I was really kind of excited to see AK. Like I said, DH had no desire.
We got up fairly early to make EMH this morning. I figured if we got there slightly earlier than the masses, we would get to leave early enough to give the kids time to rest.
I went down to Memaw and Pepaw’s room to fetch whichever kid (can’t remember who) stayed with them. When I got there Dad told me he didn’t think Mom would be going today. Her feet were really killing her and she did not sleep very well the night before. (She was in the shower). I told him that was okay, but we could get a wheel chair at the park. He said he would tell her, but he really didn’t think she would go anyway.
We were only going to be gone for a few hours, so she really wouldn’t miss that much anyway.
Me and DH got the kids ready. No customs this morning as I knew they would get wet anyway.
As we got to the busses, there were sitting both my parents. I was surprised to see her, but pleased.
We arrived at the park with about 20 minutes of EMH left. I grabbed a map and told the family to meet me at the Safari while I ran to get FP at Kali. They had to get a wheel chair for Mom anyway.
I took off in a hurried sprint. Good Lord! It was already hot in this place! I agree with everything anybody has ever posted about this park being hot and confusing!!!
So, I got the FP and took off for the Safari. I figured with by big walk, they would be waiting on me. I called them, and they had just gotten the wheel chair! UGH! So, I waited. It took them a while because they had not only the WC but 3 kids in tow, that were tired.
By the time they got there, Moonk looks at her Dad to announce she must go potty, then they all chimed in!
DH told me to get in line and he would catch up. Let me say, I HATE THAT!!!! I hate when people get in line only to have another huge part of the party come up thru the line. I realize with kids (because I have 3) that sometimes this can’t be avoided if you are already in line. But to get in line without the entire party, that drives me crazy.
But, Pepaw started pushing Memaw up in the line and I followed. Feeling VERY uncomfortable. We snaked back and for the thru the line until we got to the part where you go into the little building, before the next outside line. I told Pepaw to stop, pull over and let’s wait.
So we waited for some time. Finally they showed up and then no one would let us back in line. Until this nice family from Ohio let us in. They were real nice and they had two kids about the same age as Moonk and Bits. We talked the whole way thur the line…they were NASCAR fans too. Bonus!
The wait was pretty long and the first time the kids had complained about any wait. I was prepared! I had been collecting little cans of playdoh and little cars for them and had them hid in my bag. It was just the thing to keep them busy.
We reached the handicap turn off and loaded into our truck. The ride was a lot of fun. But the whole bridge thing I could have done without! Not so funny to someone that fears bridges!
By the time we were done with the Safari it was time to use out FP for Kali.
Here is where the magic left Disney for me.
Little back story for you that I should have mentioned earlier.
First, my DH is kinda a stickler for some things. At no time should anybody be in a wheel chair if they don’t need it. He knew Memaw needed it. The kids did not. They were not to at anytime ride in her lap. He sees this as an insult to children that do need them. Fine.
Second, Memaw is a drama queen!!!!! She likes drama…lives for it sometimes. We really had not seen the drama queen this week, but we knew that at any moment she would appear.
Third, my parents. Because of the afore mentioned drama queen…I’m not sure what happens to my father. He puts up with it until they blow up into a fight. And it can get ugly. I grew up with it. HATED IT!!!!
Forth, not until I met DH did I know how to reign in the drama without a fight. Now, I put my foot down and it is over. I don’t feed into it, nor do I become a part of it all. I so did not want to do this at Disney. I wanted and prayed all would go without drama.
So enough build up…on with the story.
When we left out of the Safari to head towards Kali, one of the kids tried to sit in Memaw’s lap. Dh grabbed him and took of down the path. I leaned over to Memaw to explain that he did not want them riding in her lap because of the above. She took this that he didn’t want HER in the wheel chair…I DID NOT SAY THAT!!!!
Off down the very crowded path we headed. I had two of the kids with me, trying to keep an eye out for DH who was in the lead, walking VERY fast, and at the same time, wait on my parents.
I have to admit, I was getting a little mad at DH for not waiting.
We get over to Kali and Memaw had to go to the bathroom. Fine.
DH was over at the entrance with the kids waiting on me. Looking very ill that I was not hurrying up.
Pepaw took his FP and hers and told us to go ahead without them.
I find DH so we can go load up on the ride.
Okay…this is without a doubt the dumbest line in all of Disney. You go a little ways and the rope dividing the FP from the rest ends.
Then, you go around the corner and the rope starts again. I didn’t know that, so I stopped. Thankfully a nice person in the standby line told me how it worked.
So we get to another loading platform of death and DH looks at me and said “Why didn’t we wait on your parents?”
Huh?
What?
Why didn’t you ask me that at the entrance you person you?
Ugh!!!
Okay…I am NOT a water person! Not that I don’t like getting wet. It’s just that I have no desire to get soaked in my clothes.
Big Boy wanted me to sit next to him, he picked the seat, we buckled up.
Remember he is not that type that likes to be caught off guard.
I thought I remember reading somewhere that the same seats don’t usually get soaked twice. Okay for future use by everyone…that is a big fat lie!!!! Big Boy and I got SOAKED twice!!! And no…I did not pick my feet up! Ooops!!!!
So we get off the ride…dripping from everywhere…well at least me and Big Boy were. Moonk was mad because she didn’t get wet at all.
When we got to the exit, no Memaw or Pepaw anywhere to be seen.
So, I called them…no answer on either phone. I figured they were on the ride.
I was hungry and so were the kids so we decided to grab a bite to eat.
As I was standing in line, my phone rang, it was Memaw and this is how it went.
“Hey, where are you?”
“We just got of the ride, where are you?”
“I’m in line getting some food. Do you want something from here?” (I read the menu)
“No….” Long pause…”why didn’t you wait on us to ride? We wanted to see the kids!”
“Um…Dad told me to go”
“Well…I hate we missed it”
At this point I think I was just too tired…
I started to cry…
HARD!
“Dad told me to go…DH was leaving me with the kids…I tried to wait…you had to go to the bathroom…I CAN’T MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY!!! Bye.”
Yep, I hung up on my mom….I felt the magic leaving. Why was she making me feel guilty! I did nothing wrong!
Okay…I would not dwell on it…I was done with the whole event…let’s enjoy our lunch.
So I tried to eat and just ignore what had just happened.
My parents arrive at our table and Pepaw steps away to get food.
I start to talk about the ride and how much fun it was. I asked if she got wet. Was is fun?
She started to cry.
Then she told me that I had been very mean to leave them.
I told her that I was sorry...there was just a misunderstanding. Let's move forward and not let it ruin our day.
She cried harder and said it wasn't her fault that she had to be in the wheelchair.
When did anybody say anything about her being in the wheelchair...
She said that Pepaw was mad he had to push it.
No...he was the one that got it for you.
I said just stop and eat...Pepaw was back with the food.
We ate our lunch and decided to go see the Bug's life show.
We got up from the table and Memaw starting pushing the chair and walking behind it. I said sit down, I'll push. She said no, but then moaned in pain.
DRAMA!!!!!!
Whatever...I offered again to push her...I did not want her to be in pain.
She again refused...again she moaned!
So we lined up for the show.
I love the details in the tree...
So we get to the Bug Show.
We go in with the kids in the regular entrance...Memaw and Pepaw sat in the back.
She would later reveal...this also made her mad.
Yep! That is right...we took the kid that is terrified of bugs in there!
WE ARE BAD PARENTS!!!!
Really they were all in tears by the time we left.
Needless to say...we won't be going back there!
As I said it was three things then time to go back to Pop.
I think Bits was okay with this thought.
Next up...Chef Mickey's...
or will we all kill each other?
Sorry your little one didn't get picked by Crush...what a great question too!
When he does, and it is RARE, he will put his arm around me and kiss me on the top of my head...he did that a time or two at WDW when things were going really well.
But, i would not trade him for anybody! i've had the worst of the worst and he showed me too much PDA!
Actually, i'm tryin to come off all that stuff and get some pounds off. For the first time I got DH doing it with me, so no SB for now!
my disclaimer
I have never been in this 3-D before. I had no idea what I was about to do to my children!!!!!
about Moonk getting called out by the band member! And it's great to hear that your dad enjoyed himself so much. Must've been great for him to feel like a kid again. 
We're Test Track VIPs, you know! 
But really...it's such a blast waiting in line, with the clanking, and the noise!!!
