Exciting News (Was Why Can't I Get Excited????)

[kylieh]

Exciting News in Post 12!!!

This time in 6 days I will probably be 30,000+ feet in the sky 7 hours into a 14 hour flight across the Pacific. But right now I just can't get excited, almost not caring

It maybe because we're waiting on DD's Paed to give final clearance after this horrid ear infection (on Monday Sydney time) . I'm 95% sure he will, but not 100%.

But the happiness and excitment isn't there. Does anyone else ever get like this??

 

[Sherry E]

Yes. I go from being really excited and eager to being almost apathetic, and then back to excited again. The sheer stress of planning a trip and trying to coordinate people, dining, hotel stuff and other elements can be alternately exhilarating and exhausting/frustrating! I don't have kids to worry about, though. You have a very valid reason to be less than 100% gung ho on the trip because of your child's health. The problem with me is that I get distracted very easily, and if there are any other issues going on in my life around the time of an upcoming Disney trip, I get very bogged down in dealing with other 'stuff' and sort of lose my mood for a DLR trip temporarily, even if the trip would be a good mood-enhancer. If I act impulsively on that bad mood, then I cancel a reservation or shut the whole trip down, and then regret it a day later. So I try to ride it out and keep my plans intact, and then the excitement eventually returns. Also, if I have spent hours planning and getting the trip to happen, if one thing goes wrong like my friend is really late to show up or there is some other last minute crisis, that will kill my mood for a while too, and it takes a bit to get back on the happy track! I am not good at balancing a lot of different things and devoting thought to each one at the same time!!!

But, rest assured, once you know the infection is all gone and you are finally on your way to DLR, and then you set foot onto Main Street and see the giant pumpkin, all your work in planning the trip will pay off and you will be taken over by the Disney magic. You won't be able to help it - it happens to all of us! And when you leave, on your way home, you will secretly be wondering when the NEXT trip will be!

 

[KelliLee702]

My non DH and I had an all expenses paid trip to ATLANTIS in the Carribean planned for this past Spring Break and my DD had a temp over 100F for 5 days and missed school all of those 5 days prior to us going. No other symptoms, but without a family member (just the Nanny) taking care of her while we were gone my hubby finally called the trip off less than 24 hrs before we were to take off. She got better within a day or so, but I would have regretted being out of the country if she HAD gotten sick. I'm glad your DD is going with you, and keep in mind there are plenty of urgent care facilities nearby DLR if you need them. My prayers are with you that she continues to get better.

 

[PinkBudgie]

Maybe because you don't want to get your hopes up if you can't go? I do that and will hold back if I'm not sure something will happen. That's ok. You can get excited when you walk through the DL gate.

 

[Sherry E]

Maybe because you don't want to get your hopes up if you can't go? I do that and will hold back if I'm not sure something will happen. That's ok. You can get excited when you walk through the DL gate.

I have done that too, Budgie! When I had to cancel the DLR trip I made for this coming December because of financial crises, I had given up on DLR for this year. I just resigned myself to not going. I didn't want to even keep my hopes about making a new plan because it was just too unattainable. Then, the PIN# offer came around in July, and things kind of fell into place piece by piece, and suddenly a Halloween-time trip was on the agenda. Of course, it is a cheaper trip than the December one would have been. Now, a few weeks ago, some new 'stuff' came up and I was thisclose to having to cancel my October trip. I lost the mood to go. I was stressed. It didn't look like I would be able to pull off this trip. BUT rather than following my initial impulse and cancelling, which I knew was just due to sudden panic that had set in, I stuck it out and kept the reservation and decided to take two weeks to thing it over with a clear head. Ever since then, things have gotten better and it now seems MORE than possible to be able to not only keep the October trip (which I am) BUT also POSSIBLY make a NEW December trip (I really love the holidays at DLR even more than Halloweentime). I am not going to jump the gun on December yet, though - I have found that, for me, it is best not to either MAKE a DLR plan OR CANCEL a DLR plan in the heat of the moment when things seem either very fortuitous or very dismal, respectively. It is best for me to ride out those initial feelings and wait a few days, and then take a new look at the situation, logically.

 

[avalon451]

You know what I've had happen on some big trips... is I finally get there, and that first afternoon or evening, it's like... blah. I'm tired (of course, I rarely sleep well the night before!), grouchy, stressed and I guess I'm expecting instant paradise. It happened on our second trip to Hawaii. There I was, in the beautiful little town of Kailua-Kona, warm sun and flower-smelling breezes, and I was in a foul mood. Isn't that awful?! Know what helped? A great big margarita. Again-- isn't that awful?!

I'm well aware that alcohol is no solution to stress, but on those occasions when I arrive on a long-planned and anticipated trip in a grouchy mood, just one fruity yummy drink has loosened me up and made me quite cheerful. Not an option, of course, for those who don't or can't drink. And you can bet on this trip I will be only having an occasional one with dinner, since it will be just me and my daughter, and we're very conscious of modeling responsible drinking. But I've found that that one drinky-poo can be an instant attitude changer.

 

[kylieh]

I've perked up a bit this morning. We've just returned from the airport where we viewed the debut of the Qantas A380, touching down in Sydney for the first time. I felt a little of "5 days until we leave" happiness when I viewed some 747-400s take off. I think a lot of my emotion and snapiness over the past week has to do with are we/aren't we going. DD is playing happily today with her cousin who had a sleep over last night, showing no sign of illness at all. Should be good.

 

[Brady's Mom]

YAY! Kylieh, I am sooo glad your daughter is doing better. We had some of that when we went in March. Our DS 3 was sick right before we went and it was very stressful. I was quite worried and wondered if we made the right decision to continue our trip. It all worked out very well, after all, and we all had a very good time. He was a little quiet and tired for the first day or two, but after that he got his good energy back and really made some good memories. Thank goodness we had a stroller for him so he could rest when he needed to. That worked out really well!

 

[lampardcl]

Kylieh, Felt a bit the same back in May but my heart got racing when on the way to Melbourne airport we got stuck in traffic in the domain tunnel due to a bad car accident. Although we left with plenty of time it was a mad rush to make the flight. Once we took off we relaxed and began to enjoy ourselves.The whole holiday was perfect and the best part was when we were at disneyland my 5 year old son ( he has cerebral palsy and ID) said to me "this is the best life of my day" which then made it the best day of my life. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time like we did.

 

[Sherry E]

Kylieh, Felt a bit the same back in May but my heart got racing when on the way to Melbourne airport we got stuck in traffic in the domain tunnel due to a bad car accident. Although we left with plenty of time it was a mad rush to make the flight. Once we took off we relaxed and began to enjoy ourselves.The whole holiday was perfect and the best part was when we were at disneyland my 5 year old son ( he has cerebral palsy and ID) said to me "this is the best life of my day" which then made it the best day of my life. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time like we did.

That is SO sweet! I bet that when your son said that to you, your heart just melted and your eyes welled up, and all the planning and stress leading up to the trip became worthwile - just to hear that one sentence come from his mouth!!! That is precious!

Last year, one of the times when I was at DLR - can't recall which trip it was - we were making our way through the throngs of people in the Emporium on Main Street, and some little boy was just throwing a tantrum in the middle of the store! There was no real reason why he was so upset that we could see, but he was just miserable, screaming and crying and carrying on. I thought two things: 1) I am glad I don't have kids because, even though I love kids, I do not have the patience required for them; and 2) If this child is so unhappy and absolutely tormented in DISNEYLAND, of all places - the Happiest Place on Earth - a virtual wonderland of toys and food and rides and characters and FUN as far as the eye can see, what will the rest of his life be like? Imagine what it will be like when this child grows up and can't pay his rent one month, or loses his job or loses his wife to the pizza delivery guy?!! This is Disneyland! I wanted to lean down and tell this upset child, "This is about as perfect and idyllic as it's going to get in life - magic is right here at your fingertips! Enjoy it! Don't be sad!" Of course, I didn't say anything, but I just thought it was amusing that someone - a small child, no less - could be SO upset in a place like DLR.

So it makes me happy to hear of a child - or a seasoned adult, for that matter - saying it is the best day of his life! All of our troubles are supposed to magically disappear in DLR for the time we are there - otherwise, Disney isn't doing its job!

 

[kylieh]

Kylieh, Felt a bit the same back in May but my heart got racing when on the way to Melbourne airport we got stuck in traffic in the domain tunnel due to a bad car accident. Although we left with plenty of time it was a mad rush to make the flight. Once we took off we relaxed and began to enjoy ourselves.The whole holiday was perfect and the best part was when we were at disneyland my 5 year old son ( he has cerebral palsy and ID) said to me "this is the best life of my day" which then made it the best day of my life. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time like we did.

It's beautiful what you sone said. It will be a moment you'll treasure forever.

 

[kylieh]

Well, in summary.... DD is fine to fly!!!!


We're Going,
We're Going,
We're Going,
We're Going!!!!​

Dr said that DD's infection has cleared up, we have some sinus meds for her to take, just like her Mummy and Daddy, and 4 sleeps until we start our trip to the USA!! And single digits to DL. Ohh, I'm so excited. I'm jumping out of my skin with happiness. I haven't felt this relaxed in such a long long time. I so wish I didn't have to work tomorrow (at least it's my "from-home-day" so its a bit easier!

 

[PinkBudgie]

Congrats! I'm so glad it all worked out.

Make sure everyone washes their hands all the time so no one catches anything new. We are extra careful about this before a big trip.

Have fun!

 

[olivejuice]

Cool be excited now !!!

 

[Disneyanajc]

kylieh...wonderful news... so happy that your DD is all better...you are well on your way to your Happy Place...wishing your family a safe trip and a magical Disney vacation...

...jc

 

[JadeDarkstar]

cool congrats have fun

 

[avalon451]

Woo Hoo Kylie! So glad to hear DD is better! have a fabulous trip!

 

[Queenbillabong]

Make sure you give the sinus meds before takeoff and landing - about 20-30 minutes before so they can work in time. My son has terrible ears (we found that out on his first flight - at about midnight ). Ever since then, we give him Tylenol Sinus before takeoff and before landing and he is so much better and pain-free!