We've been back from our trip for almost 2 weeks, and I already miss Disney terribly! We had such a great time, I cried on the way home. Total we were gone for 13 days, 3 total days traveling, 2 half days at Downtown Disney (One down day unplanned, for D got sick again on this trip), 2 days at Magic Kingdom, 1 night at the Very Merry Christmas Party, 2 days at Epcot, 1 day at Animal Kingdom, and 3 days at Hollywood Studios! The trip was a bit too long for Landon and Isaac, but they held on like champs! I think B was getting antsy to get back home too. D and I could've stayed another week!
It was hard on Isaac, being the one who needs his schedule and he is not really a fan of taking naps and falling asleep in the stroller. When we took Landon 2 years ago, he would sleep just fine in the stroller, but as every child is different Isaac didn't take to this very well. Despite short naps, he did great on going to sleep late and being a happy baby when we woke him up early! He loved meeting all the characters, except when eating...which is the easiest for us to meet them (Dining with characters).
Landon had a great time! He was so excited, he loved dancing for all the characters! He loved the rides (except for the "elemater" or better known as Tower of Terror!). He loved the lights, he loved the parades. He wasn't too sure about the shows though. Isaac...would fall asleep during these loud, flashy, wonderful shows. Note for next trip...schedule in shows when it's naptime!! Landon actually did great, even when he didn't get naps in!
We had a few issues with B on the trip, which is why we finally told him that when we got home he wouldn't get Christmas til Sunday after. It was either not listening, or hurting his sister. I'm over that. At one point, D and I wished we had the money to hire a sitter and make him stay at the hotel. But, as broke as we always are...we couldn't. So we decided to put him back on his medicine. Grrrrr. We either get out of control, not listening B, or we get zombie B. You can see in the pics when he had his medicine if you really look. Tired looking, sullen, not really caring B. And he doesn't eat. So we only gave it to him for 2 days. He loved the rides, loved meeting Pluto, Goofy and Buzz.
Jessica, she loved it all I think :) She was in chicken tender heaven, considering it seems like that's all she ate! She loved meeting the characters...especially stitch. She loved the rides! Since this was her year to actually be able to get on them...she went on all the rides and seemed so happy! She and B both helped out alot with the little ones as far as taking them potty or watching them while we did, and they also pushed the strollers alot! Synchronized stroller dancing was even created at the resort!!
Like I said, D did end up getting sick for about half a day, so we had to wiggle in some down time for him. After that, he seemed to have a great time too! As soon as he found that Sorcerer hat, we knew he had to have it! He wore it most of the time on the trip and it really brings out the kid in him!
We decided our next trip to Disney would be just us. We love taking the kids, and we love seeing the joy and wonder of the magic on their faces! While we did manage to fit "most" of the things you can do in on this trip...there are a few left. And in 2 years we plan on taking everyone back! I am shooting for my birthday this year for just me and D to go. I think everyone, even with kids, needs to go to Disney as an adult, without kids. 3 days, 4 days...whatever you can swing. Just GO! I am planning on about a week. D already said that we should just plan on a down day for him to get sick. So, we'll build in some time for that. D says "we'll see" for my bday, but I'm just planning it!
I'll do some more blogs about the changes we had going on...like the magic band stuff... but for now...I'm going to plan!
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