Kat--thank you for sharing that with us.
I know it was hard to write, but it was exactly how I felt Christmas after both of my parents passed.
You're welcome.
Oh, and the bouncy-ball thing with Squirt? Pure magic!
It was awesome!
Wow - what an update - poignant, sweet, I could go on but you get the point.
Love all of the little moments you enjoyed - the big ball, the mister, etc. (Did you buy one of the balls? - I would have been so tempted to!)
We had one of those evenings last night - the three of us played a few board games and then went outside to catch lightning bugs. Simple yet perfect!
I'm glad you enjoyed the update, and that sounds like a great night with the family!
I did not buy one of the balls. Although tempting, those things are super expensive!
You really should start a book. I really think you are an amazing writer. Someday I want to write a book but I think you've got more talent in the writing department than I do.
Oh, hon, you're sweet. Thank you very much. I love the way you write, though. Everyone has their own style, you know?
Just found your tr. The end of the school year was so busy, I didn't have time to come on here. Your updates are beautifully written. I am sure your mom was there with you, sharing this trip.
Can't wait to read more.
Happy you're here, hon!
I feel you on the end of school business. It felt like I was just making it through the last couple of weeks, so I can only imagine how you feel being in charge of all those kiddos!
I can't believe I just found your TR, I had no idea you started it!
My boys are the same ages as yours 6 yrs and my baby will be 10 months in a couple days..
We can commiserate on the kiddos, that's so neat that they're the same ages.
I can't imagine how you felt going back to Disney this first time without your mom. It breaks my heart thinking about the pain that you are feeling.
Thank you. I'm not so sad all the time. Some days are harder than others, yesterday was one of those.
What a great post, Kat. Everything I'm thinking and feeling about my own loss, you are able to put into words so beautifully, I wish I was able to do that!
But I'm glad I have you to do it for me.
Hey, if I can help you articulate it, I'm all for it. The whole point of this is not just writing about the trip but so other people can be helped by my process of healing. I really feel strongly about that, or I wouldn't share what I do.
The Wedway Peoplemover is one of my favorite Disney rides too, and I don't know why. It's one of the few things I remember from my first trip, so anything I remember from that trip is a favorite of mine. It's just so Disney, and it's a nice way to relax and take in Tomorrowland.
I totally agree with you. I remember going on it as a kid, and you know, it really hasn't change that much over the years, despite its various names and incarnations, it's still the same old People Mover. There's a kind of comfort in that, I think.
And I won't lie.
On a hot day, that cool breeze as you're whipping around the track is really nice.
