It all started with a secret-KOTS no more!-Video pg1-update-the final chapter...pg 11

[Parla]

Since I know that you fly by post on The Real Longest Thread I'm responding over here where I know you won't miss it!

Another quick fly by hi...Happy Birday Parla...my birthday was yesterday so we're almost twins!

Sharky has been spreading lies! My birthday is tomorrow but I will accept your offer of happiness and thank you. Twins, Gemini... I get it.

Happy belated Birthday!

 

[*MickeyFan*]

It doesn't feel like we should be nearing the end Can't wait to go to Cindy's Table! DD tells me daily everyone she is going to hug when we go back.... she is too cute!

 

[LaraK]

It doesn't feel like we should be nearing the end Can't wait to go to Cindy's Table! DD tells me daily everyone she is going to hug when we go back.... she is too cute!

I think that's why I'm slowing down...it's as if when the Trip Report is over, I'll have to let go...

 

[LaraK]

So...after DS admired a duck....

The binky we bought worked....

We walked over to the monorail, jumped on and headed off to Epcot. DS slept the whole way over, through the turnstyles and into Epcot. DH and I kept DS with us while my dad and stepmom took DD to see Honey I shrunk the audience....some really loud kids on a field trip put an end to DS's nap, but he got some sleep. DD loved Honey I Shrunk the Audience. We then strolled over to Figment...I forgot how wonderful that ride is...it's hidden away, so you don't always think about going on it...but it's wonderful! The kids spent a lot of time playing in the interactive area when the ride was over.

We then took the obligatory ride on The Land. It's ok...never really thrilled me too much. After that we went over to England...but that's another installment...

Coming next...How could one small child produce that much poop????

 

[Parla]

Hooray, another installment. I understand what you mean about finishing your trip report and feeling like the trip is really over. I'm thinking of doing a trip report too just to prolong the magic if nothing else.

 

[wilma-bride]

Hey Lara, I have just finished reading your whole trippy. Love the video - your DD is precious I am so excited to be taking my 4 yo DS for his first trip to the World next year and your DD's reaction reminded me of the way he was when we told him he was finally going.

I have loved reading aobut your trip, the WL looks wonderful as does PO.

What a shame it's coming to an end - it's never nice to get to the end of your trippy, it's like the trip is REALLY over then. Plus, I'm not really looking forward to this bit

Coming next...How could one small child produce that much poop????

 

[KathyRN137]

The binky we bought worked....

Aaaahh! All hail the magic powers of the Binky!

You really are touring commando-style today! (The poop question is indeed one of Life's greatest mysteries.)

Kathy

 

[*MickeyFan*]

Love the new tags Lara! Waiting for more

 

[LaraK]

So after riding on The Land...we moseyed over to Ice Station Cool...I drank the one from Italy


After washing my mouth out for a few minutes, we went over to meet the characters. We got there right a closing, so there was no real line...NICE! DS and Chip shared a nose picking moment (we missed the picture) and we were done.

We then strolled over to England for our dinner ADR. We were seated right at the lakeside tables. Lovely! We enjoyed our dinner, but had to watch for a mad bird part way through. (pics to follow!)

During dinner...I began to notice a particular smell... DH had been the last to change DS...he seemed to forget to tell me that there were no more diapers until I reached in the bag to pull one out. So I ran over to the gift shop in England to see if there was a diaper behind the counter. They said no and sent me to the International Gateway. Ran down there and asked and they said no...only in the Baby Care Station...on the other side of MEXICO!

So I go back to the Rose and Crown...notice that the business has continued the whole time I was gone and we needed to address it then. Scooped DS up and threw him in the stroller and off we went to Mexico. Arranged to meet the family at the fountain. Walked all the way to the Baby Care Station and, by then, had quite a mess on my hands. I bought a diaper and two packs of wipes....I think I used every wipe. How could that much poop come out of that little body????

Long story short, my DS got to be an exhibitionist until I could get into MouseGears to buy him a $28 pair of shorts. We said our good nights and exited the park....our dream trip ended with poop.

One last chapter to come....off to the airport and back home.

Pictures....

England and the Rose and Crown

The killer bird who wanted to peck my butt...

see how close he was?...

DD at dinner...

DD on the monorail going back to MK (where we left the car)

Walking back into the hotel...a good ending picture (and the only one on this thread of DH)...

 

[Renee1061]

One last chapter to come....off to the airport and back home.

I couldn't bring myself to write a chapter about going home....it was too depressing!

I have really enjoyed reading your trip report!

 

[Tanya90210]

Boy oh boy I hate when you reach into the diaper bag and find.. nothing... happened to me many a time... thankfully..not at disney... knock on wood...

 

[wilma-bride]

Lovely installment Lara - great pic of DH and the kids

 

[LaraK]

Well, it's a little depressing to write this, as it is my final chapter.

On Saturday we got up and went over to the food court for some breakfast...while DH and the kids ate, I finished packing. We returned the rental and headed off to Downtown Disney to pick up some last minute gifts and say goodbye to the Disney magic.

After Downtown Disney, we got back on the Magical Express and headed off to the airport. As we checked in, DS fell asleep....he slept all the way through security and into the departure terminal (including when I got him out of the stroller to get him through security).

DD said goodbye to Snow White and we bought a couple more little things to take back with us. At 4:00 we boarded our plane and headed back to Maryland.

We had a wonderful vacation...full of happiness and love. We can't wait to go back....next family vacation is November 2008.

I, however, am doing a solo fly-by trip this November when I'm down in Orlando for a conference

One last look at POFQ

Downtown Disney

DS asleep at the airport (notice the pirate hat is still on! It didn't come off for days)

Good bye Snow White!

Finally, to all of you, a great big thanks for taking the time to share my family's joy. Hope you enjoyed my trip report. Disney wishes and Pixie Dust to all of you!

 

[Tanya90210]

sad to see the report is over... I really enjoyed reading it

 

[Marshay]

LaraK -- Yours is the best trip report I ever read...of course it is also the first (so all the others have a LOT to live up to!)

Thanks for posting!

 

[buffy0214]

...our dream trip ended with poop.

Hilarious! Although, I'm sure it wasn't at the time.

Walking back into the hotel...a good ending picture (and the only one on this thread of DH)...

Love this picture! I am so going to do it at the end of our trip.

Great trip report. Thanks for posting all the photos. Your Cindy photos came out so good. Our Norway princess breakfast ones were very blurry. Your kids are adorable. Those cute little faces. Awwww.

 

[Goofyluver]

Noooooooo...it can't be over!!! I'm sad to see yours is over! Thanks for inviting us along!

 

[DisneyJo]

Thanks for a great report, can't believe it's over already!!!!

 

[moparop]

What a wonderful trip report! I have been there with the diaper catastrophe... not fun!

 

[disneyaddicted]

I enjoyed you entire report. thanks for sharing it. The pictures were wonderful.