I think I (gasp) need a break from Disney

In the past 16 months, we have missed maybe half a dozen weekends at Disney. On the weekends we go, we usually only go for one day, but it’s a full day – often multiple parks, staying until dark – later into the night, and then driving home while the kids sleep and I read/sleep. A few of the long weekends we’ve gone multiple days, driving to and from both days, and four three times we’ve stayed over locally instead of driving (one weekend was for Spencer’s birthday, the other three were just random).

What I’m saying, is I think I’m a little Disney’d out, for the moment.

We went to Epcot yesterday, on the final day of the World Cup which was just poor planning on my part. Spencer was hanging out with with a friend of his on Saturday and we did some Macy’s exchanging so yesterday was Disney. People, it was hot and we were cranky and I think we all fought all day. The kids wouldn’t stop running down inclines and sitting on chain barriers (big pet peeves) and C and I argued several times. It just wasn’t the most fun day for me. I do recognize that a not-so-great day at Disney is still probably better than average days other places, but by dinner when we had more issues I was just ready to go. So we went.

So maybe we’ll skip next weekend? Only time will tell. C has to work on Saturday so I’m taking the kids to Chuck E Cheese and the children’s museum (I know, I know, glutton, punishment and all that) and we’ve got our belated family birthday dinner which should prove fun. Today is my me-time day. Last Monday I did grocery shopping and took a run and a shower and we had TJs chana masala which meant a distinct lack of cooking. I think I’m out of prepared TJs foods right now, so I may actually have to cook tonight. I have to do some grocery shopping, and I’d like to get in a run if I can manage it. I’m hoping that I’ll still have an hour to myself that I can sit and read/take a shower, but I know I’ll end up straightening the house and measuring the closet to see if I can replace the boys’ clothes bins with actual dressers.

Halfway through this post, I saw this come up in my Facebook newsfeed. Obviously I need it – I’m feeling a bit down and pessimistic apparently. So once I hit publish, I am going to try to go 24 hours. And then maybe another 24 hours. Before I go, I’m going to put up 3 things that are making me happy right this minute:

- I started listening to Neil Gaiman’s book The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and it is adorable. I didn’t get very far because I listened on my walk Friday, but I have a day flight on Wednesday and I’m planning on not reading an actual book. I’m going to close my eyes and let Neil Gaiman read to me. His voice! So endearing!

- Friday I was having one of those nights but it was C’s birthday so I was trying – TRYING. Everything was getting to me, although I tried to set myself up for success – we went out for dinner and I had my favorite burger (incorrect the first time, but amazing the second, Guacamole Bacon burger at Red Robin, no mayo and cheddar cheese instead of swiss) and let the kids watch Toy Story on my ipad during dinner for extra calmness, but I just couldn’t get out my funk. My wonderful husband, on his birthday, sent me for a walk on my own while he let the kids watch a movie and handled things. It was a lovely hour walk while I listened to the Gaiman book.

- Sunday morning Spencer decided that he was going to teach Henry how to play chess. It was shortlived because H didn’t care 10 minutes in, but it was super cute.