TinkerChelle
Happy Mommy of 2
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First of all, I hope it is okay that I post this here instead of on the "official" trip report board-I mostly visit this board-it feels more "homey."
3/2/10 We left Chicago Midway airport and arrived in Tampa, Fl 10 minutes early. Albert was a dreamboat on the flight. He slept, played with his Mickey plush and watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse-thamks Momma for bringing that laptop! He never needed to be changed, fed or comforted at all. He thought the view from the window was funny!
We made a quick stop in the bathroom for a diaper change for Albert not Amy!
By the time we made it to the baggage claim, airport security was taking our luggage off the rack as "unclaimed!" 
It couldn't have been more than 20 minutes since we landed. Apparently at Tampa Airport you damn well better be speedy.
After grabbing our luggage out of the hands of one very crabby security person, we headed to pick up our rental car. In the past I have always prepaid for our rental car. Unfortunately, I did not this time-I just secured the reservation with a credit card. Apparently, I am still a naive traveler.
I did not know, in that case, they would charge my credit card an additional 40% of the total until the car was returned. Needless to say, my credit card did not have $1100.00 of available credit. I know...I know...I'm a bad girl! By the way, this is a fact Amy didn't need to know! 
Anyway, they insisted on cancelling the reservation and needed another credit card to make a new reservation. I was irritated at this point and just politely said no thanks and went to the Hertz counter. We eneded up with a smaller car but had no problems with Hertz and my credit card. Lesson learned.....on with the trip!
We drove to our hotel which turns out to be just awesome. I would highly recommend the Marriott Residence Inn in Clearwater, FL. Room is large with a small kitchenette, living area, bedroom, large bathroom. Even with Albert's crib set up in the living area we have lots of room. My favorite perk-which will just show how "queer" I am-is the fact that the vanity area of the bathroom is carpeted! How regal!
We headed out for dinner and a stop at Super Target for baby supplies and snacks. Made it back to the hotel and Momma took a bubble bath. Oh heaven!
By the time I was done with my bath, Albert had been fed and was in jammies. Thanks Amyluv! He went night night and so did Mommies. We were tired!!!
3/3/10 Albert woke at 5:11a.m. for a bottle. He went back to sleep for another 2 hours. Amy took him down for "breakfast" in the hotel. She said they had a nice spread: waffles, eggs, sausage, hash browns and the usual toast, donuts, etc. She brought me back up a bagel. Coffe, bagel and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! We are all dressed and ready to go and, of course, Albie falls asleep for a nap. So, we wait for the sleeping prince. 
The weather is only in the 50s today, according to the forecast, so we are planning on heading to John's Pass for a little shopping and probably dinner at Crabby Bill's.
I'll try to post some pictures later tonight!
3/2/10 We left Chicago Midway airport and arrived in Tampa, Fl 10 minutes early. Albert was a dreamboat on the flight. He slept, played with his Mickey plush and watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse-thamks Momma for bringing that laptop! He never needed to be changed, fed or comforted at all. He thought the view from the window was funny!
We made a quick stop in the bathroom for a diaper change for Albert not Amy!
By the time we made it to the baggage claim, airport security was taking our luggage off the rack as "unclaimed!" It couldn't have been more than 20 minutes since we landed. Apparently at Tampa Airport you damn well better be speedy. After grabbing our luggage out of the hands of one very crabby security person, we headed to pick up our rental car. In the past I have always prepaid for our rental car. Unfortunately, I did not this time-I just secured the reservation with a credit card. Apparently, I am still a naive traveler.
I did not know, in that case, they would charge my credit card an additional 40% of the total until the car was returned. Needless to say, my credit card did not have $1100.00 of available credit. I know...I know...I'm a bad girl! By the way, this is a fact Amy didn't need to know! Anyway, they insisted on cancelling the reservation and needed another credit card to make a new reservation. I was irritated at this point and just politely said no thanks and went to the Hertz counter. We eneded up with a smaller car but had no problems with Hertz and my credit card. Lesson learned.....on with the trip! We drove to our hotel which turns out to be just awesome. I would highly recommend the Marriott Residence Inn in Clearwater, FL. Room is large with a small kitchenette, living area, bedroom, large bathroom. Even with Albert's crib set up in the living area we have lots of room. My favorite perk-which will just show how "queer" I am-is the fact that the vanity area of the bathroom is carpeted! How regal!
We headed out for dinner and a stop at Super Target for baby supplies and snacks. Made it back to the hotel and Momma took a bubble bath. Oh heaven!
By the time I was done with my bath, Albert had been fed and was in jammies. Thanks Amyluv! He went night night and so did Mommies. We were tired!!!
3/3/10 Albert woke at 5:11a.m. for a bottle. He went back to sleep for another 2 hours. Amy took him down for "breakfast" in the hotel. She said they had a nice spread: waffles, eggs, sausage, hash browns and the usual toast, donuts, etc. She brought me back up a bagel. Coffe, bagel and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!
We are all dressed and ready to go and, of course, Albie falls asleep for a nap. So, we wait for the sleeping prince. The weather is only in the 50s today, according to the forecast, so we are planning on heading to John's Pass for a little shopping and probably dinner at Crabby Bill's.
I'll try to post some pictures later tonight!
It was the best photo I ended up with...fast buggers!
We will be meeting Bubbe, Papa and Uncle Gordie at the AKL/Kidani Village tomorrow at Noon. Mickey better watch out-his number one fan is on the way! 
