Shhhh . . . Were sneaking off to Disney

[2princesses2princes]

I am so excited to finally get to start this pre-trip report. I cannot believe this is happening either. Well before I share the story let me introduce a few castmembers and others.

First we have ME! Disney freak. I know I am not nearly as addicted as many but the fact that I had never been to Disney in my life until my honeymoon and now will be going for the 2nd time in less than 1 year, that to me makes me a Disney crazy person. And of course being a mom of 4 I have absolutely no pictures of myself alone!

Then we have my partner in crime, the love of my life, the most amazing man. I am lucky in so many ways, one of the great things that I blessed with is that he is a Disney nut right along with me. Here's the hubby this past February at Epcot, enjoying his german beer.

And here are the additionals to my story My 4 wonderful kids, who I am really hoping and praying are also very forgiving children. As you will read later on why this is.

One of my favorite pictures from our family trip in February 2010, yup that was just 9 months ago.

 

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Now that you all can put a face to the story. The fun can begin. A little back story for those that haven't read any of my other reports.

Growing up I never went to Disney, never really went anywhere but camping and same with my hubby. So when we were discussing where to go for our Honeymoon Disney came up and we were so excited. After doing research (according to my hubby entirely way too much research) we finally booked our first trip in 2004, 2 years after our wedding. We kind of did things a little backwards and had 2 children before we were married.

After that first trip we new we had to get back some day, some how with our kids. So finally in 2007 we were able to go again and by that time we had 3 children, and we decided (never know why) to take his parents along with us. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't the greatest either. So that brings us to this years trip, we now have 4 kids and our baby (not so much anymore) has to experience it too. So we decided to go in Feb of 2011. My baby brother moved to NC, so we thought it would be a great idea and a money saver to drive. Yup, driving in February from Michigan to Florida with 4 kids and a hubby that can't stay awake while driving. Sounds like fun huh? Actually I can't complain it was a fantastic trip even with all 4 kids getting the stomach flu while in Disney.

So, March 16th of next year my husband and I will be celebrating 10 years of marriage. I would love to say 10 years of pure bliss but that would be a huge joke. We have had many trying times, but we are strong as ever and more in love now then we were 10 years ago. So to celebrate we are going to go somewhere just the 2 of us. I started researching, he mentioned Disney and I said NO, yeah I know i am crazy. But I couldn't imagine telling my kds that mom and dad are going to Disney without them. So we researched cruises, and all inclusive vacations, and all sorts of stuff. Finally narrowing down on a few options, Dan (hubby) brings up the Mouse again. I said NO we just can't. But did a little research anyway, and then I cracked. I remembered our honeymoon just the 2 of us, in the most magical place, and I couldn't fight him any longer.

So that brought forth A LOT of research on my part again, constant playing with dates and such. We finally narrowed it down to February again, and we knew we wanted Pop Century again and maybe, just maybe we'd get lucky and get free dining??????

 

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No readers OH well I will just keep on going. I just wanted to note that we are only 90 days out I am so excited. I plan to come back tomorrow with lots more details.

 

[charliesmom86]

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I too am planning a trip to Pop..in May 2012. First trip ever. So I would love to see pics and follow your trip reports.