Before I start, here is my solemn oath:
MY NEXT UPDATE WILL HAVE PICTURES! I promise.
But this one doesn't because I really didn't take any for a couple of days . . . silly me.
At the end of my last update, we had finished up our chocolate show and were headed to my favorite place in DCA for lunch - - Taste Pilot's Grill. I just love this place, especially the full throttle fries, which are waffle fries smothered in chili, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and all other sorts of fatty yumminess.
DS was getting a little tired, but the ART takes a break on weekdays between 1:30 and 2:30, so we had to wait. We tried to ride Mike and Sully, but it broke down right before we got on the ride. So we went to Muppetvision, and then tried Mike and Sully again. This time, it was working, and I really enjoyed it.
We were still waiting for the ART break to be over and thought we could take DS to see Turtle Talk. He didn’t make it, so we had to use the secret exit and leave early. We all got back to the hotel for a well-needed nap (for both DS and me).
So, there was a nap, and then it was back to DL and Rancho del Zocalo for dinner. It was OK–probably the least favorite of the places we ate, but it wasn’t terrible. After BTMRR and IASW, everyone was ready to go, but my mom said she’d take DS back to the hotel if DH and I wanted to stay. So, we agreed and said goodbye to DS and the fam.
I remember the times DH and I have spent alone in the parks, staying at WDW until it closed at 1 a.m. or standing in line for Space Mountain very late at night (when it re-opened at DL a few years ago). I guess we’re old now, because I think we rolled in from our night at DL at about 8:30–we’re just wild and crazy!
We did Buzz Lightyear and the teacups, but the highlight for me was the canal boats. I had never been on them before, and I was so excited to try them! It did not disappoint.
First of all, we had a great CM named Lenny who sounded like a late-night radio DJ–very cool and mellow. Second, half of the people in the boat didn’t speak English, so when Lenny told us all to stand up, only half of us did, which led to a few tipping issues. But the best part was that DH was sitting across from a very outgoing nine-year-old girl. As we began our journey into the mouth of the whale, she said “Let’s hold hands!” and grabbed DH’s hands and held them as we traveled around (I don’t think she’ll have any problems getting a boyfriend in a few years). DH wasn’t exactly sure what to do, but they played rock, paper, scissors and some other games. It was a great time.
So, that was the first full day in the parks!
Soon, I will post the next day–and there will be pictures, I swear!
I know! It's not a good idea to drag me into the parks when I'm sleepy, grumpy, and annoyed--three of my favorite dwarves!
Now I'm in love with the stuff. I keep seeing dark chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and pass them by because I'm trying to be a better eater. 
