Free the leash children!!

So I am feeling a little hypocritical because I used to belong to a Facebook club called "Free the Leash Children!" You know- the kids on leashes at Disneyland. When I was 19 I thought this title was very clever. And I was an anti-leash advocate. I would never be a Mom who'd put her child on a leash!

So here we are a couple years later...

We are taking Chase to Disneyland this summer because we'll be only 15 minutes away. Also Tim and I can't go within a hundred miles of the place and not go. And Chase is free. So why not take him for a day or two? There are only NINE rides in the entire park he can't ride!! Anyways... I'm starting to get nervous about him running off in the crowds or getting trampled. He's just so crazy ACTIVE!

So...

(you know it's coming)

I am thinking about bringing a leash...

I am still not really a big fan of the idea. Mostly because I don't want to feel like I'm walking a dog. Also I don't want to deal with all the dirty looks I get, saying "Your child is NOT AN ANIMAL!"

Hopefully I won't have to break it out, but it might be nice to have... just in case. If it keeps him safe, whatever works, right?

Is it any better if I promise to get him one of the leashes that is a little monkey or puppy backpack?

I mean... those are kinda cute