Buzz has been in touch with our sitter for the night and isnt to sure about her. Not that she wouldnt be safe, but shes very low key on the phone and isnt very animated sounded. Sounds almost bored, he said. Not too thrilled with the job. He doesnt know if the kids will like her, which makes me nervous. He assures me if we dont like her, well come back early and cancel our 2nd night out. That makes me feel slightly better.
She arrives and Buzz is right on. She doesnt seem too excited to be there. The ones in Florida are always nice and friendly and seem eager to play with the kids. This gal starts in by griping about the election and how much news coverage its getting. And griping that she couldnt find our room and how far of a walk it is. Gee, next time, Ill speak to the news networks and tell them to stop covering history making events and ask the Disney staff to put us in a room for her convenience. I say nothing though. She continues on griping and we nod sympathetically.
We finally get a word in to tell her about Trey, tell her not to put the kids to bed-wed be back in time for that- and we head out. We go to the hotel bar and get some drinks when I remind Buzz that he needs to go get the $150 gift certificate we forgot to get when we checked in. Earlier, theyd called our room and reminded us. Of course, he wants me to do it. I didnt feel like it, so I give him the song and dance about how its in his name and it needs to be him getting it. He buys my line of bull and goes to get it. I find a nice place to sit and sip my wine. The bar is beautiful and Im just happy.
Buzz comes back with the gift certificate and happily announces we can use it to buy supplies like snacks and stuff. Uh, or I can use it for shopping. We decide to use it for both. Compromise.
Before too long, its time to go to Steakhouse 55. We walk across the street where I encounter the topiary Mickey. I puckered up and planted one right on his prickly face.
We get to the restaurant and were immediately seated. Its a nice place, but a little fancy for us. We order a crab cake for an appetizer and a bottle of wine. Buzz and I arent really fancy people so its a little bit not our style, but what the heck. The crab cake was good. Pretty soon this other family comes and sits across from us. They look super tired. Theyve got 5 kids with them and the younger one (about 2) is knocking over glasses, breaking them and shrieking at the top of her lungs. The parents are exasperated. Were amused.
They need a good glass of wine!! The meal was great, ambience a little pretentious, but very nice.
I had a steak (Im so predictable), which was excellent! Buzz had something. I cant remember. I love rib eye steaks with fat on them. I know its gross, but I love the fat! Best part of the steak. Ill say it for everyone, Eeeeuuuwww!! I love it though.
On our way back we walked through Downtown Disney. We walked along and chatted with a DVC CM, asking questions about buying into the DVC in CA. We were seriously thinking about it. One more encounter with the lifeguards the next day changed my mind though.
It was pretty early and we werent quite ready to go back yet. We stopped for a glass of wine in the hotel bar and Buzz found this great outdoor fireplace. It was so nice to sit outside with a fire, sipping wine. Very relaxing and romantic.
Before too long, we were joined by a gal about our age whod came out to smoke. She was hilarious-talking a mile a minute. Then another couple came out-the guy wanted to smoke a cigar.
We chatted with these folks for a bit. I started to get tired and am feeling ready to go upstairs.
Buzz has to use the bathroom and after he gets out of sight, I hear this obnoxious Tarzan-like yell.
I know its Buzz but I pretend like its not. The smoker lady says, That sounds like your's. Good grief. I know it is. I still pretend it might not be. Buzz comes back and asks if people heard that drunk guy yelling!
They all say they thought it was him and he actually convinces them it wasnt! We visited with them for awhile more and then hit the gift shop.
Thanks to Goof, the kids have tons of pins to get started on their pin trading! Thank you!!
We got a few new ones for ourselves and bought lanyards. Were official pin traders now!
We go back up to the room, pay the sitter, send her packing and settle in for bed. Id gotten LA a bag of gummy bears. She loves those. She and Trey were more interested in the chips, however, and because Im watching what I eat due to my extremely sensitive G.I. system, I only eat a few bears. We chat and laugh about the day and next thing I know Id eaten the WHOLE bag of gummy bears. I havent had that many carbs for nearly a year! I felt so guilty!!
But they were worth it! Poor LA didnt get any. I hid the empty bag so she wouldnt know I ate them all.
So tonight we swapped kids. I get to sleep with the Human Heat Machine and Buzz gets Pointy, Sharp Girl. I read for a little then fell asleep.
Next up: We Hit
Disneyland, need I say more!!
For 4 years, that little guy suffered and we had no clue. 
All from oversized tonsils and adenoids. Who knew!! I felt so horrible that he suffered from so long. He snored at night and though he slept through the night, he never got a restorative sleep until they were removed. 
Hindsight is always 20/20. His little clubbed fingers remind me of that difficult time. It was pretty hard and frustrating. Life is easier now. 
