missangelalexis
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- Apr 27, 2012
I'm sorry DS4 was not enjoying the party. I'm sure it was sad to have your mom and the 2 youngest leave but was probably for the best. Sounds like you and DS6 were enjoying yourselves together!
Must be puckering a little bit on those zero gravity drops.They both loved it, this is also where I got my TR title. While riding my mom said that DS6 told her the ride was making his butt feel weird. And just a few weeks ago we were discussing going on our next trip and going on ToT, and he said he didn’t want to do on the ride because it made his butt feel weird. Apparently this is a sentiment my child has about multiple rides.
I don't know the context, but I kind of get it to a point. I mean, they see girls all day long. It might actually be kind of a nice change to see a group of boys who want to see them without the encouragement of a sister which is why they comment on it. Or not... again, I don't really know what the context was of the comments made.While riding the carousel, I noticed the Rapunzel had a short wait, and I knew my princess obsessed DS4 would love it. We saw Rapunzel first and DS4 was so excited. I was a little annoyed because she was the first of many comments about three princes, no princesses. I get that it might seem strange, but it’s just one of the things that I get annoyed about, like there is no reason to make a comment about it.
I feel your pain on this. I have a feeling that we'll be dealing with this type of thing quite a bit next time when we go.He had been talking about Space for weeks leading up to the trip. I would never force my child to do something that they are truly scared of, but I really thought he was building up to be worse than it was. Now matter how hard I tried, he refused to go and even started crying when I got frustrated. Not my proudest mom moment, but now I really was annoyed. There’s one thing that is sure to calm the tension though, and that’s Peoplemover.
That's an awesome picture.My mom texted me that both boys had fallen asleep by the time she had gotten to the monorail.
And I saw a smile!Clearly DS4 had woken up
Sounds familiar...I asked Connor if he wanted anything and he said a water and cotton candy (he never touched either one),
Yeah, I wish they could have stayed but DS6 and I had a great time just the same.Bummer that the DS4 wasn't having much fun. Glad you and your oldest could spend some time together!
We did, we had so much fun just the two of us.I'm sorry DS4 was not enjoying the party. I'm sure it was sad to have your mom and the 2 youngest leave but was probably for the best. Sounds like you and DS6 were enjoying yourselves together!
MaybeMust be puckering a little bit on those zero gravity drops.
Very true, I don't think any harm was meant by it, but it's something that I still don't feel needed to be pointed out.I don't know the context, but I kind of get it to a point. I mean, they see girls all day long. It might actually be kind of a nice change to see a group of boys who want to see them without the encouragement of a sister which is why they comment on it. Or not... again, I don't really know what the context was of the comments made.
Oh I live in a very small, conservative town nobody has a lifeAs for the random lady commenting on the color pink... get a life.
One of the downfalls of being little kids I suppose.I feel your pain on this. I have a feeling that we'll be dealing with this type of thing quite a bit next time when we go.
Some guy on the monorail wanted to take it for her, because he thought it was funny.That's an awesome picture.
OH yeah, he was always happy back at the room. That boys could have spent the whole weekend in the room and been happy about itAnd I saw a smile!
KidsSounds familiar...
Yeah, it was definitely a big letdown. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend alone with those two, kind of feel bad that I didn't get to do that with DS4 though.Aw, sorry to hear DS4 wasn't enjoying the party. As a parent, it's so difficult to keep a good attitude when you have to stop doing something you've really looked forward to for so long because of a situation out of your control. You probably did the best thing, though, by sending him and your youngest back to the room.
And, as a side note, I think it's awesome that you spent some time in the MK with DS2 for his haircut and then attended the rest of the party with just your DS6. As a mom of two, I understand how rare those one-on-one interactions are, and I think spending some time in the parks alone with each kid would be really fun.
Oh geez I'm sorry, teenagers can be just as bad as little kids.I feel your pain on the miserable kid. My son was 15 on our last trip and the first 3 days were difficult. He shaped up after that but it really put a damper on the trip.
It was, I am so glad we got to stay.I'm glad you got to see the Hocus Pocus show! And great that you could get on a bunch of rides before calling it a night. Sounds like a really fun end of the evening.
I hope DD1 is better for you. DS4 has been difficult all his life too, so I understand. My mom was a lifesaver this trip, and she really enjoyed relaxing the room with the two little ones so it was a win-win.I am worried my DD (just turned 1) will be like that, she is very tough at times. I'm sorry your son was not having fun, that really puts a damper on everyone! How nice you got some time with DS2 though before the party and then time with DS6 during it! And DS4 got that awesome birthday surprise, that's really sweet. Great your mom could step in and take them back and you could enjoy the party some more.
It was very nice to relax that morning. I was surprised about the parade, but now know to plan accordingly from now on.Aw I'm sorry it was such a rough day, between all the misses and high crowds and attitudes that is too bad. I hope your January trip goes much smoother and DS4 is in a better mood. Good idea to plan that nice free morning though with the pool time. Your lunch at Captain Cook's looks good, but I love ginger lol. Amazing DS2 slept through the parade, I don't think either of my kids has managed to stay asleep once it gets loud (and BTW, in all my trips I can't remember once it starting at 2:45!!).
It was such an awesome surprise.Wow, how nice that you were able to get your lunch for free!
Weird, at least I know it's something to look out for in the future.You know, the first time I ever watched FoF was in Frontierland and the parade did start at 2:45. That was the only time I've seen it happen. It's weird!
Yeah, I was disappointed for sure, but we did have some good times too.I'm sorry this was such a rough day It can be such a downer when the plans start to fall apart and you're not feeling the magic.
Yay, so glad you're here. I will be checking out your TR soon. excited to hear about your DL trip. I hope you have a great time with all your family, it sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to read that TRHi Ashley! I am here and all caught up! I didn't' even know you started a new TR! I am loving the TR so far...ups and downs, all of it! It just a dose of reality mixed in with Disney! You are very brave to take your 3 kids down without your DH. At least you had your mom. My other sisters who have 2 kids each have not done any theme park. They are just not up for the challenge. Next summer will be our first friends and family trip with about 7 kids and so it will be crazy. Disney newbies, summer heat, crowds, meltdowns...I'm really looking forward to planning that trip. But like you said you had your moments where it made it all worth it so I'm looking forward to showing my nieces and nephew the magic of Disney, and hopefully their parents too! I know a few of them are not ready for characters yet either. I hope they get over it by next summer. On my recent trip when meeting Elsa I facetimed my niece who loves Frozen...and she ran away when she saw Elsa. Hahaha.
Your sons are adorable and look like they each have a distinct personality. I love DS2's haircut! So cute!
Looking forward to more!
I'm glad to see there will be a light at the end of the tunnel even if it's years off . I realized my ticker is off we actually aren't going until the 21st, but I hope you guys have a great trip. Peoplemover is our go-to too, we love it.Oh, gosh, I feel for you. My oldest (now almost 10) is my sensitive, high-strung kid-- he has been that way since birth. When we first started going to Disney when he was 3.5, it was HARD. I remember standing in line for Peter Pan on our special mm/son Kindergarten trip near tears because he would NOT go see the Christmas fireworks/parade-- we HAD to wait for Peter Pan. I will say, it got MUCH easier around 2nd grade, and now he's a delight to travel with. I wish you much pixie dust in January! (We are going t be there Jan 7-14-- will wave and say hi if we spot you, even if you don't know who we are! And I will say-- the Peoplemover cures almost nothing that ails you! It's our go-to family mood-lifter!
Wow, I guess I'm glad she finally gave you the pass, but wow!The lady was getting our tickets and bags sorted and I think she could see how much of a handful my kids were, and suddenly her hands were no longer tied, because she says you know I can give you a gate pass. I mean really? I was too grateful to be annoyed though.
Glad she made it back okay.All seemed to be good, when suddenly my mom says I don’t feel well I have to get off this bus and she takes off.
Aw, really sweet character meets!I literally had tears in my eyes, because it was so awesome to see all of my boys enjoying this. The love didn’t stop, because we very quickly saw Mickey and Minnie as well.
Wow, impressive stroller! And impressive wrangling of 5 kids...and 3 for you...1 is usually plenty for me! I don't know how you moms of 3 do it!There was a mom in there with her five kids the oldest was probably only 8. I was so impressed, I’m happy with myself if I can take my three to the store by myself. She was a local, so I think she was just there for their haircuts. But I had to take a stealth picture of her awesome stroller.
I have never seen such a thing. It was a double stroller with a little seat on the back and another seat out front.
That's an amazing view!I was in love with the view. You could actually hear the train whistle if you stood out on the balcony.
I was going to say I could see that on the Mine Train with the molded seats, but not sure about ToT - maybe that you're floating off the seat at points?They both loved it, this is also where I got my TR title. While riding my mom said that DS6 told her the ride was making his butt feel weird. And just a few weeks ago we were discussing going on our next trip and going on ToT, and he said he didn’t want to do on the ride because it made his butt feel weird. Apparently this is a sentiment my child has about multiple rides.
And the planner inside all of us just died a little...We walked over to Storybrook Circus for my mom and DS4 FP for Barnstormer. Of course by the time we walked all the way there, he informs us that he won’t being going on it. He had kind of told me a week or so before that trip that he didn’t want to do any fast rides, and while I had hoped he had changed his mind, he in fact did not. Slightly annoyed, we then made our way over to Space Mountain for mine and DS6’s FP. Now when we get there DS6 tells me he won’t ride that.
Yeah, that's rough.Yeah the happy faces didn’t last long because James got so freaked out when we went through Space Mountain that he scared DS2. I could slowly see my perfect trip slipping from my grasp. No fast rides, no dark rides leaves very little else to do.
That's some serious mom devotion there!Since this was the thing he was most looking forward to for the party, there was no way I was going to let him miss the show, so I held him on my hip for almost the 20 minute show. I would put him down in between villains or whenever there was a little downtime in the show, but OMG don’t try this. This kid weighs around 50 pounds, and by the end I was dying.
I did okay on this last trip, but I've always had trouble with them, so you're not alone!Please tell me DH and I aren’t the only people who can’t drive these cars.
Love the pixie dust!My mom came out after ordering and told me that women had used her last three dining credits on our meals, so my mom got almost everything for free. Thanks generous lady.
What are people thinking?Not to let this section of my TR be a total downer, as I was sitting there a family with two little girls probably two or three sat down next to me. One of the girls told her parents that she had to go potty, and we were right across from the bathrooms. Instead her parents, who were clearly very new to the potty training journey, pulled out a potty seat and got the little girl naked in the middle of the park and sat her down so she could poo. I was out of there so fast, I might have left a streak behind me. I was tempted to let a CM know, because that’s got to break some kind of sanitation law or something, but I got distracted when my mom called to meet up.
Geez, what is up with people?While we were finishing up, I noticed a woman coming back from the buffet who was not wearing any shoes. Because apparently WDW is the place where you lose all sense of decency, this was now the second time I had to witness guests’ nasty behavior.