Dancemom03
Flexican wannabe
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2005
Hot, hot, hot... I'm taking fans - even thought of taking the ac unit but figured that'd be pushing it. We'll be driving, so I'll have my van and can take two tents if needed. DDs and I are so looking forward to this. It seems like every time we plan it, something happens, so it's FW or bust this time. DD8 is already working on our DIS-ears sign. The countdown is on...
BUT... The grandkids are 8 & 10. They've never been to wdw at all and say at the beginning of each summer that DS is going to take them this year. Problem is, he means well but hasn't even begun to think of reservations or taking time off. They have no problems buying new motorcycles for the adults but there just doesn't seem to be enough money for a trip to wdw.
I have to wonder if this is really the same kid I raised... Maybe that surfing/skateboarding lover of all disney resorts was taken over by pod people years ago while out on a date or something.
Anyway... We're going to be with several friends & extended family at BC the first week, so I know between us there's room for two more, and I don't think they'd be a problem at all. We'll farm DD19 out to her friend's room next door if need be. Second week, the DDs and I are heading to FW on our own. We'll still have friends/family there but not at FW with us. My DB has graciously volunteered to babysit our new puppy at his house so we plan to stay six nights at FW in a tent.
Would it be crazy to invite the two grandkids along to tent camp without DS? They're used to A/C but aren't we all... Do you think it'll be too hot for kids who don't belong to me to tent camp in mid-July? It will cool off a bit in the tents at night, right? I'd love to see them experience the world for the first time and enjoy some long awaited grandparent bonding time.
I'm posting hoping for your ideas to help me find a way to gather the courage to convince DS this could be a great opportunity - or talk me back down to reality...
BUT... The grandkids are 8 & 10. They've never been to wdw at all and say at the beginning of each summer that DS is going to take them this year. Problem is, he means well but hasn't even begun to think of reservations or taking time off. They have no problems buying new motorcycles for the adults but there just doesn't seem to be enough money for a trip to wdw.
I have to wonder if this is really the same kid I raised... Maybe that surfing/skateboarding lover of all disney resorts was taken over by pod people years ago while out on a date or something.
Anyway... We're going to be with several friends & extended family at BC the first week, so I know between us there's room for two more, and I don't think they'd be a problem at all. We'll farm DD19 out to her friend's room next door if need be. Second week, the DDs and I are heading to FW on our own. We'll still have friends/family there but not at FW with us. My DB has graciously volunteered to babysit our new puppy at his house so we plan to stay six nights at FW in a tent.
Would it be crazy to invite the two grandkids along to tent camp without DS? They're used to A/C but aren't we all... Do you think it'll be too hot for kids who don't belong to me to tent camp in mid-July? It will cool off a bit in the tents at night, right? I'd love to see them experience the world for the first time and enjoy some long awaited grandparent bonding time.
I'm posting hoping for your ideas to help me find a way to gather the courage to convince DS this could be a great opportunity - or talk me back down to reality...