You're not kidding. But believe me, we appreciate how much work it is!
I don't know how you do it with 4 kiddos! Makes entertaining one toddler look like a piece of cake when you're juggling the needs of two kids per parent!
Thanks! It made for a nice photo op!
Thanks for clarifying that.
You would be surprised how many people asked me if it was Izzy's drink after I posted the picture on Facebook.
I just don't get why people recline sometimes. I mean, I think MOST people don't, but the ones that do (always in front of you and me, of course) just seem to do it without a care in the world and like it doesn't affect anyone. I mean, maybe just take a look behind you first to make sure you're not going to crash into a lap baby or shove a tray table into someone (happened to Dug).
I'd better go. You know I hate talking about poop in TR's.
I feel like there's an unwritten rule that all TRs involving babies/toddlers must include at least one poop story. Thank goodness I finally got mine in. Whew!
Meh. Needs more lightsabers.
Well, if it helps, they do both have tiny lightsabers built into their hands.
As a side note, the other day when Dug picked up Izzy from daycare, they got home and Izzy handed Dug a lightsaber (we all have one laying around, right?) and then said, "I go get mine" and went to her room and came back with one and challenged him to a dual. Smart kid. Proud daddy.
I thought that was a nice touch, too.
I loved those little details. But felt silly taking a picture of a restroom sign. The things we do for the DIS.
YES!!! (and: whew!)
It was so funny that we were having a debate about directions in the car and I'm like, "But Mark, on the DIS, he was very clear that it was exit 7. He knows what he's talking about, I think he's a highway engineer. I don't care if Siri says exit 8." Dug just gave up on that one, but clearly expected me to be wrong. Haha! (and Thank You!)
They were such a tasty treat! We actually ended up driving by the non-truck Leonard's a couple times and it was hard to resist stopping in for more (but we managed to keep going).
Yeah, that was all we could tell too.
Every time I went through, I wondered about how they determine if there is someone they shouldn't wave to. Oh, well, just glad we never had issues. Though I can tell you that Hickam Field does not follow this same procedure.
I think it was easier in the daylight.
Yeah, that was a bit better, but it was still really minimal. I mean, that first night we DID actually SEE it, but slowed down and looked and said, "This can't be it. Maybe it's a service entrance. There's got to be one with a sign, right?" and kept going. Not to mention how easy it was to miss the whole Ko Olina exit itself. Not that we did that later too.
Glad you arrived safe - despite the great poop escapade
Ha, thanks! We all survived!
and see, if you didn't lose/had stolen the fleece you wouldn't have gotten that cute Mickey/Minnie one ... things do happen for a reason
Exactly! We definitely upgraded her jacket! I was so excited to see that table of Mickey/Minnie items! SO cute and I had a perfect excuse to buy one - we really did need it.
Those donuts look good - think for that late and just arriving I might have stuck with the non-filled ones, but they all look good.
They were super good. And you are wise to stick with non-filled - the others were a tad messy in a car!
That is odd that there is no signage about the resort - wonder if that is like standard practice for Hawaii or just something they did to keep it more low key
I wondered about that too. I'm guessing it's a Hawaii thing as there is not a lot of great signage in general. I'm so used to purple highway signs and all, so this was really different for a DVC resort. I just expected something a bit more grand to signal the entrance.
Glad you made it. It was really nice someone acknowledged your hard work at keeping Izzie happy and occupied. I laughed at you image of helping Ozzie in the bathroom. So true though(this being said of 25 years working as an RN in labor and delivery). Can't wait for more.
Oh, wow, so you have spent plenty of time doing similar coaching!
I was just so glad that she actually responded well to it. You could see her little face considering it and then deciding to trust me and go for it. It looked really painful.
I don't know how you do what you do, but good for you!
I enjoyed reading about your plane ride to Hawaii. I am dreading this with my 3 kiddos in March!
I hope it goes well for you! It's a long flight, but manageable. How old are your kids?
So which flavor of malasada did you like the best? Are they worth the stop on the way to Aulani?
I know that Dug really liked the custard (he really likes custard in general) and I did enjoy the chocolate, but I think the standard ones (no filling) are the must-haves. They are classic and delicious (and less messy). If you have the time and are ready for a snack, I totally think they are worth a quick stop. After a long flight, it's nice to just savor something special. Maybe that is an incentive to help the kids through the long flight even?
PS--Kudos to you for keeping your daughter happy and entertained! I know that is a lot of work!
Thanks!
The first time we took our daughter to Hawaii she was about Izzys age and she played with her Teletubbie dolls through out the whole trip the same way so we have an old photo album filled with Teletubbies on the beach, in restaurants, in an airplane, relaxing on hotel beds-you get the idea...
