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So sorry that Lenny was really grumpy on your travel day...it's always tough enough to travel. I've taken to saying that I'd rather deal with grumpy kiddos than a grumpy husband Abby looks so grown up! Can't wait to hear your impressions of the resort - especially since I know y'all were so fond of the Sports.
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Just found your report and am enjoying it. I always appreciate how honest you are and not just seeing Disney through rose colored glasses. I hope Lenny got control of his mood or I would suggest that you next trip be a mother and daughter trip only.
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I always appreciate how honest you are and not just seeing Disney through rose colored glasses.
Thanks. As much as I would love to sugar coat everything and have it seem like nothing ever went wrong, that's not me. We're not perfect outside of Disney let alone "inside" of Disney so IMO to leave out the bad parts would be giving an inaccurate picture of us and our trip. Yes, maybe Lenny doesn't come out in the best of lights but I know I have my moments too. He's not a bad guy - really grumpy at times, yes - but not bad because otherwise he wouldn't still be around.
I know Lenny as some medical issues (I do too) and I personally know how grumpy they can make you. I am still at the point where I am learning how to cope with my dietary restrictions and have only eaten out a handful of times since I got sick. I have a couple of go to meals I can eat out. I cannot contemplate a Disney vacation right now because even thoguh I am learning to work with restaurants to make my meals acceptable, it is still very hard. I just spent an hour trying to figure out if I could get something at Qboda tonight.
I hope he doesn't have as many restrictions as me. I remember he's on more meds. Just the thought of trying to vacation makes me grumpy in addition to my "normal" illness related crankiness.
I have taken several Mother/Daughter trips before I got sick and they will always be very special.
Hooray you started!!! I'm glad to read that Lenny doesn't stay cranky. I hope it was just travel stress that made him that way. I get that way when traveling. It sounds like ASMu was a good pick! I hope it worked out for you guys this trip.
I'm so excited to read all about your trip!!! I'm sad to read that you may not be returning anytime soon but I understand too.
I hope your school year is off to a good start. My DS just started middle school today and he was so excited about the new lunch period and options (and eating with ALL his friends lol) and I thought of you and how much of a positive impact you have on your students. I also remember you were starting back to work not long after your trip. Hope all is well!!!
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So glad you have started your TR. Sorry your travel day wasn't magical and I'm glad to read Lenny's mood got better. With all of the delays yall experienced aren't you glad you didn't plan an ADR for arrival day? Can't wait to read more!
YAY! You inspired me to make time for mine I've been dying to, but now I guess I have to so that our paths cross again! Can't wait to read more.
Also, I have to say, I'm glad you included the grumpiness. We had some on our trip too, and I thought it was just us. Glad that's normal for other families too, so that I didn't feel left out
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Glad to be joining in from the beginning instead of playing "catch-up".
The first day always has so many unknowns even when you are an extreme planner. And timing is never a sure thing. Hopefully, you got all settled in and were able to start experiencing the magic real soon!
Welcome home Darlene! Glad you have started your TR. Sorry that
Lenny made the first day difficult, but glad to hear that he was better later. I look forward to the next installment.
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Abby looks so grown up! Can't wait to hear your impressions of the resort - especially since I know y'all were so fond of the Sports.
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I've been dying to, but now I guess I have to so that our paths cross again! Can't wait to read more. 
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