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

[KathyRN137]

I'd rather have it be for school than sports. For us, the kids didn't have the fear on the schoolwork side but the reality is, they should have. Neither did the level of work that they could have/should have while we were gone and both did poorly on a test upon return as a result. It just isn't worth that stress even if it was their own fault!

He will get to a point where that will change I bet but I can understand being very disappointed. That's why I feel the need to take Taylor again NOW....and Evan before he hits middle school...it could be 5 years before we get another chance...if ever.

I will likely be planning some girls trips in the future to get my fix as kids schedules get worse.

In the meantime...bring on that August humidity. We do what we have to do!

We are having a HUGE debate at Evan's school about Halloween. Trying to respect beliefs without getting rid of everything is HARD sometimes!

I basically told Tricia the same thing... that I planned this trip so she would miss as little school as possible. They didn't even have the field hockey schedule/tournament info 6 months ago. She begrudgingly understands, although she seemed pleased that now I'm talking about changing our family trips to April. She doesn't play any spring sports.

I truly don't know what all the fuss is about Halloween! I'm a bit dismayed at the secularization of Christmas, but I still have Santas all over my house in December!

We were in a similar position for our Oct trip.

...I agree that it is sad that they are so afraid to miss a couple of days for fear of falling behind and/or failing something. The expectations and pressure kids are under in school is much, much higher than when we were in school.

I kind of feel sorry for them.
I wouldn't be a teenager again for all the tea in China!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Just getting caught up! I locked myself out a couple of weeks ago too (no cell phone either) luckily my neighbor was home so I could call DH. Sorry about the crown too - dental expenses stink!

As for the kids and school - maybe it will just be one year anyway. I can see Tricia's worries because it will be her first year and she doesn't know what to expect. Her tune may change after a year in high school - and if it doesn't, it's great that she cares so much!

I think we've all locked ourselves out at one time or another!
I'm complaining, but I'd rather try to limit any school-related stress for her for future trips.

Hey, I think going during the Flower & Garden Festival is great!

I hear you Kathy! It's a whole new world as the kids get older!!

It's so, so different when the kids hit high school (and college)!....Tricia probably doesn't want to let down her field hockey team either (love field hockey, btw! Oldest DD lettered as a sophomore!) so it's added peer pressure/pressure she puts on herself.

Hopefully you'll get your "girls" trips AND "working" trips to plan & that will help to ease the headache/heartache a bit.

Thanks, Erin! It does get trickier to plan vacations as the kids get older; fortunately they all like WDW and I haven't been getting pressure from them to try US or IOA!

As for the working trips... I'm hoping they will eventually come to be!


Kathy

 

[eandesmom]

I basically told Tricia the same thing... that I planned this trip so she would miss as little school as possible. They didn't even have the field hockey schedule/tournament info 6 months ago. She begrudgingly understands, although she seemed pleased that now I'm talking about changing our family trips to April. She doesn't play any spring sports.

I truly don't know what all the fuss is about Halloween! I'm a bit dismayed at the secularization of Christmas, but I still have Santas all over my house in December!

I kind of feel sorry for them.
I wouldn't be a teenager again for all the tea in China!


Kathy

I wish Kendall took a season off! You are officially responsible for 2 epiphanies now....I did NOT account for HS soccer tryouts when planning our trip and those start 2.5 weeks before school start. So I need to move my dates. And I have this horrid feeling that no matter what dates we pick, she will have a conflict. The new dates are the best we can do, any earlier and we will move out of free dining and then it doesn't work. But of course we won't know her summer soccer schedule until...early June!

I agree about Halloween. I get not celebrating it...but keeping your child home from school because they are afraid for their safety?

We live in a pretty boring middle class area....virtually no crime....I don't get it

 

[KathyRN137]

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*A quick note to my DIS-friends vacationing in the first half of October: Check your park hours; many days have been extended and there are new showings of Fantasmic listed!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Blogspot and Twitter are becoming highly addictive! I know I haven't been DISing much today, but there is something good to come of it. As mentioned in the above post, TourGuideMike just tweeted that there have been changes to early October park hours for MK and DHD, including the addition of several showings of Fantasmic!

Of course, now my mind is racing... will there be similar additions in early November??

What could this mean for my itinerary? For my ADRs?


Kathy

 

[Charleston Princess]

Kathy, thanks for the heads-up about park hours -- off to check that out!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Blogspot and Twitter are becoming highly addictive! I know I haven't been DISing much today, but there is something good to come of it. As mentioned in the above post, TourGuideMike just tweeted that there have been changes to early October park hours for MK and DHD, including the addition of several showings of Fantasmic!

Of course, now my mind is racing... will there be similar additions in early November??

What could this mean for my itinerary? For my ADRs?


Kathy

I was wondering about that too. I would bet they do add something for us, don't you think?

 

[KathyRN137]

Kathy, thanks for the heads-up about park hours -- off to check that out!

You're welcome, CP!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

I was wondering about that too. I would bet they do add something for us, don't you think?

I do!

Remember that Daylight Savings Time begins that week (Fall=Back) so it will begin to get darker an hour later. I'm really hoping that 6:30 Fantasmic time gets pushed back... perhaps I'll make a second dinner ADR just in case!


Kathy

 

[brookelizabeth]

OK-wait a sec.

Your kids WANT to be in school and do homework versus being in Florida, on vacation?!

You must have raised them REALLY REALLY well.

I was a nerd of a student, and I would still jump at a chance to escape. Worry about the homework load when I got back!

But, your plans for the next trip sound like a good move. I'm nervous about NYE, but excited too. Point-wise =

 

[All7OfUs]

I may get in some "working" Disney time in the next couple of years... check out my blog to find out why!

I'd love to be soldier #4! But I have to remember that we did make the big financial investment in our house last year, so I have to be judicious about expenses.

But thanks for the invite!!

Kathy

Well, you never know just how much that will turn into in the 11 months we have left. The invite stands; know you are always welcome!

 

[wvdislover]

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*A quick note to my DIS-friends vacationing in the first half of October: Check your park hours; many days have been extended and there are new showings of Fantasmic listed!


Kathy

That's good for you guys! When we went for the 8:00 show last Sunday, it was SRO by 7:30 (what happened to the no crowds in September? ) We ended up staying for the 9:30 show, instead, which really didn't work well for our family, but it was then or never. Worth the wait, though!

 

[KathyRN137]

...I'm nervous about NYE, but excited too. Point-wise =

I know, the points "charged" during the holiday seasons are ridiculous!
Hey! I see you're going to stay at Kidani Village! Henry's going to love seeing all the animals!

Well, you never know just how much that will turn into in the 11 months we have left. The invite stands; know you are always welcome!

Thanks! It will definitely stay in the back of my mind!

That's good for you guys! When we went for the 8:00 show last Sunday, it was SRO by 7:30 (what happened to the no crowds in September? ) We ended up staying for the 9:30 show, instead, which really didn't work well for our family, but it was then or never. Worth the wait, though!

Q: What happened to no crowds in September?

A: Free Dining! (plus fewer showings of Fantasmic.)

Why oh why couldn't Billy get obsessed with Fantasmic back when they had a show scheduled every night!


Kathy

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

I'm feeling the pain about scheduling...now that Em is in 9th grade...she's told me that a day is like a week in elementary school... (ok she is slightly dramatic but based on her work load and all her AP stuff I don't think she's exaggerating that much...

Thank heavens David is in 2nd grade-we still have a little bit of time to play with his schedule...if I can help it-I wouldn't do a whole week but 3 days added on to a holiday or long weekend can make a big difference...

Being a teenager is quite a mixed bag...

btw-sorry about the temporary crown but nice dentist...

 

[jordanyosh]

I hope those extended hours continue

 

[KathyRN137]

Being a teenager is quite a mixed bag...

That, my friend, is the understatement of the year!

I hope those extended hours continue

From your lips to God's ears, Jordan!
(You've got connections, right?)


Kathy

 

[jordanyosh]

From your lips to God's ears, Jordan!
(You've got connections, right?)


Kathy

Ha!

I think we all do!

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi Everybody!

I'm falling behind on my Pics of the Day, so I'll just have to post more than one tonight!

Here are just some of the pix we took with the gang at Liberty Tree Tavern back in '06...

The characters were so playful and came around more than once. We were there for about two hours, but it was really worth it... lots of fun!

Kathy

 

[jordanyosh]

Look how big the kids have gotten. Do you miss LTT as a Character Meal location? Would you eat there again w/o characters? Just curious?

 

[KathyRN137]

Look how big the kids have gotten. Do you miss LTT as a Character Meal location? Would you eat there again w/o characters? Just curious?

I do miss it! We ate there with the characters twice and both times the interaction was awesome; I always thought it was the best character meal for fun and personal attention from "the gang."

The food is just okay, not bad, not fabulous. Turkey & trimmings but not like "home."

I would not want to eat there without the characters. I made a ressie for Chef Mickey's this year... but will have to ask for a quieter table off to the side for Billy.


Kathy