Also known as, my mother, my favorite angel, totally has my back.
This trip was really the ultimate combination of these two guys.
Ill leave it up to you to decide who we were channeling at any given moment.
I think the important thing about this particular trip was that I had a plan in my head. And pretty much before the trip, I said, I dont really care what the plan is, lets just do what we want. I think we had a pretty good combination of doing what we want and sort of sticking to the plan.
But also muddling it up when necessary. As I am wont to quote, they're more guidelines than actual rules.
So to begin with the beginning, the morning of our trip. We were packed. We were ready. We were neat and pretty and ready to get on with the show. Nemo was so excited. One of the great things about the age hes at is that they really get Disney World, and they have their own ideas about what they want to do.
Remember that.
Its really important later.
Anyway, we were ready to get off and running!
The flight was good! All members of our family were strapped tightly into their seats.
I do have to say, we had a bit of turbulence, and when we landed, I had a rip roaring headache. Honestly, I still consider it a good flight. It wasnt that bad, and the baby slept the whole time! Score one for TK.
I had some lovely conversation with Nana during the flight, and we talked about what wed like to do.
The beginning of the trip is always the best part. That first day is always so full of anticipation, the idea that anything could happen, the whole vacation and World is laid at your feet. Its wonderful. If I could bottle that kind of euphoria, Id be a rich woman.
So, we arrived, got our luggage, met up with our favorite driver, and headed to the hotel.
Ah.
Caribbean Beach Resort.
Now, let me tell you, Id made some pretty specific room requests. One was an absolute must, and that was first floor. Nana has trouble sometimes with her hip, and stairs every day and night were just not an option. Although we were in separate rooms, our reservations were linked together, so I was hoping that wed be able to get first floor rooms.
Sometimes though, when I make a room request, I feel like Im playing Clue.
Colonel Mustard, in the library, with the candlestick!
First floor, pack and play, in Jamaica or Aruba, please!
So that was what Id requested, and before we got there, Id pretty much made peace with the fact that it probably wouldnt happen, and was even open to the adventure and possibility of staying in a different village. Id stayed in Jamaica before with Tink(erbellarella) and had a really wonderful time.
Nana and I got to our check in CMs who were absolutely delightful. I cant even tell you anything in particular that they said, or that my CM said, but she made me feel so totally welcome, and quite frankly, I was so excited to be there, that Im sure my enthusiasm helped. Her attitude was wonderful as she got me my room assignment, and when she showed me that we were on the first floor, in Jamaica, well, I did one of these
And I didnt even keep it all inside! I thanked her profusely, and we get ready to head to our room.
Our driver lead us right over to Jamaica so that it would be easier to unpack our luggage, and we then began the great room search.
Just because Id stayed there before doesnt mean I remember how the villages are laid out.
Theme parks, yes, CBR, not so much.
Now, I want to set the scene for you here.
Keep in mind, Im already excited to be in Jamaica. Im so excited to be in Walt Disney World. To be breathing that Florida air, to know that my family is finally on vacation.
And when I figure out where our rooms are, and turn around, I see this
Now thats what I call a room with a view.
And Ill admit, I choked up. Because when we got every single thing that we requested, and it came with the gorgeous view of the beach, looking towards Old Port Royale, I knew. I knew my biggest fan, my best angel, my most wonderful mother, was with me. I knew she had my back. And I felt it so strongly, so intensely, that it took me aback. It had been a long time since Id felt that kind of a feeling.
We may be separated by heaven and earth, but that woman still knows when I need her, and she was there.
In spades.
With this happy thought in my mind, my family and I got ready to head to the Magic Kingdom.
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