Sounds wonderful! I didn't realize that Food and Wine ran that late this year, thought it was over the first week of November but I see it goes through the 16th. I wonder how crowded it will be given that's the last weekend? I really want an order of the Beef Short Ribs from France or maybe the Cheese Ravioli from Italy. Sigh, I just finished my lunch and now I'm hungry again.
YES! your right it ends the 16th! I am using your recommendations for this as well!!! you and i have about the same tastes! especially when we both cannot deal with fat in our food... icky...
I can't get over the 10 year old girl drama you are dealing with.
Some people just totally suck and want to raise mean kids.
Your pub crawl sounds like it was a blast.
Terrible.. just terrible it's like they want the cool kids.. IT'S GRADE SCHOOL for pete's sake. in High school they will be eaten and spit out. high school isn't what it used to be.
I LOVE THE PUB CRAWL!!!
Are you kidding me? 10 years old and already that kinda drama? I think that it might be best to nip that crap in the bud before it gets any worse.
yep. Can you believe it? I am NOT the type of person who deals well with drama. Thanks ill watch it on TV but i will not live it. Thankfully my kids are like me.
I'm so glad you and Meg both had your say and are out of the drama! Who wants to live like that? Way to go, girls!
Your Epcot plans look fun! I didn't use to like Epcot so much, but the more we go and the more i find to do there, the more I love it!
I am proud of her. She handles herself well with nonsense.
YES! we were the same way it was my 4th favorite. Now it's up there!!! plus it was our most magical last year.. so it really holds a place in our hearts!!
All I can say is that I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy my kids are grown up and not in school. Bullying has become a major issue in schools and it just saddens me.
You are the best mom!
Yeah no kidding.. I am just starting with it. I am just so happy my kids are like me and don't deal with stupid nonsense.. Just walk away.
I am excited for it! We did F&W in 2011 but really didn't have too much time to enjoy it!!! but i did partake in the wine more then food... LOL! YES YES i do want a list!!! you and Ariana i want your recommendations!
Oh My that pub crawl is a riot every year..
I am sorry to hear that Meg has been subjected to this kind of drama and at such a young age, too. I was a Girl Scout leader for a few years and loved it until the girls got into 5th grade. Then things got not so fun. I am glad that my kids didn't have all this social media when they were growing up. My 11 year old grandson now has his mom's old iPhone and a girlfriend.
They grow up too fast sometimes. At least they also still enjoy being kids.
Oh NO WAY. i am NOT dealing with the GF/BF thing. my kids aren't into that.... yet... But i believe i have some time before this blows up in my face. and No they are not going on social media. they can 'social' at school and sports! HA HA.
I usually pour my frozen drinks into in a refillable mug. It makes it easy to carry, mostly spill proof, and you can get past security with it.
HA HA HA HA HA you think a drink will last that long?!?!?!
no.
Food and Wine is a lot of fun. You'll have a great time.
Yeah i am looking for recommendations of what we MUST HAVE! i remember a few things from 2011. but like i said we didn't have much time when we went.
I've seen short lines for Mission Space orange. I guess it isn't too popular.
The character spot has short wait times at night, after everyone has worked their way into the World Showcase.
Plus being November there aren't huge crowds. but i have to pick something so that's what i am going with! LOL
I love your pub crawl jacket. It looks like you are having a great time.
It was a blast! Im wearing my jacket today at work!!!
THIS!
I love this. It is perfect.
I cannot believe that drama.
Abi is 9 and we started seeing it with some girls last year in our old neighborhood. I was SO glad to move from that place. So far so good in the school we are in now. I just don't get why so many girls have to be so mean. ANd why parents would get involved like that trying to get you involved. Crazy.
Thanks. I believe it stems from the parents living through their children. Even when i was in school i didn't deal with the drama. All the girls knew it. High school was the same way. We saw bullying going.. But we would stop it. Bully the Bully! HA HA! one girl actually turned around and went to the dean on us.. we laughed..
I think it goes back to the stone age. attack the weak... thankfully my kids are NOT weak.
Hmmmm....Food&Wine is throwing a wrench in my plans. Totally forgot about that. I think it is going to make Epcot a nightmare! I had planned on Epcot Sunday, like you....but preliminary crowd calendars are not looking favorable for the weekend at Epcot because of F&W. So I may need to re figure
Epcot on Sunday is a crowd level of 3 so far. Many of the locals have school/work on Monday i don't believe it will be bad.
Yeah, we went through the girl drama too, but managed to survive unscathed. I'm just thrilled that my kids are adults and I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.
the only thing i can do is be there for peanut, giver her the best advice i can and hope for the best! i ask everyday so far it's getting better.
Oh my your post reminds me of my day...can we say 10 year old girl drama (I teach) and then....and then...and then I come home to it. My daughter has learned which facial expression means moms had enough drama for 1 school day so go talk to dad about it. Umm Mr. Military doesn't always give the best answers but he's good for a pinch hitter now and then.
HA HA! Dads and drama! I didn't even think of it! oh my heart now goes out to all single dad's to daughters!!!!
Military Dad??? Even funnier!!! My Bro in law (Marine) NEVER did the girl drama. My sister dealt with it. and the only time my niece had issues was in grammar school! Nothing in high school and of course college is fine. I think the more down to earth these girls are the better at dealing with nonsense they are...
Your Epcot photos have me excited to try it out. It's actually the park that has me contemplating getting park hoppers. Thanks for the reminder I need to get the corned beef out and ready for the crockpot tomorrow. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Epcot is WONDERFUL! really search around and LOVE IT ALL! there is so much to see and do! AK is my half day park..
YUMMMMMMMMM corned beef!!!! all 19 pounds of mine is in the crock pot as we speak!!!
First of all, I think if the mom had stayed out of it, the girls would have worked it out. Sounds like her girls were getting instructions from their mom to tell Meghan not to play with that other girl. Glad you put the mom in her place and that Meg has such a good head on her shoulders. LOVE that her brother (can't remember which one lol) stuck up for her!!
I cannot agree with you more. That's kinda what i told her too. OK they might be arguing this week. Next week they will all be friends with other kids. or fighting with someone else. they are kids! it happens! let them work it out it's how they GROW... learn how to deal! I am not getting in the middle.
Nice museum pictures. Looks like the kids may have inherited your eye for photos. Thanks for sharing!
Aww thanks! yeah they do like it.. Zack more so then the others..
Yes, I saw the pub crawl photos. Glad you had fun and got home safely.
Oh.. They are pretty ugly some of them.. whatever it showed we had a great time!!!
Your Epcot day is lookin' good so far. I love test track also, but I always have to do soarin' too, so one is FP and one we hit first thing. Not sure Miles will do TT next month, but we have it as a FP, so hope he will. He's little timid when it comes to fast rides. I love Teppan Edo. We did it last trip since we hadn't done it in a couple of years. Never gets old. You meet some pretty nice people to, usually.
I hope you can get him on TT.. I think all little boys will Love it.. I am excited to try Teppan edo!!! can't wait to hear all about your trip..
You asked what I was working on in my sewing room. Just some of those notebook holders like I made the kids. I went on a retreat with my Bible study ladies and made one for each of them with their initials on it. We had a blast at the retreat. Those women are funny! I laughed until my cheeks hurt and had tears streaming. Good times!
AWWWW that sounds like a lot of fun!!!! I need to sit and you tube how to sew.. really.. i want to learn.
I am so jealous of your trip since one of my favorite things is to be there for the Christmas theming. I know you will have so much fun. Especially since you'll be meeting up with Suzi and D~!! I'm so excited for you all!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Christmas in DISNEY!!!! talk about magical!!!! I cannot wait!
You take care and have a great week my friend!!
you as well!!!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news ... and I pray I am wrong in your case, but in my experience, the girl drama and bullying only gets worse as they age. My DD13 is constantly having girl drama. I try to guide her on her options and help her determine consequences when possible. I try not to interfere, as she needs to learn how to handle her own life and situations. The days she comes home crying are the days that I do get involved. I've sent emails to school administrators many times over the kids. 
OH absolutely i would get involved if it was really hurting meg. But this little tid bit of nonsense could very well have been dealt with by the kids alone. The mom did NOT need to get involved AT ALL. If it keeps up i will contact the school I am not one to shy away from calling the school on several issues! HA HA! the principal doesn't like when i storm the school so most times it gets handled before i have to take the steps to the door...
Im sorry your DD had any issues. drives me crazy, The only thing i cam come up with is they are jealous of SOMETHING could be anything. I hope you DD can hold her head high and be proud of who she is!!!
On a Disney note ... We LOVED Teppan Edo! Have some chocolate ginger cake for me!
I do hear that most people claim their local hibachi grill is better ... but our local ones are terribad. So Disney is totally better. We considered it for our October trip, but decided we'd rather have something else instead!
oh oh i cannot wait to go!!! I like the word terribad by the way... I will be trying Chocolate ginger cake!!!! sounds good!!!
November 13th-16th. EPCOT plans look great! Makes me sad we will miss it this year but im anxious to hear more about Teppan Edo I might have to put it on the list for next year.
I promise to write ALL about it in the TR... I Promise to take LOTS of notes this time around!!
we will over lap on the 14-16!!! YAY! and you will overlap on D and Suzi too!!
First off - Poor Meg... She just wants to be friends with everyone! My girls were much the same way - it's hard, very hard. I hate social media for my girls - however - I didn't realize this until Alli already had a page... Which is the reason V is one of the only kids in her class with out one. Way too much drama and crap on there. Yay for speaking your peace (as I love you for it), and letting Meg do what is right in this situation... I think that mom needs to find a life - seriously! I sure hope it gets better soon!
Nope no one is getting on social media for a while.. no need. want to talk to someone? Pick up the phone and call them. Never put anything in writing. ever. even if joking. Most Mom's in the class are the same way. They know me and know i won't deal with their B.S. and will call them out on their own BS. needless to say they know i am NOT a person to play in their reindeer games. Meg is the same.
Ok - Day 2 plans... They sound awesome! Yes - it ALWAYS rains in Epcot... Sigh. I still wish Disney would get rid of the tiering in the parks... I really like to do TT and Soarin' in one trip... However - now that TT has been refurbed, it's really not a must-do for us anymore. Your food choices look awesome! There is so much great food in Epcot... Personally - I love my Napoleons... And I really want to try school bread this trip too (D~... Bread? Yes.).
we are still huge TT fans especially with the boys. so it's a MUST DO then we will go over to the kiosk and get a soarin one. hopefully.
there is A LOT of things i want to try at the F&W.. waiting on my lists from Ariana and Kathy! HA HA
Your photos will turn out fabulously too - they always do.
thanks.. they are OK.
And I hope Meg's Duffy dress still fits her - it's my favorite dress ever!
I have to agree.. if not do you think i can have it altered?!?! i KNOW she will want to wear it again and again.
I followed your weekend on FB... SOunds like you had a great time!
it was crazy for sure... thankfully not everything went on facebook... Like when i fell... twice..
For some reason my ribs hurt.. i have no idea why..
Love you too!!!! can't wait to see you!
I have to leave off here for today. I am leaving half of day to go home and cook a LOT of food.
Hope you all have a magical St. Patrick's Day!
We had grilled corned beef and swiss on rye sandwiches with stir fried cabbage for dinner last night. Yummy! And not a bit of Irish in us...
