But seriously, sorry he was being a pain. Sounds like you and DH handle it well. I can't get over the parents of the kid in the Prince Caspian area. Do people not realize they are impacting others by letting the kid cry? 
I know, it's hateful but I do love other people's children having meltdowns. It makes me feel like we are somewhat normal.
Darling outfits on the boys, I would welcome a picture on my thread....
Oh it isn't hateful, they are human after all! And I guess when you are dealing with toddlers who feel the whole work circulates around them anyway, it can be challenging. He wasn't a screaming terror, but he was being stubborn and uncooperative. Who needs that? So we deflected, and that way it was not positive reinforcement for him being a twerp. the next evening you wouldn't believe it was the same kid...I'm so glad you enjoyed Cali Grill and that the sun came out in time for you to enjoy the evening. The sky behind the castle in that dusk picture is gorgeous!!
Sounds like a fun evening. Can't blame DS for trying a new strategy... there's a lot of fun ride- you have to do what you can.
Pirate cruise? Argh.
RE others, yes, I know, I am uber conscientious as a result of that and my own experiences seeing it. I know it is hard, (parenting in general, and especially so at Disney at times) I don't judge others, and in the moment it can be more difficult than others realize, but sometimes it seems obvious what to do... this time was one of those cases. The Unofficial guide has a great chapter about this kind of stuff that I find interesting... and they are not even child psychologists! Though I think they have one on staff....
Kudos to you and DH for handling it so well though!
Always get there 5 to 10 minutes after it's open. Doesn't matter. You can still get so much done.
It's nice to hear about sane parents. Kids will be kids, even at Disney. 
yeah right .) While in the stretching room I apparently started to lose it (no doubt to them scaring me ) and my mother gave me a lifesaver and I was fine! She and my father took turns the rest of the day with me on IASW!! Of course the HM is one of my favorite rides and I could spend hours in there!!
We only did one on the DDP and paid OOP with the TIW card for the rest. I am not sure I would even use the DP next time for a signature, unless I was on the DXDDP. I don't think it is the best value for the credits on the basic plan. But more on that at the end of my TR. Regardless, it was an enjoyable meal and time for us to enjoy uninterrupted conversation
Well, this is where we had our one bad evening if you will...
When he realized that he wasn't going to ride Buzz afterall, he started wailing, but DH and I knew we had plenty of time to come back again, vs. reward him for his terrible behavior by taking him to ride Buzz. I really thought at first he was tired, over stimulated, but DH reminded me that he had a nap, and so it became apparent he was trying a strategy to get what he wanted. Which backfired.
So DH and I figured we'd try it again... and we did ... the next evening!! Talk about 180 difference!
I am so grateful this trip we didn't have that, I actually expected a little bit out of DS8 who does NOT do well when things don't go the way he assumes they will. It is such a drag, as a parent, as it often curtails your own plans and day/evening but is SUCH the right thing to do!
Just a few photos as it was getting dark...
I have to say I am with Wigd -- I am glad my children aren't the only ones that act up at Disney.
I LOVE AM EMH at MK. We can't ever seem to make it there early either.
What great timing with CP and the rain! Seeing that parade in the rain was kinda funny. We saw it on our AM EMH day right before our lunch at the Plaza. Ours was blistering hot with sun beating down on us!
Love the fact that you can have a date night! I never feel right even thinking about it because DS would be by himself in a place like the Neverland Club, and that just doesn't seem right. It would be great if he had a brother or sister. Oh well.
Way to go in your dealing with your DS. It's rough business balancing parenting and vacationing. Sounds like you did a great job.
that would be rough, but I bet they have strategies for that.... Initially the plan was because it was DH's REAL birthday birthday, but when we changed dates I just kept the plans. Hey, soon enough on the sibling thing
I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner at Cali Grill, I want to try there someday soon!
I have to say, even though your DS4 was in a mood you handled it really well! It's nice to hear about that, I saw some truly horrific parenting skills on my last trip.
We had the same issue with getting to the MK via car on our last day. I misjudged the amount of time it would take to park at the TTC, and then take the monorail to MK and we were 15 minutes late for our 8:05 breakfast ressie.
Such sweet pictures in the CP!
Your Cali dinner sounds devine. Did the boys like the kids club?
I don't know how anyone remembers this...I certainly don't-- but my first trip to MK I was 5 and it was 1975. I have 3 older brothers who used to terrorize me to no end ( I was a
Every time I look at the signatures I figure they have to be OOP to make sense. It sounds like a lovely evening!
Way to hold firm with DS4.
I swear my boys have those same shorts that yours are wearing in the pics.
(if you are familiar with WigD's TR quest for these fashion-forward clothing items for men!!!!)
I have been a bit neglectful, so I will catch up tonight!!
We got these from a catalog... my kids clothing weakness.... MiniBoden... but they have online sales that are awesome... and they supply my young ones with plenty of BOY PRIS!!!!!!!
although they use them as jammie bottoms more often than not lol.
I am very very familiar with miniboden! Yep, I (well they) DO have the same shorts
I will confess though, Pumpkin Patch has taken it's place in my heart. Why is it all the really cool kids clothes are british or autralian? I don't get it. PP is in the mall and has REALLY great sales (compared to MB even with coupons). I will say the quality of the boden stuff is just the best, love it!
my guys use them as jammies too, lounge wear in the summer!!! perfect I have heard of Pumpkin Patch, will have to check them out -- I like Gap as well, they too have good deals, but with oBden, it is just like you say the quality, excellent. I can justify buying the clothes b/c I know I will get two wearers out of them!!! I pulled out stuff for the younger boy that still looks brand new...after DS7 wore them... they don't look worn at all. And each can get two years out of the sizes, so that is really helpful! 
I'm heading over to MiniBoden in high hopes they have some little girls items!
blessing and a curse. BUT at least it isn't vera bradley!!!! 
