2006 Summer Sanitarium Tour

[UtahMama]

You know that Love and Logic would say that he would learn best from his mistake (of course, a bloody nose/fat lip/chipped tooth could further impact your touring schedule). Hmmmmm... that's a toughie.

Why don't you just tell us the rest? It's Saturday, we're all lame with no life so we are happy to spend our evening with your dysfunctional family! It's just like home!

I vote for Love and Logic approach!!! I KNOW you said something! Like in a real quiet monotone voice, "hey kid look out your going to be hit by that door"...

 

[mikayla73]

You could try the "last second save" too. You know as you see the doors start to open, pull him away to avoid the bloody nose (causing more trips to the bathroom) AND being the heroine! Or just give'um the old "I told you so!"

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

So, here I sit, trying my dangdest to remain calm and bask in the glory of my children displaying proper rearing. 10 of us just couldn’t take anymore, so we left Grandpa to chew his water while we rode It’s a Small World Mexico. We had fallen behind schedule and there was much ground to cover, and certainly no room for error. Did I just say no room for error? Well, that was just a big ole invitation for a “what else could go wrong” type of afternoon. After the ride, we had more bathroom/smoke/bathroom/MIA Grandpa time. The group did make progress, and we all ended up next door in Norway. Not sure how, but we all managed to get in line for Maelstrom. After the ride and the exciting movie, it was time again for another bathroom/smoke/bathroom break. Grandpa grabs Grandma’s wheelchair, mumbles choice words, and whisks her off to China. After we round up the gang, we head over to China to look for the GP’s. We find Grandma sitting outside of the theater. Grandpa just left her sitting there. We all go in to rock da house while we stand clear of the automatic doors. I kept thinking that grandpa was going to join us at any moment. Anyhow, the time on the “minutes til showtime” clock hit 0 so we crept closer to the yellow line. Whiner, again needing to be first, runs right over to the automatic doors. Now I’m faced with a tough decision: Do I let him stay there so he gets wacked by the door? Or do I yet again, scold him for not listening? Hmmm, what should I do? I was so tempted to say nothing. Soooooo tempted!

 

[princesslibby]

Hello. We miss you.

 

[sorul82?]

Thanks everyone fore being so patient! I really miss spending my entire day DISsing! Why oh why did I have to get a job without internet access? Between working and football/cheerleading practices, I just don't get much quality time with my real friends.

 

[sorul82?]

Well, since you didn’t hear about me on the news, that means that I didn’t let Whiner get squashed by the doors. Of course, it would have been all my fault. I can just see the headline now: “Mean aunt lets bladder challenged nephew get whacked by automatic doors and she is also to blame for the missing grandpa!” Nevermind Whiner, what’s this about a lost Grandpa? As we were entranced by the pre-show music, and on the verge of forming a mosh pit, it never occurred to us that grandpa was already inside the theater. (We didn’t figure this out until later…brilliant, simply brilliant!) Actually, we were under the assumption that he was wandering around China, and would be joining us. But, as it turns out, as he was exiting his 360 view of China, we were entering. Who knew? So, in we go, and no grandpa. Out we go, no grandpa. Hey look, Mulan! Yes, we really had our priorities in order! Look for grandpa, or visit with Mulan? Hey, out of sight, out of mind, right? Again, we just knew that grandpa would come along any minute to claim us. But, no grandpa in sight. We strategically placed ourselves between China, Norway, and Mexico and I’m sure we tested out every bench in the three countries! As I am sitting, baking, and eyeballing passersby with their frosty concoctions…..actually, I am foaming at the mouth, I took the time to congratulate myself on finding the perfect spot for Illuminations. Only problem, was that it was 3:45! Why the heck couldn’t he have gotten lost closer to Illuminations time? Anyhow, we took turns walking back and forth, but as our 4:45 ADR was approaching, we decided to give up. But still, where is Grandpa?

 

[UtahMama]

WHERE in the sam hill is GRANDPA!!!!!

Off pouting? Off raising heck? Off getting lost? Off his rocker? Police Involvment??? I'm wrecked over this! Poor old fart!


Where is your ADR's? Are you "close"? Like at Epcot? Le Cellier!!!!?
SPILL, Girlfriend!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Yay, welcome back! I, too, hate when "real" life interferes with my DISing...

Does it make me a bad person that I'm a tad dissapointed that Whiner didn't get pummeled by the doors? Maybe, but you were clearly a good person in making sure he didn't! Plus, and this had to have occured to you at some point, it probably only would have made him whine more.

I've got the same questions as UMama - where's Grandpa?? And is your ADR even on Epcot property?! Don't leave us hanging too long!

 

[yankeepenny]

SOREL82?


Love your edited quote!!!!!!


good ole' Ridell High!

 

[DebIreland]

I took the time to congratulate myself on finding the perfect spot for Illuminations. Only problem, was that it was 3:45! Why the heck couldn’t he have gotten lost closer to Illuminations time?

You are seriously funny! I'm loving this report. My God, the patience your trip required is just beyond human endurance!! To see all those rides & attractions, hear them, almost touch them and yet to spend half your day herding the troops, I don't know how you're still sane. But it's hilarious! Your pain is our reading pleasure! lol! Keep up the good work.

 

[Perrier]

Hey! Reading this keeps my on the edge of my seat! I feel bad that I look forward to reading about your misery, but it's like a car wreck...you just can't stop looking.

Also, reading this keeps me from inviting my MIL on a vacation w/us! One day I think it's a good idea...then I read this & well...

More, please!

 

[UtahMama]

BUMPING as a HINT!!!

 

[sorul82?]

BUMPING as a HINT!!!

 

[sorul82?]

Ok, so the time was 4:45, and no Grandpa in sight. I went to check us in at Arkeshus and I informed the “I’m important because I have a clip board” guy that we had lost a member of our party. He snootily informed me that we would have to wait for the next available 10 person table and he didn’t know just how long that would be. Of course I was completely fed up, overheated, and frustrated, so I turned around and announced very loudly, “great, now we have lost our reservation time, and we will have to wait for the next available table for 10.” Now, it really wasn’t THAT big of a deal, but I was hot, tired, and I just needed to have a moment. I mean it had to be everyone else’s fault, right? These people with their nicotine addictions and bladder control problems had ticked off grandpa who was off pouting and now I have to sit out in the sun and wait some more! So, I did it…..right there in Norway….I showed my tail in public. Yep, I pitched a fit all right! I hollered something, then stomped off, crossed my arms, and pouted just as any mature 35 year old with proper southern home training would do.

 

[UtahMama]

I knew it!!!! He RUINED your ADR!!!! I feel ill! (fanning myself....)

How frustrating!!!! It was BOUND to happen! Mine occured just outside the Land Pavillion...to a 2 year old! If that makes you feel any better, which I doubt. That old fart deserved your wrath.


Good Times.

 

[sorul82?]

But he was no where to be found so he couldn't feel my wrath! Instead I had to take it out on everyone else!

 

[PrincessV]

But he was no where to be found so he couldn't feel my wrath! Instead I had to take it out on everyone else!

Isn't that an integral part of parenting? Have I been doing it all wrong?! Back to the drawing board...

 

[sorul82?]

Isn't that an integral part of parenting? Have I been doing it all wrong?! Back to the drawing board...

Nope, don't change a thing!

 

[MomPlanner22]

S'late, you are not giving yourself enough credit. You displayed all sorts of southern belle gentility in this situation. When the CM told me we'd have to wait, I would have made an executive decision to dine with whoever wanted to join me and revised my party size. Like it or lump it. See, despite your small display of well-deserved tantrum, you still handled it like a lady by elegantly crossing your legs and arms and sitting quietly. No one gives you enough credit do they????

 

[TwinkieMama]

I have missed you!!!! (and your trip report too!!!)

sorry I don't have anything funny or profound to say...

but glad to see you again!