MagicalMom
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The cast
Me MagicalMom 33yo Disney Lover, Commando girl
DH MagicalDad 34yo Likes Disney, just wants to relax
DD The Teen 13yo Loves Disney, I taught her well
DS The Youth 9yo Loves Mickey Mouse thinks Chef Mickeys is the greatest place ever!
DS The Pre-schooler 4yo Cant wait to get to Disney to see Mickey, Spongebob & Crash Bandicoot! (think I combined too many Disney & Universal trips?)
As our vacation is winding down I find myself full of sadness & mourning. There was so much left to do. So much I ran out of time for. Oh Dear Disney how my heart breaks when we must separate! Sure there was lots of shining, crying, sore feet, burnt scalp lines, grouchy kids, missing bathing suits & exhaustion, but Disney is still the happiest place on earth!
Glancing at my watch I notice that we still have 2 hours left before we have to meet the magical express bus. Two hours! What are we going to do for 2 hours??? A purposely forgot to pack our bathing suits into my backpack because I really didnt want to deal with wet suits on the trip home. Weve walked through the gift shop countless times, do we really want to walk around in there again? If we go to the arcade we will just waste more money. So, there we sat by the marina finally giving MagicalDad a chance to relax at bit.
The first few minutes go by pretty good. Kids must be a bit too tired to start whining just yet. I see people walking by, just beginning their vacation & filled with excitement. Oh how I love that feeling! Couples pedaling by on their paddle boats, splashing water & laughing. Families riding by on their surrey bike, ringing the bell & smiling brightly. We only had 8 days, we couldnt fit everything in.
We never rented a bike! all 3 of those MagicalKids started to whine in unison, as if they could read my mind. I glanced of at DH Lets do it! We have time!
The nice CM explained the route we were to take, how we must be careful crossing the bridge & to you our brake so that we wont crash into the water. The average family makes it around the resort 3 times in ½ an hour. That doesnt sound so bad huh? Probably not for the average family anyways.
MagicalDad hops into the driver seat, the Youth by his side. The Teen & I take our spot in the back & the Pre-Schooler sit up front to ring the bell. As soon as we begin to peddle, fear strikes me. I love MagicalDad, truly I do, but he is not the best driver on earth. We went to Bermuda on our honeymoon & he really wanted to rent a moped. I just couldnt stand the thought of becoming a widow while I was still a newlywed, so we trekked Bermuda on foot. Where have my senses gone? How did we end up on this bike??
Peddling along, I glance ahead to the youths feet. Hmmmmm, theyre not moving are they?? Uh Huh! I explain we all must peddle. With in 5 minutes sweat is pouring off of MagicalDads face. Hes sure hes doing all of the work! The teens feet keep slipping off of the pedals, so we have to stop a sec for her to catch up. I dont know what DH is complaining about, Im sure Im doing most of the work anyways.
Crossing the bridge I attempt to hold my breath in fear. Pffttttt! I cant because Im huffing & puffing in out of breath, out- of- shape exhaution! My gosh, they really should give life jackets it the riders of these bikes!!! What if you went over the side!!!
As we are biking along the scenic river the shuttle boat to DTD passes us. They wave. We wave. Hey look! the boat driver announces of the speaker the lady in the back isnt peddling!!! Oh thanks mister!
Finally after what seems like forever we make our way back to drop of the bike. The lady at the counter looks at the clock. You can keep the bike for 20 more minutes, she informs us. Huff yes huff, huff, puff, we, huff, know.
As a true glutton for punishment, the unthinkable pops out of my mouth. huff, huff, wed like to huff, puff, try the huff, puff, puff paddle boat. Huh??? Did I just say that??? MagicalDad looks at me like Im insane! huff, not Huff, puff, me, he says. Hes going to sit this one out.
So, off we drag our exhausted selves to the paddle boats. I try on a life vest, too small. Try on another, too small, try on another, too small. Eventually I finally find a vest that will fit over the , uhm, the, you know, the girls. Oh what fun! Were are going to go paddle boating! Ive finally caught my breathe. I look at the Youth. Pedal! Off we go, pedaling towards the bridge. Come on kids! Help me here. Under the bridge we go! Huff, puff, little harder than riding the bike to tell ya the truth. Huff, puff, puff, ok guys, Mommas gotta turn this bike around. Huff, puff. Finally we make our way back. Puff, puff, yes again I am well ware we have 20 more minutes left of our ½ an hour rental. Ive had all I can take. At least we were able to get some good pics!
I lift my leg to hobble up the steps of the marina. Hmmmm, my legs dont work too well. Whoa I can hardly lift them! Finally up to ground level I attempt to walk. Flip, flip, flip. Whats that??? Oh no!!! My sandal is broke! We have to get on the bus to the airport in 1 hour & I dont have shoes!!!
I send DH & the boys to the food court to order a pizza & The Teen & I head to the gift shop to buy cheap, 15.00 Tink flip flops. I had no choice really, Ive gotta have some way to walk around the airport.
Thank God soon well be on that plane & can finally relax!!!!
Driving home from the airport, with the kids finally asleep, DH & I discuss how the trip wasnt that bad. Sure, the older kids are obviously Disneyd out. Maybe the July heat was a little hard on us. Maybe a week isnt enough time. Maybe next year she should try a vacation all alone, just the two of us.
We both agree it sounds great. Maybe a truly relaxing trip!
How about Discovery Cove?? I always wanted to swim with the dolphins! Now that is relaxing! Hey they give you free passes to Sea World & Busch Gardens too! We need to become more familiar with those parks! Study the maps, chart our tours! Dont they have dinner with Shamu?? Gosh as long as were in the area how about Epcot ? Then we can enjoy the World showcase! Cant be in the area without going to Disney right? Did you want to go to MGM? Maybe you can win Who wants to be a Millionaire honey!! Wouldnt that be nice? Can we do a character meal without the kids? Id really feel bad leaving them home! Maybe we should bring them anyways. Maybe theyll be good. It will be fun! Right honey? Honey? Honey??? Where are you???
The end!
Me MagicalMom 33yo Disney Lover, Commando girl
DH MagicalDad 34yo Likes Disney, just wants to relax
DD The Teen 13yo Loves Disney, I taught her well
DS The Youth 9yo Loves Mickey Mouse thinks Chef Mickeys is the greatest place ever!
DS The Pre-schooler 4yo Cant wait to get to Disney to see Mickey, Spongebob & Crash Bandicoot! (think I combined too many Disney & Universal trips?)
As our vacation is winding down I find myself full of sadness & mourning. There was so much left to do. So much I ran out of time for. Oh Dear Disney how my heart breaks when we must separate! Sure there was lots of shining, crying, sore feet, burnt scalp lines, grouchy kids, missing bathing suits & exhaustion, but Disney is still the happiest place on earth!
Glancing at my watch I notice that we still have 2 hours left before we have to meet the magical express bus. Two hours! What are we going to do for 2 hours??? A purposely forgot to pack our bathing suits into my backpack because I really didnt want to deal with wet suits on the trip home. Weve walked through the gift shop countless times, do we really want to walk around in there again? If we go to the arcade we will just waste more money. So, there we sat by the marina finally giving MagicalDad a chance to relax at bit.
The first few minutes go by pretty good. Kids must be a bit too tired to start whining just yet. I see people walking by, just beginning their vacation & filled with excitement. Oh how I love that feeling! Couples pedaling by on their paddle boats, splashing water & laughing. Families riding by on their surrey bike, ringing the bell & smiling brightly. We only had 8 days, we couldnt fit everything in.
We never rented a bike! all 3 of those MagicalKids started to whine in unison, as if they could read my mind. I glanced of at DH Lets do it! We have time!
The nice CM explained the route we were to take, how we must be careful crossing the bridge & to you our brake so that we wont crash into the water. The average family makes it around the resort 3 times in ½ an hour. That doesnt sound so bad huh? Probably not for the average family anyways.
MagicalDad hops into the driver seat, the Youth by his side. The Teen & I take our spot in the back & the Pre-Schooler sit up front to ring the bell. As soon as we begin to peddle, fear strikes me. I love MagicalDad, truly I do, but he is not the best driver on earth. We went to Bermuda on our honeymoon & he really wanted to rent a moped. I just couldnt stand the thought of becoming a widow while I was still a newlywed, so we trekked Bermuda on foot. Where have my senses gone? How did we end up on this bike??
Peddling along, I glance ahead to the youths feet. Hmmmmm, theyre not moving are they?? Uh Huh! I explain we all must peddle. With in 5 minutes sweat is pouring off of MagicalDads face. Hes sure hes doing all of the work! The teens feet keep slipping off of the pedals, so we have to stop a sec for her to catch up. I dont know what DH is complaining about, Im sure Im doing most of the work anyways.
Crossing the bridge I attempt to hold my breath in fear. Pffttttt! I cant because Im huffing & puffing in out of breath, out- of- shape exhaution! My gosh, they really should give life jackets it the riders of these bikes!!! What if you went over the side!!!
As we are biking along the scenic river the shuttle boat to DTD passes us. They wave. We wave. Hey look! the boat driver announces of the speaker the lady in the back isnt peddling!!! Oh thanks mister!
Finally after what seems like forever we make our way back to drop of the bike. The lady at the counter looks at the clock. You can keep the bike for 20 more minutes, she informs us. Huff yes huff, huff, puff, we, huff, know.
As a true glutton for punishment, the unthinkable pops out of my mouth. huff, huff, wed like to huff, puff, try the huff, puff, puff paddle boat. Huh??? Did I just say that??? MagicalDad looks at me like Im insane! huff, not Huff, puff, me, he says. Hes going to sit this one out.
So, off we drag our exhausted selves to the paddle boats. I try on a life vest, too small. Try on another, too small, try on another, too small. Eventually I finally find a vest that will fit over the , uhm, the, you know, the girls. Oh what fun! Were are going to go paddle boating! Ive finally caught my breathe. I look at the Youth. Pedal! Off we go, pedaling towards the bridge. Come on kids! Help me here. Under the bridge we go! Huff, puff, little harder than riding the bike to tell ya the truth. Huff, puff, puff, ok guys, Mommas gotta turn this bike around. Huff, puff. Finally we make our way back. Puff, puff, yes again I am well ware we have 20 more minutes left of our ½ an hour rental. Ive had all I can take. At least we were able to get some good pics!
I lift my leg to hobble up the steps of the marina. Hmmmm, my legs dont work too well. Whoa I can hardly lift them! Finally up to ground level I attempt to walk. Flip, flip, flip. Whats that??? Oh no!!! My sandal is broke! We have to get on the bus to the airport in 1 hour & I dont have shoes!!!
I send DH & the boys to the food court to order a pizza & The Teen & I head to the gift shop to buy cheap, 15.00 Tink flip flops. I had no choice really, Ive gotta have some way to walk around the airport.
Thank God soon well be on that plane & can finally relax!!!!
Driving home from the airport, with the kids finally asleep, DH & I discuss how the trip wasnt that bad. Sure, the older kids are obviously Disneyd out. Maybe the July heat was a little hard on us. Maybe a week isnt enough time. Maybe next year she should try a vacation all alone, just the two of us.
We both agree it sounds great. Maybe a truly relaxing trip!
How about Discovery Cove?? I always wanted to swim with the dolphins! Now that is relaxing! Hey they give you free passes to Sea World & Busch Gardens too! We need to become more familiar with those parks! Study the maps, chart our tours! Dont they have dinner with Shamu?? Gosh as long as were in the area how about Epcot ? Then we can enjoy the World showcase! Cant be in the area without going to Disney right? Did you want to go to MGM? Maybe you can win Who wants to be a Millionaire honey!! Wouldnt that be nice? Can we do a character meal without the kids? Id really feel bad leaving them home! Maybe we should bring them anyways. Maybe theyll be good. It will be fun! Right honey? Honey? Honey??? Where are you???
The end!
Maybe next time huh?
Thanks so much for this great report! I laughed the whole time! Tell "Magical Dad" that you need to take another trip soon. Your stories are too funny! 
