"Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

Hi all,
We went to WDW last week for three wonderful days. We were there from Monday March 3rd until Wednesday March 5th. We stayed at one of my favorite places - Port Orleans French Quarter. It was me, my DH and our 15 month old DS Gabe.

Part One:

On Monday DH said he was going to get up early and get DS up early so that we could tire him out and he would (hopefully) sleep for our whole car ride to WDW. We live 2.5 hours away from WDW so this sounded like a great plan.

It turns out we all got up early around 7:00 AM. DH went and got breakfast for us at Chick Fil A (love those chicken minis) and the I finished up our packing while DH loaded the car and DS did his usual - he ran around like a wild baby all morning.

Finally we were ready to leave the house around 10 AM. We stopped for gas on the way to the turnpike and we were ready to roll.

Caseys Corner · 03-11-2008

And? we are in suspence

Experiment6-2-6 · 03-11-2008

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Originally Posted by gabes_mommy

I finished up our packing while DH loaded the car and DS did his usual - he ran around like a wild baby all morning.

Finally we were ready to leave the house around 10 AM. We stopped for gas on the way to the turnpike and we were ready to roll.

Somehow I don't think he looks all that exhausted...

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

About 15 minutes into our drive DS fell fast asleep, so far so good...and then after 30 minutes he woke up.

This would be his only nap all day. I'm sure you can imagine how this will play out later today by the title of the report.

So at about 1:00 we arrive at POFQ to check in. The lobby was empty and within 5 minutes we had our room keys and our room was already ready - what a great surprise! We were in room 4138 which was a perfect location for us - directly across from a fountain and huge lawn where DS could play and right next to the food court. The CM who checked us in said that POFQ was very slow this week - woo hoo!

After check in we headed to the food court for some lunch. DH and I shared the steak sandwich and DS had chicken nuggets and grapes. While we were waiting for DH to bring the food someone got my cell phone.

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

Here is another pic from the POFQ food court. DS loved staring at all the stuff hanging from the ceiling.

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

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Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

Somehow I don't think he looks all that exhausted...

Very astute observation.

Experiment6-2-6 · 03-11-2008

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Originally Posted by gabes_mommy

Very astute observation.

That's why I get paid the big bucks...

Sorry to hear that you got to enjoy the benefits the rest of the day..

MickeyEars · 03-11-2008

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Originally Posted by gabes_mommy

We live 2.5 hours away from WDW so this sounded like a great plan.

Oh to live so close to the mouse...

Can't wait to here more of your trip.

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

After lunch DH was tired and decided he needed a quick nap...but DS was wired and ready to go.

I took DS outside and he had a ball. He was fascinated by the fountain in front of our room and he loved running around on the huge lawn. We spent about 45 minutes outside and then went back in to check on DH.

LuvMyLittleNoah · 03-11-2008

Oh Gabe is so cute. I am enjoying your report and pictures. I can sympathize with the no car nap situation. Our DS does it to us EVERY time we drive the 4 hours to go visit my Mom. It isn't so bad now that he is 3.5, but he has been doing it since he was 6 months old.

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

So we went to check on daddy and he was still asleep so back outside we went. Gabe was FULL of energy so we literally walked all over POFQ. First we went to the playground:

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

And then we walked over towards building 1. What a lovely view:

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

Oh no, Gabe spotted another fountain. It drew him in like a bee to honey:

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

Right after I took this picture Gabe fell in

gabes_mommy · 03-11-2008

Poor baby he was soaked, but he didn't cry - he's such a tough little guy.

I carried him back to our room, soaking myself in the process

, to wake up DH to get ready to go to the MK for the evening.

Here is a pic of the front of our building:

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	"Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Hi all, We went to WDW last week for three wonderful days. We were there from Monday March 3rd until Wednesday March 5th. We stayed at one of my favorite places - Port Orleans French Quarter. It was me, my DH and our 15 month old DS Gabe. Part One: On Monday DH said he was going to get up early and get DS up early so that we could tire him out and he would (hopefully) sleep for our whole car ride to WDW. We live 2.5 hours away from WDW so this sounded like a great plan. It turns out we all got up early around 7:00 AM. DH went and got breakfast for us at Chick Fil A (love those chicken minis) and the I finished up our packing while DH loaded the car and DS did his usual - he ran around like a wild baby all morning. Finally we were ready to leave the house around 10 AM. We stopped for gas on the way to the turnpike and we were ready to roll. Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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Caseys Corner Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,175	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures And? we are in suspence __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Disneyworld Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Allstar Sports Christmas and New Years in WDW 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 8/9/08 thru 8/17/08 went from not going to going twice. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Disney or bust. See you all soon.

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures About 15 minutes into our drive DS fell fast asleep, so far so good...and then after 30 minutes he woke up. This would be his only nap all day. I'm sure you can imagine how this will play out later today by the title of the report. So at about 1:00 we arrive at POFQ to check in. The lobby was empty and within 5 minutes we had our room keys and our room was already ready - what a great surprise! We were in room 4138 which was a perfect location for us - directly across from a fountain and huge lawn where DS could play and right next to the food court. The CM who checked us in said that POFQ was very slow this week - woo hoo! After check in we headed to the food court for some lunch. DH and I shared the steak sandwich and DS had chicken nuggets and grapes. While we were waiting for DH to bring the food someone got my cell phone. Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Here is another pic from the POFQ food court. DS loved staring at all the stuff hanging from the ceiling. Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures After lunch DH was tired and decided he needed a quick nap...but DS was wired and ready to go. I took DS outside and he had a ball. He was fascinated by the fountain in front of our room and he loved running around on the huge lawn. We spent about 45 minutes outside and then went back in to check on DH. Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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LuvMyLittleNoah Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 393	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Oh Gabe is so cute. I am enjoying your report and pictures. I can sympathize with the no car nap situation. Our DS does it to us EVERY time we drive the 4 hours to go visit my Mom. It isn't so bad now that he is 3.5, but he has been doing it since he was 6 months old. __________________ Kim Sept 2007 Pop Century 2nd trip to WDW Sept 18-26, 2008 @ PoP with free dining!

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures So we went to check on daddy and he was still asleep so back outside we went. Gabe was FULL of energy so we literally walked all over POFQ. First we went to the playground: Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

03-11-2008	#12 (permalink)
gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures And then we walked over towards building 1. What a lovely view: Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Oh no, Gabe spotted another fountain. It drew him in like a bee to honey: Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Right after I took this picture Gabe fell in Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 199	Re: "Sorry Goofy he's just grouchy..." and other adventures Poor baby he was soaked, but he didn't cry - he's such a tough little guy. I carried him back to our room, soaking myself in the process , to wake up DH to get ready to go to the MK for the evening. Here is a pic of the front of our building: Attached Images __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover

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