2006 Summer Sanitarium Tour

[Disneyland_Mama]

No, no pit stops. I sort of tuned out the world and went to my happy place.....which was this trip minus 6 people!

I love you, S'late!

There really ought to be a law against travelling with family members...I'm still emotionally scarred from OUR little Magically Dysfunctional Gathering

I'll put in my 2 cents AFTER August. Although I am a little scarred from last year. Maybe we should look into group therapy!

I thought I'd share a little something with my peeps..... First off, a warning: My children pretty much say whatever is on their minds. Last night we ordered pizza. Dh went to the door cause I was much too busy DISing. The pizza man drew quite a crowd: DH, all three children, and Bernie, the miniature Dauschund. A few minutes passed and i thought the pizza guy was gone. I hear Felony yell, "Bernie, put your peni$ back in." He does that when he gets excited which is all of the time. But then I hear another adult male voice say, "hey little fellow, would you like a treat?"

NOTE TO SELF: Throw on a pair of Depends BEFORE reading S'lates TR.

Thanks!

Yes, a little weird. Why does the pizza guy have dog treats in his pocket?

For exactly THAT reason!

 

[boysmom5150]

OMG! I have finally caught up on this TR and it is great, I almost peed my pants several times. I'm glad there is someone else out there with crazy in laws. (I'm not lonely anymore)

 

[UtahMama]

SooOOooo? What happened next, S'latey?

I want to know how you responded to your MIL at her blaming you??!

 

[sorul82?]

The details of this part are a bit fuzzy. I do know that Whiner did not wet his pants.

I led our group to Adventure Land to get FP's for the Jungle Cruise. The plan was to get Dole Whips to hold us over til supper (dinner if you prefer). Sounds like a pretty simple and logical plan. How hard could it be to mess this up????

First off, it took FOREVER to get all of us served. No biggie. Finally we all have finished our treats and I try to herd this group over to the JC. I found that I was often doing a head count. 1,2,3.....9, and and and. Ok, who's missing? Where's Grandpa? Not again! I sent DH to retrace our path from the Dole Whip place to JC. Luckily it wasn't like yesterday; we did find GP. Apparently one Dole Whip was not enough for him, so he had gotten back in line for a root beer float. Remember, this man chews water, so we kind of wander about waiting for this man to savour his float.

Can you feel the evening slipping away already?

We did have an enjoyable cruise and I thought the evening could be salvaged, but I was in de Nile!

After the ride, it was time for supper. According to my well planned relaxed and easy going agenda, we were to eat from 7:00-8:00 and then stake out a spot for the parade. How hard could this be?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

After the ride, it was time for supper. According to my well planned relaxed and easy going agenda, we were to eat from 7:00-8:00 and then stake out a spot for the parade. How hard could this be?

I'm afraid to ask!

But I can't wait to read all about it!

 

[sorul82?]

After the Jungle Cruise, I somehow manage to get this group, all 11 of us, over to Columbia Harbor House. After a 5 minute heated discussion, we actually agreed on a plan and placed our orders. Stop laughing, it could happen! We get food, sit down, and of course someone needs a potty break. If everyone will just stop talking and eat, there is still time to snag some primo butt space for the parade. I'm getting excited! The anticipation!! Could this evening turn out magical?? Here on the 2nd full day of our trip? Is there a smile on my face?

We finish eating, clean up, and proceed to exit. Hey, where did everyone go? I found myself outside all alone. Again, it shouldn't be this difficult! Ugg! I'm trying my best to remain calm; gave myself a good talking to, reminded myself of my good southern rearing, etc. but then reality hit! I'm stuck in a non-alcohol park with these people and there's EMH! Ok think....what to do, WHAT TO DO? Is there chocolate near by? I could run? I could pee in my pants?

 

[corinnak]

I'm trying my best to remain calm; gave myself a good talking to, reminded myself of my good southern rearing, etc. but then reality hit! I'm stuck in a non-alcohol park with these people and there's EMH! Ok think....what to do, WHAT TO DO? Is there chocolate near by? I could run? I could pee in my pants?

You're alone, right? You could ditch them quick , hop the monorail over to the Poly for a quick Lapu Lapu (they are made with 151, after all!) and "try" to catch up with them later???

 

[PrincessV]

I've got it! I think next time you need to do like one of the Survivor challenges and link everyone in the group together with a rope and caribinators (sp?). Everyone stays attached to the main rope until a potty break is needed. Then, the breaker/s muct attach to a length of rope that will attach to the main rope and reach only so far as the first stall in the restroom.

 

[sorul82?]

Hi All. Sorry for the delay. I've been trying to catch up on other people's reports! How many times will V change her ADR's? Did Lauralee take a nap?? I think I am up to speed on DLMama's pre-trippie. Whew, and I had to help Mr. Clean with his Abe Lincoln project. Ever heard of the Emancipation Crocnation? The boy has been practically sleeping in his new Crocs. He wore them to school last week, and he even wanted to wear them to church today!

 

[Lauralee131]

Hi All. Sorry for the delay. I've been trying to catch up on other people's reports! How many times will V change her ADR's? Did Lauralee take a nap?? I think I am up to speed on DLMama's pre-trippie. Whew, and I had to help Mr. Clean with his Abe Lincoln project. Ever heard of the Emancipation Crocnation? The boy has been practically sleeping in his new Crocs. He wore them to school last week, and he even wanted to wear them to church today!

You're a riot S'late!!!

 

[PrincessV]

How many times will V change her ADR's?

I believe the answer to that is 5. Ish.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Hi All. Sorry for the delay. I've been trying to catch up on other people's reports! How many times will V change her ADR's? Did Lauralee take a nap?? I think I am up to speed on DLMama's pre-trippie. Whew, and I had to help Mr. Clean with his Abe Lincoln project. Ever heard of the Emancipation Crocnation? The boy has been practically sleeping in his new Crocs. He wore them to school last week, and he even wanted to wear them to church today!

Okay, I was reading along, giggling and all, with a cough drop in my mouth. Then I got to "Emancipation Crocnation" and nearly choked. Far worse than diet drink on the key board. Seriously, I nearly choked

TOO dag'um FUNNY!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Hi All. Sorry for the delay. I've been trying to catch up on other people's reports! How many times will V change her ADR's? Did Lauralee take a nap?? I think I am up to speed on DLMama's pre-trippie. Whew, and I had to help Mr. Clean with his Abe Lincoln project. Ever heard of the Emancipation Crocnation? The boy has been practically sleeping in his new Crocs. He wore them to school last week, and he even wanted to wear them to church today!

I really have got to remember to put on the monitor protector BEFORE I read your TR!

 

[UtahMama]

And THEN what happened???????

 

[sorul82?]

I could have made a run for it, but there were four people still inside who I actually like! I went back in to find a scary yet familiar site. Serious Lee Askew, BIL, and two of my chillins' had trapped a poor CM. They had her backed into a corner. 'Ems was just a hootin an a hollerin' and squawkin about like a chicken wid its head cut off! I was witnessing CM stalking at its finest! I must say, she was hung.....with a freshly stocked lanyard packed with some high quality bling! BABY GOT BACK!! Since we are a very loud family, can you just imagine the decibel level?

After some carefully negotiated trades, I quickly turned my attention back to the task of rounding up this group. It was like herding cats. Anyone remember that commercial? As soon as one person came out of the potty, someone else decided they needed to go. Come on people! Really, do I need to line everyone up like a group of pre-schoolers? Ok, boys and girls, it's time to go potty...we will all try. Honestly! After a good 45 minutes, we emerged from the CHH and I try to lead the pack to find the handicapped parade area. My excitement is returning, or I'm still a little pin high, but then I hear, "S'Late, wait a second." Oh fricking frackin, what is it now? Anyone? Bueller?

Yup, BIL had run off to smoke. Before I could put on a good display of public tail showing, he returned. Off to find the wheelchair area....the very full area....the I have never noticed how small the area is, area.... Needlesstosay, there just wasn't enough room. So, I let the group fill in the best they could, and I just plopped down and pouted. No hissy fit, no showing of the rumpus, just a good old fashioned pout!

Do you think the evening ends here? Could there possbily be anymore drama?

During my me time I had the opportunity to plan out my next move. As soon as the parade ended, I wanted to make a dash for front and center of the castle, which we did. I found a good spot in the road, and I just plopped down and refused to move. You gotta pee? Pee in your pants, I don't care. Not very magical I must say. I was tired, cranky, and dog gone it, I didn't care if they liked me! I believe that Serious ran off to get a drink. Can you guess what happened next? Who needed to go potty? Who wasn't around to take his child to the potty?? Anyone? Actually this time it was Daneice. I told her that she had two choices: to wait for her dad to return or get her grandmother to take her. I mean really, I had blisters that were starting, and I was tired, and I was not going to miss whatever it's called!

When BIL came back, he wouldn't take her. I mead flat out refused. So what did she do? She started crying. So off they went, but it was a quick trip.

Up next: some magic appears

 

[UtahMama]

Yay!

I yam first!!!!


S'late?

I gotta go potty...

 

[sorul82?]

Yay!

I yam first!!!!


S'late?

I gotta go potty...

Use a cup!

 

[PrincessV]

I must say, she was hung.....

WHAT???

...with a freshly stocked lanyard packed with some high quality bling!

OH, phew!

Really, do I need to line everyone up like a group of pre-schoolers?

I'm thinking.... Yes.

I told her that she had two choices: to wait for her dad to return or get her grandmother to take her. I mean really, I had blisters that were starting, and I was tired, and I was not going to miss whatever it's called!

Good for you s'late!

Up next: some magic appears

Hallelujah! If anyone needed some magic, it's you!

S'late?

I gotta go potty...

Use a cup!

 

[animal_dreams]

Ahahahaha... I just spent the last 2 days reading this TR and I must say, I couldn't "put it down" so to speak. I just have one piece of advice for you for trips like this in the future: kids on a rope. Perfect for kids and adults, from GP to BiL to Whiner.

 

[Lauralee131]

Helllloooooooo.....Is this thing on???

Am I all alone here??? With nothing new to read!?!?!?!?

I can't be the only one waiting....or can I?