Aug Cat 3 or Nov Cat 2?

[flexsmom]

It's not a horrible problem compared to the difficulties of many, I agree up front. But, I have to evaluate pros/cons of changing my Cat 2 Nov 11 2006 Special Western itinerary to a Cat 3 Aug 19th - same itinerary - for the same price, which does kind of hurt.

Pros for August - the Cat 3 is a midship, so it's a bigger layout, which is a plus. DD won't miss any school, also a plus. Oh, and it's only 17 months away instead of 20 months out! Not a reason to arbitrarily pay the extra $$, I know!

Pros for November - same price for a Cat 2, which is most likely something we'd never do again. Weather might be more bearable than the humid inferno in August, which is important to DH! Most likely won't have to worry about hurricanes as opposed to August, although I know it's still technically hurricane season. More time for DS to get fully potty-trained. He turns 3 in April, and is showing NO signs of interest as birthday #2 approaches!

The more I type the more I seem to be leaning to sticking with November, but thought someone might want to zap some Midship Cat 3 love into me or convince me that missing a week of second grade totally obliterates my chances at mother-of-the-year?! Am I crazy for even thinking about this?

 

[carriep1657]

I vote for November. Giving DS more time to be potty trained is a big deal. What if you go in August and he's still in diapers? Then you've got to get him into Flounders which will be harder and cost more $$$.

Also, I would prefer to avoid the August heat and not have to stress about hurricanes.

 

[kcarl021]

Hmmm I wouldn't worry so much about the Category difference. Go when it makes the most sense for you and forget about the room category. You just aren't in the room enough for it to even matter.

 

[bearhouse]

I would stick with Nov. 2nd. Your dd will do just fine missing a week of
second grade and the teacher can probably give her the work she will be missing anyway. Just think, as she gets older this won't be an option.


Enjoy!

 

[Pacha]

I vote for November also, because of the much decreadsed chance of a hurricane.

Pacha

 

[burma]

just wanted to touch base on the potty training thing ... our DD 2yrs is almost completly trained .... My DW just stopped the diapers put her in underware and carries a change of clothing with her ... DD is in daycare 5 days a week and they keep up the training .... when she is home with us we just keep asking her if she has to go. We have had both our kids trained by 2.5 yrs .... we did the 4 day this past feb and we look forward to having them both in the oceaneer club next feb.