Tinker_Tam
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2010
Congratulations!!!! Good luck on your interview... on second thought you don't need luck! You already know you are perfect for this job!
Very early on when I mentioned my dates, Heidi (MRYPPNS), mentioned to me that the crowds would be drastically lower in early February. And a few others also brought it up when I announced my dates....
This made me yearn for earlier dates; however, due to a few factors of other travel and work schedules, it was just not to be. I wasn't too bummed, knowing we'd have enough days and some great DIS Meets!
However...
after some discussion and jugging - it turns out earlier March IS going to work quite nicely...even nicer than our previous dates!
So you wanna know our new dates?
March 5-12, Lagoon View at BLT!!
I'm so looking forward to being on the monorail and taking advantage of the monorail eats. A Chef Mickey's breakfast will be done. I'm thinkin' a cup or 12 of Kona Coffee will be consumed by yours truly. Riding the monorail into Epcot to view those beautiful flowers with a cup of Kona in my hand...
Oh, but WAIT. I interrupt your day dreaming to let you know...
That's not all folks.
Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 2, it would be so nice to be close to Epcot, don't you think? Plus, we just enjoyed being in that area so much this past September. It was a lovely walk to Epcot and boat ride to DHS.
So why don't we just add on February 26-March 5 at BWV?!?!?
OKAY, LET'S JUST DO THAT!
There you have it! We arrive on February 26 and depart on March 12.
15 days. Fifteen!
I think we are crazy.
And I love it!
This morning I had an email in my inbox....I have a phone interview next week!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm all kinds of nervous and excited!
This morning I had an email in my inbox....I have a phone interview next week!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm all kinds of nervous and excited!
This morning I had an email in my inbox....I have a phone interview next week!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm all kinds of nervous and excited!
Hi everyone!
I hope to carve out some time to do replies and an update today - I have a zillion things on my plate today though. We are leaving for Minnesota on Sunday, and tomorrow is the BIG WEDDING DAY for my friends! Despite their wedding moving from St. Lucia to NYC just 2 weeks before the big day, all the details have come together for them!
Just a little update on the job - the interview went well...I think. I was SO nervous, I'm completely out of practice on those things, but overall, I think it was good. The job sounds awesome. I should be hearing back today/early next week if they want me or not for a face-to-face interview.
Henry flew out of NYC yesterday with his Auntie KK. Despite just thinking about it all for days before would make me tear up, I didn't cry! I choked them back. He was so, so excited. He gave me a few big hugs and lots of kisses, then looked to KK and said, "Okay! We go now!" KK said that he kept telling her, "I like my Mommy. My Mommy is nice." over and over again. Poppa sent a picture of Henry playing in the snow - something he has been looking forward to doing. We also spoke to him last night on Skype, which was a lot of fun. He's having a BALL with his Grammy and Poppa and tonight has a sleep-over with his cousin.
And today marks 99 days to Disney! DOUBLE-DIGIT DANCING!!!!!!
Great update, Brook. I was getting a little worried because I had seen you ahdn't updated and you've not posted on my TR. But obviously all is well.
Love your story of Henry and the Country Bears and now knowing the difference between boys and girls.
Your pictures are great. We've not done the Treehouse in years and probably won't (Mark doesn't like all the stairs and really can't do that many at one time), so I enjoyed the pictures from that. I'm so glad that Henry loved POTC--another one "bites the dust."
Your fireworks pics are great. We keep going back and forth on the Dessert Party. Some people love it, some people don't think it is worth it. So we've still not made a decision if it is offered again next year whether or not we'll do it.
Whoa, this was a great update!!
The Swiss Family Treehouse is so fun. I love the views from the top!
Haha, that will be one Country Bear Jamboree that you will never forget!
Oh my goodness, I am drooling at the desserts!
I too, think Pirates has an excellent gift shop. Fun place and so many neat things to buy or take pictures with! Go figure the little man would find swords and guns. Boys!
Your Wishes pictures are so pretty!! I just adore Wishes. The desserts look yum. Glad Joe will settle for the hotdog or you would have to fanangle a way to get your delicious little nuggets! Ha!!
what a fun update! The Country Bears were my favorite when I was a kid. We took Madeline on our last trip and she liked it so much we went twice. Haven't taken her on the Swiss Family Tree house yet though. Maybe I'll have her watch the movie before June.
How do you make reservations for the Wishes dessert party? Is it the same way you make ADR's?
Great updates. All those attractions are on our list for Dec. The desert party looks pretty yummy!!
About Montessori-I moved my older DD from a public first grade to a Montessori one and we all really like it. She is doing advanced math and reading and learning all about history and cultures. C goes to the co-op school I teach at but will be going to the Montessori school next year for K. It is cool cause it is Montessori and also chartered by the school district. So it is free to attend but recieves what little state $$$ that public schools get.
I can't wait to go home and see this video! Can't watch You Tube at work, go figure.
I love Henry's "boy/girl" epiphany! It just all seemed to click right there with the bears! Can you imagine all of the stories you'll be able to share with his dates when he's older?
Great update, it was well worth the wait!
Great update! I am so debating the Wishes dessert party. Are there fans? Does it seem cooler there? I think A and B could handle it but C is not likely. Were there lots of small kids? I am scheming to see if maybe A and I could go back there for that as a special treat on our second MK day. But I feel bad b/c last trip we got a special afternoon together and did CRT. That, DH had no interest in but a dessert party is different. Hmmm.
I am so glad you decided to update today! It is a teacher workday, and I have managed to finish everything I needed to do -- I was kind of bored. So, yeay, for having something to read!
I am cracking up that Henry realized the differences between girls and boys while watching the Country Bears Jamboree!!! That's a classic for sure!
Hurray for Henry liking Pirates this time around! It's hard to resist the barrels of explosives, isn't it?
I could so use a big plate of those desserts right now!
Whew! I was really worried about the fate of future trips to Casey's, but thank goodness Joe is willing to get a hot dog!
Your last update gave me a great idea! When we go in March, it will be very close to my dad's 75 birthday and I wanted to plan something special. I considered doing the boat on the lagoon for the fireworks but I will have a baby with me and if he isn't a fan of fireworks, might be a bad idea, no escape route. BUT the wishes dessert party might be a perfect "special event" to celebrate my dad's birthday! Woot woot!
Your shots of the fireworks are fantastic, love them!! And so glad Henry liked Pirates. We were nervous last time when we took Aiden but he loved it, wonder if his reaction will be different next time?!
The Wishes dessert party looks wonderful! All those desserts...yummy! So, Henry has started to notice the difference between girls and boys...I hope you can wait a few more years for the "real" discussion of differences...THAT was an interesting conversation (which has only just begun in our house)!
Off to pack - only one more sleep!!
Brook, great update! I literally LOL reading Henry's thoughts on the Country Bears
AFWIW, I would've had a blast w/the guys at the Pirates store Girls will be girls
Great update Brook! It looks like you guys had a lovely evening at MK!
We did the Dessert Party in Oct 09, I've thought about adding it to our trip next month but keep going back and forth! Of course, anyplace with an endless supply of chocolate covered strawberries is the place for me!