After we finished Disney Jr. Live it was about 5:00. Our next FP was for Toy Story but it wasn't until 6:30 so we had some time to kill. I had planned on us eating an early dinner at this point but DH was not the least bit hungry after that huge cupcake and the rest of us were fine. We decided to take a chance and try our hand at meeting characters again. Our Crystal Palace meeting with Pooh had gone better than expected so we were hoping for the same results.
Jake was not out meeting kids at the time so we decided to head back to meet Mr. Incredible. Both boys LOVE the Incredibles! (I so wish they'd make a sequel to the movie.) We walked in and there was quite a line for Mr. Incredible, who also had Frozone with him. As we approached, we saw the line and knew the boys wouldn't be up to waiting that long. Then we looked to the left and saw him...MICKEY!!! I wish I had a picture of Brody's face lighting up when he saw him. It can almost bring me to tears now thinking about it. Mickey's line was much more manageable for some reason. We knew that Jackson, although in a fantastic mood, was not going to stand still in the line when there were computers around to play with and so many things going on. Brody and I got in line and DH and Jackson went to play. Once someone stepped in line behind us, I made sure to ask them if they minded that my husband and youngest were off playing but wanted to come back to be in the pictures and they were completely understanding.
We were in line about 10 minutes and then it was finally our turn. I think the pictures can pretty much speak for themselves here.
Brody still wouldn't do anything unless I held him...but whatever works!
I can't get over how awesome that first meeting with Mickey was! We'll get to meet him again before the trip is over.
After we finished up with Mickey we left the building and there was a little courtyard the the boys wanted to play in. We figured, "why not" and took their lead. It was during this time that it suddenly clicked with me. Both boys were happy and in great moods, we were all having a great time, and everything was perfect. I turned to my DH and said "This is it...do you feel it?" and he just looked at me a little confused. I then said, "This is what it's all supposed to feel like. Complete bliss. Magic." He then smiled at me and said, "Yeah, I know what you mean. I get it." (Now mind you he'll never admit to anyone else that he openly said he felt the magic, but he did and he did it for me, and that's why I love him!
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We still had a bit of time before our FP and since the boys were having so much fun playing I thought we'd show them a real place for them to run and play and have some fun. We headed over to the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids play area and they had a blast! I must admit I lost Jackson twice but only for a second. That kid moves through those tunnels fast!
I can do it by myself!!!!
I find it funny that they are sliding down a big roll of film and yet my boys will probably never know what that is.
He may go through tunnels fast but he was the slowest kid on a slide ever!
I LOVE this picture! Even when he fell he was still so happy!
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It really is a cute picture!
Up until this point he had a couple small attempts but nothing substantial enough to make a difference in his demeanor. But this was it, yet we were on a time crunch. So we decided to give him the time to do his thing because a happy kid was most important. I honestly don't believe there are enough banana dancers to express my excitement at this point. But here are a few! 
ohhh wrong one! 
Seriously, the poor thing wasn't feeling good thus the difference in his demeanor/attitude. 
Glad to have you along! The best advice I can give is to be sure to follow his lead and not to push him into doing something if he's not in the mood. When we did that, we had the best times. When it comes to food we just let him snack when he was hungry. He just wouldn't eat a full meal. 
