A Daily Lesson Part II: The CampbellScot's take on Animal Kingdom Lodge*update 6/5*

[aidansmommy]

I'm so excited that you're writing again! I already can't wait for more!

 

[redsox721]

YIPPEE! You're back. Looking forward to the rest.

 

[tonga]

Yayyy!! So glad you're back!

 

[Loafmastermom]

Great update! Makes me feel like I'm arriving at Disneyworld.

I really enjoyed your last TR; we are going to WL in Sept so the info was also helpful. AK will be our next hotel after while we work our way up the deluxe hotel food chain.

Do you think you could stay at Beach Club next? That would be so helpful.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Welcome back! Love those kiddos' smiles. I hope the rain clears for you all.

 

[Hedy]

Oh, man, it's like I was back, landing in Fay all over again.

 

[micandminforever]

Great start on your new report. I looking forward to the hunt for the watering hole.

 

[cheap traveler]

Woo-Hoo Miss Cammie is back!!! Can't wait to read more.

 

[jillyb]

When I saw you had posted Chapter 2 I heard the Hallejuah Chorus! I loved your last TR and can't wait to hear more about your long awaited and well deserved trip.

 

[Vacation Lover]

As we were walking towards the pretend monorail, I became aware of how my Eeyore state of mind was affecting Sally. Where Teddy was mirroring his father’s eternal optimism, Sally was mirroring my extreme grouchiness. This would just not do. Sally had been extremely emotional this summer as it was. I didn’t want to add fuel to her fire and I knew she was looking to me for her emotional cues. So…I gave myself a talking to, told myself to straighten up and threatened myself with a trip to Fist City if I didn’t get my attitude adjusted right quick.

Good for you for being able to straighten yourself up. I know exactly where you're coming from and I've had to tell myself the same thing on past vacations. I think that happens to a lot of us "planners" when the vacation rolls around and something is not exactly as perfect as we'd planned.

 

[D&R love Disney]

Hey an updat! MissCammie is back. Looking forward to reading more of the adventure!

 

[mejkjj97]

Welcome Back!!!!

We were in Disney the same time you were down there. We have some great pictures of us in our Poncho, soaking wet etc but it was great time still. that is the fun of traveling in August. I can't wait to hear more.

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Okay everybody...if there is still anybody waiting...I found my passporter, I found my little notebook...I think I'm ready to start trip reporting on a somewhat regular schedule...although don't hold me to that...clearly I am one who is capable of massive absence!

Of course I am still here waiting! I have been checking back faithfully at least once a week to see if you were back!



This next chapter may be just a lot of ramblings...I suppose it all is. But I apologize in advance if this chapter is lacking...or has bad grammar...or poor sentence structure...or is missing words...

Oh, MissCammie, I seriously doubt that you could ever disappoint your loyal fans!

HERE GOES!!!


As we were walking towards the pretend monorail, I became aware of how my Eeyore state of mind was affecting Sally. Where Teddy was mirroring his father’s eternal optimism, Sally was mirroring my extreme grouchiness. This would just not do. Sally had been extremely emotional this summer as it was. I didn’t want to add fuel to her fire and I knew she was looking to me for her emotional cues. So…I gave myself a talking to, told myself to straighten up and threatened myself with a trip to Fist City if I didn’t get my attitude adjusted right quick.

Atta Way, MissCammie! You go girl! Get that Disney Groove on!



As I was attempting to improve my mood, my husband happened to look over at me.

We had a little conversation that went like this:

Jay: Are you okay?

Me: Yes. I’m smiling aren’t I?

Jay: I know…you look a little crazed and it’s freaking me out.

Moi, aussi!


The pretend monorail ZOOMED off at the speed of light…and since I wasn’t holding the bar as tightly as I should have…b/c I was busy lecturing the children on the importance of safety on the pretend monorail…and b/c it's ME...I was, of course, thrown to the ground thanks to the force at which the pretend monorail moves. It wasn’t very graceful. I ended up in a bit of a heap against Sally’s legs.

The exact same thing happened to me! I was so busy making sure my girls were hanging on that I forgot to hang on myself and pert near landed on my keister!


As we boarded the down escalator, I had my usual panic over the kids crocs being eaten and reminded them to watch their toes. ( I saw a VERY alarming picture once of a croc that had had it's toe portion RIPPED off by an escalator...an image forever imprinted upon my neurotic mind!)

I saw that picture too! Very Scary!



such LOVE...and paranoia...on my part. But seriously, how cute are those smiles?!

I notice that Miss Sally Rally has herself a haircut, VERY NICE!



Sally reminded her daddy several times that we had to get Diet Coke…lots of Diet Coke.



We found the soda aisle and Jay put three six pack bottles into the cart…Sally gave him a look that said “Are you KIDDING me with that?! The woman is addicted!!!” What she said was “Daddy, I think we need AT least one more…just in case!”

That Sally! She takes such good care of you!
The sign still looks fabulous...big black rain clouds or NOT!

I wasn't able to take a picture of that sign as we were sitting on the wrong side of the bus! Boohoo!


It was wet...but it didn't matter.

The Campbellscot's had arrived!!

Up Next: The long wait and the hunt for the watering hole...

YAY Just as I predicted - time has not worn you down, MissCammie! You are still as excellent as ever! A wonderful Chapter! Can't wait for more!

 

[Fluffypants]

Hooray! Miss Cammie is writing again!

I can't even begin to explain how much I needed to read another of your chapters. I haven't been able to spend any time on the dis for months . . . and now today . . . I was finally able to check . . . and I was rewarded!

Looking forward to reading more! And hoping that you loved AKL as much as we did! And hoping that the rain cleared up! Sounds like you are off to a good start!

 

[jenb1023]

Woo-hoo an update! Reading your TR made me smile which I needed - it has been a stressful week. You know we all will wait as long as it takes for you to write this TR. In fact, I am reading a lot of the Boutiquers TR's so if you all go too fast I won't be able to keep up.

I love Sally's continuing dedication to your Diet Coke addiction and Teddy's joyful self as always. My DH does not understand the need to photo the same things either - - it is a new trip and must be documented accordingly. Men!

Looking forward to the next chapter. . .we will be waiting whenever you have the time to write it (no matter how long it takes).

 

[Crystal824]

Yay, I'm so glad you are back. Love the update.

 

[starrzone]

Yay, Miss Cammie is back! I read your last TR and loved it. I'm especially interested in this one because I just started seeing a man who has two young kids, 5.5 and almost 7. If things go well, we'll be going on vacations someday just like your clan. I admire how you deal with problems with repect and dignity, and how you keep your head up high and keep your wits about you (at least from our perspective!). Great job, and can't wait to read more.

 

[tinkermamaof2]

Yay Miss Cammie is back! Can't wait to see if the Campbell-Scotts enjoyed AKL as much as we did. Love your reports and can't wait for more!

 

[CoP Luv]

After the morning that I had, seeing a new installment cheered me right up! You can always make me laugh!!!

Glad that Sally hasn't grown up THAT much and still thinks her younger brother is annoying and loud!

Can't wait to read more! Welcome back!

 

[Sleeping*Beauty]

I'm so happy you found your Passporter. I can't wait to hear more!!