A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[irish dancer]

Kathy and Mousescrapper - here is the link to the Now and Then thread :

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=880727

 

[KathyRN137]

Yikes on the tooth

for starting to fill the Disney box

It did make me feel just a bit closer to WDW!!

Wow - A lot going on here in the past couple days!! I just heard about all the changes coming down the pike at WDW yesterday! Too bad I don't have any little girls to share the new Fantasyland with... oh well, they'd be too old by the time it's done anyways. It looks amazing though.

Sorry to hear about your tooth - hope it doesn't hit you too hard in the pocketbook!

Thanks for the 2003 picture - They are adorable. Can't wait for more flashbacks.

I'm hoping they will include some "boy stuff" in Fantasyland... the boys can get excited about Star Tours 2.0 at DHS!!

Still waiting for the price tag on the tooth...


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Sorry about your tooth, kathy! What a bummer! Hope it didn't cost and arm and a leg.

Maybe the color of the bodice will grow on you?

Main Street is a magical place! Nothing better than skipping down it with a daughter!

Sweet picture; you definitely need to take it again this year!

I will, most definitely!

Ah, Main Sreet! (Sigh)

if you all need help recreating the ribbon with the ears for a t...pm me

and Kathy.

He listens

Yes He does!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

WE LEAVE TODAY FOR WDW!!!!! I NEED this vacation...we had to deal with lice this weekend What a way to throw a damper on your trip prep I think I've got it completely taken care of, though, but EWWWWW!!!!! Hopefully, after having to deal with DH's tooth matters and this, God will grant us an awesome trip with no more "issues"

Yikes! Yes, I'd say you deserve an awesome trip!!

Bon Voyage!!

sound like a wonderful Disney day

I gotta find me that thread too....

I love the thru the year's pictures...

See the link from irish dancer!!

Kathy and Mousescrapper - here is the link to the Now and Then thread :

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=880727

Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Just a quickie tonight...

My pix are probably not going to stay in chronological order... yesterday was a 2003 memory. Today I watched my teenage girl fluffing and primping for what seemed like forever this morning because it was "Picture Day" at school. It made me think of when we took her to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique...

Tricia in 2006

She was ten and just about getting too old for BBB the first year it opened! I'm so glad we had the opportunity to do it!

Hold onto those princess years... they don't last forever!


Kathy

 

[joy13]

Hey Kathy - sorry about the tooth - I hope you don't have to get a root canal! Those links about Star Tours and Fantasyland were awesome! Fantasyland will be amazing!!!

So speaking of that Farmer's Almanac - what does the week before your trip look like?

 

[nonnasally]

We will be at MNNSHP on Oct. 27. I have kept this trip a surprise for DH's 60th and DGD's 6th birthday which is on that day. I am trying to get into the spirit of it all having buried our best friend a few days ago and have not been on the board in over a week.

I have to get costumes together for me, DH, DD and DGD. Not sure when I should tell them about the trip. I remembering someone saying that the little ones should be dressed comfortably as it can get warm and clammy for them. DGD has all the princess dresses from other trips but I was thinking that Jasmine's costume might be the most practical. Then there is DH who probably think this trip too frivilous to even get into the mood. Grumpy comes to mind. Do all adults normally dress up. I am at a loss and need a real boost from someone out there. Any suggestions are welcomed!

 

[eandesmom]

Just a quickie tonight...

My pix are probably not going to stay in chronological order... yesterday was a 2003 memory. Today I watched my teenage girl fluffing and primping for what seemed like forever this morning because it was "Picture Day" at school. It made me think of when we took her to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique...

Tricia in 2006

She was ten and just about getting too old for BBB the first year it opened! I'm so glad we had the opportunity to do it!

Hold onto those princess years... they don't last forever!


Kathy

Oh Kathy I was rolling reading this. I'm sure it WAS forever! All Kendall had to eat on friday until dinner time was hot chocolate because she'd taken so long to get ready for pictures she didn't have time to eat. I have never seen her inhale a cheeseburger so fast!

She never had princess years though so I love seeing yours! Kendall went straight from tomboy into tween. We were happy to say goodbye to basketball shorts I love the picture. I hope Evan never gets too old for MSB and pixie dust in his hair. That will make me sad. Tricia looks like she enjoyed it!

 

[All7OfUs]

Love today's picture! Tricia looks like she is having a great time, regardless of being an "all grown up" 10!!! year old!!

You're right! Those little girly years don't last long! But having lots of pix like this sure can help you remember those fun times!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Everyday seems like picture day at our house -- Chelsea takes about thirty minutes just to get dressed and styled each morning.

Tricia is just beaming after her BBB make-over!

Chelsea did it the year she turned ten as well -- you are right -- those princess years fly by.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I love the BBB pictures. She looks so pretty and she looks like she is having fun too!

 

[irish dancer]

Another great set of pics. Today was picture day for DD12 and the angst started yesterday - "what am I going to wear, I donly have anything to wear" Luckily no one needed lunches today as she had me using a curling iron to try and straighten her hair (much to her dismay we don't have a flat iron). Thankfully she liked the way it turned out.

DD8 is already done with princesses too but she still likes BBB. That was her consolation prize during our June trip for missing her dance recital. DD12 didn't do it this year but she had me put her hair up in a bun with the little crown.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Please don't tell me Aisling will look that grown up when she's 10!!! I'm so sad thinking that a time might come that she will outgrown WDW

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Love the BBB pic! Time sure flies, doesn't it?

Wanted to tell you that Jeff and I walked in the Walk Now for Autism fundraising walk this past Saturday. His company was a major corporate sponsor. Although I don't know anyone personally affected by autism, I was thinking of Billy, Scrappie's Michael and Amy's Alex as I walked. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome kids with us!

 

[joy13]

We will be at MNNSHP on Oct. 27. I have kept this trip a surprise for DH's 60th and DGD's 6th birthday which is on that day. I am trying to get into the spirit of it all having buried our best friend a few days ago and have not been on the board in over a week.

I have to get costumes together for me, DH, DD and DGD. Not sure when I should tell them about the trip. I remembering someone saying that the little ones should be dressed comfortably as it can get warm and clammy for them. DGD has all the princess dresses from other trips but I was thinking that Jasmine's costume might be the most practical. Then there is DH who probably think this trip too frivilous to even get into the mood. Grumpy comes to mind. Do all adults normally dress up. I am at a loss and need a real boost from someone out there. Any suggestions are welcomed!

We will be at the party on the 27th too

I think any Princess costume will do that late in October unless there is a hot snap that week. It gets into the 60's at night. We went in late October 2005and my DD was Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) and was comfortable. As for adults - there is a pretty even mix of dressed up vs. nondressed up. We wear halloween T-shirts. You won't be out of place either way.

 

[KathyRN137]

Hey Kathy - sorry about the tooth - I hope you don't have to get a root canal! Those links about Star Tours and Fantasyland were awesome! Fantasyland will be amazing!!!

So speaking of that Farmer's Almanac - what does the week before your trip look like?

Glad you enjoyed the links!

Sorry, Joy, I had such a narrow focus when looking at the Almanac... I don't remember anything but that one week! (I didn't even take the time to look at the jokes!)

Kathy

 

[joy13]

Glad you enjoyed the links!

Sorry, Joy, I had such a narrow focus when looking at the Almanac... I don't remember anything but that one week! (I didn't even take the time to look at the jokes!)

Kathy

Oh - I was thinking you said you bought it. I'll look at it if I see it at the grocery store There is a website - but for free it's a pretty big region -not just florida even.

 

[KathyRN137]

We will be at MNNSHP on Oct. 27. I have kept this trip a surprise for DH's 60th and DGD's 6th birthday which is on that day. I am trying to get into the spirit of it all having buried our best friend a few days ago and have not been on the board in over a week.

I have to get costumes together for me, DH, DD and DGD. Not sure when I should tell them about the trip. I remembering someone saying that the little ones should be dressed comfortably as it can get warm and clammy for them. DGD has all the princess dresses from other trips but I was thinking that Jasmine's costume might be the most practical. Then there is DH who probably think this trip too frivilous to even get into the mood. Grumpy comes to mind. Do all adults normally dress up. I am at a loss and need a real boost from someone out there. Any suggestions are welcomed!

Hi Sally, and Welcome!

First let me say how sorry I am for the loss of your good friend.

(Why is it that so many DIS-husbands are likened to Grumpy?)

This will be my first MNSSHP, but I understand that many partygoers, especially the adults, do not dress in a full costume. Most of the kids (esp the ones your DGD's age) do dress up. I think the Jasmine costume is an excellent idea!

Sometimes the weather at WDW can be unpredictable, so I suggest double-checking the forecast as your trip gets closer. If it gets chillyat night, you could always bring along a t-shirt to wear under... or a little white sweater to wear over... her Jasmine outfit.

If you don't think your DH would be into wearing a costume perhaps you could persuade him to wear a Halloween-themed t-shirt. They're readily available in stores now. And of course, there will be lots of Disney Halloween shirts available in the parks.

You can also find lots of creative designs on the DISigns board.

I've read that some adults dress up and some don't, so I think you would feel comfortable either way. When my family attended the Pirate & Princess Party last year, none of us dressed in costume... we just wore a "token" to keep with the theme. I wore Pirate Minnie ears, my DH wore an eye patch and earring, my DD(12) wore a replica of the POC medallion that we purchased at WDW and my DS(10) wore a t-shirt with a skull 'n crossbones from Target!

We didn't feel out of place at all.

I wouldn't feel the need to wear a costume if it weren't for the fact that the kids begged and pleaded for us all to go in costume since we're actually attending the party on Halloween.

I think your DGD(6) would get a kick out of some kind of attempt on your part to get into the festive mood, even if its just wearing a Halloween t-shirt or a funny hat. Those things mean a lot to kids!

Here's hoping you have a wonderful time at the party and good luck keeping the trip a surprise... I would never be able to keep the secret!!


Kathy

 

[nonnasally]

Thanks, Kathy for your great advise and insight. I also just noticed that most of this thread related to autism and I am so embarrashed that I did not notice I was on the wrong board. Being an educator, I feel so dumb!

Your idea about a "token" item to wear is a good thing for DH. Maybe just a t-shirt for DGD ( its her birthday that night) and a hat will do. GREAT IDEAS! Thanks so much!

 

[KathyRN137]

...She never had princess years though so I love seeing yours! Kendall went straight from tomboy into tween. We were happy to say goodbye to basketball shorts I love the picture. I hope Evan never gets too old for MSB and pixie dust in his hair. That will make me sad. Tricia looks like she enjoyed it!

She did enjoy it! Tricia plays sports like Kendall, but she's always been into dressing up and doing her hair and nails. Yearsn ago, I used to be a Mary Kay consultant and she loved to play with all the leftover samples of eyeshadow and lipstick. (She still does!)


I have to dig out the photopass picture that we got... it has Ed looking on in the background as she is getting dolled up... you should see the look on his face!


Kathy