As the Ticker Turns~The next chapter of the Resort Changers Saga...*RC trips pg.238

[Mousemommy1]

Hi all! I am off to Chicago today and will be gone til Sunday evening. Going to visit my August WDW travel buds DN & her DH. I am pretty sure I will come home a RC-ed woman.

Trying from memory here so here goes:

Janet: Welcome back. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for days. Please take care of yourself as well as mom. I hope she is managing ok.

WDWKOOK: Stay true to your pioneering ways if FWC signs to you. But you sure can't beat a CR CL either...

Missoutandabout: Welcome back here, and just in time for me to go back to Chicago today. See you there! All Epcot resorts rock IMO, so I am glad you picked the one you enjoy most. I like your itinerary, and Fresh Market sounds like a nice change of pace. Starbucks is coming to WDW soon so you can get your fix whenever you want.

LUVLUVLUV: Enjoy!!! Can't wait to hear your updates.

GrumpyGrandma: BWV or BCV are good bets since Epcot and DHs are your faves. But then GFV is a category unto itself. Enjoy your delicious dilemma of which Villa to buy.

Mousemommy: If you plan to be at the resort a lot, CL is worth the extra $$... and you deserve it.

Thanks!! I think I do deserve it. I had a super bratty moment last night when I started getting super emotional and cranky (to put it nicely)...I'm usually super supportive of my DH and his career and I really am so proud of what has been able to accomplish....but, and there's always a but, with all of that comes sacrifice....like his long hours and drop everything for work mentality. Anyways, last week was school vacation week, and I work full time too, but with vacation camp schedules and softball, and EVERYTHING....only my schedule gets messed up, his doesn't get touched....and I'm exhausted!!! So I felt I deserved CL out of principle...and at RPC to boot!!! DH just said....whatever you want....just stop acting like this...

We're at the airport! It's been a wild 24 hours--I could write a whole TR just about that itself lol. We are at the gate, I'm medicated, and I'm going to WDW!!!

I'll miss everyone, and will try to check in! I'll have lots of updates on Facebook!

Bye for now!!

Safe travels!!!! Can't wait to hear back!!!

Pas and JanetB, thanks for the support! It makes me feel better to hear others stories about their MIL issues, but missing a birthday is inexcusable in my book. We dealt with that one too.

Mousemommy did you decide about CL yet??? And don't worry you are not a crazy lady..or we all are and just think we are normal!!

Going to see a dance production at oldest DD school tonight that she is in, so excited to see her up on stage! She's really growing up!

Anyhoo...happy thursday everyone!!

Nope, no decision yet, but I called and it's still available...perhaps a sign....I can't help but think it would be throwing $740 away....

Hope your DD has a great show!!!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Thanks guys. Things got a bit better last night. My boss changed his time about some things after our intense meeting in his office. It's still miserable, but a little more tolerable. Ever since he came he's only made changes that affect myself and one other coworker. The ones that need to be whipped into shape aren't being affected at all.

Candace I'd be able to go out for my anxiety. I have a previous diagnosis and our insurance carrier is really good about approving claims. I don't WANT to go out because I like my full pay, but if my anxiety is sky high everyday I'd have to do it so that I could level out. I'll see how things go. It's just me and my boss the next 2 nights. Hopefully both of us survive lol

 

[disneydreamin247]

Thanks!! I think I do deserve it. I had a super bratty moment last night when I started getting super emotional and cranky (to put it nicely)...I'm usually super supportive of my DH and his career and I really am so proud of what has been able to accomplish....but, and there's always a but, with all of that comes sacrifice....like his long hours and drop everything for work mentality. Anyways, last week was school vacation week, and I work full time too, but with vacation camp schedules and softball, and EVERYTHING....only my schedule gets messed up, his doesn't get touched....and I'm exhausted!!! So I felt I deserved CL out of principle...and at RPC to boot!!! DH just said....whatever you want....just stop acting like this...



Safe travels!!!! Can't wait to hear back!!!



Nope, no decision yet, but I called and it's still available...perhaps a sign....I can't help but think it would be throwing $740 away....

Hope your DD has a great show!!!

You definitely deserve it. CL should be experienced at least once. If you're going to have lots of down time then you'd definitely enjoy having the lounge. It really is a great treat.

 

[sjs314]

Dani I feel so bad for You I had Boss I put up with for 3 years there were times I went home and took iT out on everyone. Finally the day came when "Charley" got shown the door.

I hope you can figure out what is your best option. Is it possible you can make do with just doing the TA job? Maybe You can find a TA position t some Company? My plan had I finished my TA schooling was to go work at ESPN.

Can you maybe transfer to another branch?

 

[gwynne]

Happy Thursday Greetings RC'ers!

LuvLuvLuv,
Have a wonderful trip!

Kook,
I wish I had a good suggestion for your anniversary, but nothing comes to mind. 13 days CL at WL certainly sounds lovely, though.

Magic,
Have fun in Chicago!

Mousemommy,
I feel like my upcoming trip is an episode of As the Reservation Turns!!! How are your plans, possibilities coming? I've been following along. I've never been CL at WL, but it sounds fabulous.

And the latest news:DD called me, filling me in on more of her schedule. She mentioned she'd like to spend a couple of hours at AKL. I talked to her a bit, and then just asked her if she'd like to stay there. It was a resounding YES!
So, I had to call CRO...make a change....my file keeps growing.
I would have loved to stay at WL, but this trip is about doing some extra special things for her. My WL return will have to wait.
Time for me to hop off the computer, get back to my to do list!

 

[pas130]

Aw, Pas sorry DD (HRH) was upset, I know about MIL / Mother issues too

It's sad because her meddling has even damaged her relationship with DS16, as he used to struggle with behavior issues/focusing/ I truly think he had some ADHD when he was younger...

She is so incredibly self-centered...ad unfortunately HRH forgets NOTHING. It's just another disappointment for her...and when my babies hurt...mama bear gets mad.....she may have just bumped her room over to the Swan/Dolphin

Pas sorry about your MIL missing HRH birthday. It's sad when you see your kids hurt over the actions of an adult. I'm lucky that Danimal was young enough that he doesn't remember how awful his "dad's" mom treated us.

The sad thing is she missed her own birthday party....HRH birthday is Sept.... we ate the cake..I sent her a pic before we cut it

I think that's what it is, and though I know nothing is perfect...my family is well aware of all the changes I have made and I don't want them saying..."should have stayed with ..." You know??? I don't think any of them would at all, but the thought is in the back of my mind.

I really DO know...and the Poly calls today...but I want to wait for Deena's TR

Still debating on whether to CL or not to CL...it would be $740 for the whole 10 night stay, and definitely a silly splurge...but we will be at the resort alot...

Thats $74 a nt...not too silly IMO. I would do it.....refurbbed room....treated like royalty......just a thought...Cobbler/beer/wine/ snacks/soda/milk....just saying......

I feel like I've been bothering everyone with my indecision since last summer, but I still don't know whether I should keep the entire 13 nights at WL/CL as is, or split with another resort for four nights before WL. The four nights would be during our actual anniversary. We're down to less than 100 days now...


So..... Should I just keep the 13 nights at WL/CL or should I change the first 4 nights up front to something else? WWYD?

YOU ARE NOT A BOTHER!!!! I love when you are here....but I understand your frustration. I say CR....you miss it there....and then over to WL

Crazy Split Stay Lady

*waves to all RCers*



Why do I feel like I'm forgetting something? I really do.

Kook: I've read your BWI-CL review! Thanks for posting that and linking to it in your sig. I'd been curious about BWI actually but mentally concluded it would be a bit too noisy at night with all the activity on the Boardwalk. I do love that whole area though. It was one of the reasons that sold us on the BC last year -- along with SAB and walking to Epcot / HS -- was being able to stroll over there at night.

So glad to have yo back....my DH didn't like BW for the "busy factor" but he felt YC was quiet....I hope we like BC...I think we will. His only complaint about YC was we kept getting lost trying to find our suite....I hope that doesn't happen to us at BC

So I'm sitting here at the beach, waiting for my DD to get off work and I started thinking .... very dangerous!

I've decided that within the next year or so I really want to buy more DVC points but now the RCer question .... where?

I currently own at SSR .... bought directly from Disney before I knew any better. If I'd known about resale I would have bought somewhere else but no looking back and those SSR points have served me well.

VWL probably my favorite resort ... maybe because it reminds me so much of my beloved Lake Tahoe. Such a peaceful resort and so much to do there.

BCV I love this resort .... Epcot is my favorite resort with DHS being my second favorite. It might be smart to own here as it's so hard to book at the 7 month window.

BWV I've only spent one night here but am spending 4 nights in Oct so I should know then how I feel about it.

VGC Because it's such a small DVC resort it's hard to get in at the 7 month window. Also I live in CA so if airfares stay crazy it is a quick vacation for me.

Or maybe I should just wait, buy directly from Disney when the GV villas open up????

What to do? What to do?

Resale DVC points would save you some vacation dough.....I say buy at your FAVORITE!!!!!

I need advice. I am really really unhappy at my job. My new boss is really stressing me out and I just can't deal with it. I'm thinking of going out on disability for a few weeks to relieve my anxiety. Would it be terrible to do that? I feel like this job is sucking the life out of me and it's not fair to my kids. I'm currently sitting in a back room crying because I'm so miserable here.

I think a little short term leave....for your health is warranted. I understand misery at work...and the anxiety I gave very little availability for June, and signed with an agency...I can't keep working in the conditions I have been....the award dinner is tonight, I am not going. I treasure that my co-workers and doctors acknowledged me...BUT management doesn't soooooo. My choice....enjoy at night home with DH and my babies...with their unconditional love....sis, take a little time off to get yourself back and hang with the kiddos...you need it

We're at the airport! It's been a wild 24 hours--I could write a whole TR just about that itself lol. We are at the gate, I'm medicated, and I'm going to WDW!!!

I'll miss everyone, and will try to check in! I'll have lots of updates on Facebook!

Bye for now!!

Safe travels!!!!!!

Pas and JanetB, thanks for the support! It makes me feel better to hear others stories about their MIL issues, but missing a birthday is inexcusable in my book. We dealt with that one too.

Hope the recital rocked!!!!! She missed her own birthday party.....oh well....I bet she won't "forget" her free vacation DH said he is taking me, just me t night EMH to relive our couple trip

I almost lost my mind and booked flights for Nov/Dec when I saw a good deal $110 each way and here I am with no room booked

Since we do both want to stay at BWI I think waiting is the way to go.

Do wht I did...book the plane...then you HAVE to go

And the latest news:DD called me, filling me in on more of her schedule. She mentioned she'd like to spend a couple of hours at AKL. I talked to her a bit, and then just asked her if she'd like to stay there. It was a resounding YES!
So, I had to call CRO...make a change....my file keeps growing.
I would have loved to stay at WL, but this trip is about doing some extra special things for her. My WL return will have to wait.
Time for me to hop off the computer, get back to my to do list!

AKL is lovely!!!!! Congrats!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Sheila I haven't booked a single trip yet. It's so depressing.Everyone says they're going to book with me, picks my brain for info, and then books themselves. I signed a no compete contract so I legally can't get another TA job anywhere else.

pas Thanks sis. I think I'm going to but not just yet. I have to look at my vacation time and see what I can work out. I'm just trying to get through May because we're going down the shore for Memorial Day and I think that will do me some good. I need to get away for a while. I'm sorry you are in a similar position. A night at home with your family sounds fantastic. I think I would do the same thing.

gwynne AKL sounds so nice. I would like to stay there once day but it's just so far from everything. It makes me apprehensive.

 

[Jungle Cruiser]

Thank you for saying that, CSSL because I just booked CA Grill for our anniversary! So now I'm double-booked with Artist Point.

Still not sure whether to do CR or BLT. CR is tried and true and BLT is the great-big-roomy unknown

WDWKOOK, I gather there was no availability at FW Cabins? Discovery Island?!! You know I love you or I wouldn't tease you so much! Now then, I think California Grill for your Anniversary is a great option. You know I didn't love the service a few weeks ago, but the food was delicious! I had my birthday dinner there last Oct and felt like a queen. I can speak to BLT. We have stayed in a one bedroom at BLT a couple of times when our young adult daughters have joined us. PROS: You can't beat 2 full bathrooms (when one of our young adult daughters join us), privacy (discussed before), location (being able to walk to the MK) and we really liked the lagoon view( we requested high floors both times). We loved sitting on the balcony at night, watching the boats go buy, looking at the WL, and watching the EWP. CONS:, theming is weak, really missing that WDW feeling, monorail is very crowded at that stop since it is for both CR and BLT, and no lobby or grounds to walk and relax. Good luck with your decision, and you so aren't a bother!!! We love watching the changes everyone makes

Janet, welcome home! Your mother is so lucky to have you as a daughter. I have been thinking about you a lot and am so glad to know she is on the road to recovery.

Jennyjinx3, Yay for trips in September. We will be at the BC, but we will have to cross paths!

LuvLuvLuv, you are on your way! Have a wonderful trip

Dani, hope things improve at work. Just keep visualizing yourself and your kids at the Poly, drink in hand enjoying life!

MM1, it's okay to have a bratty moment. Mother's do everything to keep the family going, moments are allowed. You know the cure, CL for your trip , just saying...

Magic, have fun in Chicago. I have never been, but my daugher is moving there for a post Doctorate position at Northwestern is about 15 months!

Gwynne, have fun at AKL with your daughter. I will stay wherever my daughters want to when they meet me in WDW. My oldest, who is in graduate school in California is joining us in September, she got to pick resorts...her choice, the BC, so that's where we will stay!

Grumpy Grandma, sitting on the beach waiting for your daughter , perfect!

pas, YAY for RPC TPV You and HRH deserve it! I still don't know how you can keep a secret for that long. I would be bursting at the seams. And I am so sorry that you aren't going to the awards dinner tonight, but understand your thoughts. You were given the award by your peers and don't need to go to a dinner given by "management". Enjoy your evening with your beautiful family. Hope you are feeling better also

I think I am caught up. to anyone I have missed!

 

[sjs314]

I took the Plunge and booked this am BWI Water View Nov 28 to Dec 3 !

Also booked our flights at $110 each way for early morning arrival on the 28th and late departure on 12/3. *I am so excited!!!

DH said to me he knows I am not happy if I don't have something to look forward to when I told him I was scrapping the idea of a trip in December, then he said book it

And I did.

I told him BLT, CR BLV and GF GV are all available for about the same amount of $$$ but he wants BWI...... I kinda want GF

Oh I also showed him the review of Tutto Italia's re-opening on easywdw which helped since he had wanted to eat there in March but it was closed.

 

[Jungle Cruiser]

I took the Plunge and booked this am BWI Water View Nov 28 to Dec 3 !

Also booked our flights at $110 each way for early morning arrival on the 28th and late departure on 12/3. *I am so excited!!!

DH said to me he knows I am not happy if I don't have something to look forward to when I told him I was scrapping the idea of a trip in December, then he said book it

And I did.

I told him BLT, CR BLV and GF GV are all available for about the same amount of $$$ but he wants BWI...... I kinda want GF

Oh I also showed him the review of Tutto Italia's re-opening on easywdw which helped since he had wanted to eat there in March but it was closed.

YAY for booking the December trip !!! Now it's time to start planning!!!

No one loves the GF more than I do but it's not a great place to stay in December. The lobby is SOOOOO crowded with people looking at the tree and Gingerbread house, it's hard to even get around. I would consider saving the GF for another trip!

 

[Janet B]

Morin'

Hi all! I am off to Chicago today and will be gone til Sunday evening. Going to visit my August WDW travel buds DN & her DH. I am pretty sure I will come home a RC-ed woman.

Trying from memory here so here goes:

Janet: Welcome back. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for days. Please take care of yourself as well as mom. I hope she is managing ok.

Thanks Magic! My mom is a trooper! Appreciated the prayers and texts.

Have fun in Chicagoland!! AND ... know you have us dangling, will she RC or won't she?? Only time will tell!!

We're at the airport! It's been a wild 24 hours--I could write a whole TR just about that itself lol. We are at the gate, I'm medicated, and I'm going to WDW!!!

I'll miss everyone, and will try to check in! I'll have lots of updates on Facebook!

Bye for now!!

Deena, have a fabulous trip!!

Pas and JanetB, thanks for the support! It makes me feel better to hear others stories about their MIL issues, but missing a birthday is inexcusable in my book. We dealt with that one too.

Going to see a dance production at oldest DD school tonight that she is in, so excited to see her up on stage! She's really growing up!

Anyhoo...happy thursday everyone!!

Jenny: Hope DD's performance went well! I loved the 2 years DD was in dance, such a wonderful time!

Thanks!! I think I do deserve it. I had a super bratty moment last night when I started getting super emotional and cranky (to put it nicely)...I'm usually super supportive of my DH and his career and I really am so proud of what has been able to accomplish....but, and there's always a but, with all of that comes sacrifice....like his long hours and drop everything for work mentality. Anyways, last week was school vacation week, and I work full time too, but with vacation camp schedules and softball, and EVERYTHING....only my schedule gets messed up, his doesn't get touched....and I'm exhausted!!! So I felt I deserved CL out of principle...and at RPC to boot!!! DH just said....whatever you want....just stop acting like this...

MM: We all know as Moms it's our schedule that gets affected. Sooo, as a reward, go head and splurge on CL ... you definitely deserve it!!

Thanks guys. Things got a bit better last night. My boss changed his time about some things after our intense meeting in his office. It's still miserable, but a little more tolerable. Ever since he came he's only made changes that affect myself and one other coworker. The ones that need to be whipped into shape aren't being affected at all.

Candace I'd be able to go out for my anxiety. I have a previous diagnosis and our insurance carrier is really good about approving claims. I don't WANT to go out because I like my full pay, but if my anxiety is sky high everyday I'd have to do it so that I could level out. I'll see how things go. It's just me and my boss the next 2 nights. Hopefully both of us survive lol

Dani: So sorry that work has been so stressful. Its encouraging after your meeting that your boss addressed a few things to make your situation a little better. Hang in there!

Happy Thursday Greetings RC'ers!

And the latest news:DD called me, filling me in on more of her schedule. She mentioned she'd like to spend a couple of hours at AKL. I talked to her a bit, and then just asked her if she'd like to stay there. It was a resounding YES!

So, I had to call CRO...make a change....my file keeps growing.
I would have loved to stay at WL, but this trip is about doing some extra special things for her. My WL return will have to wait.
Time for me to hop off the computer, get back to my to do list!

Gwynne: We LOVED AKV last year ... we were in Kidani ... so peaceful!

She is so incredibly self-centered...ad
unfortunately HRH forgets NOTHING. It's just another disappointment for her...and when my babies hurt...mama bear gets mad.....she may have just bumped her room over to the Swan/Dolphin

The sad thing is she missed her own birthday party....HRH birthday is Sept.... we ate the cake..I sent her a pic before we cut it

Pas ... oh love the idea of bumping MIL to Swan/Dolphin!!

Well, you know its still a chance she will cancel entirely on you ... know you probably wouldn't care but sure about the kids (and I would hate to have them hurt again).

And you know Pas, it's HER loss ... the kids will not forget all the times she says something and then doesn't follow thru ... and she WILL regret it someday.

Hi Sarah!! Thanks for the welcome home! I think my Mom is pretty special too!

Sheila, just saw your post, that's wonderful!!! A little early Christmas present is PERFECT!!

 

[sjs314]

Dani that really sucks about the contract. How long is the contact for? I would start putting feelers out there must be tons of companies that have TA type positions there in the City what with all the Television Stations etc

The opportunities are endless My Ddil who works at ESPN books traveling employees and sports personalities, she got my dream job.

pas I did book the air fare first this morning then went to price out a place to stay. I know those fares won't last especially the return flight at 7:30 pm giving us a whole extra day of Disney time. The late flight is usually $250-$350 or more. How could I pass on $110?

 

[Janet B]

pas I did book the air fare first this morning then went to price out a place to stay. I know those fares won't last especially the return flight at 7:30 pm giving us a whole extra day of Disney time. The late flight is usually $250-$350 or more. How could I pass on $110?

You CAN'T!! So happy for you Sheila!

I've been scouring the airfares for Memorial Day weekend .. just a dream ... to see if I can score low airfares ... Sam's BFF will be staying with us while her family is in Illinois. Odds are we will do something fun local.

 

[MAGIC...itis!]

Turning off computer now! But I had to say:

dani: I sure hope your work situation get better. I will saying “Wishes” that things get better for you in the coming days!

sheila: All I can say is: BWI WV -- Fantastic for you!!!!!!!!!! I'm coming to visit your balcony in Dec.

janet: Glad you are back on the RC.

pas130: RPC RPC RPC!

junglecruiser: Northwestern is the prettiest campus. I told DH if I ever knew it was so pretty when this Jersey Girl was “college picking” back in the day, I would surely have gone there. Not to mention the GREAT academics!!! You have a special DD.

Hi to RCers I've missed. Enjoy your weekend!

 

[jennyjinx3]

WDWKOOK, I gather there was no availability at FW Cabins? Discovery Island?!! You know I love you or I wouldn't tease you so much! Now then, I think California Grill for your Anniversary is a great option. You know I didn't love the service a few weeks ago, but the food was delicious! I had my birthday dinner there last Oct and felt like a queen. I can speak to BLT. We have stayed in a one bedroom at BLT a couple of times when our young adult daughters have joined us. PROS: You can't beat 2 full bathrooms (when one of our young adult daughters join us), privacy (discussed before), location (being able to walk to the MK) and we really liked the lagoon view( we requested high floors both times). We loved sitting on the balcony at night, watching the boats go buy, looking at the WL, and watching the EWP. CONS:, theming is weak, really missing that WDW feeling, monorail is very crowded at that stop since it is for both CR and BLT, and no lobby or grounds to walk and relax. Good luck with your decision, and you so aren't a bother!!! We love watching the changes everyone makes

Janet, welcome home! Your mother is so lucky to have you as a daughter. I have been thinking about you a lot and am so glad to know she is on the road to recovery.

Jennyjinx3, Yay for trips in September. We will be at the BC, but we will have to cross paths!

LuvLuvLuv, you are on your way! Have a wonderful trip

Dani, hope things improve at work. Just keep visualizing yourself and your kids at the Poly, drink in hand enjoying life!

MM1, it's okay to have a bratty moment. Mother's do everything to keep the family going, moments are allowed. You know the cure, CL for your trip , just saying...

Magic, have fun in Chicago. I have never been, but my daugher is moving there for a post Doctorate position at Northwestern is about 15 months!

Gwynne, have fun at AKL with your daughter. I will stay wherever my daughters want to when they meet me in WDW. My oldest, who is in graduate school in California is joining us in September, she got to pick resorts...her choice, the BC, so that's where we will stay!

Grumpy Grandma, sitting on the beach waiting for your daughter , perfect!

pas, YAY for RPC TPV You and HRH deserve it! I still don't know how you can keep a secret for that long. I would be bursting at the seams. And I am so sorry that you aren't going to the awards dinner tonight, but understand your thoughts. You were given the award by your peers and don't need to go to a dinner given by "management". Enjoy your evening with your beautiful family. Hope you are feeling better also

I think I am caught up. to anyone I have missed!

Yes it would be fun to cross paths somehow! Then DH wouldn't think my friends on the RC thread are imaginary!!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Mousemommy: I can totally relate about scheduling around DH and the kids....I don't work full time but I can imagine that is even more tricky! You are allowed to be a brat sometimes....I certainly am (too much according to DH)!! Just think, in no time you'll be at WDW!!! Jealous!!

 

[Janet B]

I understand misery at work...and the anxiety I gave very little availability for June, and signed with an agency...I can't keep working in the conditions I have been....the award dinner is tonight, I am not going. I treasure that my co-workers and doctors acknowledged me...BUT management doesn't soooooo. My choice....enjoy at night home with DH and my babies...with their unconditional love....sis, take a little time off to get yourself back and hang with the kiddos...you need it

Pas... meant to comment on this in the other post ...totally understand your viewpoint... the award is special as it comes from the people you admire and work with day to day ... that's all you need. Cuddling up with kiddos and DH and being wrapped in all that love?? Priceless!! Enjoy tonight my friend!!

 

[chimo2u]

Pas... meant to comment on this in the other post ...totally understand your viewpoint... the award is special as it comes from the people you admire and work with day to day ... that's all you need. Cuddling up with kiddos and DH and being wrapped in all that love?? Priceless!! Enjoy tonight my friend!!

PAS: I agree! well said, Janet Enjoy your family time tonight
I also like the idea of S/D for MIL.....close, but not too close!
DMIL will be the one who loses in the end.....it is so sad for the kids when their Grandparent thinks only of themselves and acts so selfishly! I think I can count on one hand the amount of time my mother has spent with my beautiful boys since they where born it makes me so sad and so mad, the missed birthdays, the forgotten Christmas calls I mean who forgets to call their grandkids on Christmas?? she just goes through life oblivious.....but the boys have caught on as they are now 16 and 19 and can make their own observations.....they even say they don't know her, and I hurt for them but she's the one who's lost out on their love and two great boys who've now become young men in the blink of an eye......it's too late now, and she's the loser, one things for sure when I am blessed to be a Grandma, I will love my grandkids to bits and will never let them wonder who I am!

Now that that vent is over I hope HRH is feeling better and not hurting over it too long! it is so sad when the kids have to suffer from the actions of selfish adults!

SHEILA: CONGRATS on the booked trip!!!! that's wonderful and sooooo exciting!!!! I would love to see WDW all decked out for the holidays one year! you'll have an amazing time with DH I am sure!

 

[pas130]

pas Thanks sis. I think I'm going to but not just yet. I have to look at my vacation time and see what I can work out. I'm just trying to get through May because we're going down the shore for Memorial Day and I think that will do me some good. I need to get away for a while. I'm sorry you are in a similar position. A night at home with your family sounds fantastic. I think I would do the same thing.

So I got a call from Admin. that I have to come. I am getting a major award (I picture the lamp from A Christmas Story) I am taking DS11 as a date, if nothing else we can go out to dinner... I am a loser to agree to go

pas, YAY for RPC TPV You and HRH deserve it! I still don't know how you can keep a secret for that long. I would be bursting at the seams. And I am so sorry that you aren't going to the awards dinner tonight, but understand your thoughts. You were given the award by your peers and don't need to go to a dinner given by "management". Enjoy your evening with your beautiful family.

DH said he is proud of me with or without an award. Although he wants me home, he loves that I am taking DS

I took the Plunge and booked this am BWI Water View Nov 28 to Dec 3 !

Oh I also showed him the review of Tutto Italia's re-opening on easywdw which helped since he had wanted to eat there in March but it was closed.

SO HAPPY FOR YOU SHEILA

Pas ... oh love the idea of bumping MIL to Swan/Dolphin!!
Well, you know its still a chance she will cancel entirely on you ... know you probably wouldn't care but sure about the kids (and I would hate to have them hurt again).

And you know Pas, it's HER loss ... the kids will not forget all the times she says something and then doesn't follow thru ... and she WILL regret it someday.

I know so I revamped the trip......because I felt like it......I will give full details soon....but I'm going to get pretty for my major award.....

hint...DD6 will be "Rockstar of the Day" on her birthday

pas I did book the air fare first this morning then went to price out a place to stay. I know those fares won't last especially the return flight at 7:30 pm giving us a whole extra day of Disney time. The late flight is usually $250-$350 or more. How could I pass on $110?

So glad you did this for yourself....

pas130: RPC RPC RPC!

Enjoy the windy city! Can't wait to hear about your RC!

Pas... meant to comment on this in the other post ...totally understand your viewpoint... the award is special as it comes from the people you admire and work with day to day ... that's all you need. Cuddling up with kiddos and DH and being wrapped in all that love?? Priceless!! Enjoy tonight my friend!!

I couldn't leave the nominator sitting there without me.....

PAS: I agree!
I also like the idea of S/D for MIL.....close, but not too close!
DMIL will be the one who loses in the end.....it is so sad for the kids when their Grandparent thinks only of themselves and acts so selfishly! I think I can count on one hand the amount of time my mother has spent with my beautiful boys since they where born it makes me so sad and so mad, the missed birthdays, the forgotten Christmas calls I mean who forgets to call their grandkids on Christmas?? she just goes through life oblivious.....but the boys have caught on as they are now 16 and 19 and can make their own observations.....they even say they don't know her, and I hurt for them but she's the one who's lost out on their love and two great boys who've now become young men in the blink of an eye......it's too late now, and she's the loser, one things for sure when I am blessed to be a Grandma, I will love my grandkids to bits and will never let them wonder who I am!
Now that that vent is over. I hope HRH is feeling better and not hurting over it too long! it is so sad when the kids have to suffer from the actions of selfish adults!

Well put Marie It is so true...She is missing out...she will never understand it. My kiddos are loving, giving, souls....the ONLY reason I won't leave her roadside in Delaaware is cause of HRH....my mother doesn't even remember the kids names...except 3 maybe



hint #2 HRH

 

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PAS: I agree! well said, Janet Enjoy your family time tonight
I also like the idea of S/D for MIL.....close, but not too close!
DMIL will be the one who loses in the end.....it is so sad for the kids when their Grandparent thinks only of themselves and acts so selfishly! I think I can count on one hand the amount of time my mother has spent with my beautiful boys since they where born it makes me so sad and so mad, the missed birthdays, the forgotten Christmas calls I mean who forgets to call their grandkids on Christmas?? she just goes through life oblivious.....but the boys have caught on as they are now 16 and 19 and can make their own observations.....they even say they don't know her, and I hurt for them but she's the one who's lost out on their love and two great boys who've now become young men in the blink of an eye......it's too late now, and she's the loser, one things for sure when I am blessed to be a Grandma, I will love my grandkids to bits and will never let them wonder who I am!

Now that that vent is over I hope HRH is feeling better and not hurting over it too long! it is so sad when the kids have to suffer from the actions of selfish adults!

SHEILA: CONGRATS on the booked trip!!!! that's wonderful and sooooo exciting!!!! I would love to see WDW all decked out for the holidays one year! you'll have an amazing time with DH I am sure!

Wow you have put into words how I feel about our situation...thank you It is true that our girls one day will be young women, and although we have never bad mouthed MIL to them (something I am very proud of), they somehow at this young age know what is going on. The other night DD7 told me she used to be 'scared of her' but now she is not anymore. That is because MIL used to be very harsh with them all, especially middle DD.

I know DH will still want to be there for her if she is sick, but I know he will just end up getting hurt again. What to do...I can only support him. I will not allow my DD's to be treated poorly again by her though, no matter what.

Thank you for venting...and allowing me too also! I promise no more MIL talk...

Jen