Charleston Princess
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2008
I did not keep a trip notebook on this vacation, so my memory is getting a bit sketchy. I will just make it up as I go along. LOL! Some things, though, do stick in my mind.
July 5th found us sleeping in a bit after our late night at Epcot. The original plan had been to hit the MK bright and early to take advantage of low crowds. That didn't happen, and there was some discussion on whether we would even go to the MK or somewhere else. Finally, we managed to get up, get motivated, and head to the park.
First on the agenda was heading to the Fire Station to get Connor his Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom deck and instructions -- we all got decks so he could add to his collection -- his mission was in Fantasyland which we would be hitting later in the day. Around the same time Chelsea found her Minnie ears at the Emporium. I ran to get FPs for Splash Mountain, but it was closed and the FPs were already gone. I got some for Big Thunder Mountain instead. I met up with the family in Tomorrowland.
Chelsea's attitude had started early that day -- you can see my displeasure over it in the Buzz photos.
My two hammed it up for their traditional Zurg photo.
We grabbed Space Mountain FPs, and I believe slushies before we headed to Big Thunder Mountain. Charles made me ride that one in his continuing bullying of me with roller coasters.
I must have taken some Liberty Square pictures as we strolled.
Not sure why I wanted a crane picture.
Splash Mountain was still down, so we made our way to Fantasyland where Chelsea insisted on the carousel.
Charles opted out of climbing on a horse.
Then, Connor played his Sorcerers game. If you have not done that yet, you must! It is super cute, and I love how the cards are used to cast spells to get rid of the villains in the park. Connor loved every minute of it, and so did I.
He was less than pleased that I wouldn't let him do a second mission in Frontierland.
At this point, I told Charles I wanted to ride the teacups, so we headed over there to stand in line.
And Chelsea was almost the victim of one of those infamous parental WDW beat-downs.
Chelsea: Why are we doing this? (in a snotty tone of voice)
Me: Because I wanted to. Everyone has chosen something to do except me, and this is what I want to do.
Chelsea: You didn't chose it.
Me: What? Yes, I did.
Chelsea: Daddy is allowing you to go on it.
Me: What??? That doesn't even make sense.
Chelsea: I don't want to do this.
I think Charles stepped between us at this point since it was clear I was contemplating throttling her.
We all went on the teacups.
Somewhere in the madness of the day we ate at Cosmic Ray's -- actually we must have eaten there before we left Tomorrowland because it was early and relatively empty.
Splash Mountain was up and running, so we hiked back across to it and used our Fast Passes from the Pirates the first night.
I love Splash although you can't really tell that.
By this point, it was hot, late afternoon and we were done. My husband bullied me onto Space Mountain and then we left for the resort. We had completed the Triple Mountain Whammy (or whatever it is that Stacy calls it).
July 5th found us sleeping in a bit after our late night at Epcot. The original plan had been to hit the MK bright and early to take advantage of low crowds. That didn't happen, and there was some discussion on whether we would even go to the MK or somewhere else. Finally, we managed to get up, get motivated, and head to the park.
First on the agenda was heading to the Fire Station to get Connor his Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom deck and instructions -- we all got decks so he could add to his collection -- his mission was in Fantasyland which we would be hitting later in the day. Around the same time Chelsea found her Minnie ears at the Emporium. I ran to get FPs for Splash Mountain, but it was closed and the FPs were already gone. I got some for Big Thunder Mountain instead. I met up with the family in Tomorrowland.
Chelsea's attitude had started early that day -- you can see my displeasure over it in the Buzz photos.
My two hammed it up for their traditional Zurg photo.
We grabbed Space Mountain FPs, and I believe slushies before we headed to Big Thunder Mountain. Charles made me ride that one in his continuing bullying of me with roller coasters.
I must have taken some Liberty Square pictures as we strolled.
Not sure why I wanted a crane picture.
Splash Mountain was still down, so we made our way to Fantasyland where Chelsea insisted on the carousel.
Charles opted out of climbing on a horse.
Then, Connor played his Sorcerers game. If you have not done that yet, you must! It is super cute, and I love how the cards are used to cast spells to get rid of the villains in the park. Connor loved every minute of it, and so did I.
He was less than pleased that I wouldn't let him do a second mission in Frontierland.
At this point, I told Charles I wanted to ride the teacups, so we headed over there to stand in line.
And Chelsea was almost the victim of one of those infamous parental WDW beat-downs.
Chelsea: Why are we doing this? (in a snotty tone of voice)
Me: Because I wanted to. Everyone has chosen something to do except me, and this is what I want to do.
Chelsea: You didn't chose it.
Me: What? Yes, I did.
Chelsea: Daddy is allowing you to go on it.
Me: What??? That doesn't even make sense.
Chelsea: I don't want to do this.
I think Charles stepped between us at this point since it was clear I was contemplating throttling her.
We all went on the teacups.
Somewhere in the madness of the day we ate at Cosmic Ray's -- actually we must have eaten there before we left Tomorrowland because it was early and relatively empty.
Splash Mountain was up and running, so we hiked back across to it and used our Fast Passes from the Pirates the first night.
I love Splash although you can't really tell that.
By this point, it was hot, late afternoon and we were done. My husband bullied me onto Space Mountain and then we left for the resort. We had completed the Triple Mountain Whammy (or whatever it is that Stacy calls it).
So thrilled to hear that you are seeing improvements and kudos to you for talking about it. As has already been said, I think it is far more prevalent than we think it is and those darn "highlight reels" (love that quote!!) on facebook and pinterest etc. fool us into thinking we are alone. 
I would like to be contemplating the triple mountain whammy and a coke slushie this afternoon. That sounds like fun! 
You are not pleased.... 
)
(You're a cool kid 
As I got older (& hopefully wiser) I realized that the stereotypical definition of normal was highly overrated. At the end of the day... I'd rather my family be defined as intelligent, funny, kind, empathetic, creative, loyal, compassionate, even a little offbeat-all the best people are 
