Pets

Had to record this conversation I had with Emma the other day before I forget.

E: Mommy, I want to get a pet.

Me: What kind of pet?

E: A puppy.

Me: I don't know if you're old enough for a pet. You have to be able to take care of it.

E: Yes I am, I'm three Mommy! I will take care of it.

Me: You have to feed it, give it water, take it outside to go to the bathroom...

E: Puppies don't go to the bathroom (in a tone that implied I was ridiculous.)

Me: Yes they do and sometimes you have to scoop up their poop.

E: Okay. I guess I don't want a puppy then.

Me (thinking to myself): Wow, that was much easier to convince her than I thought it would be.

E: I guess I want a horse instead Mommy.

I then had to explain to her that all animals go to the bathroom. Life is just full of revelations when you're three years old.

A trip to remember

We made it back safely and had a fabulous time in Florida! Here's a recap:

Saturday: arrived at airport at 6:00 AM, flight delayed an hour, boarded flight three times, sat on plane and airport for hours, never left Des Moines, returned home very disappointed and went to bed early. My worst flight experience EVER!!

Sunday: made it out on a 6:30 AM flight (amazing because we had no seats assigned for all six of us), arrived at resort mid-afternoon, took naps, had pizza with everyone in the condo.

Monday: a very cold day spent at Disney World. Emma loved it and some of us stayed until the bitter end to see the parade and fireworks.

Tuesday: another cold one at Islands of Adventure. Everyone enjoyed the rides and Emma's favorite was meeting the Grinch.

Wednesday: a trip to the outlet mall and pizza at Giordano's with Jon and Olivia.

Thursday: great weather, Downtown Disney, lunch at Earl of Sandwich, and a shopping trip with Amy to another outlet mall (no kids or husbands, it was a rare treat.)

Friday: another sunny day, Clearwater Beach, swimming, picking up shells, picnic lunch, hot tub at condos, Olive Garden, and packing up.

Saturday: another early morning flight, pizza with everyone at our house, home to the cold and snow.

Both kids are sick with fevers and bad colds.We are trying to rest up and recover before Christmas. Ethan and I can't remember the last time we were this tired! Back to the unpacking, laundry, and Christmas preparations. I have posted lots of pictures of our trip below. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!!

Cousin sleepover at the condo

This is Florida?? Coats and mittens?

Disney World

Disney decorated for Christmas

The teacups

"It's a small world..."

Staying warm

Buzz Lightyear's ride

Emma's favorite ride...Dumbo

Hugs from Jessie

Isaac and Emma meet Woody and Jessie

Cinderella's castle at night

We managed to stick it out for the parade

Alice

Captain Hook

The castle all lit up

The brave ones who stayed to watch the fireworks. It took huddling and hot chocolate to keep warm.

Sharing a stroller at Islands of Adventure

Emma in Seussland

More Seussland

The new Harry Potter attraction

Hogwarts

Giordano's- table #1

Giordano's-table #2

The princess store at Downtown Disney...Emma was overwhelmed to say the least.

Mickey and Minnie

Hanging out with Pooh

Noah's first trip to the beach

Collecting shells which I'm now finding all over the house.

The lovebirds

Noah trying to snack on sand

Chasing waves

Brrrr...the water is cold!

Family fun at the beach

Andrew showing off his muscles

Hard to wake these two at 4:00 AM for our flight home. They were wiped out!

Florida here we come...

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Click above to see our farewell dance =)  We are off to finish packing and look forward to posting pictures of our trip when we return!!