So, I got off to a late start
.just about 10 minutes, so not too bad. And I had built some slush time into my schedule.
First stop
drop off the dog to the sitter. This woman is what you would call a dog person in the extreme. OMG, she is totally crazy when it comes to animals, but it means that she is the perfect person to leave your pet with. I swear, the dog will get WAY better care with her than she does at home! In fact, while at the airport, the pet sitter called me and said (in a baby talk voice) I miss you mommy
Crazy, right? But so in love with my dog that it is worth the craziness.
Next, had to stop at my moms and say good-bye.
Then, off to get Riley at school. He thought he was going to the dentist. Got the girls, too. All of the teachers were like I have goose bumps for you! I cant believe they dont know they are leaving right now! It was wonderful. We have an incredibly supportive district
.they have no problems with pulling kids out for a family vacation.
So, all three kids are in the car and we start our journey. I get on the on ramp to the turnpike. And Kelly says, Where are we going? Why are we on the highway? I toyed with them for just a couple of minutes, and then I asked, Which would you rather do right now? Go to the dentist or go to Disney? Of course they all said DISNEY! I said, We are going to the airport RIGHT NOW! And the screaming began. And really didnt stop until they dropped into bed. It was awesome!
Stopped and got J at his office. He doesnt get excited on travel day. He will be tomorrow. Timing at the airport was wonderful. Did curbside check in, parked the car, went through security, and waited about 15 minutes before we were allowed to pre-board (we get early boarding privileges, which is a bonus).
We are getting on the plane
and there are not many in front of us as we get the early boarding. But still, we are stopped in the aisle for like 5 minutes. This woman in front of me (traveling with her husband, two kids, and a grandparent) has to take sanitizer and wipes and wipe down ALL of their seats and tray tables before she will let anyone in her family take a seat. I was more laughing AT her than angry.
The flight was uneventful, which means it was perfect. The kids were AMAZING on the plane. Riley helped Kelly with her homework that she has to do while away, Cammie read
.and J slept while I managed all three kids. Such is life.
Now see, when we land, I am ready to RUN. I want to just get there, you know? But J
he is different. Like, half an hour before we are to land, I make sure that all the kids go to the bathroom, etc. so that when we deplane, we are on a mission to get to the resort. Finally, we are off the plane. Jeff needs to use the bathroom. UGH! Couldnt you have done this before? And then he wants to stop for a bottled water. Inside I am freaking out, though I dont say a word. I am a goddess, after all.
Our routine is easy
he and the kids get the luggage while I go solo to get the rental car. We got a double upgrade. Cadillac. Bonus! First bit of magic. I am ready to head to BWV. J says
lets stop somewhere before we get to property and have dinner. OMFG! I just want to get there. We stop. Eat dinner. Uneventful, but at least we are all fed. FINALLY, it is time to get to beloved Boardwalk.
It is about 8pm by this time
and we get to the archway. I had NO IDEA it was all lit up at night! We have never arrived at dark before. OMG, the kids screamed! Fun. Then, of course, all of those amazing BWV lights. So pretty.
We valet the car (with a nod of thanks to DVC for free valet for members). We walk into the lobby
.and since it is chilly tonight by Florida standards, the steetsmosphere performers were IN the lobby! Awesome! So while my kids still had luggage in hand, they were picked to be part of a show, etc. while I stood in line to check us in. Perfect! I am here and thrilled and smiling ear to ear. J is still somewhat Grumpy, but again, this is the norm for him on travel day.
Check in is easy breasy, with lots of Welcome Homes, which I love. Within 5 minutes of getting to the room, bell services is there with our Owners Locker and our groceries that I pre-ordered from Garden Grocer. J opens the wine and we are set to begin our adventure.
Riley (who truly has the Disney gene) and I decide to head out and walk the Boardwalk to take it in while J and the girls relax in the villa. He did some pin trading and we bought the last piece to Kellys costume (she is Minnie this year). We saw the high fireworks from Illuminations and I breathed it in.
One downer
we have a dreadful villa. It is clean and in good condition, so those are the most important things. But it is on the first floor and about 2/3 of the way down those infamously LONG BWV hallways. Kat/Lisa
.we are right in front of the quiet pool by the Community Center. No pics of the view yet because it was dark when we checked in.
A second downer
I shipped a huge box of stuff down several days ago. And it just NOW arrived here while I was typing this post. It has all of our toiletries in it. So showers were a bit dicey, but at least it is here now.
As for me
it is quiet here and all are asleep. I am sipping wine and am blissfully happy to be here. Tomorrow it is off to the Studios and Toy Story Mania, HSM3 pep rally,
Pixar Place, and more!
Thank you for your kind words. (and yelling at me in caps!) I logically know I'm a good person. Have lots to offer. But emotionally, it just doesn't click.
To all of us.
I missed this on my first read. I'm pissing laughing. 
, but I suppose I was being pathetic.)
Gasp if you must! Yes I know really bad!
Awesome, Dawn! and so excited that your trip, while not a complete surprise, is going to catch the kids off guard! I totally LOVE that! 
I love DL - see tag 
Really though - mammograms are not the worst thing in the world....just relax - really - breath deep and let your body be loose. Yeah, it's not exactly comfy...but it's not really painful either. Just uncomfortable.
Even on evening EMH the was over 60 minutes. I should have ridden it after the race on saturday but I was so freakin tired... 
