A few weeks ago I mentioned I might be able to getaway with my husband to a conference in Orlando. We were able to work it out with someone to watch the children and we went away for a few days. I was able to visit with a good friend and her family during the day when my husband was involved in his conference.
My friend’s husband works at Disney and so we made a visit there as well. I finally got to see the Beauty and the Beast show and I loved it. I also finally saw the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular as well and I can’t wait to get my family back to see it. I think the boys in particular will enjoy it.
I didn’t ride much while I was there since I’m pretty pregnant, but I did ride Snow White’s adventure before it closes down for good, and I rode Peter Pan’s Flight.
I admit to falling asleep during Impressions de France. I blame being pregnant.
It was some nice getaway time with DH (Dear Husband) which we haven’t for eight years. Far too long since we’d been able to go somewhere together sans children. It was also good to visit with a good friend and visit WDW with the only child being the one in my belly. It reminded me how important it is to spend one-on-one time with your spouse. Date nights a couple of times a month (child swapping with other families to save on babysitting cost) are a great way to reconnect. If it is possible to have an overnight or weekend getaway where you can spend time with your spouse and not have to worry about dishes, I highly recommend that too. I know it’s not always possible. It’s been really difficult for us to find someone to help. My family is large and that it intimidating to younger couples. My parents are not in the best health, my husband’s parents are doing church service mission and can’t get away. My kids overwhelm my siblings.
In any case, the kids were good for the sitter and her husband, and she gave us a new idea for handling our schedules after school.
It was definitely a win all the way around.