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Hi Mati
~ I'm Kathy. I think you "may" already know my name and those of my crazy travel companions .
Yes, I know you Kathy
Considering you will be my next door cabin neighbor AND I am dining with you and your crew, I better know you!
Now, can't wait to see you again in person!
On our cruise last year, our kids enjoyed the dining rooms, especially Animator's Palate. They had no problem with dressing up and were entertained by servers and everything around them. We had the late dining, so after they were done around 9:15 pm, the CM's would take them to the club/lab. It worked out great for our family and that's our plan for this cruise. They had fun ordering their food and desserts!
I'd be interested to know how food in the club works also.
Grazyna
Hi Grazyna! Glad to hear - my kids were ok but then Kai was only 4 on our last cruise and it was a bit too much for him to sit still.
I think they will be much easer to handle this time at 7 and 10!
At least I hope so considering I don't have my DH to back me up. I do have some pretty good alternate male Grandpa/Fatherly types on this ship I can rely on so that will help! I love the DIS boards and the friendships made here!
Can't wait to meet you all!! (yes, a little bit hyper now!)
We would like to meet everyone during the cruise and maybe even before, in the terminal!
We are happy to hear that Sabrina is adjusting to her new braces!!! Ashley is very excited and ready to try WordsWithFriends. We will take a look at it tonight.
Grazyna
Thanks Grazyna! I told Sabrina about Ashley and she is very excited to meet her. We are staying at the Hyatt at MCO the night before (arrive around 7pm) in case you guys are around there. Then
DCL transport to the port hopefully first thing in the morning. Not sure what we are wearing yet but most likely something Disney!
Mati - my boys usually eat in the club except Pirate night and Animator's Palette. They have more fun in the kids' club and DH and I get to have a nice dinner. On our last cruise we were with another family of 4 and all 4 of the kids (ours and theirs) were in the club for dinner. Just worked out for us that we had a great time with another couple. Although seeing the cups with our kids names on them that first night was a little disheartening. We always made sure the boys had dinner before going to the club, just in case they missed the dinner call in the club.
Kim
Hi Kim! Nice to know I have the option. I think Palo is booked late enough I can still take them to the main dining room that night and as of right now, not going to Remy (although that is still a maybe
) so should be able to bring them. If they become a pain
will definitely ship them to the club, but then again, no, not my kids....of course not!
I like the idea of signing the posts-- I'm going to have a lot of studying to do on that first page. I'm going to apologize now-- I am HORRIBLE with names!!!! Absolutely horrible, so I'm sorry!!!!!
For those interested in a "meet..." Whenever we do get to do it (I don't know what good times are b/c I know there are a lot of people doing the allears group too), would anyone be interested in a hometown exchange? On our last cruise, anyone who wanted to brought a little something from home (I think the limit was $15 or something) and put it in a pile and got their name in the drawing when they turned in a gift. Everyone who brings something gets something from somewhere else. It was fun
It would also give people who aren't in the FE a chance to join in on a "mini" exchange
Anyone interested?
Well-- the boys and I (emphasis on "I" as their attention span was not so vast) made our cruise countdown chain! It's pretty long, but it's a fun reminder of how close we're getting! So exciting!!!!
See ya real soon!
Jen
Hi Jen!!
I am horrible with names too - so this really helps. We have 75 days to get this down!
Am all for the idea of a hometown exchange but need to still figure out FE gifts. Keep me posted if it happens and will do my best to come up with some good Texas Beef Jerky, Hot Sauce and a burnt orange something or other
I would be interested in an on-board meet too...although not to sure if hubby would want to...he's very quiet and shy....but I am sure the boys and I can give him some nap time and we can meet everyone! Lord help you all!!
ok, well I am sure I have annoyed most of you now with my rantings......I'll try to behave, but I really can't promise anything! Sorry!So glad we have such a great group!! I'll be sending pictures of my Wacky family to be posted soon, so you can put a face to the craziness...that way you will know who to walk away from on the cruise!!! Better safe than sorry!!!
Hi Jaymepops (Jayme?)! My husband was not the joiner last time which is why he is not coming this time!
It did work out though - he got some alone time. Unfortunately Kai did not take to the kids club like Sabrina so he also got a lot of 4 year old time -- didn't help ease the stress! I think we will just be three kids this time around!
No ranting - love to read it! Please rant all you can, I need the work distraction -- BADLY!!!
Definitely have to make sure we celebrate Alex's birthday! I have a 19 year old nephew with Asperger's so I have seen the challenges they face, especially at school.
Barb
Two of my close friend's sons have Asperger's. My kids are used to any kind of different behavior but then, my kids, well, not exactly normal!
Well-- my inner Mickey clock woke me up at a quarter-til-midnight. I, of course, took that as a sign that I should at least *try* for a coveted brunch spot. No go. Here's hoping that one of our FBR-ers got one (if they even opened any )......
Kids can be SO mean these days and he's just now noticing that. This cruise couldn't come at a better time for him. Well, it *could* be NOW, but it would need to last to the end of the year! For now, it gives him that "light at the end of the tunnel," and I couldn't ask for more as a mom
Jen, I think there was NOTHING left -- very very sad. We were trying for a tea or brunch, something and no luck. I am still going to try - hoping as a single for brunch I can get in. I do have a reservation for tea thanks to a very special family
who I am planning on having adopt me for the cruise. Of course, tea and Palo dinner on same day, that had better be a gym day!!!
As for kids, can totally relate. Sabrina had to wear a Boston (full torso) hard brace to school for about 9 months and got teased quite a bit even though it wasn't so obvious under her clothes (you could feel it or see it if she was in certain positions). Now, she is growing up and dealing with acne, stringy hair, etc -- kids can be very mean. She is good about shrugging it off but not his Mama!
Ok my friends - off to another day at the job. Struggling these days with work for many reasons but have to keep my eye on the ball --> need the pay check for this cruise!!!
Happy Monday!
Mati
So-- it's off to plan B
If you have a chance to add it, that would be great. If not, it's ok
uugghhhh...yeah I know..foot in mouth, hello me! 
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Booked the Eco Hike. Logged back in this morning to add passport info. and double check everything and the Island Tour was showing availability. Woohoo, so excited! 
. although mine isn't far from my board name it's Elaine, my husband is Bryan and my daughter Hannah. 
