Momof626x3
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AKA "Squeezing in one more trip before my baby has to grow up and leave the Disney nursery
We are Fort Wilderness bound in 2 days! My husband has been lucky enough to obtain an internet card from his job so my plan is to give a live report from Ft. Wilderness. I say DH is lucky enough but of course the catch is that he must take time out from the magic to check in with his work from time to time. But I get internet access so its worth it!
We are very busy getting the camper ready go. First thing we did was remove all of the STUFF that is important for camping where we live in upstate NY, but not so much when camping in FL in August (heavy sleeping bags, fleece blankets, parkas, and hot cocoa) (oh, and also most of the dishes because Im on vacation too, darn it, and so PAPER products it will be!). Next we replaced all of that STUFF with MORE STUFF that WILL be important as we boil in our own sweat in FL (misting fans from Wal-Mart, plenty of rain ponchos, several vats o SPF 50 sun block, a blender, and various drink mixes, Ive been taking notes from everyone here for awhile now). We will pick up plenty of beer once we arrive and set up camp. Oh yeah and freezy pops for the kids to rot their teeth on. Hey, its their vacation too!
Let me give you a little background on the way this trip came about (flashback waves ) Last winter, my DH and I were discussing the fact that I was going to WDW on a GIRLS ONLY trip for Mothers day in May. Since I have no DDs that meant I was going on an ADULT ONLY girls only trip. DH is a wonderful man and very supportive of me, but he was still whiney about not getting to go to WDW. I know an opportunity when I see one! So I merely suggested that a trip to WDW with the boys would be so nice, maybe in August of 2009. And what an adventure it would be to haul our TT down and stay at Ft. Wilderness! Well those were the magic words DH stayed at FW when he was a kid and has lots of fond memories, memories that he would like his own sons to have as well. So it was settled! Almost you see, I am not a patient woman. And I couldnt stand the thought of waiting until August 2009 to go to FW with my family! So I planted the seed maybe it would be better to go to FW THIS August instead. DH says, Why? Well, for one thing .our oldest DS turns 10 on Sept. 2, 2008, and after that he will be an adult in the eyes of Disney. Wouldnt it be nice to go back one last time before he must grow up and leave the nursery? Yeah, okay, enough sentimental garbage I just told DH it would be cheaper to go this year instead of next year and thats all it took. Well, that and the fact that he was still whining because I got to go to WDW in May and he didnt.
We almost cancelled this trip when gas prices started rising ridiculously. I even went so far as to get prices to stay at POR, and (gasp) off property. Staying off property would be a bit cheaper but we discussed it and decided that the ambience of the Fort was worth paying a little extra for. We are really looking forward to relaxing in our campsite after a busy day in the parks. Our boys LOVE camping and what could be better than camping in DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!! So off we go! Life is short childhood is shorter if we dont get to FW this year who knows if we ever will.
We are Fort Wilderness bound in 2 days! My husband has been lucky enough to obtain an internet card from his job so my plan is to give a live report from Ft. Wilderness. I say DH is lucky enough but of course the catch is that he must take time out from the magic to check in with his work from time to time. But I get internet access so its worth it!
We are very busy getting the camper ready go. First thing we did was remove all of the STUFF that is important for camping where we live in upstate NY, but not so much when camping in FL in August (heavy sleeping bags, fleece blankets, parkas, and hot cocoa) (oh, and also most of the dishes because Im on vacation too, darn it, and so PAPER products it will be!). Next we replaced all of that STUFF with MORE STUFF that WILL be important as we boil in our own sweat in FL (misting fans from Wal-Mart, plenty of rain ponchos, several vats o SPF 50 sun block, a blender, and various drink mixes, Ive been taking notes from everyone here for awhile now). We will pick up plenty of beer once we arrive and set up camp. Oh yeah and freezy pops for the kids to rot their teeth on. Hey, its their vacation too!
Let me give you a little background on the way this trip came about (flashback waves ) Last winter, my DH and I were discussing the fact that I was going to WDW on a GIRLS ONLY trip for Mothers day in May. Since I have no DDs that meant I was going on an ADULT ONLY girls only trip. DH is a wonderful man and very supportive of me, but he was still whiney about not getting to go to WDW. I know an opportunity when I see one! So I merely suggested that a trip to WDW with the boys would be so nice, maybe in August of 2009. And what an adventure it would be to haul our TT down and stay at Ft. Wilderness! Well those were the magic words DH stayed at FW when he was a kid and has lots of fond memories, memories that he would like his own sons to have as well. So it was settled! Almost you see, I am not a patient woman. And I couldnt stand the thought of waiting until August 2009 to go to FW with my family! So I planted the seed maybe it would be better to go to FW THIS August instead. DH says, Why? Well, for one thing .our oldest DS turns 10 on Sept. 2, 2008, and after that he will be an adult in the eyes of Disney. Wouldnt it be nice to go back one last time before he must grow up and leave the nursery? Yeah, okay, enough sentimental garbage I just told DH it would be cheaper to go this year instead of next year and thats all it took. Well, that and the fact that he was still whining because I got to go to WDW in May and he didnt.
We almost cancelled this trip when gas prices started rising ridiculously. I even went so far as to get prices to stay at POR, and (gasp) off property. Staying off property would be a bit cheaper but we discussed it and decided that the ambience of the Fort was worth paying a little extra for. We are really looking forward to relaxing in our campsite after a busy day in the parks. Our boys LOVE camping and what could be better than camping in DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!! So off we go! Life is short childhood is shorter if we dont get to FW this year who knows if we ever will.
Have a good trip!
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hay use too oct.3-9, we will be in the rat wagon
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, and two that hold a couch and chair down
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