What a bummer about not feeling good. Its such a shame to be surrounded by such a beautiful place and not really feel like enjoying it.
It really is. I am one who would much rather be sick at home than on vacation. At home, at least you're just missing a day of work. Generally nothing earth-shattering. But a day of vacation is a day of adventures you may never have a chance at again. I tried to power through as much as I could, but getting back safely and resting was a top priority that night. And we were not fully adjusted to Hawaii time yet, so I'm sure it felt a lot later to me than it was.
I remember those days of Charlotte wakeing from a "non-nap" and making us all miserable! Oh those toddler routines. But I am conviced that time with daddy and French fries is the cure! (Daddy always seems like more of a treat. At least in our house anyway
). I hope you stared feeling better soon!
I was sure she'd sleep longer, given her lack of naps that day. I was really looking forward to just shutting my eyes in the car for a bit. But, nope. The Daddy and French fry time worked out in this instance. She doesn't always think Daddy's a treat, though - she is a big-time Mommy's girl, still. Eventually, I'll feel better...
That's too bad that you still felt crummy!
It's always tough to feel tough on vacation! I'm glad you and Izzy got some much needed sleep.
I was so happy to get into that bed and pass out that night.
I hate being sick on vacation.
The bar Dug went to looks really fun - especially those tasty looking nachos! YUM!
He really loved it there and said the nachos were delicious. I'm sure we'll spend some time there next time with family - seems like a great place to hang out in the late evening.
I'm sorry you ended the night feeling so awful. It's not fun being sick in general but sick on vacation is especially hard. It seems like you and Izzy got the rest you needed that night, hopefully!
Being sick on vacation is the worst. You can't just sit at home on the couch all day. Well, you could, but you'd miss out on so much. We did get some good rest, though.
I love the picture you painted with Dug's night at the bar. It sounds especially nice when we're still stuck in winter here!
I know, wouldn't you just love to be there tonight?
He really enjoyed that time.
the canoe ride looks pretty nice - other than the worker who got annoyed at your question. To be fair though, how dare you not know how this thing you have never done before works!
I know, right?!
It was just weird vibes coming off the folks working there. Like maybe they were supposed to have us get off, but didn't want to make us, so said it was okay, but it wasn't
really okay?
Glad Izzy got her boat ride in - she looks very happy, especially in that first we-sie.
She loved the boat ride!
Bummer about the stomach bug though - must have just been annoying to be in paradise and not able to fully enjoy it. Hope things got better though.
Eventually, things get better. But I hated having to worry about where bathrooms were and if I should eat anything. Not to mention we had a lot of dining plans for this trip that I'd been looking forward to for a long time and I hated missing out on them. Kua Aina, for instance - I really had wanted a burger, but there was no way that was going to sit well with my stomach the way I was doing that night.
With all the travel you have been doing I am picturing a drawer with about 50 deodorants in it that you have bought for Dug over the years - kept as reminders of the trips
Thankfully, he hasn't done this every time.
Sounds like a nice time Dug had and while I can understand him being happy and in the moment, part of me thought it was kinda dense of him to post about his "special moment" while you were up in the room feeling sick.
Eh, it didn't bother me. I see your point, but I know he posted it especially for his dad, as that's one of his dad's favorite songs/artists.
Wow, I can't believe you got such a great airfare to Hawaii AGAIN! That is amazing. That should be fun to go with so many other people, as well.
I can't believe it either. I never expected to be taking one trip to Hawaii at this point in my life...not to mention two!
Yeah, there's going to be 15 people, I believe.
And we are all staying at Aulani for the last four nights.
(Turtle Bay for the first part).
Your canoe ride at the PCC looked like fun - glad Izzy got her boat ride!
It was a really pleasant ride. Similar to riding the Friendship Boats across World Showcase, but a bit more cozy.
I feel so bad that you were still feeling so sick at this point during the trip - I'm hoping your next update has you waking up and feeling great.
I wish I could say that is what is coming...
That lady looks pleased about the photobombing she's doing!
I love that look on her face. It just cracks me up.
That's a better shot
Thanks!
How cool is that? It's always neat when you're traveling and meet people from your neck of the woods.
It's amazing what a small world it is at times. You can travel far away and still be next to someone from home.
Oh my gosh, it sounds like you have lots of tummy troubles. Is this an all the time thing, even at home?
Thankfully, not an all the time thing. I just ended up catching this a couple days before our trip. I was hoping it would be short-lived and I'd be fine by the time we travelled, but it just wouldn't go away. And it was tough, because I'd be fine if I just didn't eat anything. But, eventually, I'd be like, "Hmmm, I seem to feel better now and I'm hungry, so I should eat." And then I'd be back at square one again. Just couldn't shake it.
Yep, we're starting to teach him in our church parking lot to look both ways and see if any cars are coming.
Same here, but her tumbling class parking lot.
He knows his grub!
Wonderful!
If ever there was a time for a toddler drop, this was it.
Sorry for laughing but REALLY! Dug and DH must be brothers.
I think they have a few traits in common...
Aw love that song
Great song. Dug loves it too (as does his dad).
Awww poor Izzy, might have been disoriented waking up like that.
I'm sure she was. Time change, location change, schedule turned upside-down. Yeah, not the easiest to settle down with those factors involved.
I hope you start to feel better, ugh! Did you not have anything for dinner??
Nope, nothing for dinner. I just didn't feel that anything was going to sit well with me that night. I didn't eat very much at all for the first part of this trip. It was tough remembering that the others still needed to eat, as I often had no appetite.
Sounds like a nice evening for Dug listening to the music in paradise!
It really was! One of his best experiences of the trip, I think. I'm glad he got that, as he missed so much of the time at Aulani with his retreat.
Uh oh. I don't like where this is headed.
Never mind. I LOVE where this is headed!
Well, darn. Now I feel bad. I do remember the fries being small, but not much else about them. And I usually remove the rabbit food from my burgers.
Oh, don't feel bad. I just heard Dug the other day telling his parents about how amazing the burgers are there!
I guess he should have followed your rabbit food removal method. And the fries don't look so bad to me, but
.
I can't imagine why!
So exhausted....
Looking forward to Pearl Harbor.
Thanks. It was a really interesting place, even for someone like me who has never been much of a history buff.
Well, there's a shock! Whenever there's a hamburger involved Mark gets the bat signal.
But of course!
I'm sorry you still weren't feeling well in your last updates. I hope you wake up refreshed and ready to go.
I guess I wake up doing okay. I think. Since I hadn't eaten for so long. We'll see when I get to that update (that's my memory for ya!
)
I love the pictures from the canoe ride. Were you just supposed to ride it one way?
Well, the sign said they have round-trip and one-way rides, so I don't think that was an issue. I just don't know if they had wanted us to get off and get back in line to go back? But when we asked, they said to stay on. But just treated us weird. We were the only ones who stayed on. And they had taken our stroller off and had to put it back on. Maybe that annoyed them?
Glad Izzy had no trouble falling asleep,
Thank goodness!
Looking forward to Pearl Harbor, too!
Thanks, it was a good way to spend the morning!
Once we've arranged where we're staying, I'll feel a lot better. Planning a trip to Hawaii should NOT be this stressful. 
(it all came back, don't worry). I need to lose all of the winter fluff too - so far this week, I've managed to avoid partaking in all the random candy and treats that show up at work - that's probably saving 500 calories/day right there. 
I should let you know that I posted several, but all in the same night, so maybe not as bad as scrolling through lots of pages? I am really in need of finishing the summer TR so I can get the January one started and done before our big All Girl Princess Extravaganza this summer! 
One route to do that would be driving along the North Shore, then cutting down the middle of the island (passing the Dole Plantation) on the way back. However, the Dole Plantation closed at 5pm, so that was out. And I was just feeling so sick and exhausted that I wanted to get back as soon as possible. 
). I had no interest in dinner, but Dug still needed to eat something. Izzy was asleep in her carseat in back. We found the Kua Aina Burger location near Aulani (one exit down, right by Target). The burger chain came recommended by burger connoisseur Captain_Oblivious and he hadn’t steered us wrong so far, what with the on-our-way-to-Aulani-from-the-airport Leonard’s Malasada stop. 
Keep in mind that, on top of the massive time change, she also had barely napped all day. She’d had a very short nap in the car earlier, then this short car nap – not her normal 2-hour midday siesta. 
Not to mention that the one he “forgot” to pack was one I had to pick up for him right before the trip on my break at work. I was a little annoyed by the whole ordeal. 
I already had those things packed up for me and Izzy.
And I can get down to the car pretty quick. 
Off I went, on the elevator with the mirrored back, selfies required:
Then I headed over to the first museum, as I had some time to see them before the boat to the memorial:
That was answered with, “The boat we’re going to see!” I admit that I am not into history at all, but seriously? 
The memorial was built right over the remains of the Arizona and was very well done. I knew from other reports that I would not be allowed to stop and take pictures on the way in (they want people to move along and take pics on the way out), so I just snapped one from my spot on the boat as we pulled up:
- I suspect the Arizona may be covered in cameras and phones...):
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