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As usual great report. 
ya!
ya!
Is Grandma a Princess or a Pirate? UPDATE 9/28! The Last Suppah! PICS!! Pg. 69!
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Then poor thing bumps his head.......I don't blame ya for hovering over him, that is our right as Mothers
That's what I keep telling him!
and your Mutta
I"m glad you find my pain funny...
They're not???? Wasn't it us that spoke like that first?
Dude...you're so right bro...
Oh no, plus I never knew there were so many looks
Nope. Because you have to hit 51 pounds. And she was 3 ounces under!
Poor John...Glad his head didn't explode
It totally could have.
Okay. First of all, this update should have come with a warning. Or at least some Bounty. 'Cause it was a million different shades of FUNNY... and you owe me a monitor. You can pay it on an installment plan. At 1600 percent interest.
Mom? Is that you? When did you join the DIS?
Awesome update! Whew, that was a scary couple of days before the trip with the sinus infection and the head injury! So glad he was ok! Loving your trip already! I can't believe her luggage weighed that much
Me either. She brought 20 outfits for 8 days. Just sayin'...
Jen, you are almost there!
Isn't it just the luck that someone always gets sick before or during a trip!To top it off, a head injury too.
At least you checked him closely. What I learned in Disney when my ds got a big bonk kn the bus (and since has bumped at school)... if that if it swells it is a good thing. That way you know it isn't swelling inward. Good thing he had that bumpity bump.
That's what I thought. Better to swell outwardly than inwardly.
And Jon has gotten sick right before the last 3 disney trips in a row!
Of course.
Oh and I'm glad Jon's head didn't explode.
Me too. It still could you know.
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As usual great report.
Thanks doll! I tried calling you back last night. Were you ignoring me?
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Thanks doll! I tried calling you back last night. Were you ignoring me?
The phone never rang while I was home what time did you call
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The phone never rang while I was home what time did you call
MMmmmm...8:00ish...
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P and I were at Bed Bath and Beyond looking at Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Makers 
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In the last installment of “As the Motha Turns”, we were driving through those pearly gates.
Inhale. Exhale.
We’re here.
It’s been 12 straight hours with my motha…and so far, no news crews have been involved due to any violent episodes.
I will pause for an applause break. For me. Thank you very much.
We pull up to SSR at about 6:00 in the evening.
I have never seen this resort…and all I can say is:
Oh…my…gawd…Becki. Look at those buildings. Look at those grounds. Look at that greenery. And look at all those golfers walking around in their very manly pink shirts.
We pile off the bus and into the lobby.
Gorgeous.
I walk straight up to the check-in desk. The kids go sit down at the kid-ertainment section of the lobby and zone over the cartoons.
No 40 families in front of me like ASMusic.
Rich people have it realllllly guuuuud!
I state my name, age, religion, weight, and then smile for the camera while giving a sample of blood.
Nooooo…it didn’t really happen like that.
I give my name and cross my fingers. That our reservation really exists. Since I was renting points.
And score. It do exist.
They give us our room assignment.
The Paddocks…room 5712.
Not the building I wanted…but I ain’t being picky. ASMusic this ain’t. There will be no mystery substance on the photos in the room or nude dude on the bed. Of this fact I’m sure.
The CM then gives us all of our goods, including our KTTW cards. I look down…and what’s this? On each card it says: “DVC Member.”
Is this a prediction??? Maybe.
She asks if we have any questions about WDW that she can assist with.
Child…this ain’t my first rodeo. I’m good. Thanks.
And then she says: “Welcome home.” *sniff*sniff*
I purchased our park tickets online…and now want to have those added to our KTTW. The CM points me over to the concierge desk. Where there is also no line.
I scoot over there…and the CM waves her magic wand and gives me back our cards. We are all set to go to our room. Except for one question:
“Goddess of SSR…where shall I pick up my Garden Grocer?”
“Why…at Bell Services…of course.”
“Mmmmkay. And how do I get to my room?”
“Why…at Bell Services…of course.”
“Mmmmkay. Thanks Goddess.”
And so I pick up the kids and the motha and we head out to bell services…otherwise known as people who’ll do whatever you want.
“Scuze me…Mr. Bell Services…I need my Garden Grocer and someone must have misinformed me that you will actually take us to our room?? But, I’m sure that’s a mistake…because I’ve walked for miles to get to my room at one of those OTHER resorts.”
“We’ll get right on that. Give us ½ of a millisecond,” he says.
An angel then appeared down from the heavens and took all of our carry-on bags…brought out our grocery order…loaded everything into a little golf cart…picked all of us up in his arms so our feet would not touch the ground…and we were off. To the Paddocks.
The angel drove us around to the back of the resort…where our building was located. I should have paid attention as to where we were going…but I was too caught up in looking around this beautiful resort.
We were at our building in no time.
Our room…5712…was on the 3rd floor, the angel informed us. And our bus stop…was RIGHT THERE. Right outside our flippin’ building. We had to walk a shameful 50 steps to get there.
We hopped out of our little cart…and mistakenly…I tried to pick up my carry-on bag. I think the angel slapped my hand. OK…he didn’t do that. But, he literally grabbed my bag off my shoulder and said: “I’ll get that.”
Right ON!
He loaded up the little luggage cart and led us to our room. A measly 25 steps from the elevator.
Right ON!
Our welcome mat!
We enter the room and I hear the sound of Mickey angels singing in the background.
I think I tipped our bell services angel like $20 since I was so impressed.
He actually bowed on the way out. I think. Or maybe I’m imagining that. Heh heh.
We unload our groceries, and scope the room...
Continued in next post right HERE
Inhale. Exhale.
We’re here.
It’s been 12 straight hours with my motha…and so far, no news crews have been involved due to any violent episodes.
I will pause for an applause break. For me. Thank you very much.
We pull up to SSR at about 6:00 in the evening.
I have never seen this resort…and all I can say is:
Oh…my…gawd…Becki. Look at those buildings. Look at those grounds. Look at that greenery. And look at all those golfers walking around in their very manly pink shirts.
We pile off the bus and into the lobby.
Gorgeous.
I walk straight up to the check-in desk. The kids go sit down at the kid-ertainment section of the lobby and zone over the cartoons.
No 40 families in front of me like ASMusic.
Rich people have it realllllly guuuuud!
I state my name, age, religion, weight, and then smile for the camera while giving a sample of blood.
Nooooo…it didn’t really happen like that.
I give my name and cross my fingers. That our reservation really exists. Since I was renting points.
And score. It do exist.
They give us our room assignment.
The Paddocks…room 5712.
Not the building I wanted…but I ain’t being picky. ASMusic this ain’t. There will be no mystery substance on the photos in the room or nude dude on the bed. Of this fact I’m sure.
The CM then gives us all of our goods, including our KTTW cards. I look down…and what’s this? On each card it says: “DVC Member.”
Is this a prediction??? Maybe.
She asks if we have any questions about WDW that she can assist with.
Child…this ain’t my first rodeo. I’m good. Thanks.
And then she says: “Welcome home.” *sniff*sniff*
I purchased our park tickets online…and now want to have those added to our KTTW. The CM points me over to the concierge desk. Where there is also no line.
I scoot over there…and the CM waves her magic wand and gives me back our cards. We are all set to go to our room. Except for one question:
“Goddess of SSR…where shall I pick up my Garden Grocer?”
“Why…at Bell Services…of course.”
“Mmmmkay. And how do I get to my room?”
“Why…at Bell Services…of course.”
“Mmmmkay. Thanks Goddess.”
And so I pick up the kids and the motha and we head out to bell services…otherwise known as people who’ll do whatever you want.
“Scuze me…Mr. Bell Services…I need my Garden Grocer and someone must have misinformed me that you will actually take us to our room?? But, I’m sure that’s a mistake…because I’ve walked for miles to get to my room at one of those OTHER resorts.”
“We’ll get right on that. Give us ½ of a millisecond,” he says.
An angel then appeared down from the heavens and took all of our carry-on bags…brought out our grocery order…loaded everything into a little golf cart…picked all of us up in his arms so our feet would not touch the ground…and we were off. To the Paddocks.
The angel drove us around to the back of the resort…where our building was located. I should have paid attention as to where we were going…but I was too caught up in looking around this beautiful resort.
We were at our building in no time.
Our room…5712…was on the 3rd floor, the angel informed us. And our bus stop…was RIGHT THERE. Right outside our flippin’ building. We had to walk a shameful 50 steps to get there.
We hopped out of our little cart…and mistakenly…I tried to pick up my carry-on bag. I think the angel slapped my hand. OK…he didn’t do that. But, he literally grabbed my bag off my shoulder and said: “I’ll get that.”
Right ON!
He loaded up the little luggage cart and led us to our room. A measly 25 steps from the elevator.
Right ON!
Our welcome mat!
We enter the room and I hear the sound of Mickey angels singing in the background.
I think I tipped our bell services angel like $20 since I was so impressed.
He actually bowed on the way out. I think. Or maybe I’m imagining that. Heh heh.
We unload our groceries, and scope the room...
Continued in next post right HERE
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Ohhhhh…some towel animals!
From the door looking into the room.
Was that a balcony I spied? There were no balconies at ASMusic! At least not a private one that I didn’t have to share with Earl from Cincinnati.
And here’s the bed and couch bed. My motha claimed the bed due to her oldness and osteoporosis.
The TV stand.
The kitchenette with our crap.
The vanity.
THEN...Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. What’s that sound?
It’s my belly. It’s calling for food.
I direct everyone to stop listening to the Mickey angels singing in the background and quick follow me to the bus stop to catch our very first bus to DTD. For dinner.
We get to the bus stop. And what do I spy?
Benches people! And they are covered!
Where is the chain link cue for buses like at ASMusic???? In the scorching 115 degree heat????
Rich people have it even guuuuuuder.
No sooner did I sit down to wait for our bus then one magically appears. It was magically delicious.
5 minutes later…we were at DTD. The buses around here even drive faster…or maybe it’s the fact that SSR is 10 feet from DTD. Whatev.
We go to Wolfgang Puck’s Express over in the Market Place for dinner. And I get my favorite thing there…the BBQ chicken salad. Generally…I don’t like a mix of hotness and coldness…unless, you’re talking about Brad Pitt of course. But, I make exceptions for this salad of hot coolness. YUMMO!
Jon, Lexie, and mom all enjoyed their dinner too. Although I don’t know what they ate…as I was too wrapped up in the realization of the reality of the fact. The fact that we were actually HERE!!!
After we finished eating, we headed straight to Goofy’s Candy Co. To pick up a trip necessary. Of gummies. I love them. I know…I’m not 10. But, they are very enjoyable. Trust Jen.
Mom got she and Lexie chocolate covered mallows. A great deal if you don’t know about it. For $4, you get mallows covered in whatever sugary goodness your heart desires. I think I actually saw the motha drool a little.
Jon got one of those fill-it-yourself pixie sticks. Bleeeeech. It’s still sitting unfinished in a Mickey bag.
We decide it’s time to head back…and get the kidlets to bed ASAP for our early day the next AM.
We catch a bus…very quickly again…and are back at SSR in no time.
I decide we should get off at the front of the resort. To scope out the gift shop…and the arcade…and then figure we’ll walk back to our room. To learn the lay of the land.
The Springs stop is the stop nearest the Carriage House. So, we hop off there.
It’s literally right there. Right next to the main building.
Only…I can’t find the main building. Or any other building that looks promising.
And we’re wandering…
Could this be it? Nope.
And we’re wandering…
How ‘bout this? Nope.
We walk up to a dear CM working at the surrey rental shop. And tell her we are hopelessly lost. And we are sure we are miles from the front building. Can she please tell us where it is…
“Sure, she says. It’s right there.” And she points.
“Oh…ummm…I knew that. I was just yankin’ your chain. Hee hee.”
We check out the arcade and the gift shop…that is not that great by the way. Not like a value gift shop. Not much selection. And we decide rather than walk in the dark to our building at the back of the resort…we will take the bus around. Because I clearly have no idea where I am going.
So, we hop the bus to get around to the back of the resort and we are off. And back to the room by 9:15. And uh…guess what was waiting for us in the room???
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
That’s right. It’s our luggage. Guess the lawsuit can wait for another day.
I quick throw Jon and Lexie in the shower to wash the stink off and then knock them out so they will sleep.
The motha grabs herself a shower.
While she’s doing that…I call my bestest buddy…meeskamouska to let her know how wonderful everything is here.
Here are some shots from the balcony at night.
Then, I wash the stink off myself.
Mom has me make a wake-up call for her at 6:00 AM. Because she swears she will get up and workout BEFORE going to the parks. Heh heh. But, I do it anyway. To prove to her she’s crazy.
I say goodnight to the motha. And come to lie down. And then I hear it…
“hwaaaaaaakkkkkkkkhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggrrrrrrrrrsssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh”
Rinse and repeat.
Oh heeeeeeeck no.
Did I somehow forget that my motha snores like a buzz saw? I am talking…a sound comes out of this 100-pound woman like you would not believe. You would think she was a 500-pound man carrying around a gut the size of 10 bowling balls.
I lie back and try to fall asleep.
And then I hear it…
“mmmmmmeeeeeeeehwwwwwaaaameeeeeeeee”
Was that Lexie snoring?
Yup.
Just great.
Please Disney Gods. Allow me to just fall asleep. Once I’m asleep…I’ll be good.
Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.
Wait…
“heeeeeeeee….heeeeeeeeee….heeeeeeeeee”
Is that Jon?
Of course it’s Jon. He’s still all congested from his sinus infection.
I listen to the symphony of snores FOREVER. I last looked at the clock at about 12:30. This will be fun.
Up Next: The "Spoooky" Ride!
From the door looking into the room.
Was that a balcony I spied? There were no balconies at ASMusic! At least not a private one that I didn’t have to share with Earl from Cincinnati.
And here’s the bed and couch bed. My motha claimed the bed due to her oldness and osteoporosis.
The TV stand.
The kitchenette with our crap.
The vanity.
THEN...Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. What’s that sound?
It’s my belly. It’s calling for food.
I direct everyone to stop listening to the Mickey angels singing in the background and quick follow me to the bus stop to catch our very first bus to DTD. For dinner.
We get to the bus stop. And what do I spy?
Benches people! And they are covered!
Where is the chain link cue for buses like at ASMusic???? In the scorching 115 degree heat????
Rich people have it even guuuuuuder.
No sooner did I sit down to wait for our bus then one magically appears. It was magically delicious.
5 minutes later…we were at DTD. The buses around here even drive faster…or maybe it’s the fact that SSR is 10 feet from DTD. Whatev.
We go to Wolfgang Puck’s Express over in the Market Place for dinner. And I get my favorite thing there…the BBQ chicken salad. Generally…I don’t like a mix of hotness and coldness…unless, you’re talking about Brad Pitt of course. But, I make exceptions for this salad of hot coolness. YUMMO!
Jon, Lexie, and mom all enjoyed their dinner too. Although I don’t know what they ate…as I was too wrapped up in the realization of the reality of the fact. The fact that we were actually HERE!!!
After we finished eating, we headed straight to Goofy’s Candy Co. To pick up a trip necessary. Of gummies. I love them. I know…I’m not 10. But, they are very enjoyable. Trust Jen.
Mom got she and Lexie chocolate covered mallows. A great deal if you don’t know about it. For $4, you get mallows covered in whatever sugary goodness your heart desires. I think I actually saw the motha drool a little.
Jon got one of those fill-it-yourself pixie sticks. Bleeeeech. It’s still sitting unfinished in a Mickey bag.
We decide it’s time to head back…and get the kidlets to bed ASAP for our early day the next AM.
We catch a bus…very quickly again…and are back at SSR in no time.
I decide we should get off at the front of the resort. To scope out the gift shop…and the arcade…and then figure we’ll walk back to our room. To learn the lay of the land.
The Springs stop is the stop nearest the Carriage House. So, we hop off there.
It’s literally right there. Right next to the main building.
Only…I can’t find the main building. Or any other building that looks promising.
And we’re wandering…
Could this be it? Nope.
And we’re wandering…
How ‘bout this? Nope.
We walk up to a dear CM working at the surrey rental shop. And tell her we are hopelessly lost. And we are sure we are miles from the front building. Can she please tell us where it is…
“Sure, she says. It’s right there.” And she points.
“Oh…ummm…I knew that. I was just yankin’ your chain. Hee hee.”
We check out the arcade and the gift shop…that is not that great by the way. Not like a value gift shop. Not much selection. And we decide rather than walk in the dark to our building at the back of the resort…we will take the bus around. Because I clearly have no idea where I am going.
So, we hop the bus to get around to the back of the resort and we are off. And back to the room by 9:15. And uh…guess what was waiting for us in the room???
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
That’s right. It’s our luggage. Guess the lawsuit can wait for another day.
I quick throw Jon and Lexie in the shower to wash the stink off and then knock them out so they will sleep.
The motha grabs herself a shower.
While she’s doing that…I call my bestest buddy…meeskamouska to let her know how wonderful everything is here.
Here are some shots from the balcony at night.
Then, I wash the stink off myself.
Mom has me make a wake-up call for her at 6:00 AM. Because she swears she will get up and workout BEFORE going to the parks. Heh heh. But, I do it anyway. To prove to her she’s crazy.
I say goodnight to the motha. And come to lie down. And then I hear it…
“hwaaaaaaakkkkkkkkhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggrrrrrrrrrsssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh”
Rinse and repeat.
Oh heeeeeeeck no.
Did I somehow forget that my motha snores like a buzz saw? I am talking…a sound comes out of this 100-pound woman like you would not believe. You would think she was a 500-pound man carrying around a gut the size of 10 bowling balls.
I lie back and try to fall asleep.
And then I hear it…
“mmmmmmeeeeeeeehwwwwwaaaameeeeeeeee”
Was that Lexie snoring?
Yup.
Just great.
Please Disney Gods. Allow me to just fall asleep. Once I’m asleep…I’ll be good.
Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.
Wait…
“heeeeeeeee….heeeeeeeeee….heeeeeeeeee”
Is that Jon?
Of course it’s Jon. He’s still all congested from his sinus infection.
I listen to the symphony of snores FOREVER. I last looked at the clock at about 12:30. This will be fun.
Up Next: The "Spoooky" Ride!
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OMG! I am laughing so hard....the question is where you also snoring?
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It sounds like they do
OooooooOn each card it says: DVC Member.
Is this a prediction??? Maybe.
Oh Jen
Maybe it was the weight of the $20 in his pocket
I remember you going on about that in your last TRBenches people! And they are covered!
Where is the chain link cue for buses like at ASMusic???? In the scorching 115 degree heat????
Oh no
All 3 of them Disneyland_Mama
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OMG!! I'm so excited for MY turn at SSR!! 
Jen, you and your motha freakin' crack me up!!
Jen, you and your motha freakin' crack me up!!
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You are freaking hilarious! Love your description and pictures of SSR, looks beautiful!
at the snoring. I have the same problem with my family. They all make night noises that keep me awake the first night in a hotel. Drives me nuts!
at the snoring. I have the same problem with my family. They all make night noises that keep me awake the first night in a hotel. Drives me nuts!
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Just had to highlight a few of my favorite phrases you used. Since my DD isn't even in school yet, I wasn't even considering all the reasons to invest in Kleenex stock in my future! 6th grade graduation -- How wonderful and how sad at the same time!!
Some more of your more notable quotes!!
I can't believe you had to deal with sinuses and headbumps right before your trip but so glad everything turned out well.
I'm so glad you enjoyed SSR -- better watch out though -- "Once you go DVC you'll never want to go back." I admit it -- I'm completely spoiled with our 1 BR stays at WDW...I used to think the values and even the moderates were great -- now, I can't imagine not doing DVC...I sure hope this means DVC is in your future, too -- either renting points or ...
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Dude, you get more than appluase form me.Its been 12 straight hours with my motha and so far, no news crews have been involved due to any violent episodes.
I will pause for an applause break. For me. Thank you very much.
PHEW! I was hoping not to hear "Carousel."
We get to the bus stop. And what do I spy?
Benches people! And they are covered!
I was just waiting for you to get some benches!
I like to refer to them as "Tubes o' Diabetic Coma." I totally understand! I had the exact opposite - coming out of the Carriage House, it took like 30 minutes to figure out where the bus stop was. 
Shoot, yours too?
I just remembered that about mine last night, as I attempted to have a discussion with her about our Dec. trip.I'm so glad SSR was good to you! See why I love my home-away-from-home so much?
I can't wait to see it again in Aug.-
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