I'm ready to throw my DH down Splash Mtn with no boat!

[sunnygirl]

My DH is being such a downer. He just doesn't get the Parks. I understand that it's not for everyone, but he's being so negative right now that it is ruining my time. We're here right now - We did SeaWorld Mon, DTD and a monorail ride Tues, Epcot Wed, and today we ate at Boma for breakfast. He thinks it's all artificial and too expensive. I have been close to tears on a few occassions. My two DD's (5 and 7) just haven't been that into the parks, either. I planned so hard, we left and took breaks, we avoided lines of any sort...I am just so frustrated. My in-laws are here too, and they seem to be the only ones who are halfway into things. They have been very gracious and excited. My kids just want to go in the pool, and my husband just wants to complain. We're supposed to go to the MK tomorrow, but my husband is worried about rain and trying to get out of it. I'm just coming back with my sister next time - she and I had a great time in Dec last year on a mini-trip.

Thanks for listening - I needed to vent!

 

[GinaGrumpyDwarf]

i am so sorry about your trip!
go to the parks by yourself...dont worry about rain

 

[kirbsam]

that really sucks. i would be bummed if those i was with werent excited. i would love to go down splash mountain without a boat though.

 

[dismom9761]

I am so sorry its going that way.Maybe tomorrow will work out.Your girls should love MK.

 

[marcij]

Go and have a good time with your in-laws. You are in too happy of a place to be dragged down. He will be happy not having to go and can do his own thing, and you will be happy to be in a magical place.

 

[MonkeyPants]

i would love to go down splash mountain without a boat though.

me too

 

[disneyxo]

My DH is being such a downer. He just doesn't get the Parks. I understand that it's not for everyone, but he's being so negative right now that it is ruining my time. We're here right now - We did SeaWorld Mon, DTD and a monorail ride Tues, Epcot Wed, and today we ate at Boma for breakfast. He thinks it's all artificial and too expensive. I have been close to tears on a few occassions. My two DD's (5 and 7) just haven't been that into the parks, either. I planned so hard, we left and took breaks, we avoided lines of any sort...I am just so frustrated. My in-laws are here too, and they seem to be the only ones who are halfway into things. They have been very gracious and excited. My kids just want to go in the pool, and my husband just wants to complain. We're supposed to go to the MK tomorrow, but my husband is worried about rain and trying to get out of it. I'm just coming back with my sister next time - she and I had a great time in Dec last year on a mini-trip.

Thanks for listening - I needed to vent!

How frustrating and upsetting! I hope you still can enjoy your trip.
hmm maybe dh can stay at the pool with dds and you and the in-laws can hit the parks.

 

[slo]

I'm really sorry that your vacation is becoming a very stressful vacation I would tell DH to stay in the hotel room and you and your children can go enjoy MK alone. If he knows that you aren't going to put up with his negative attitude, he may change his attitude.

Good luck!!

 

[Saphire]

I would ask your In-Law's to give their son a swift kick in the butt and tell him to grow up and take his little girls to the Magic Kingdom with a big smile on his face. The last thing you need is a third child, you poor thing. Good Luck!

 

[daisyduck123]

I feel so bad for you. I'm sure your daughters will totally be into the Magic Kingdom...if they don't have autograph books yet, you should get them some. Or maybe some lanyards & a few pins. They might get into the pin trading. Next time, just go with the girls. My mom & I take my DD11 & DS7 every year. No men allowed. Hope tomorrow goes better!

 

[DarkSideMoon]

that really sucks. i would be bummed if those i was with werent excited. i would love to go down splash mountain without a boat though.

you ever seen it without water? trust me, it would not be fun.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

Tell "Donny Downer" to knock it off and then go and enjoy Disney without him if he can't be pleasant. Sometimes just saying something like that is enough to straighten them out I agree with the above posters...the girls should have a blast a the MK. Make sure you go EARLY EARLY so as to avoid long lines and use your fast passes and get each of them an autograph book. Maybe Dad needs to go off and do something else like going to the Sportsbar at the Boardwalk with his father or go fishing in one of the pontoon boats or go to the United Kingdom and have an ale. I'm shocked if he didn't like Epcot. Mk is probably not going to be high on his list either although try the Buzz Lightyear ride with him. Men seem to enjoy this as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion and the race cars.

Good luck to you and ignore him if he doesn't change his attitude! Wishing you the best

 

[Jen D]

The kids should love Magic Kingdom. Maybe you should tell your husband to kick back in the room a few hours and join you later. When you're not feeling stressed by his complaining, you will enjoy yourself more, and then your kids will enjoy themselves.

Maybe when he sees you later after his time out he'll be on better behavior.

Update us tommorow! I want things to turn around for you!

 

[kerry34]

I am so sorry to hear that. We all know and appreciate how much work there is to planning everything so everyone can have fun. Tell DH to stay at the hotel if he is going to be pouty, but you going to have fun with your kids with or without him. I hope things get better for the rest of your trip. Sending some pixie dust your way

 

[goofie4goofy]

Well WDW is artificial and expensive.... It was all swamp land before it was Disney...but that one of the things that make it so amazing. If he doesn't get it, or he can't pretend and put a smile for his family, then he deserves to be left behind tomorrow. Tell him to call on a cell phone if he decides to catch up with you and the kids.

If I were you though, I would definately scrub the toilet bowl with his tooth brush...that's better than throwing him down the mountain, and you won't go to jail. Let me tell you, you will feel so much better when you watch him brush his teeth It sounds like you don't intend on kissing him anytime soon so you're safe.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

LOL Goofy!

 

[Jamesbyr]

Is he, like, a guy who prefers FISHING?

If so, all hope is lost. Leave him.

 

[Baloo]

Awwwww you poor thing.I cast another vote to leaving him in the room tomorrow,the MK already has ONE Grumpy no need for two! Your kids will LOVE the MK...if not they take after their father and you should only do trips with your Sis from now on!

Hang in there and YOU take time to enjoy yourself after all the planning you've done!


goofie4goofy....

 

[Belle23]

I am so sorry to here that. Magic Kingdom is the park that just puts that special feeling inside of you as soon as you walk in and see the castle and main street. So I am sending you good vibes and I am sure they will love it. Have a great time!!!

 

[Disneynutbsv]

This happened to me on the last trip I took with dh. Well, I told him, "You want to stay in the room and go to the pool all day? Go for it. I'm going to the parks to have fun and I'm not going to let you bring me down anymore. This is supposed to be a family vacation, not something to complain about." I then grabbed my fanny pack (my oldest followed me out of the condo) and we were going to leave. Well, he grabs the other two and the back pack and comes out to the car and apologized to me for only thinking of himself and not of me and the kids. He actually had a great time that day. But...he also hasn't been back. I told him that I'm going every year and if he wants to come, let me know, if he doesn't, I'll just go ahead and plan like normal.