I'm back!!
I figured it was Friday so I would provide some reading enjoyment for the weekend. Plus, I can go out drinking and drink my troubles away. Just kidding.
I will probably have to break this out into two installments as I don't have a whole bunch of time and this was a long day. We told the in laws to call us when they got to MK as we had early morning reservations.
We had 8:15am ressies at Chef Mickey's. Luckily, I had looked into the transportation the previous night so we were going to take the bus to MK and walk to CR. It was early morning EMH at MK so the buses were running early. We left shortly after 7:15 and we had to wait a while for the bus but we got there right at 8:15am. We had our picture taken in our matching family vacation t-shirts. We were then seated within 10 minutes. Our table was right near the buffet. Our kids were disappointed they couldn't see the monorail. This place was HUGE. My kids absolutely ADORED the character interation here. The waitress was very nice. When I ordered apple juice for my DS2 she brought out 3 juice boxes so we could keep some for later. The buffet wasn't really explained to us. I didn't know there were blintzes (which I love) somewhere else along with the desserts. I only saw them when I was leaving and by then was full.
We then walked to MK. We were torn b/w the boat or monorail but ended up going with the monorail. The park didn't seem too crowded. We went right to Fantasyland. We were able to get on Peter pan and Winnie the Pooh. The kids also wanted to ride the carousel. Here is a great picture of them waiting for it as well as riding on it....
Damn my kids are cute!! Sorry...I'm biased.
Here are some pics of Chef Mickey's...
You can't tell but my son's shirt is already filthy. Of course, this is the day I forgot their change of clothes.
Sorry..I kind of back tracked there. SO....I'm kind of seeing a theme here we are having the BEST time and going from ride to ride and wait a minute...no In Laws..hmm???
We head over to the mountains and the cell phone rings...they are HEREEEE...where are we? Tell them we are walking over to Thunder Mountain. Great, they want to go on the ride with DD; wait there. Okay...so we wait there and my DS falls asleep in carriage...we wait there and wait there...call FiL, MiL, SiL, BiL phones and no answer. Now my DD is saying we have been standing here for 30 minutes why can't I go on any rides....she's right. The line was only 20 minutes so I say to go ahead. 15 minutes later and they come. They are upset because now they have to wait for DD and DH. WHAT!!!!!! WE just waited 45 minutes for you and you are mad at us? To top it off they said they were late because they were watching some dancing parade. NICE!!! So, DH and DD come off and of course DNiece wants to go on now so I go on with them. Then it is time for Splash Mountain. My BiL and SiL tell us to take my niece because they want to go together. Ummm...okay. This girl is tall enough but she is a peanut; made me very nervous. So...we are going up the big hill. I am sitting behind her holding on to her shoulder (she sat with DD) and she says...I have never been on this ride before. Um....you have never been on this ride and neither parent wanted to come on with you? I just can't imagine missing my DD's reaction but it wasn't a surprise to me. They are just not keen at putting their children first.
So...we get off the ride and MiL and FiL are gone but told us to wait there for them. Here we go again. SiL and BiL go on ride while we watch their son. They got off the ride and still not MiL and FiL...call cell phones and no answer. Parade is about to start so I say to take the kids and I will wait for them. I waited and missed the whole parade. Then, I couldn't find anyone after because they decided to go on Pirates of the Caribbean. Afterall, they just didn't want to stand around waiting. Um....isn't that what I have been doing all day? I keep telling my DH how ridiculous it is we should just split up. MiL starts crying again how she wants to see all of her grandchildren's reactions. UUUGGGHHHH!!!
So, eventually I find them. I think we did IASW for a 2nd time. Me, DH, DD, DS had done it earlier in the day. It's now time for lunch. We ate at some gross place across from Pirates of the Caribbean. I forget what it was called. SiL pulls out snacks and juices. Now...I had asked her last night to get us juice boxes and snacks and I would pay her. She said they weren't going shopping yet. When I mentioned something she said, "Oh...I forgot". Oh..how convenient.
Maybe I should just forget you and go off on my own.
Ohhh...hate to leave you in suspense but I have to get going. Will pick this up as soon as possible. Believe it or not; it gets worse. We still have dinner at 1900 Park Fare!
for all of us dealing with "moms" & their never ending opinions. 
He did tell her I did it but she never talked to me.
Thank you for reminding me that traveling with the Inlaws should be banned!
