"First rule of leadership, Princess...." ~Overdosing on Ice Cream

[stagemomx3]

Great update Michelle! The Brown Derby looks incredible! Yours is the 3rd report I have read where the kids are with grandparents! SIGN ME UP!!! I could use a little getaway!

Alone time is good, but I know what you mean about missing the kids when they are gone -- I miss mine when they go somewhere to spend the night . When are they coming home?

They will be home Friday, so just one more night.

Aww!! It is hard to let your kiddos go. I say take this time to do something really great for yourself. Mani/Pedi perhaps? Maybe a masage. Something relaxing....Don't worry, they will be home soon!

Well I did take a nap yesterday.

 

[stagemomx3]

The kids are coming home today!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray!!!

 

[stagemomx3]

Yes the kids and their laundry are home.

 

[PISCESANGEL]

I know when my kids are away I love the break, but I definitely miss them. I'm happy they are coming home today!

 

[cjackearl]

Yea that the kids are back! My husband surprised me with a stay at a B&B yesterday. We got back today, late afternoon, and I didn't really miss the kids until we were on the way home, and then I wanted to see them RIGHT NOW! It was my first night away from my 3 year old. I bet your kids were just as excited and happy to be home and see you as you were to see them.

 

[jordanyosh]

I didn't know they were gone... Of course I really haven't been around either.

I am completely caught up on the TR now. Thanks for the links. They really helped out.

After the Epcot Feet Hurting Day, it seems like you had some good mojo. I could've told you to avoid the Backlot Tour--a waste of valuable touring time. I feel the same about Sci-Fi. I'll go there with first timers because of the atmosphere. the food is average. I really like the Brown Derby and have had good service and food there every time.

I remember reading about your DVC tour. Here's to hoping you can take the plunge at some point.

 

[stagemomx3]

Yea that the kids are back! My husband surprised me with a stay at a B&B yesterday. We got back today, late afternoon, and I didn't really miss the kids until we were on the way home, and then I wanted to see them RIGHT NOW! It was my first night away from my 3 year old. I bet your kids were just as excited and happy to be home and see you as you were to see them.

How was the B & B? We haven't stayed at one since our honeymoon 14 years ago. I would love to visit one again.

I could've told you to avoid the Backlot Tour--a waste of valuable touring time.

I'm glad you are caught up. I probably wouldn't have believed you. I think we are going to go back to Universal for a day in December. Then we will get to go on a real backlot tour.

 

[LuvindisCruiser]

Subscribing !
I love a good trip report, who needs to buy a book,
when you can pull up some good reads on the DIS !!!
We are also a Disneyland Family
But, oh, How I love planning our WDW trips !

 

[stagemomx3]

Subscribing !
I love a good trip report, who needs to buy a book,
when you can pull up some good reads on the DIS !!!
We are also a Disneyland Family
But, oh, How I love planning our WDW trips !

Welcome!

I love Disneyland, but the planning for Disney World is more fun!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Yummy food pictures! The filet mignon looks delicious. Josh sounds awesome. It's such a great experience when you have a server like that!

 

[stagemomx3]

Yummy food pictures! The filet mignon looks delicious. Josh sounds awesome. It's such a great experience when you have a server like that!

The filet mignon was totally delicious!!! It is rather amazing how much difference a server can make on a meal.

 

[toocherie]

you report . . . . wanting to hear about Tusker House . . .. .

 

[stagemomx3]

you report . . . . wanting to hear about Tusker House . . .. .

Thanks. I'm working on the next chapter tomorrow.

 

[winkers]

Brown Derby looks so good! It's amazing what a difference a great waiter makes!
I love all the stuffed animals lined up!

 

[stagemomx3]

Brown Derby looks so good! It's amazing what a difference a great waiter makes!
I love all the stuffed animals lined up!

I'm kind of shocked that we ended up with that many stuffed animals with us.

 

[stagemomx3]

I'm loving how the house is turning out.

My new bed and bedroom-

The Loft Upstairs-

The Sitting Room downstairs-

The Great Room downstairs-

Dining area-

Back porch and back patio

 

[swwake]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish my house looked like that!

 

[willwriteforears]

Gorgeous house! I like lofts. I'd like to live somewhere with a loft at some point in the distant future.

 

[cjackearl]

Your house looks great! I love the shots of red. The B&B was a terrific surprise! It was a belated 15 year anniversary getaway and it was just what the doctor ordered. It was beautiful, quiet and romantic. We actually talked about things OTHER than the kids (can you imagine?). Saugatuck,MI (where the Park House is located) is quaint and perfect for strolling around. I felt much more *ahem* romantic than I have in quite a while, so my DH is quite motivated to plan more of these little trips.