DIS Dads DDC XXXII: A Dole Whip in Paradise

[declansdad]

Thanks guys for all the thoughts, if this situation isn't a doozy, also found out that DDs mom is pregnant so DDs grandmother passes away and the mom she rarely sees has another one on the way. The plot thickens!

Well anyways....Good Morning How's everyone doing?

Just my two cents......I probably wouldn't take her but if she does understand a bit, I may ask her what she thinks. Our son went to his first funeral a few months ago and he was 12 at the time. It was for my uncle and he didn't really know him so it was a bit easier for him. He was also at the visitation but didn't go past the door when he realized that there was an open casket.

It's a tough decision but I'm sure you will figure out what is best for your DD.

 

[declansdad]

Morning Guys,

Hope it's sunny and warm where you are today.

Morning guys,



Yesterday was another good day. Did a lot of things in the morning, Frontierland was empty early on. The kid and one of the twins were the first people on Splash. Played with my Gopro on BTMR and wore the head strap. Kind of cool even though I looked like a dork. After the MK, the Pirate Princess went with the twins to DHS, then to the AK and ended up the night at Epcot. Four parks in a day.

CJ, if you can't look like a dork at WDW, where can you look like a dork? Well maybe there and at a Marlins game.

 

[RodBelding]

My 2 cents... she (and you) should go to the funeral.

My 2 cents; I'd take her as well. DW's grandfather passed a few months ago, and we took DD to the funeral because she knew him pretty well. We were nervous, but she handled it great, and I think it was important for her grieving process.

Thanks guys for all the thoughts, if this situation isn't a doozy, also found out that DDs mom is pregnant so DDs grandmother passes away and the mom she rarely sees has another one on the way. The plot thickens!

Well anyways....Good Morning How's everyone doing?

Wow, so yeah, that adds to it! Good luck. You'll undoubtedly make the right decision for your daughter, you know better than anyone what she needs.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

‘Morning all…
Upon farther reflection, I’ve determined I still don’t much like my reflection.
Nothing new there.

Hope everyone had a good evening and a better day ahead of you.

I'm ready to head back to Disney as well. You driving?

Depends… got any extra unused park tickets laying around?

Thanks for checking, she is doing better than expected pet the PT & Doc. Today is 4 weeks so she has 2 more before starting weight bearing and she is hoping the incisions are healed enough where she can go into a pool.

Good to hear. Time in the pool would be to her benefit in healing and rebuilding strength.
May that be something she can do soon.

No more Elsa costumes for my dds now. Soon, it will be prom dresses.

Big transitions like that happen quickly… too quickly.

You can also hate me for this...

Yep… Feasting before the starving.
Pretty harsh

I just licked my screen...

It doesn't quite taste the same, but surprisingly not to bad...

At least I’m not the only one to consider such.

Happy birthday Nemie. I see again my assassins failed me

Clearly you need better minions.

And while we’re at it…
a belated Happy Birthday to Corey!


Hope a great day was had.

Morning guys,

Yesterday was another good day. Did a lot of things in the morning, Frontierland was empty early on. The kid and one of the twins were the first people on Splash. Played with my Gopro on BTMR and wore the head strap. Kind of cool even though I looked like a dork. After the MK, the Pirate Princess went with the twins to DHS, then to the AK and ended up the night at Epcot. Four parks in a day.

A couple of pics....

…Hope everyone has a great day. I think I will.

Nicely done and thanks for the pics.
They do add a bit of brightness to the day.

Question for my fellow dads, DD's grandmother on her mothers side passed away last night from lung cancer, she was a very sweet and funny lady but since I have had custody, DD hasn't seen her much, partly due to them moving to FL and GA but they moved back I think in Jan. she saw her once since they moved back. How should I talk to DD about this and I may be wrong but I don't think DD should go to the funeral she's 6 and I think it'll just confuse her.

Thanks guys for all the thoughts, if this situation isn't a doozy, also found out that DDs mom is pregnant so DDs grandmother passes away and the mom she rarely sees has another one on the way. The plot thickens!

That’s a lot to deal with. An awful lot.
Hard to council others on what is best as every person and their circumstances are very different. Can only share what we’ve done. My boy was also about six when he attended his first funeral. That was for his maternal grandfather. A man he saw often and was pretty close to which immediately removes us from any direct comparison to your situation. I’ll say that for all of us, watching him go through his illness was tough and probably taught the boy and us more than any ceremony, but we did attend the service. Truth be told, DS didn’t really get a lot out of it, but he understands what a funeral is and what is expected. For us, visiting the grave site a number of times since then has offered better chances to talk, reflect and put things into context.

 

[AirGoofy]

Morning all. Another rainy night has left a beautiful morning. I need to use some vacation days.

Yesterday was another good day. Did a lot of things in the morning, Frontierland was empty early on. The kid and one of the twins were the first people on Splash. Played with my Gopro on BTMR and wore the head strap. Kind of cool even though I looked like a dork. After the MK, the Pirate Princess went with the twins to DHS, then to the AK and ended up the night at Epcot. Four parks in a day..

We have tried Frontierland first and had success. I don't like doing Splash Mountain first in the AM. Prefer it for the afternoon with AC in the queue and then wet in the heat of the day.

CJ, if you can't look like a dork at WDW, where can you look like a dork? Well maybe there and at a Marlins game.

I look like a dork anywhere, so any MLB game would be great for me.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Don't blame me for you procreating. Normally if I get 4 hours straight, it is a good night's sleep. Nine? A rarity.

This is America. I have to blame somebody else for my problems. It's in the Constitution.

You can also hate me for this...

Cruel, I tell ya. Just cruel.

I just licked my screen...

It doesn't quite taste the same, but surprisingly not to bad...

Question for my fellow dads, DD's grandmother on her mothers side passed away last night from lung cancer, she was a very sweet and funny lady but since I have had custody, DD hasn't seen her much, partly due to them moving to FL and GA but they moved back I think in Jan. she saw her once since they moved back. How should I talk to DD about this and I may be wrong but I don't think DD should go to the funeral she's 6 and I think it'll just confuse her.

I'd go to the funeral. We've taken our kids when their grandparents passed away and tried to prepare them beforehand on what they would see/experience. It's the kind of situation that they will be exposed to at some point--I'd rather be the one who is answering their questions about it.

Four parks in a day.

Nice! Achievement unlocked.

CJ, if you can't look like a dork at WDW, where can you look like a dork? Well maybe there and at a Marlins game.

‘Morning all…
Upon farther reflection, I’ve determined I still don’t much like my reflection.

Might have to steal that one.

I look like a dork anywhere, so any MLB game would be great for me.

As my daughter gets closer and closer to being a teenager, it's amazing how much more often I apparently look like a dork.

 

[afwdwfan]

Good morning.

Question for my fellow dads, DD's grandmother on her mothers side passed away last night from lung cancer, she was a very sweet and funny lady but since I have had custody, DD hasn't seen her much, partly due to them moving to FL and GA but they moved back I think in Jan. she saw her once since they moved back. How should I talk to DD about this and I may be wrong but I don't think DD should go to the funeral she's 6 and I think it'll just confuse her.

Thanks guys for all the thoughts, if this situation isn't a doozy, also found out that DDs mom is pregnant so DDs grandmother passes away and the mom she rarely sees has another one on the way. The plot thickens!

Wow... what a situation. Like others have said, this is kind of a difficult situation to give anyone advice about. It is definitely a bit unique and you really have to make the decision based on what will be best for your DD. We don't know her, only you do. I think you just have to talk to her and kind of get a feeling for how she could handle it and make the decision based on that.

But my truthful opinion... if you feel like she can handle it, I think you should go.

Hope everyone has a great day. I think I will.

I would certainly hope you will...

 

[declansdad]

I look like a dork anywhere, so any MLB game would be great for me.

You said it, not me.

 

[rwalker1304]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

 

[scott2997]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Randall will be around to issue you your coveted DisDad number.....Norm will be around to demand cake and bacon.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Good day to ya gentlemen

Morning guys,

Yesterday was another good day. Did a lot of things in the morning, Frontierland was empty early on. The kid and one of the twins were the first people on Splash. Played with my Gopro on BTMR and wore the head strap. Kind of cool even though I looked like a dork. After the MK, the Pirate Princess went with the twins to DHS, then to the AK and ended up the night at Epcot. Four parks in a day.

Hope everyone has a great day. I think I will.

Dads looking like dorks, especially to their older daughters (16 and up), is in our job description isn't it?? Thanks for the pics, always helps get through the day and makes the next trip seem a bit closer. Gonna have to try the 4 parks in a day at some point just to say we did it.

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

 

[declansdad]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Welcome to the club!

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Welcome!

 

[Maroonag1]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Welcome to the club.

 

[AirGoofy]

This is America. I have to blame somebody else for my problems. It's in the Constitution.

Great campaign slogan. Vote Mark for President in 2018.

You said it, not me.

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Welcome. Dues are payable in dole whips, bacon, beer, or cake. You mail enough for 800 or so to me, and I will distribute them. My youngest dd 15 months or 1.25 on her first trip to WDW. Have a great trip.

Randall will be around to issue you your coveted DisDad number.....Norm will be around to demand cake and bacon.

Shhhhhh......i think he's falling for it.

 

[afwdwfan]

Welcome to the club Rob.

 

[mm1971]

Good Afternoon Guys,

Coming up for air and had a few minutes. I hope everyone is well. Prayers to those in need, congrats to those celebrating.

It's still beyond crazy in this place and only gets busier when I get home after 14 hours at the office. I can't wait for August when I can get a break again. Nothing exciting here, just work and sports. I should just put a "taxi" sign on the car.

Getting close to time to book FP+ times. Of course that also means getting close to payment time.

I'll try to get caught up a little and make a few more minutes to post soon.

 

[budamacdvcr]

My youngest dd 15 months or 1.25 on her first trip to WDW. Have a great trip.

DS at 8 months or 0.67 - no wonder he's such a DIS fan.

 

[twokids0204]

Question for my fellow dads, DD's grandmother on her mothers side passed away last night from lung cancer, she was a very sweet and funny lady but since I have had custody, DD hasn't seen her much, partly due to them moving to FL and GA but they moved back I think in Jan. she saw her once since they moved back. How should I talk to DD about this and I may be wrong but I don't think DD should go to the funeral she's 6 and I think it'll just confuse her.

My 2 cents... she (and you) should go to the funeral.

Any certain reasoning?

It is her grandmother... and despite your current situation DD should not be penalized for your feelings towards your Ex. (I am assuming this is playing into it a bit).
Also, as much as your feelings towards the ex may be good or bad, it is her (your ex's) mother and her daughter (custody aside). Seeing DD may help her deal the loss a bit better.
You did say she (grnadma) was a sweet and funny lady, and although DD may not have had a lot of time to spend with her, it may be a good opportunity for DD to hear stories of the life of her grandma. Those may plant some lasting memories in her.

Just my opinion, obviously you are closer to the situation than I.

 

[twokids0204]

Hello!

I just found the DisDads Club forum. I was a long-time contributor/member of Intercot (still am) but haven't really been a poster over here.

I'd like to join the club!

Next trip starts on Friday, June 6 and we're at WDW until June 15th. Trip group is DW, DD5, DD 1.75, DW's sister (and her husband and twin boys 11) and 2 grandparents. Looking forward to Dole Whips in the humid FL weather.

-Rob

Rob... make yourself at home.