Spring break for the boys was the 3rd week in April, and only having a week was not long enough for a road trip. Max and. I had thought about taking Riley and David to Disney and Universal, but that would no be fair to Maggie, and then he mentioned a cruise. So we decided to head down to Orlando and catch a cruise.
The parents agreed to run the campground for a week, but insisted that after that they wanted to travel. Dad had bought a small fiberglass trailer and needed to pick it up after we got back, and we had sold the old RV and needed to deliver it about 3 hours from where dad needed to pickup his trailer. So after the cruise we would leave for Minnesota, pulling the Jeep, and dad following in his pickup. We had also purchased a 16 foot model.
The boys wanted to invite along David’s friend Will, but his parents would not allow it. I mean really, 2 adults, who you don’t really know offer to take your teen aged son on a floating party. I didn’t blame them, maybe he can go camping at the campground this year.
We had to get notarized letters, original copies of birth certificates, and both the boy’s passports (which I was glad to suggest that they got over the summer) and all sorts of legal stuff to be able to take them out of the country on a cruise without Carl and Maria.
We booked a 5 night cruise that stopped in Labadee Haiti, Falmouth Jamaica, and the Bahamas. I had found a nice large suite that had a bedroom with 4 beds (2 sets of bunk beds), and another master bedroom with a queen in it.
We placed a diaper order well in advance of the trip and had it shipped to the FedEx depot near the airport, so we just had to get off the plane, get our rental car and pickup the diapers. It should be enough for 2 weeks for all 3 of us. Yes it was more than we needed, but better to have overstock than understock.
I told the boys that nobody would know them on the cruise and they would never see them again after this week (you hope); so they could wear whatever they liked, meaning if they wanted to dress as toddlers they could.
Max and I promised Carl and Maria we would have them back early that Sunday or late Saturday night; we wouldn’t let them get into trouble either on the ship.
The plan was to load our jeep up and drive to their house on Friday afternoon while they were at school, so that we could be loaded up soon after they got home. Carl would drive us in their van to the Fort Wayne airport where we would fly out that evening on a charter jet straight to Orlando. We would have flown commercial, but it was only allegiant and they charge for everything. Not to mention we would have to keep to their flight schedule.
The day came and from what Maria told me the boys were on cloud nine going to school. She finished making sure that she packed everything that the boys wanted to take. She let them pack as many ABDL outfits as they wanted, but also insisted that they pack normal clothes too just in case.
We got up there around 2 pm and quickly unloaded our stuff into the back of the van. As soon as the bus pulled up both boys ran into the house and made sure they packed everything they wanted to take. Both brought their ipads and phones, along with chargers. Once that was all done, both of them changed into fresh diapers. It was about 4 pm at this time and our flight was booked in for 9 pm. So everybody decided to get a quick sandwich on the way and we headed to the airport.
Neither of them had ever flown before, so this would be an experience for them. Carl pulled up to the General Aviation building and we entered and passed through a very quick security, and headed out to the plane, where our luggage was loaded up. Kisses to mom and dad and we boarded the plane. We were not alone on the flight, as I will usually book along with others who want to share the flights. So tonight we had 4 business travelers going home to Charlotte, and then we would continue onto Orlando. After waiting for the 4 business people, the door was closed and we taxied out to and got in line to take off. In about 15 minutes we were barreling down the runway. Max and I were relaxed, but neither of the boys were… they gripped the armrests. Then like magic we rotated and were off the ground and climbing.
“Hello this is the captain, we are looking at about 90 minutes until our first stop in Charlotte, and then another hour into Orlando Exec. You are now free to unfasten your seatbelt. Enjoy your flight”
The flight attendant came around and got us drinks and snacks. At this time both boys got up and got their diaper bags that had their iPads in them along with headphones. Soon we were alerted by the attendant that we needed to fasten our seatbelts, sit upright and turn off and stow away all items.
Landing was pretty normal. I then had to remind the boys that we have to take off and land again. We said good bye to the business travelers, and waited for their luggage to get taken off. Then the door was closed and we taxied back out and took off again.
The attendant said it was ok to unfasten and offered more drinks to us. Which both teens never turned down. Soon enough we buckled back up and made our decent into the air space and landed. We had a Chevy Suburban waiting on us when we got off the plane. We headed to the hotel that I had booked for the night. I had booked a 2 room suite, so the boys would not be stuck on a sofa bed, and would have their own beds.
Saturday morning we went to breakfast at the hotel, max was dressed the most grown up of the 4 of us, as me and the teens were in some light shorts and onsies, with obvious diapers underneath. A couple people gave us strange looks, but we don’t give a shit. I could tell that there were some younger kids probably 10 or younger who were too old to normally be in diapers, but were still diapered under their PJ’s.
After breakfast we headed back to our room, diapers got changed and then to pack up anything that we had unpacked in the short time that we were at the hotel and loaded it back into the SUV and headed to the FedEx depot to pickup our shipments. Next we had a 90 minute drive to the cruise terminal. We parked the SUV in the lot and loaded everything into the shuttle bus that took us to the ship. All our luggage and packages were whisked away for us to see them later.
We entered the terminal and went through security, checked in, photos taken, sea passes printed and we were walking onto the ship. Since we had a suite we were able to board first, there was a reception and snack for us in one of the bars. Then about 1 pm which was 2 hours before the rest of the passengers, we were able to get to our rooms.
The first thing that Riley said when we entered the suite was “I thought Max said the rooms were like broom closets?”
“Well the cruise we met on, he did have a broom closet, I had a balcony room, which was still very smaller than this room.” I said explaining that there are many different sizes and levels of staterooms on the ship.
Just then a knock at the door and it was out suite attendant bringing the luggage in. He first brought the suitcases in and asked where they went. The twin’s closet was in the hallway and Max and I’s was in our bedroom. Next came the 2 boxes of diapers, which we just had him leave in the living room and we would sort those out. He came back in a few minutes with 2 larger trash cans and put 1 in each of the 2 bathrooms.
“I will empty when I clean room or if you need me to do sooner. If you need anything this is my number. You little boys have a nice time on your cruise” He said
“Well how do you like your bedroom?” Max inquired as the boys were unpacking their clothes into the closet and drawers. They stacked up the bags of diapers on the top bunks.
“It is nice, kinda different than the cribs, hope I don’t fall out” David said
“Oh I don’t think you will. See that white mesh in the top of the closet, that was something I had put in here. It hooks on the top bunk and stretches down to the bottom of the bottom bunk.” I said as I grabbed the items from the top of the closet.
I helped David take the one set and attach it to his bunk and Riley followed along. Soon enough there were two enclosed beds with a zip up entry, just like a portable crib. Their faces said it all
“Thank you two so much for doing this for us” Riley said as he hugged both of us. Followed by David doing the same.
“Ok, well we have some time before dinner, we have a reservation for 6 pm and a table for 8… so there will be 4 other people with us, but you are fine to dress however you would like. So did you two want to get your diapers changed and then we can go walk around the ship” I said
“Yeah I need to change.” David said, which Riley also said he needed to as well.
So we all went to our rooms and the twins changed, and daddy changed me and we met back up in the living room when we were done. We decided that we wanted to have a continental breakfast delivered in the morning. The boys and myself chose chocolate milk and coffee along with Danishes to be delivered, while Max was just a coffee and OJ person.
Before leaving to walk around the ship, we grabbed our tumblers so we could use our drink packages. We all got the upgraded drink package, as neither Max or I were that big of alcohol drinkers to make the cost worth it.
We ended up stopping off getting a slice of pizza, ice cream cones, virgin daquiri’s and seeing most of the ship. By the time we were done walking around it was time to set sail and there was a bon voyage party on the pool deck. We found a quiet place on one of the covered decks and went over what we wanted to do that night. It was decided that we would watch a stage show after dinner, then if we were still in the mood they were playing a movie on the pool deck.
About this time it was getting close to our dinner seating. Everybody’s diapers would hold until after dinner, but probably not much after that.
We arrived at the dining room and gave them our name and they lead us to our table. We were shortly joined by another family of 4 who had kids about the twins’ age. Did I mention that Myself and the twins were all in printed onsies and elastic waist shorts. The first non-verbal impression of us was met with raised eyebrows. I knew their kids were trying to hold back what they really wanted to say.
“Hello, I’m Kyle, and this is my wife Susan and our sons James and Tyler, they are 14 and 15” Kyle said
“Hello I’m Max, this is my partner Jason, we’re 30 and 32, and these are my 16 year old brothers Riley and David.” Max said to which each of us acknowledged when he said our name.
“Really I thought you were a single dad of 3” Kyle said
“Well in a way I am a single dad to Jason, as he is about like a toddler and taking care of him is a full time job” Max said
“Why do you guys dress weird” Tyler said, to which Susan shot him a death stare.
“Honestly, I am that 4 year old who never grew up, and frankly I don’t have to now. I hit a lottery jackpot and frankly never have to work another day in my life, so I just do what makes me happy.” I said, pretty much admitting about my lottery winnings, which was kinda always going unsaid. I really don’t think his brothers had ever caught on that I don’t have a job that would bring in the kind of money to allow me to live this lifestyle
“My brothers just choose to be toddlers as a way to cope with the need to wear diapers. If it takes away some of the stress of their situation and makes them happy, who are we to judge” Max said
“Well I must say it is unique, but I guess it could be worse. But really you just live like a toddler all the time?” Susan said, obviously intrigued about all this.
“Yeah for most of the times. I started off alone, just traveling around the country in my RV, shooting video blogs on YouTube and writing a blog online. Then after doing that for 8 months I got tired of traveling, so I booked a cruise and that is how I met Max. After his cruise, I had booked a second one and then hooked back up with him after that and made him the offer of being my caregiver and it has grown from there.” I said
“I had always had problems with wetting at night, and it got worse. Riley started having issues after having a big seizure or two. So Mom and Dad had us in diapers, then when Max brought Jason into the family we got more into being little and it really helps cope with having to wear diapers” David said, obviously making up that they had to wear diapers, when it kinda started as a punishment for both of them.
“So what else do you two do for fun?” James asked
“Well we play on X-box when not doing stuff with school, and then in the summer Max and Jason and Jason’s parents own a campground, so we are there much of the summer riding 4-wheelers, helping run the campground. I take photos too” David said
“I read a lot, work on computers and work at the family store with my dad. I like watching football and hockey, but I am not able to play them because of my epilepsy” Riley said
“What about you two? What do you do for fun?” David asked Tyler and James
“We both run track in the spring and do cross country in the fall, Tyler is in drama club and I do choir” James said
By this time the waiter was ready for our orders and we placed the orders and made further small talk.
“So what would possess you to bring two teenagers on a cruise if you did not have to?” Kyle asked jokingly.
“Well being in a family with 5 kids, getting alone time is hard, and they both worked really hard this past year at the campground, and we had promised to take them on a trip of their own this year.” Max said.
“The only sibling left at home is our little sister, she’s 9 and it would not have been fair to take the boys to some place like Disney or universal when she could not go, so we picked something that they would enjoy as older kids” Max added on.
“So where are you all from?” Kyle asked
“Well Max and I live near Columbus, Ohio, and the boys live about 10 miles from Decatur, Indiana, but still in Ohio. You?” I said
“We’re north of Fort Wayne in a little small town called Waterloo. I assume you flew out of Fort Wayne airport to get here?” Kyle said
“Yeah, we chartered a shared jet on the way down, and back. I have a ‘buy in’ for a shared charter jet service. Basically I can choose to fly totally private, or hitch a ride with others, and that is what we did. It allows us more lenient luggage options and quicker times from the car to the air” I said
“Sounds nice” Susan said
“The few times we have used it, it has been nice to have. It is the experience of a private jet, but not the expense of owning and maintaining it.” Max said
After dinner we headed back to our suite and got changed and headed out. The boys noticed that the trash can had been emptied from before and the beds turned down with their stuffed animals laying on the pillows. We made our way to the theatre for the show and just happened to run into Kyle, Susan and their boys and ended up sitting with them.
The show was nice, a dance review, but it was something different than watching a movie. After the show Kyle and Susan wanted to go to one of the bars where they had a piano player. The kids were allowed to come in, but obviously could not order any alcohol. They got quickly bored and asked if they could go to the teen club and get some pizza.
“It is fine with me, but you two better be on your best behavior, only get your own drinks, and never leave them unattended. Keep your phones on you as we will be checking up on you” Max said. To which Kyle and Susan echoed to their two as well.
The kids ran off to the teen club as they were doing a dance night. Of course awkward teenage boys just found a table and watched people. They ended up not staying there very long before they went to the pizza place, but not before stopping into a bar and getting another virgin drink.
Tyler and James had been whispering to each other for a few minutes and texting back and forth… “ask them then” Tyler said to James.
“No you do it?” James said to Tyler
“Fine!” Tyler said “James wanted to know how wearing diapers feels.”
“NO! you did” James said
“It feels great, like a warm hug around your hips. A constant feeling” David said
“Oh, do you, ya know like to wear them? Even though you have to wear them?” Tyler asked. To which James was also listening to get the answer too.
“Yeah I do really like wearing them, I don’t wake up in a wet bed, and don’t wet my pants. Yeah, I get teased at school for having to wear diapers, but I don’t care.” David said
“Ok, so what, you want to try them?” Riley said putting them on the spot, breaking the ice, which caused both boys to blush a little bit.
They talked a bit more, sometime a diaper question came up. Tyler and James were intrigued how people would choose to act like toddlers and wear diapers.
Riley’s watch and phone started ringing, getting his attention that he had to take his meds.
“What’s your phone and watch going off for?” Tyler asked
“He has to take his meds. After 6 years, you get to know the 10PM alarm.” David said
“Come on, let’s go back to our room. I need to change and take my meds, then we can come back here or walk around the ship.” Riley said as they got up and left the pizza shop and headed back to the staterooms.