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The Holi-Canoli! Whirlwind Trip That Wasn't Supposed to Be
Welcome to the Holi-Canoli! Whirlwind Trip That Wasn't Supposed to Be!
Wowee! What a day!
A little background:
My DH is deployed. He comes home for R&R in October sometime. Who knows exactly when. We won't know until September 15 and then there is still a little window of uncertainty because we won't know exactly when he'll get in.
My DD and I are going to WDW in September for a mommie/daughter getaway. It's a great way to make this deployment go by quicker and has really given us something to look forward to. My sweet DH really wanted to go. He tried to get his R&R for September, but it didn't work out. Yesterday, he came up with the idea of us switching our trip to October so he could go. That would mean trying to change all of my ADRs including Le Cellier, calling my cousin and telling her not to come and join us. Oh, and what about the MNSSHP tickets I've already bought not to mention the airfare? He saw my point.
He seemed so sad, and it broke my heart. I would die for this man, and here he is risking his life in a desert with 126 degree temperatures and he's tired of being there, and by golly, HE WANTS TO GO TO WDW!
My mind worked all night. You see, we're already booked at POFQ in April for his return and to celebrate our anniversary. So, I knew I had to crunch some serious numbers to make this work. My DH is a financial guru and knows where every penny goes and will want to know if things are feasible or not. So, I had to have my ducks in a row.
We talked last night - 10:07 p.m., to be exact. We talk around that time every day because it is 5 a.m., for him and the lines aren't as busy, and we don't get cut off as much. I pitched my ideas...
Me: Hey Michael, why don't we go to WDW in October for your R&R?
DH: No, you and Victoria take your trip in September.
Me: Oh, we are. Let's go in October, too. We could stay at a resort off-site through the AFVC for $329 a WEEK for a two-bedroom suite with two-bathrooms and a full-size kitchen.
DH: That's cheap.
Me: Yep.
DH: So we won't go in April?
Me: Oh, we are going in April. This would be for your R&R.
DH: But y'all need to go in September.
Me: Honey, we are going in September AND April, and if you want to, we'll go in October, too.
Poor thing. His brain is about fried. He isn't remembering things very well. I finally got through to him. He said he'd have to think about it.
So, I finally got to talk to him today. After a long discussion, he said book it! YIPPEE!!
I am going to WDW three times within seven months! So, today has been a very hectic day of planning and trying to get things done with such short notice and knowing that free dining was going on.
I've written a lot and don't want to bore you, but I'll be back tomorrow with updates about the resort, ADRs and other fun stuff!
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What an awesome way to spend DH R&R! It will be great family time We tried doing things during my DH R&R but dates kept changing so I eventually gave up last year....have a great time x3
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You are one lucky lady - and your DH is pretty lucky to have you, I'd say. (And of course, you're pretty lucky to have such a wonderful DH to agree with all your planning and number-crunching.)
Congrats!!!! I'm just as excited to hear about this Oct trip - so keep posting.
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Congrats on all your upcoming trips. You all deserve some magical time at WDW! Keep us informed on all the trip(s) and details. You'll be there and back twice before my trip comes around so I can live vicariously through your trips
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That would mean trying to change all of my ADRs including Le Cellier, calling my cousin and telling her not to come and join us. Oh, and what about the MNSSHP tickets I've already bought not to mention the airfare? He saw my point. 
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We tried doing things during my DH R&R but dates kept changing so I eventually gave up last year....have a great time x3 
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