TarzansKat
Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
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I want to thank you all for allowing this pre-trip report to be as much about missing my mother and going to Disney for the first time without her as it is about the actual logistics of planning.
I think this is probably one of the strangest reports I've ever written in the sense that there really aren't any plans. And the funniest thing is that normally, I'd be all hyperactive about things that the baby "has to do" because it's his first trip, and really...I'm not.
I don't know why. I just want to go. Just want to be there, with the kids, MJS, and Nana, enjoying and soaking up that magic.
Part of me wishes that I'd made the trip a little bit longer, but I think everything happens for a reason, and perhaps the powers upstairs knew what length of time was best for us, and best for me at this point. And it must be that magical five days, because let me tell you.
A week or two ago, I finally went ahead and changed our flights. And yes, I did pay more than what I was paying in February, and although it hurt to pay for airfare for four people that was just shy of a grand, I knew it was still a good deal. Especially with direct flights, and livable flight times. That makes all the difference in the world and the World, especially when you're travelling with little ones.
And you know what? Pretty much the day after I switched, airfare skyrocketed up and now the one way costs of our flights makes me absolutely shudder. Quite frankly, they're enough one way now that if I'd waited this long I'd be seriously debating the trip altogether.
Again, everything unfolds the way it's supposed to.
So, that taken care of, obviously I had my moments of resort doubt. This is the first time we're going back without Mom, should we really be doing it big, staying deluxe, etc...but every time I thought about switching somewhere else, I got that feeling in the pit of my stomach. The feeling that said, if you switch, you won't have the same kind of vacation. You won't be as relaxed as you will at CBR. You won't take the time to enjoy the resort, you'll go park commando, you'll rush too much.
And I think that gut instinct was a good one, so we're sticking with CBR.
My only vision for this trip in regard to a must do is that we're spending at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a day at the resort, right in the middle of the trip.
I am so excited about this resort day, it's beyond silly. I'm excited of being able to wake up that day and not have anywhere to go. Of being able to take Nemo to the pool, of being able to let Squirt stick his feet in the sand for the first time.
Of sitting and sipping with Nana.
Of shopping.
Of eating and relaxing, all at my beautiful CBR.
I'm so looking forward to that.
When I dream about this vacation, that's what I dream of most. Not park time, not rides so much (besides pirates, of course), not anything specific but that beautiful, relaxing day at the resort. Warm weather, beautiful Florida sun, plenty of sunscreen and all the time in the world.
When I fantasize about this trip, that's the day I picture in my head.
And sometimes, it's what helps to get me through the day I'm living right now.
Now, I'm smart enough to know that it won't be perfect. We could get to my planned day of rest, and it could be pouring.
I'm not worried. We're a flexible enough crowd to change our plans as we go. Modify as need be, and that's the great thing about vacation.
Nothing's set in stone.
I think this is probably one of the strangest reports I've ever written in the sense that there really aren't any plans. And the funniest thing is that normally, I'd be all hyperactive about things that the baby "has to do" because it's his first trip, and really...I'm not.
I don't know why. I just want to go. Just want to be there, with the kids, MJS, and Nana, enjoying and soaking up that magic.
Part of me wishes that I'd made the trip a little bit longer, but I think everything happens for a reason, and perhaps the powers upstairs knew what length of time was best for us, and best for me at this point. And it must be that magical five days, because let me tell you.
A week or two ago, I finally went ahead and changed our flights. And yes, I did pay more than what I was paying in February, and although it hurt to pay for airfare for four people that was just shy of a grand, I knew it was still a good deal. Especially with direct flights, and livable flight times. That makes all the difference in the world and the World, especially when you're travelling with little ones.
And you know what? Pretty much the day after I switched, airfare skyrocketed up and now the one way costs of our flights makes me absolutely shudder. Quite frankly, they're enough one way now that if I'd waited this long I'd be seriously debating the trip altogether.
Again, everything unfolds the way it's supposed to.
So, that taken care of, obviously I had my moments of resort doubt. This is the first time we're going back without Mom, should we really be doing it big, staying deluxe, etc...but every time I thought about switching somewhere else, I got that feeling in the pit of my stomach. The feeling that said, if you switch, you won't have the same kind of vacation. You won't be as relaxed as you will at CBR. You won't take the time to enjoy the resort, you'll go park commando, you'll rush too much.
And I think that gut instinct was a good one, so we're sticking with CBR.
My only vision for this trip in regard to a must do is that we're spending at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a day at the resort, right in the middle of the trip.
I am so excited about this resort day, it's beyond silly. I'm excited of being able to wake up that day and not have anywhere to go. Of being able to take Nemo to the pool, of being able to let Squirt stick his feet in the sand for the first time.
Of sitting and sipping with Nana.
Of shopping.
Of eating and relaxing, all at my beautiful CBR.
I'm so looking forward to that.
When I dream about this vacation, that's what I dream of most. Not park time, not rides so much (besides pirates, of course), not anything specific but that beautiful, relaxing day at the resort. Warm weather, beautiful Florida sun, plenty of sunscreen and all the time in the world.
When I fantasize about this trip, that's the day I picture in my head.
And sometimes, it's what helps to get me through the day I'm living right now.
Now, I'm smart enough to know that it won't be perfect. We could get to my planned day of rest, and it could be pouring.
I'm not worried. We're a flexible enough crowd to change our plans as we go. Modify as need be, and that's the great thing about vacation.Nothing's set in stone.
And you're making me want to stay at CBR for our next trip, even though I thought I was convinced I wanted to try Coronado!
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Has anyone told winter that it is time for us to get a little snow? 
Rely on that rock of a hubby you've got, and through your pain and tears, look into the beautiful faces on your boys and rejoice for those blessings.
