I’m going to Disney Land”! She also pulled out $50 from grandma for spending money. Nate then started to cry…an ugly cry. Then, we pulled out his t-shirt and money. (His birthday is a week later) We then went straight to the airport and flew to California.
Needless to say, the kids had a great time. They were especially cute with my students. They had a lot of fun “showing” them around and riding rides with them. I think they were better “peer buddies” than the actual peer beddies. I think it will be a birthday they’ll always remember.
