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

[MinnieNurse]

Is there a way to stop them from becoming teenagers??

 

[KathyRN137]

And so, like, why did I decide it would be fun to bring not one but TWO of them on our next trip???

(Thanks, melk. I'm definitely sending that to my DSis, mother of DNiece who is also 13!)

Kathy

 

[melk]

And so, like, why did I decide it would be fun to bring not one but TWO of them on our next trip???


Kathy

I don't know, I think you may have to plead insanity on that one!!

DH often laments the fact that in five years we will have THREE teenage girls (18, 16, 13)...although he claims he will be living out in the garage by that time!

 

[KathyRN137]

I don't know, I think you may have to plead insanity on that one!!

DH often laments the fact that in five years we will have THREE teenage girls (18, 16, 13)...although he claims he will be living out in the garage by that time!

My parents had SIX girls in TEN years!!

Everyone always used to say, "Your poor dad!" but it was really "my poor mom!"


Kathy

 

[melk]

My parents had SIX girls in TEN years!!

Everyone always used to say, "Your poor dad!" but it was really "my poor mom!"


Kathy

Oh my word, your parents sure have us beat!!!

Was the bathroom ever free in your house??????

 

[KathyRN137]

Never!

And we tied up the phone line constantly!!

(These were the days before cell phones!)

It drove my poor father


Kathy

 

[mousescrapper]

so glad[/I] I never had to do diapers in Disney!!


Kathy

now where is the fun it that....

but I do admit I am looking forward to next yr and having no diapers....



Yesterday evening DH & I took Aldine to a Cubs game w/ tickets he had won at work. She had alot of fun and it was nice to spend this special outing w/ just our girl

Even though she technically isn't our "oldest" but having 2 younger sisters and an autistic twin brother, she does assume the roll by choice and need often.

I'm realizing more than ever how much I need to cherish the moments my children want their Mama and not refuse to play becuase I'm busy and talk when they want to talk.

But at the same time I see she is growing up just as quick...and I look forward to the new bonds we will create in the midst of mother-daughter agnst. I love my MOM and I hope after the teenage years, Aldine will love me too

but speaking of moments...she needs to use the restroom at the game. I say I'll take you at the end of this half inning...but I know where it is, she says. I know you do but were at a ballpark, you can't go by yourself.

But I'm 10!

 

[KathyRN137]

but I do admit I am looking forward to next yr and having no diapers....

Kathy

 

[All7OfUs]

And so, like, why did I decide it would be fun to bring not one but TWO of them on our next trip???



Kathy

Hopefully it works out that they will keep each other entertained in that sort of teeage girl way, and it will be more fun for everyone. Have you made any progress on how much time you're going to let them be on their own?? What did you and Ed decide on that one??

 

[maroo]

This thread is completely cracking me up!

 

[KathyRN137]

Hopefully it works out that they will keep each other entertained in that sort of teeage girl way, and it will be more fun for everyone. Have you made any progress on how much time you're going to let them be on their own?? What did you and Ed decide on that one??

Still hemming and hawing on that one... I can see letting them go on one ride together and then meeting up... then I change my mind and think, "no, we really should have at least one adult go with them...."

We'll most likely wind up playing it by ear!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

This thread is completely cracking me up!

Go ahead... laugh it up!!!

Eventually you'll turn into your mother, too!!


Kathy

 

[maroo]

Go ahead... laugh it up!!!

Eventually you'll turn into your mother, too!!


Kathy

Not a chance! Single and only have a dog... and she has not shown many teenage qualities yet! Although she can be quite the diva!

Of course...if you guys run across a special guy....... Then you can tease me YEARS from now! When you are all done paying for college.

 

[Goofster57]

So big deal Kathy you have a teenager......

Do I need to bring the Wedding photos out again???????

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I love your picture of the tickets. We received two Donald Duck tickets, one Goofy and one Pluto. We have two children's tickets and two adult tickets. I have no idea whose are whose. Oh wait if I look under the cards it says what type it is. I have to choose from Donald or Pluto. The kids will have to fight over Goofy and Donald.

Well....

1) All the kids are "adults" according to Disney!

2) Halloween is THE PREMIER night, so its the most expensive!

3) We pay full price... NO discounts available for DVC members or AP holders on 10/31!


I'm not complaining (much) that they decided (several days after tickets went on sale) to add that party on 11/1.... it did get me an extra night at Disney, after all.

But, I am a little bummed that now we're locked into the MOST expensive, MOST crowded party of the season and our tickets are non-transferable.

Oh well, I'm looking on the bright side. If we happen to get rained out on 10/31, its not the last party anymore, so we could get rainchecks for the next night if needed.


Kathy

for rainchecks but I hope it doesn't rain that day.

Well, here I sit at the computer again, enjoying my favorite hobby!!
What a great way to cap off a lovely Mother's Day!

Of course, I received my big present last week when we took a trip into the city to see The Little Mermaid, but today was fun, too. After a week of steady rain, the sun finally came out and we had a gorgeous day!

After Mass we went out to breakfast at a nearby Pancake House and I had a yummy blueberry waffle! Since it wasn't Disney, I would've felt silly taking a pic, so I'm afraid you'll just have to take my word for it... it was delish!

The children gave me some lovely flowers... tulips and irises from a florist (thanks, Daddy) and some little wildflowers that Tricia found growing in the back yard that smelled heavenly! Billy made a ceramic sculpture in school and, fortunately, I could tell exactly what it was... a dish of ice cream!

"Look, Mom!" Tricia laughed. "A Hidden Mickey!!"

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Kathy

I love the Ice Cream Sculpture! It looks good enough to eat. Great Job Billy.

 

[KathyRN137]

So big deal Kathy you have a teenager......

Do I need to bring the Wedding photos out again???????

I know, I know!

But you've had a chance to get used to it! It's still brand-new to me!


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

I love your picture of the tickets. We received two Donald Duck tickets, one Goofy and one Pluto.

We got five different characters because all five are adult tickets. I wonder how many characters they have in all??

At least these are hard plastic. The ones from the Pirate & Princess Party were paper (like APs.)

I think its funny that Tricia wants the Minnie... after all, they're tickets to the same party!! We definitely have to do a meet...


Kathy

 

[Goofster57]

I know, I know!

But you've had a chance to get used to it! It's still brand-new to me!


Kathy

Okay, I guess I can cut you some slack this time.

 

[MinnieNurse]

I am on page 35 now, getting caught up. AKV-that should be a great trip. We visited AKL in December and all agreed we would love to try it.

 

[brookelizabeth]

You have trained your children VERY well for one to make a Hidden Mickey and the other to spot it. I bet y ou are so proud!

Really, what a very lovely Mother's Day, flowers and a handmade gift-

I'm the mother of a teenager!!!

I can't even fathom.