A Fairy Affair -- Aidan's MAW TR 3/1-3/7

[Mtopher4]

Looking forward to it

 

[Rozz]

I am so-o-o-o looking forward to reading more about your trip! I can't wait to read about the first day in a park!

 

[Thumper321]

It's still day 1 of our trip. We've gotten settled in to our villa, had a very late lunch, made our trip to Wal-Mart, and rode around the village for a quick look at everything. We get back to our villa where we intend to rest for a little while before I have orientation and Chris goes off to play with the kids. However, the village had other plans.

We got a call at 6:00 inviting the boys to Kids Night Out. I didn't figure this would be something the boys would want to do as Aidan and Peyton don't like to be away from us in new situations. But when I ask them, they start jumping and saying "Yes! Please, Momma?! Please, please, please?" How could I say no to that? So, we take the boys up to Amberville Train Station.

They have a bunch of volunteers for Kids Night Out, and they pair each child up with a volunteer. Chris and I reluctantly leave the boys and go back to the villa to wait on our orientation. Since the boys will be eating during their Kids Night Out, Chris and I order chicken sandwiches from Katies Kitchen. We do not have a Boston Market around here, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. However, I loved the sandwich and the seasonal fruit that came with it. After dinner, it was off to orientation for us. (Yes, we both went. I think Chris was scared he might be lost without all of us. )

Orientation lasted about 45 minutes for us. We had a large group, and surprisingly, the dads way outnumbered the moms. We received a large packet that had our purple lanyard, all of our tickets, information on wish lounges, GAC's, etc. It was very informative. However, it was very bittersweet to learn that GKTW just passed their 100,000th family. It's so amazing that so many children get to experience GKTW, but also so sad to know that there are so many sick children who need it. Like I said, bittersweet.

While we were in orientation, the boys had dinner at the Gingerbread House. This was also their first meeting with Mayor Clayton.

After dinner, they went over to Julie's Safari Theater for the Village's version of the Double Dare game show.

The kids are given the option of whether to participate in the show or be a part of the audience. Keegan and Aidan chose to participate. Peyton sat in the audience with his volunteer. Now, I only caught the end of Double Dare, but thankfully, GKTW took pictures of it. I've had the kids describe what they did, and these are the two favorite stories that I got.

One of the games was where they had a potty chair over a bowl. The bowl was filled with liquid and plastic bugs. They had to get as many bugs out as they could in the time that they were given. Oh, and they were blindfolded.

Aidan actually got all of the bugs out. His reward? Throwing a pie in another kid's face! But then the kid took some of the 'pie' and put it in Aidan's face.

Aidan got complete payback a little later, and Chris and I had just gotten out of orientation and showed up to watch. This was also their second favorite part of the night. It was a game similar to musical chairs. The kids are paired up and throw a beach ball back and forth. Keegan and Aidan just happened to be paired together. Whoever was stuck with the ball at the end got a pie in the face. The other person got to throw it. So, we got to watch as Keegan threw a pie into Aidan's face. again! I was so worried about how all of the kids were going to take this. But they were having a blast!

We got back to the villa at about 9:00. Because it was late, and because we could, we threw all 3 boys into the jacuzzi tub. This was a first for them, and they got the biggest kick out of it. After baths, the boys said they were hungry. And again, since we could, we ordered pizza as a late night snack.

Now, after baths and pizza, it was time for their night medicines. It was then that I found out that I had forgotten one of Aidan's more important medicines. I left it at home! So, I called the local 24 hour Walgreens to see about getting it refilled. Houston, we have a problem. He doesn't have any refills left! Thankfully, the pharmacist was very helpful. She agreed to give us 3 days worth but said we would have to pay cash for it because they couldn't bill his insurance for it. So, we did. And they faxed a request to his doctor for a refill. Two days later, we did get the refill. But he had his medicine for the night, and all was well. Moral of this story: Get new prescriptions and take them with you just in case something happens. And if you don't take new prescriptions, call the 24 hour Walgreens and they'll help you! I got the impression that they were used to working with wish families.

I should also mention here that my awesome itinerary that I had worked so hard on also got left at home. Will we figure out where we're going and when? And what about that forecast? Rain tomorrow?

 

[Momofwishkid]

Great update!! We didnt do double dare but caughtthe end of Family fun night and it was very similar. The kids loved it and it looks like your boys did too. Im so glad Walgreen was able to help you with Aidan's meds.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Wow yay for kids night out!That looks like so much fun. Too funny on digging in the toilet! So glad Walgreens was able to help you with his med. I have not told Ty about that train model. That is totally going to be a surpise for him. He loves trains. The boys look like they are having a blast. That is AWSOME!!!

 

[yinyanggirls]

How fun for the boys to get messy. I was expecting you to say that someone got upset over it, but I guess mess is fun!

Thank goodness for Walgreens!

 

[Mtopher4]

Maybe licking pie off your face is fun LOL Very cute.. Awesome that they went without you. The ship has an adult only restaurant. I made an early resie there for our last night. I know the girls will go to the kids club but Topher is another story.. He better go for an hour.. UGH

Love the trip report.. can't wait to see more

 

[cajunfan]

Great update! The boys look like they were having a blast!!

Lynn

 

[pnutallergymom]

Love the updates!! Looks like you guys had a blast!!!!

 

[pipersmom]

Awesome update, Miranda! So glad that wal-green's worked with you to get his med! We missed double dare and parent's night out, just the timing. We thought the Boston Market food was good as well. Piper has said a couple of times.."wouldn't it be nice to just call and order food right now, Mom?" Then again..she also wanted to move into the village! Gotta love it!

 

[cherokeemamma]

Great update...so fun! I know the kids must have had a blast throwing pies in each other's face. I mean what kid wouldn't like to throw a pie? Especially in their brother's face...awesome!!! Can't wait to read more.

TTFN
Darlene

 

[luckylady]

Great Tr. Your boys are handsome little guys. Pie in the face of brother... very cool. Thank goodness for Wal-Greens. What wa wonderful phram. to call the Dr. for you. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[pnutallergymom]

Hi Miranda,

Just wanted to stop in and say hello!! Hope all is going ok for you guys!! I get nervous when I don't see a post for a while!!!

 

[Thumper321]

Aidan's in the hospital, so I just haven't had much time to get on here and read/post. He's doing okay, though. Hopefully I'll be able to get back on here more regularly in a week or so. Thanks for checking on us!

 

[luckylady]

Poor baby. I hope all is well with him and his parents are holding up. Prayers that he gets out soon.

 

[noahsketomom]

Praying for him --- and you!!! Hope he gets well and home soon!!!

 

[luckylady]

I have been reading your TR and just now hopped over to read your PTR. WOW that reviel.. what a wonderful group of people they are. Aiden loked so happy and was haveing a blast. Needles to say my shirt was wet by the time I was done. Thanks for writing it.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

I am sorry to hear Aiden is in the hospital. We hope he is doing better and comes home very soon

 

[Momofwishkid]

Miranda, Im so sorry Aidan is in the hospital. You all be in my thoughts and I hope he's doing better and your out soon.

 

[pnutallergymom]

I'm sorry to hear Aidan is in the hospital. Hoping he is recovering and on the mend soon!!