We made it!!!

Well, after departing home last night and stopping overnight in Valdosta, we arrived at Disney's Wilderness Lodge this afternoon. Last night's driving was fairly uneventful. Reagan didn't sleep much in the car, but she was generally happy. And at the hotel in Valdosta, both girls slept in the same room without incident. They even slept in until about 9:15, which is unheard of for them!

The trip today was, shall we say, less smooth. After a breakfast at Cracker Barrel, we hit the road about 11:00 or so. Less than an hour in, Reagan was screaming her head off for no apparent reason. Susan even climbed back to try to console her, but her presence seemed to make Reagan worse. She just wanted to be held (she's maybe a little too used to being carried!), but we weren't willing to take her out of the car seat at 82 mph. Instead, we made an unscheduled stop at a Florida rest area. Getting out of the car seat (and having some Frito's and water) did the trick since she was much better when we got back on the road. After a quick lunch break at a turnpike service center, we were at Disney in no time!

The resort here is fantastic. As with everything they do, the Disney folks really delivered with this place. Our 1-BR villa is just perfect for the family. Amanda has the fold-out sofa, and Reagan has a pack and play (provided by the resort) in the walk-in closet. Okay, so maybe Reagan would complaint if she could, but it's working out great so far!

This place thought of everything. In addition to the pack and play, they give us a high chair. And there's a little kid-sized bar to feed them at. Even the light switches are lower so more kids can reach them easier. Our only quibble is that the toilet paper roll is inexplicably far away from the commode. Still, after being here for a few hours, I can't imagine staing anywhere else. This villa is the perfect set up!

Afert getting settled, we toured the property a bit, and it looks fantastic. The pools are great and appear to be heated, which is nice. Amanda enjoyed the faux geyser. Reagan did really well, partly because the double stroller we borrowed from a neighbor (thanks Heather!) gives her a great view of her surroundings.

After a quick dinner at one of the restaurants at the resort, we came back, put Reagan down (she was very tired since she slept very little in the car), and just unwound. Amanda played a little with some toys she brought before going down without incident. We've got an early day tomorrow (character breakfast at Chef Mickey's at 7:10), so we'll be turning in soon. Tomorrow should be fun since we will spend the day at the Magic Kingdom and have lunch at Cinderella's Castle!

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