Hi cdotla - I happened upon your thread and the title drew me in - I, too, have a Disney-Resistant Husband who sounds like he could be brothers with your DH. After three trips (two short ones without kids, one longer one with kids in 2007) he had decided that there is no reason to ever go back. I don't think he will hold to it - the kids will see to that - but we certainly aren't planning annual trips or buying into DVC anytime soon. I feel your pain while reading about his impatience with the lines and the chaos at the character meals and shows. My DH is the same way - hates crowds and lines - and also doesn't like the amount of money that Disney costs (even though I spend hours finding bargains, planning trips at slow times of the year and planning itineraries to avoid lines). Anyway, I definitely want to read your Childless Mommies TR because I am heading down to Food and Wine in November with several girlfriends to celebrate our 40th birthdays! I hate to say it, but without DH, it will be a much easier trip.
I loved your update! Looks like a great day at the beach and spent with family .
What a fun, but sad update!
I love the Florida beach and it is worth the 2 hour drive each way. Much as I love the pool...it is not the same as playing in the surf. Just the sound of the surf relaxes me. Your pictures made me wish we had a beach day scheduled!
Those rays are something else! I actually just ordered some special sunscreen for our trip as it is so much more intense there I'm upgrading what we are using all around for better protection. I am glad at least the kids didn't get burned but ouch for you and Chris.
It sounds like a lovely day and evening all around.
How very very sad about Chris's aunt.
The West Coast beaches are awesome, we always spend a week on the west coast either before or after our trips to the world!
Glad you had a good day at the beach, seems like it was well worth the drive! I saw some new sunscreen at Shoppers Drug Mart that is SPF 100!!! I will have to try it next time as I always burn in Florida!
Looking forward to your next update!
looks like a nice day at the beach, despite the long drive there & the late arrivals !
Your DH's cousin's house looks so much like my parents' house in Bradenton FL!
Emma x
I started reading your TR because we're staying at the Beach Club next March, but since then I've come to realize that we have a couple of things in common! We also have two kids (DD14 and DS12) and are Canadian (live in the Prairies now, but DH was born and raised in Charlottetown). In fact, we're traveling to the Maritimes next month to visit with friends and family on PEI and two of DH's sisters in Halifax.
Anyway, I'm thoroughly enjoying your TR! Thanks for the time and effort that goes into each "episode".
I love this trip report and every trip report you have written here on the DIS!
You really do have a way with words. Are you familiar with the mega-successful blogger, The Pioneer Woman? I love reading her stuff, too, and you remind me of her. You keep things real and are just so open and honest. I can identify with you and the things you go through.
It makes me feel good to read your trip reports--it's like someone understands my world! Thank you for sharing!
I can't wait to read more!
I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL's sister! You are so right - life is so short and you never know when the last time you spoke or saw someone might indeed be your last.
Your children are so adorable - you all are a beautiful family! I have to agree with you that I don't understand why your husband doesn't seem to enjoy Disney as much as you when he is there but raves about it to friends and family! I think it may be the long lines - my late husband was like that (he never had been to WDW - he passed away at a Kissimmee motel on our first journey there in December 1994). I remember saying to him that he will encounter crowds and lines and was worried how he would handle it. Two of my sons are like that and one of those is my youngest son who will be going on his first trip to WDW this year. Will be interesting to see how he enjoys it...
Gosh Trish, I remember in your PTR when your plans for this day got changed what a bummer it was to give up Teppan Edo. the concept that you would drive 2 hours to meet local family at the beach only to have them show up hours later is simply foreign to me! However, it does look like you had a wonderful time at the beach and enjoyed the company of the cousins once they arrived!
How nice the kids got to meet and spend time together! But so sorry about the family's loss.
Looks like you had fun at the beach, even though you were waiting for company the whole time! I have been known to be late, but never THAT late!
And dinner sounds great too...how sweet of them to have a cake and a present!
I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL's sister. My dad died of cancer (one year after finding out he had it, 6 weeks after being told they thought they got it all) at 63, 6 weeks before my daughter was born on what would have been his 64th birthday. So I am reminded every day of how short life is. (Poor death reminder DD! Obviously, it's not her fault, but it is very unfortunate. ) Life is short.
Sounds like you guys had a really nice day with family!! I love the Gulf coast-- and your cousin's house/pool is beautiful!
Ok, I have just started reading your report, and let me just say that I am floored by your daughters b-day party! If you don't do this for a living, you totally should! Everything looked awesome!!
The beach looks lovely!!!
Sorry about your loss.
Amanda
Yeah! Leave him behind, tell him that you will mail him a post card and that you will bring him back a souvenir.
My DW is a resister when it comes to the athletic club and taking the family swimming and enjoying the day. She goes sometimes, but not a whole lot. I take DS1 & DS2 and we go, just the 3 of us. I wish she would go more often with us, but I go anyway to get the kids out the house and to hang out and have some fun. DW likes WDW and loves being there, but she is not a fanatic like I am. She is fine with going once every 3 or 4 years, and I always tell her that I like to go once a year or once every other year at minimum; then I tell her that the kids and I are sure going to miss you, and we will bring you back a t-shirt.
I have to admit.....I also am married to a DISNEY-resister. Yes, it's sad, and the last THREE Disney Trips (see below) have been sans husband. I think that my insistence, without being annoying has finally paid off, since he's agreed to the 2011 trip. Granted, my parents are springing for the room (courtesy of their DVC), so that may have had something to do with it.......
Signing onto your TR! Your kids are so cute and I love all your pictures! Can't wait to hear more!
....I vote to put all our 'non-believers' together in a locked room so they call all stare at each other....
....I vote to put all our 'non-believers' together in a locked room so they call all stare at each other....
....I vote to put all our 'non-believers' together in a locked room so they call all stare at each other....
After they are locked in the room, w'ell play dozens of family Disney vacation videos in the room, so they can see the family magic and family fun that they are missing. We play the Disney songs....wishes, If you can dream, etc.
My DBF just saw the name of this thread in my CP and laughed telling me that I should read that...I explain that I already am reading it he informed me that he wouldn't classify himself as a resister...maybe there is hope for me Now to start planning a trip to convert him
My DBF just saw the name of this thread in my CP and laughed telling me that I should read that...I explain that I already am reading it he informed me that he wouldn't classify himself as a resister...maybe there is hope for me Now to start planning a trip to convert him
absolutely gorgeous photos as usual! Your cousin's house is beautiful too! Looks like it turned out to be a nice day after all. Thanks again for sharing all the details - the good, bad and ugly!
Glad to hear you got to see family, wish it could have been in WDW.
....I vote to put all our 'non-believers' together in a locked room so they call all stare at each other....
Jumping in now, as I also have a DH who is a resister. He seems to be the opposite of your DH, as he complains, complains about having to go to WDW. He usually has a good time there, but then complains when we get back about money spent, time wasted etc. He's already complaining our upcoming trip will be a disaster with my parents coming along.
Can't wait to hear more about your trip.
Also wanted to say how sorry I am about Chris' Aunt. She sounds like she was a great lady.
My DBF just saw the name of this thread in my CP and laughed telling me that I should read that...I explain that I already am reading it he informed me that he wouldn't classify himself as a resister...maybe there is hope for me Now to start planning a trip to convert him
Thank you so much for writing about your family's experiences! I truly appreciate reading about another WDW lover's experience at WDW with a resister. I am sorry your trip was dampened numerous times because of your DH's attitude.
Unfortunately, my own family trip last summer, 2009, was also dampened by my husband's attitude. We had some fun, happy times as a family to remember, but there were also lots of times he just put a wet blanet on things. He was constantly telling me that the trip was too long. We stayed 8 days. We have only gone once before as a family in 2005 and then once together before we had kids. His attitude on this trip was just a big old downer for me and the kids. So, I have vowed that the next time I go to WDW I am leaving him at home.
I can certainly understand your torn feelings about your next trip in October 2011. In ways, you would like him to be there, especially since his behavior and attitude might be a lot different with your close friends there with you. On the other hand, he might be just as annoying and a downer as usual while at WDW.
Your DH, like mine, might be a great guy, loving and lots of fun on a daily basis, but he just doesn't do well with the crowds and lines and just general chaos that a family trip brings. So, I think your idea of having him come down for just part of the trip is a good one. I also agree with having him stay behind at the resort too and just meeting up with you for evening activities.
As you have pointed out, you never know what life or death has in store for us so we should take each blessing and happy moment when we can. Hopefully, your DH will take on this attitude.