Welcome To The Caribbean, Love ~ Updated 5-27 P52

[jenjolt]

YAY for reaching that turning point!!! You are such an amazing woman!! Your words have often been an inspiration and I have to agree you are strong and you are a woman full of life!!!!!!

I'm looking forward to hear about your trip and all the plans you are going to make!! SO EXCITING!!! Hmmm...I'm all about keeping it a surprise! I think you can do it!!!!

 

[creativeamanda]

It is so cool, because I did not realize Nemo didn't know! OOOhhh, I can't begin to think of the different ways you can tell him!

I just wanna see pictures of his reaction on Facebook!

 

[LegoMom3]

Can't help you with the KOTS bit (because we all know that I'm blabberin' about my trips months (years?!) before I ever even book them!!)....

But I just wanted to say how happy I am that you reached a turning point.

YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!

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[MEK]

I just finished your whole PTR and I want to tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your mother. Mt GF lost her teenage son 2 years ago in October and she writes letters that are very similar to how your write about your mother. Your words are beautifully written. You are very fortunate to have had such a wonderful relationship with her.

Your children sounds delightful and your upcoming trip sounds wonderful. As far as being a KOTS, good luck. I admire people who can do that. I am far too much of a blabber mouth.

I look forward to reading more!

 

[eandesmom]

what a celebratory post!

Kots...I love that! And, as you know, I love surprises!

Puzzle?

you could do one just his right size to put together that either spells it out, has the words or...both

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for a breakthrough!!!

Okay, I was unaware of the KOTS acronym! Love it!

 

[TarzansKat]

Heidi strikes again. Seriously, you are a genius! LOVE that idea!!! It would be super easy on a site like Shutterfly too!

Kat - Henry is 3, or as he says "I just turned 3"

I figured he must be three. That's so cute!

I'm so glad that you are able to be at this place. I really want to be there, but I'm not there yet. I show a strong face to the world but I just can't feel it yet.

It's okay not to be there. I wasn't there either. I was saying the words, but not feeling it. Now I actually feel it. And you'll get there, hon. You take your time, there's nothing to rush for.

The idea of a surprise is so awesome! I am the worst secret keeper in the world, and I'd never be able to keep my excitement from my kids. I can't wait to hear what you decide to do!

The secret keeping really sort of happened by accident and now we're just running with it.

YAY for reaching that turning point!!! You are such an amazing woman!! Your words have often been an inspiration and I have to agree you are strong and you are a woman full of life!!!!!!

Thank you so much for your kind words.

I'm looking forward to hear about your trip and all the plans you are going to make!! SO EXCITING!!! Hmmm...I'm all about keeping it a surprise! I think you can do it!!!!

I think I can do it, too. Because I think his reaction will be absolutely priceless!

It is so cool, because I did not realize Nemo didn't know! OOOhhh, I can't begin to think of the different ways you can tell him!

I just wanna see pictures of his reaction on Facebook!

Pictures, and maybe if we're lucky, video!

Can't help you with the KOTS bit (because we all know that I'm blabberin' about my trips months (years?!) before I ever even book them!!)....

But I just wanted to say how happy I am that you reached a turning point.

Thank you!

YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!

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I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!

I just finished your whole PTR and I want to tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your mother. Mt GF lost her teenage son 2 years ago in October and she writes letters that are very similar to how your write about your mother. Your words are beautifully written. You are very fortunate to have had such a wonderful relationship with her.

Thank you very much. My condolences to your friend. I cannot even fathom losing a child. That's one of the hardest parts, I think, for my Nana. She never expected to lose her daughtter.

Your children sounds delightful and your upcoming trip sounds wonderful. As far as being a KOTS, good luck. I admire people who can do that. I am far too much of a blabber mouth.

I look forward to reading more!

Thank you! I'm looking forward to writing more.

what a celebratory post!

Kots...I love that! And, as you know, I love surprises!

Puzzle?

you could do one just his right size to put together that either spells it out, has the words or...both

Nemo does love puzzles. Another great idea!

Hurray for a breakthrough!!!

Okay, I was unaware of the KOTS acronym! Love it!

You didn't know that acronym? Now I'm trying to think of where on the boards I picked it up. Maybe on the family board?

Anyway, happy to give a laugh!

 

[TarzansKat]

HA! A little shameless plug. Happy Birthday to me!!!

I'm having a great day birthday weekend. Nana came over last night, brought Chinese food, and we watched The Haunted Mansion with Nemo. She gave me a lovely new Vera for my birthday, and the Diamond Blu-Ray edition of Beauty and the Beast. Very, very sweet gifts, and it was just so wonderful to spend time together.

I'd made my own vegan chocolate birthday cake, and this morning, I had some for breakfast, which is really the best way to start the day, I think. MJS insisted that I have two slices claiming that my first slice was much too small for my birthday, and really, I should have another.

Nemo and Squirt watched Nemo, first time for Squirt! So exciting to have him watch a movie that meant so much to Nemo as a kid, and means so much to me. I was able to take a shower in peace, and right now, Squirt is napping in his crib, also for the first time. Could this day get any better?

Honestly.

Heavenly.

So to tie it all in and make it trip related, I'm going to reveal to you an ADR, because it seems fitting to do so.

On our last full day, which would be Wednesday, the 2nd, we're having lunch at...


drumroll please....




THE CORAL REEF!!!!

I thought about this, and it wasn't part of the original plans, but then I was thinking of how much Nemo loved this as a little one, the big aquarium, and the food's not too shabby, so the Coral Reef it is! I can't wait for Squirt to see it and for us to enjoy a nice relaxing lunch "under the sea."

Well, that's it for me as I think Squirt is signaling that nap time is over!

Until later, folks!

 

[jenjolt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAT!!!!!!!

Sounds like you have had a great start to your day!! I hope the day only gets better and better for you!!!!!

Coral Reef sounds like the perfect restaurant for you guys to eat at!!!!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Happy Birthday! Congratulations on reaching a turning point. I will agree with your mother. You are one strong lady!

KOTS. This is a new one for me. How fun! I love the idea of a surprise!!

 

[Native NYer]

I hope you're having a wonderful birthday

 

[shannn]

Happy birthday chica! I didn't know we were so close...mine is Wednesday. Of course I'll be at WDW

I've never been to Coral Reef but I've always wanted to try it. I think we spend too much time hanging out in the WS when we're in Epcot.

 

[LegoMom3]

....
I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!

HA! A little shameless plug. Happy Birthday to me!!!

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Nothing wrong with a shameless plug for one's birthday......So again --

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


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[MaryAz]

Some very powerful updates. I am glad you have come to a place where things are not so hard. Yay for a surprise trip for Nemo.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I hope you had a fabulous birthday!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Birthday, Kat!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful day!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Hope you had a wonderful Birthday Kat! I love that your keeping the trip secret. I don't know if I could do it. My family is such a group of blabbermouths.

 

[TarzansKat]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAT!!!!!!!

Sounds like you have had a great start to your day!! I hope the day only gets better and better for you!!!!!

Coral Reef sounds like the perfect restaurant for you guys to eat at!!!!

Thank you!

I really love the Coral Reef, and it's been a long time since I've had lunch there, so I'm looking forward to a different menu.

Happy Birthday! Congratulations on reaching a turning point. I will agree with your mother. You are one strong lady!

KOTS. This is a new one for me. How fun! I love the idea of a surprise!!

Thank you for your kind words.

I can't think of a better surprise for Nemo than a trip to Disney!

I hope you're having a wonderful birthday

Thank you!

Happy birthday chica! I didn't know we were so close...mine is Wednesday. Of course I'll be at WDW

I've never been to Coral Reef but I've always wanted to try it. I think we spend too much time hanging out in the WS when we're in Epcot.

Hey, since I won't be able to say it then, Happy Birthday! Not much cooler than a birthday in Disney World, eh?

And, hon. Honestly. My mother would be the first to say there is no such thing as too much time in the World Showcase!

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!





Nothing wrong with a shameless plug for one's birthday......So again --

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


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I KNOW!!!! How exciting.

But did you have to get SO personal with the ticker, dearie?

Some very powerful updates. I am glad you have come to a place where things are not so hard. Yay for a surprise trip for Nemo.

Thank you!

I hope you had a fabulous birthday!!

I did. It's been like a birthday weekend extravaganza, the good karma just keeps on coming.

Happy Birthday, Kat!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful day!!!

Thanks, Jackie!

 

[TarzansKat]

Hope you had a wonderful Birthday Kat! I love that your keeping the trip secret. I don't know if I could do it. My family is such a group of blabbermouths.

Thanks, Wings!

It's definitely hard to keep it secret. We've taken to talking in code.

Keep to the code!

 

[LegoMom3]

...I KNOW!!!! How exciting.

But did you have to get SO personal with the ticker, dearie?

I didn't mention any names!!!



Thank you!

Thanks, Wings!

It's definitely hard to keep it secret. We've taken to talking in code.

Keep to the code!

It's really more of a guideline.....



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