After much persuading, Joey agreed to go on his first upside-down roller coaster... HYDRA...one of my most favorite upside down thrill rides.I knew he would love it... but secretly I was second guessing myself as I downplayed his fears while we waited in line. I LOVE amusement rides...I love that completely nervous excitement and exhilarating rush. But often with things that bring these feelings...I find myself scared and I really need to push myself the first time. Joey is like me in so many ways. If not pushed, he often backs down. The tricky part is figuring out how hard to push...this goes with most life lessons...not just amusement rides. I have taken Joey on rides before that have scared him...but afterwards he 
wants to go on them again and again. On the Pirate Ship at the Grange Fair last summer Joey screamed "We're going to die" in such a dire-high-pitched scream that people actually stopped to ask if he was okay after we got off the ride. Still...he asked to go on it again after his breathing returned to normal. So when we were at Dorney the other day I saw a perfect opportunity to indoctrinate him into my love of roller coasters...especially coasters that twist and turn you upside down...and gently push him to do something that he didn't think he could do. That is the best part actually---going through with it, afterwards being amazed that you did it. As we got onto 
the ride I grabbed his hand and told him how proud I was of him, told him to hold onto to the metal bars and warned the two young girls sitting next to him of potential loud screams to come. Best ride ever-hearing Joey scream in delight, loving every loop and terrifying drop.
wants to go on them again and again. On the Pirate Ship at the Grange Fair last summer Joey screamed "We're going to die" in such a dire-high-pitched scream that people actually stopped to ask if he was okay after we got off the ride. Still...he asked to go on it again after his breathing returned to normal. So when we were at Dorney the other day I saw a perfect opportunity to indoctrinate him into my love of roller coasters...especially coasters that twist and turn you upside down...and gently push him to do something that he didn't think he could do. That is the best part actually---going through with it, afterwards being amazed that you did it. As we got onto 
the ride I grabbed his hand and told him how proud I was of him, told him to hold onto to the metal bars and warned the two young girls sitting next to him of potential loud screams to come. Best ride ever-hearing Joey scream in delight, loving every loop and terrifying drop. Thrilled with his reaction I snapped this lovely photo...you can tell he was still getting over some of those loops. Looking at this pic---I know it won't be long until he is completely embarrassed to be doing these things with his mom. Gotta soak in every moment while he still lets me.
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