1 Child and 10 Adults--A GG to Celebrate DD's 4th Bday :) TR Link is Posted

[Charlefours]

Hi!

I'm also planning a trip in September, and this will be our first trip ever!

I enjoyed reading your PTR, our daughters have some (maybe a lot) of things in common!

I am so glad you found your way to my PTR. I am so excited--you will have such a good time!! I am looking forward to seeing Disney again for my second time ever but I am so excited to experience it through my child's eyes too.

 

[Charlefours]

Hi! Stephanie
just took a peek at your photographer's site...adorable picture

and you are by no means a bad mommy...being the mom of a 21, 17, and 3.5 I can tell you it happens. I know it makes you feel so bad for having that feeling of no self control. Today, I was not feeling up to spending play time with Ashton. Danny was unable to spend time with him and Gwendolyn my oldest was locked in her room...Ashton was acting like a bored 3 yr old so I sat down to play a game with him and he was not playing the game according to the rules (now, normally this is fun and encouraged) today however not feeling well I just wanted to entertain him but not be silly (he does not understand) and starts throwing pieces and toys all over the room. He ended up in time out...I felt so bad after we had both cooled off....so, try not to be too hard on yourself and boy with a little red head and a girl you have lots of attitude coming so hang in there and love every minute --even if it does take a day to cool off!
Connie

Thanks Connie!! Oh, she has gotten a good practice on her attitude. I should post another picture our photographer took because as Emily said "you can already see the attitude developing!" Oh, are ever in for it. I guess it is my fault for wanting and wishing for a baby with red hair

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Hello!!! I just read your "bad mommy" post!!! We all feel like that sometimes! And honestly sometimes you just break down and yell. It happens to the best of us! The guilty feeling that comes after it though is what makes us good parents!!! If you felt no guilt for yelling at your child even if she was acting up, that would say to me that you don't care much! So, we think you're wonderful

 

[MylilTink]

I am so glad you found your way to my PTR. I am so excited--you will have such a good time!! I am looking forward to seeing Disney again for my second time ever but I am so excited to experience it through my child's eyes too.

I believe that's one of the biggest reasons we're going - to see the excitement in our daughters eyes as she meets Mickey Mouse, Leo, Handy Manny, etc in person.

 

[MaryAz]

Just popping in to say Hi. Believe me, if Cayley would have been first we would not have had another! Not for all that time, $$$ and drama. I love her but she is challenging.

 

[Charlefours]

Hello!!! I just read your "bad mommy" post!!! We all feel like that sometimes! And honestly sometimes you just break down and yell. It happens to the best of us! The guilty feeling that comes after it though is what makes us good parents!!! If you felt no guilt for yelling at your child even if she was acting up, that would say to me that you don't care much! So, we think you're wonderful

Thank you!! It can be a very trying time!! We are getting through it.

I believe that's one of the biggest reasons we're going - to see the excitement in our daughters eyes as she meets Mickey Mouse, Leo, Handy Manny, etc in person.

It is going to be one of the those priceless moments!! Lilian told her grandmother (DMIL) she wanted to give Minnie a kiss and a hug!!

Just popping in to say Hi. Believe me, if Cayley would have been first we would not have had another! Not for all that time, $$$ and drama. I love her but she is challenging.

Thanks Mary! I think we all can relate to each other--if not, maybe they are in denial if they do not have days like these?

 

[Charlefours]

So sorry I have not been online much since last Friday. My dear friend is in the hospital. She went in on Saturday and is still there. We are not a 100 percent sure, but the prognosis is not looking so great. There is a good possibility it is cancer, but we are waiting confirmation before it is a definite.

So needless to say I have been preoccupied. I have been up at the hospital and watching her son (he is three). I hope to be able to get another post together by Saturday! Thank you for being patient with me.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Aww, I'm so sorry about your friend! That is so sad. She must be terrified, especially with a little boy at home. My heart goes out to her and her family. I hope everything turns out to be not so bad.

Here is some Disney Magic for her

 

[leamom2princesses]

Sorry to hear about your friend Stephanie. I hope things start to look better very soon.

 

[MaryAz]

I am very sorry to hear about your friend. Thoughts and prayers for both of you.

 

[BabyEeyore]

I am so, so sorry about your friend. I pray that it is not cancer and something that can easily be taken care of.

 

[ladybugmom]

I'm praying for your friend Stephanie! Please keep us updated!!

 

[kcandbella]

Hugs and prayers, Stephanie. She is lucky to have a friend like you. I hope everything turns out to be ok.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Stephanie, I hope your friend is ok, my thoughts are with you.

And as for being a bad mom, we all have those days. What makes us good mom's is that we CARE that we have those days and we want them to be better! I think we've all been there and I always try to focus on the good days. Those are a thousand times better than the bad one's anyway!

 

[Charlefours]

Awe thanks everyone!! I hope I can update later today after I speak with her. No new news as of yesterday. We are hopeful and praying that it is not what the signs are indicating.

 

[Charlefours]

I am sure I am in company with many DIS members out there but I thought I would share my book collection I have amassed. (Hey books are my specialty!! )

The Unofficial Guide: Walt Disney World with Kids 2010 I have gone back and forth about the full UG and at this point—I do not think I am going to get it !

The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World I took it out of the library a few times and never could get it read before I had to take it back. DH bought it for me for Christmas. :

The Complete Walt Disney World 2009 One of the first books I got way back in December 2008 to read on our drive to and from NC over New Years.

Birnbaum’s Official Guide to Walt Disney World A classic, of course! I have had this one for as long as the one above.

Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World for Kids 2010 I got this for Lilian, though she is a little young for it. I figure when we are working through our countdown, I will pull out this for her to look through and read to her! :

Passporter’s Walt Disney World 2010 Okay, I have a confession to make—you are going to laugh. I actually started with the 2009 version with the other two 2009 guides but I just had to get the new one!!

I also want to look for this newer book: Mini Mouse: A Personal Tour of the Magic Kingdom. Has anyone seen or gotten this one yet? What do you think and is it worth it (though it is only about $10).

I am getting into Podcasts. I have used/listened to them in other aspects of my life—just not Disney. So awhile back, I downloaded ones that seem appealing to me. I have been listening to them via my MP3 player while I work out. It has been a great option! Does anyone else listen to them, if so which ones have you found that you like?

Of course there are a myriad of online resources. The DIS (of course), Allears.net, UG’s website and I am sure there are many more but those are the ones I go to most frequently. I look at MouseScrappers and TwoPeas for scrapbooking inspiration and Etsy for cute outfits. :

I was hoping I could show you my (I think anyways) fantastic chart I made. I need to get DH to reinstall my color printer onto my new laptop. I thought we did but it is not there. He thought he had as well. Another time!

Up Next: Continuing on with Our Wishes, No Thank Yous, and Sprinkles for AK and DHS.

 

[Shmily01]

Hi! I saw your post on my PTR and thought I would check yours out. I'm subbing! Now I just have to catch up!

Melissa

 

[Charlefours]

I also have been meaning to post my Disney Store finds. I really gotta stop looking at the online store! I really only spent about $20 or so--not bad at all considering what I got (at least I think so). So without further ado, here you go:

The picture so everything I got. Two pairs of flip flops, a long sleeve shirt for me , a Minnie Bling shirt for DD and my new library back.

Left is a close up of my new bag--love this bag!! The middle picture is a close up of the Belle flip flops we got Lilian. She loved her Minnie pair we got this past year so I snapped those up real quick when they put them back up. Lastly, the right picture is the close up of her Minnie bling shirt--I love that line!!

Time for another confession: I ordered more of the Minnie bling line this morning. Last purchases for a LONG time!! Seriously, it was not too bad since they are in the Disney Outlet now. I have been eyeing the line since I saw last fall while detouring to a Disney store on my way back from going down to campus. I ended up getting the following this morning:

I love this dress and legging set. They only had one size left--XS!! Perfect for Lilian. I am concerned that the Smalls that we have gotten (a few) and DGM (all those dresses) are going to be a bit big--but who knows?

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I have been wanting a bag to take into the parks for Lilian--and I just think this one is adorable!! So I snatched up since it was still available. I plan on putting things to do to keep her preoccupied while waiting for food and in ride lines if we have to wait. It will also serve as a great bag to stash some toys in for on the way down!

 

[BabyEeyore]

Great purchases! I have been trying hard not to go to the Disney online store because I know I'll buy stuff. But after seeing your finds, I must go over to check out the outlet! You're a bad influence.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I.Will.Not.go.to.disneyoutlet.I.will.not.go.to.disneyoutlet! You are a BAD influence! Now I have to repeat this to myself all day.