Disney and the days prior

I always loved basketball, so I have some hope one of my kids will too. Jack is terrified of being hit in the face with a ball so until that phobia subsides, Hilly is the batter up. 2 Tuesday's ago she had her first basketball class. She had no clue how to even dribble.  The morning before she was asked Ben if he would please cheer for her bc she never played before. I told her I was an awesome player (an exaggeration but my mom told me she was her high school's checker champ and I believed it so I figured I should continue the tradition and stretch the truth), so obviously Hilly would be awesome too. Ben was super jealous but cheered for her like crazy. 

Then we all played. The kids kept talking about their team. Benny was getting frustrated he couldn't make a shot. 

Not sure what was happening here except it looks like the girls just finished cheer dance and they are all coloring. Tues evening. 

On Wed Em came to yoga and swim with us and the kids were in heaven! She is the best. They played nonstop from 330-7. 

Thursday AM a pic of Benny during his beloved gymnastics class. 

All the kids after gym. 

When I saw this I had immediate flashbacks to uncle Mickey as a child. He did this for hours. 

Thursday morning? 

The girls peacefully playing Legos. Hallelujah!

This is where things get good. Hilly had my phone. Jack was wailing about leaving Jim. We were trying to figure out how to fold up this monster stroller we borrowed from my friend. Finally we used a strap from Michael's carry on to rig this beast. Insanity. 

The crayons and new coloring books and snacks paid off in the airport. 

The girls sat w Gma on the flight. Looked peaceful from my end- not sure what Gma would say about it. Oh well! 

Benny and I sat w Uncle Brian. He just looked out the window the whole time. Loved it. 

Meltdown 1 of about 1 million: the Disney Magic Express bus from the airport to the hotel. 

Outside the hotel they had large Legos to play with, among other toys. Two thumbs up. 

Prepping for Magic Kingdom w maps. 

After what I imagine was an intense shuttle ride w my large and in charge stroller, we arrived.