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

[Charlefours]

Lilian's a cover girl, so to speak. Our photographer put up new images on her website's home page. http://www.ejphotos.com/ Lilian is the second picture from the left. It is one of favorites from the session.

 

[jenny105]

Aw, she looks adorable!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Hi there! I am subbing on to your PTR! So cool that this is your first trip! you seem to have a lot of good ideas and a binder! The binder is the disney bible lol! So excited to plan right along with you for the next 7.5 months

 

[ladybugmom]

This site will tell you about all the character meet and greets (places and general times)! Check it out!! http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/EPCOT.htm

We ran into Aladdin & Jasmine in Morocco and Pooh & friends in United Kingdom.

 

[Charlefours]

Hi there! I am subbing on to your PTR! So cool that this is your first trip! you seem to have a lot of good ideas and a binder! The binder is the disney bible lol! So excited to plan right along with you for the next 7.5 months

Inkedupmomma to my PTR!! Thanks, I am having a great planning but still have lots to figure and make! Really, is Disney planning ever done? Glad you are along for the ride!

 

[Charlefours]

This site will tell you about all the character meet and greets (places and general times)! Check it out!! http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/EPCOT.htm

We ran into Aladdin & Jasmine in Morocco and Pooh & friends in United Kingdom.

Thanks Becky! I have heard of his website but I do not think I realized he listed characters as well!

I am also thinking Marie makes an appearance occasionally in UK or the character spot in Epcot or DHS. So we will be on the look out for her as well. Lilian loves cats

 

[ladybugmom]

Thanks Becky! I have heard of his website but I do not think I realized he listed characters as well!

I am also thinking Marie makes an appearance occasionally in UK or the character spot in Epcot or DHS. So we will be on the look out for her as well. Lilian loves cats

Hey!! No problem!! Yes, I've heard Marie does make appearances every once and awhile. Just ask a CM when you're there and they should be able to tell you when and where she'll be!!

 

[MaryAz]

Alrighty, I am only 12 pages late going back to read

Ok from pg 1 We also went through a lot to have our kiddos. You name a procedure-I've done it. We should compare stories! Cayley is also a Sep bday-will be 4 Sep 1 That is a lot of people. Hope I can keep them straight!

The Tea Party and gold sound very fun. I agree about the ears. We have several of those reusable totes and them! I am planning on taking the girls by myself next May-Hubby does not have enough vacation time so maybe we would overlap!

The only character that freaked Cayley out was Tigger! SHe loved all the princesses and Minnie. I had to be in some of the pics last time. This time she says "No Tigger, no Stitch"

That Minnie dress was very cute. Love all the shirts and things. I also buy things when I find them. Got a great SNow White dress for C the day after Halloween, to bad she wants to be Tiana now. I plan to sell it

Epcot not for kids? Huh? Mine loved it. The Seas especially. Avery could spend hpurs there. They also really liked checking out all the countries.

Whoa baby those are some great Disney dresses! I'm jealous! Great stuff!

Congrats on using the TA-I hear they can really be helpful-I use Leanne

MNSSHP looks very fun. I would add Pooh and TTA to the Wishes list. Just my 2 cents.

Cute pics!

We also loved almost everything in Epcot. Both my DD's loved Living the Land!!

All caught up!!

 

[Charlefours]

Alrighty, I am only 12 pages late going back to read

Ok from pg 1 We also went through a lot to have our kiddos. You name a procedure-I've done it. We should compare stories! Cayley is also a Sep bday-will be 4 Sep 1 That is a lot of people. Hope I can keep them straight!

The Tea Party and gold sound very fun. I agree about the ears. We have several of those reusable totes and them! I am planning on taking the girls by myself next May-Hubby does not have enough vacation time so maybe we would overlap!

The only character that freaked Cayley out was Tigger! SHe loved all the princesses and Minnie. I had to be in some of the pics last time. This time she says "No Tigger, no Stitch"

That Minnie dress was very cute. Love all the shirts and things. I also buy things when I find them. Got a great SNow White dress for C the day after Halloween, to bad she wants to be Tiana now. I plan to sell it

Epcot not for kids? Huh? Mine loved it. The Seas especially. Avery could spend hpurs there. They also really liked checking out all the countries.

Whoa baby those are some great Disney dresses! I'm jealous! Great stuff!

Congrats on using the TA-I hear they can really be helpful-I use Leanne

MNSSHP looks very fun. I would add Pooh and TTA to the Wishes list. Just my 2 cents.

Cute pics!

We also loved almost everything in Epcot. Both my DD's loved Living the Land!!

All caught up!!

to my PTR Mary!! I am glad you could come over!! Thanks for taking the time to read and get all caught up!!

Lilian is talking about meeting the characters--I plan on showing her stuff to help prepare her for the size. But almost every day now she is mentioning who she is looking forward to meeting!!

The clothes: yeah, there are a lot of them!! DGM can go overboard!! We are very thankful and blessed though. However, she is might start boarding on the too pushy side--I want to get things for DD too!! I know that probably sounds petty but this is MY daughter's trip.

Thanks for the Pooh and TTA head's up. I think we will probably have time to do them but I wanted to have a sorta priority. I am pretty sure I did not go on them so all I have had to go off is book descriptions and if anyone here on DIS mentions it.

 

[Charlefours]

So, I am having one of those days...where you just feel like the worse parent in the whole wide world. Lilian is normally a very good little girl but there are some days where I think I am going to be bald by the end of it. She is a redhead to the core (she gets redder in the summer as oppose to going lighter--just like her Daddy). She gets in these moods some days where she has this little attitude and she can be so so rude for lack of better words. Now DH and I are NOT raising her to be like this but it is just comes out sometimes.

She got put in her room three times today and I lost my temper with her several times and yelled I HATE it when it happens!! I walk away most of the time but today she was pushing and pushing all day long and I just had to let off steam!! I feel just terrible doing it. It gets to a point, very rarely, where we feel like it is the only thing that makes her stop in her tracks!!

After the yelling incident, we went to the grocery store and she was a perfect angel. She did well during storytime DH said (he is taking her this go around since I am class) and has been good at home too.

I hope you all do not feel like I am a horrible parent. I love my child dearly!! I just needed to vent to get it off my chest. Anyone have any pearls of wisdom on dealing better with these type of days? Unfortunately, I don't think dying her hair would help!

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

Hi Stephanie! I finally made it over! I have so little DIS time anymore, but try to make some when I can I'm loving all of your Wish Lists and plans, Lillian is going to have one fantastic birthday trip!!!

Angela

P.S. You are NOT a bad Mom...we all have our days when they just push us to the limit. Between the pre-teen, the 2 yr. old and the new puppy at my house, it seems like I'm having more of them lately

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Stephanie!

You are not a bad Mom by any means. It happens to every one of us. My two push me to the limit and especially Lindsey. She is in the tween stage and is so sassy. Uggghhh. We aren't raising her that way either, but it happens. If a little fussing is all it takes to get Lilian to redirect and behave appropriately then you are doing okay. I feel guilty too so you are definitely not alone.

 

[Charlefours]

Hi Stephanie! I finally made it over! I have so little DIS time anymore, but try to make some when I can I'm loving all of your Wish Lists and plans, Lillian is going to have one fantastic birthday trip!!!

Angela

P.S. You are NOT a bad Mom...we all have our days when they just push us to the limit. Between the pre-teen, the 2 yr. old and the new puppy at my house, it seems like I'm having more of them lately

Angela to my PTR! You found me I thought about shooting you off the link but every time it popped into my head, I was not at my computer. Thank you for following along.

I'm glad to know I am not alone in how I am feeling. I just keep telling myself it is just a phase or check myself to see if I have REALLY sat down to play with her like I should be doing during the day. I get so busy keeping up with things around here and with school, I hate to say I sometimes do not play with her like I want or should be doing.

 

[Charlefours]

Hi Stephanie!

You are not a bad Mom by any means. It happens to every one of us. My two push me to the limit and especially Lindsey. She is in the tween stage and is so sassy. Uggghhh. We aren't raising her that way either, but it happens. If a little fussing is all it takes to get Lilian to redirect and behave appropriately then you are doing okay. I feel guilty too so you are definitely not alone.

Thanks Leanne!! I just needed to open up about my frustrations and DIS seemed like a supportive enough environment to do it! Thanks for being understanding and relating!! It is just a phase or so I keep telling myself (hopefully it is true!!)

 

[ladybugmom]

You are definitely NOT a bad mom--you're totally normal! Just think what it would be like with TWO kiddos! I feel like I lose my patience a lot!! With Ally I end up sending her to her room (which she despises) and it gives me time to cool down. With Claire only being 2 it's a lot harder! Hang in there my friend!!

 

[Charlefours]

You are definitely NOT a bad mom--you're totally normal! Just think what it would be like with TWO kiddos! I feel like I lose my patience a lot!! With Ally I end up sending her to her room (which she despises) and it gives me time to cool down. With Claire only being 2 it's a lot harder! Hang in there my friend!!

Thanks Becky!! I bow down to those of you with multiple children! I LOVE my daughter but after the trials we went through to have her, we are not planning another one. It will be a miracle from God if I get pregnant, especially now that I am almost at my five year mark I was given of how long I have left to get pregnant. Seriously, we are completely with having the one baby--for the longest time we did not think we even have her!!

Thank you for reading my vent and understanding!!

 

[BabyEeyore]

I'm so glad you commented on my PTR because it lead me to yours! I had a blast reading it, even if I am a little late. It is beginning to look like our October trip is going to turn into a September trip, but it's not definite yet. I can't wait to read more about your planning!

 

[MylilTink]

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!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

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

 

[Charlefours]

I'm so glad you commented on my PTR because it lead me to yours! I had a blast reading it, even if I am a little late. It is beginning to look like our October trip is going to turn into a September trip, but it's not definite yet. I can't wait to read more about your planning!

to my PTR!! I am glad you could swing by You are by no means late--I started it early!! You are thinking of switching your dates? I have to go back and catch up on your PTR if you posted about it. Hopefully I will be able to catch up tonight on everyone's reports--I did not get on yesterday.

Thanks for joining me on the long road of planning