Things I learned on my trip to Disneyland!

I had a great time in Disneyland with our four granddaughters.   That was the great time being with them.  Disneyland was crowded, expensive, but for my granddaughters it was the "happiest place in the world!"
I also was blessed to be with two of our children (their parents).   I learned that a 15-month old could learn how to dip french fries in ketchup and make it an art!  I learned that my 11-year old granddaughter thinks standing in line and NOT reading a book at the same time is just not right.  I learn alot from my children but here is what I learned from watching the crowds.

• If it jiggles it should be covered!  I wonder if people have stopped looking in mirrors before walking out in public or they have great self-esteem.  With the low rise jeans and the  "huge" pot bellies (not pigs) I saw more than I wanted!   An observation for those who wear low rise jeans - Don't wear thong panties and if your stomach goes over the waistband of the jeans just maybe you might want to buy bigger or better fitting jeans!  or a longer blouse.  Okay judgemental, sorry.
• If people weigh too much, they have to close down "It's a small world!"  I was so disappointed that I couldn't take my granddaughters on "It's a small world" because it closed to make modifications and update their exhibit.  In addition, they have to modify the boats or the way people go through the castle because folks are getting heavier and the small boats didn't float well.   Now if you want proof that we are becoming a fatter nation, here it is!
• If you have a child you are nursing and a toddler in tow, don't expect to ride rides!   I sat next to a young couple who had two children, 3 months and 19months.  They had come with friends and the grandparents.  The friends took off and left the parents with the kids.   The baby had just been nursed and the husband wanted to go on a ride.  I thought, perfect for the grandparents, until the grandmother said, "you can't leave me the baby."  I of course, couldn't help myself, I had my 15-month old in arms and said, "Sure you can, she's just been nursed, they won't be more than an hour!"  At that the grandmother said to me, "you don't know this baby, she eats all the time, look how fat she is!"   At that point, they decided to leave Disneyland. they had spent over $300 to get in for the day.  Their friends had abandoned them.   I wanted to offer to watch the baby and deal with a hungry child if she should wake up but thought better.  So they packed up and left.  DIsneyland was not a happy place for them!
• If you bring children, you are the one that is supposed to be patient, not them.   I must have heard it a dozen times for parents, "Just relax, sit in your stroller, stop crying, we are here because of you!"  Goes along way with a three year old.  It seems that parents forget that their children get excited, hungry and tired and that they are allowed to act like children.  Oh well!
• Its not a family vacation if you bring your IPod!  I walked between a mother and her teenage daughter arguing about the daughter's IPod!.  The mother said, "We are on vacation, having family time you cannot listen to your IPod!"  Hmmm
• What to do while waiting in line?  I learned from my granddaughter that one should bring a book.  I observed that many brought their DS games and played while waiting and yes, some had their Ipods listening to music.

Would I go back to Disneyland?  Of course with my granddaughters but not during Spring Break! I will bring the books, DS and Ipod and glasses that stop the glare of jiggling parts not covered!