PittypatBR
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2007
NO COMMANDO??
Now I am NOT talking about underwear here. I am 61 years old, and that is not an issue. I AM talking about my type A personality, and my well researched, SEE EVERYTHING style of touring the World. Can I harness my inclinations enough to follow, rather than lead? Can I keep my mouth shut when people in my group want to shop, or eat, or visit the Hall of Presidents FIRST THING IN THE MORNING? Can I stop quoting the Unofficial Guide, or the Dis boards, or the Disney with Kids book? Its gonna be a challenge, all right. Well, you say, why would I want to keep all that expertise to myself? Ill explain shortly.
First let me introduce the players and then give you a little history.
First is Pittypat herself, mother of 3, Mimi to 8 (and another on the way). Well refer to her as Mimi in this epistle. Has read most of the guidebooks, has every known Disney site bookmarked on her computer, and visits most of them. Wears Mickey earrings, a Minnie watch, and has a Mickey house key, for Heavens sake. Maker of the PLAN.
Next, DH of 40 years, Pop we could call him Pokey, cause he just loooves to saunter along. (Do I need to mention that I walk fast?) He wants to be spontaneous. Hes along to watch the kids, not for the rides.
DGS, 8 will be called Dreamer, because he does tend to go off in his own world sometimes. This makes him very low maintenance, but you never know if he is actually hearing you when you tell him something. Does not like to expend a lot of energy.
DGD, 5 could be called Curly. Remember the little girl who had the curl in the middle of her forehead? Yeah, that one. Were just going to call her Wild Child, Pops rather apt nickname for her. Usually non-stop energy.
DD, call her Sweetpea, is my precious daughter and good friend, fantastic mother, and fellow Disney fanatic. Aids and approves the PLAN. The trip was her idea. Wild Child had a terrible episode last year with childhood migraine and lost three months out of her life curled up on the couch when she wasnt throwing up. That was when SweetiePie decided that delayed gratification was over-rated and her family would get another trip to Disney this year. The migraines are now under control, thanks to a fantastic doctor and several meds a day.
DSIL will be YaYa, because this is what Dreamer called him when he was little and it stuck. Hes a great son in law, and likes to see my daughter happy. He thinks vacations are for relaxing. ????
I just wanted to jump in here and add an index. They merged my pre-trippie and TR, so a little navigational aid may be in order!
Beginning of Trip Report:
Day 1 Arrival and MK, Part 1 Pg 5, # 63
Arrival and MK, Part 2 Pg 5, # 69
Day 2 MGM-Disney Studios, Part 1 Pg 6, #80
DS, Part 2 Pg. 7, # 92
Extra Comments Pg 7, # 96
Day 3 Epcot, Part 1 Pg. , #115
Epcot, Part 2 Pg. 8, #119
Day 4 Magic Kingdom, Part 1 Pg. 9, #132
MK, Part 2 Pg. 9, #135
Day 5 Animal Kingdom, Part 1 Page 11, # 151
AK, Part 2 Page 11, #159
Epcot again, page 12, #172
Our last day
A Bad Ending to a great trip
The Trip Home
Extra Pics and Final Thoughts, the good and the bad
The End
Now when I was growing up back in the dark ages, my family didnt take vacations. I dont think I even knew anyone in my small rural southern town who took vacations. When I grew up and got married, I didnt even take a honeymoon I got married one day, graduated from college the next day, traveled 300 miles to my new apartment and unloaded the uhaul the next day, and started my new job the next. Some years and three kids later, we took our first vacations, and went to the beach in the summer. Then my DH was sent to Brazil for two months to help build a plant, and I stayed home with the kids. After DHs time was up, we had the choice of me joining him in Rio for a week, or getting the money to spend on a family vacation. Since my dad died during the time DH was gone, and I didnt have anyone to keep the kids anyway, we took the money. So guess what we spent it on our dream vacation Disneyworld.
Next Time: The magic of Disney (very old photos coming up!)
Now I am NOT talking about underwear here. I am 61 years old, and that is not an issue. I AM talking about my type A personality, and my well researched, SEE EVERYTHING style of touring the World. Can I harness my inclinations enough to follow, rather than lead? Can I keep my mouth shut when people in my group want to shop, or eat, or visit the Hall of Presidents FIRST THING IN THE MORNING? Can I stop quoting the Unofficial Guide, or the Dis boards, or the Disney with Kids book? Its gonna be a challenge, all right. Well, you say, why would I want to keep all that expertise to myself? Ill explain shortly.
First let me introduce the players and then give you a little history.
First is Pittypat herself, mother of 3, Mimi to 8 (and another on the way). Well refer to her as Mimi in this epistle. Has read most of the guidebooks, has every known Disney site bookmarked on her computer, and visits most of them. Wears Mickey earrings, a Minnie watch, and has a Mickey house key, for Heavens sake. Maker of the PLAN.
Next, DH of 40 years, Pop we could call him Pokey, cause he just loooves to saunter along. (Do I need to mention that I walk fast?) He wants to be spontaneous. Hes along to watch the kids, not for the rides.
DGS, 8 will be called Dreamer, because he does tend to go off in his own world sometimes. This makes him very low maintenance, but you never know if he is actually hearing you when you tell him something. Does not like to expend a lot of energy.
DGD, 5 could be called Curly. Remember the little girl who had the curl in the middle of her forehead? Yeah, that one. Were just going to call her Wild Child, Pops rather apt nickname for her. Usually non-stop energy.
DD, call her Sweetpea, is my precious daughter and good friend, fantastic mother, and fellow Disney fanatic. Aids and approves the PLAN. The trip was her idea. Wild Child had a terrible episode last year with childhood migraine and lost three months out of her life curled up on the couch when she wasnt throwing up. That was when SweetiePie decided that delayed gratification was over-rated and her family would get another trip to Disney this year. The migraines are now under control, thanks to a fantastic doctor and several meds a day.
DSIL will be YaYa, because this is what Dreamer called him when he was little and it stuck. Hes a great son in law, and likes to see my daughter happy. He thinks vacations are for relaxing. ????
I just wanted to jump in here and add an index. They merged my pre-trippie and TR, so a little navigational aid may be in order!
Beginning of Trip Report:
Day 1 Arrival and MK, Part 1 Pg 5, # 63
Arrival and MK, Part 2 Pg 5, # 69
Day 2 MGM-Disney Studios, Part 1 Pg 6, #80
DS, Part 2 Pg. 7, # 92
Extra Comments Pg 7, # 96
Day 3 Epcot, Part 1 Pg. , #115
Epcot, Part 2 Pg. 8, #119
Day 4 Magic Kingdom, Part 1 Pg. 9, #132
MK, Part 2 Pg. 9, #135
Day 5 Animal Kingdom, Part 1 Page 11, # 151
AK, Part 2 Page 11, #159
Epcot again, page 12, #172
Our last day
A Bad Ending to a great trip
The Trip Home
Extra Pics and Final Thoughts, the good and the bad
The End
Now when I was growing up back in the dark ages, my family didnt take vacations. I dont think I even knew anyone in my small rural southern town who took vacations. When I grew up and got married, I didnt even take a honeymoon I got married one day, graduated from college the next day, traveled 300 miles to my new apartment and unloaded the uhaul the next day, and started my new job the next. Some years and three kids later, we took our first vacations, and went to the beach in the summer. Then my DH was sent to Brazil for two months to help build a plant, and I stayed home with the kids. After DHs time was up, we had the choice of me joining him in Rio for a week, or getting the money to spend on a family vacation. Since my dad died during the time DH was gone, and I didnt have anyone to keep the kids anyway, we took the money. So guess what we spent it on our dream vacation Disneyworld.
Next Time: The magic of Disney (very old photos coming up!)