Hit Double Digits A Week Ago...

[FayeW]

and I didn't even notice. Just not feeling any excitement this time around. I am actually thinking about cancelling because I am just not into it. The family would be pretty ticked if I cancelled, though, and the flights are already paid for so I guess we're going. I sure hope I start looking forward to it soon.

 

[LLWDW]

So, what's got you down? I wish I had a trip to look forward to.

 

[FayeW]

Not sure. I do all the planning, make all the arrangements, etc. My husband has an aversion to being "scheduled" so we generally only have a couple of meals booked in advance and a pretty loose plan of where we will be each day, etc. This time I've only booked one meal, 'Ohanas, which is the only thing my husband said he wanted to do. We will be there for 10 days/9 nights. Only plan to use 3 days on our WDW park hoppers, and we have 7 day tickes to US/IOA (will go 3-4 days, max). WDW tickets have 5 days/5 plus features left so we will go to Disney Quest at least once. We are going to hang out and enjoy Windsor Hills a little bit. This is our first time staying there.

I don't know, I guess I feel a little let down that I am responsible for everybody else's happiness on the trip (because I make the plans, etc) but they don't ever seem to appreciate it. The kids are 11 & 13, so I don't blame them for being narcissistic, that's what kids do, but I just resent that hubby doesn't get involved or show any interest but he's the first one to whine if he doesn't like something. I guess I am just feeling sorry for myself.

I'm a bit of a downer, huh?

 

[mindy6540]

I don't blame you!!! This trip for my family has slightly different circumstances but I almost didn't book it. The kids were fighting (age 15, 13 and 10) and I had these visions of putting all my savings into a trip just to listen to *****ing. I told them as much. I did book it and they are very excited. Keep your fingers crossed there is no whining!! I think I'll lose it! lol

 

[Mrs. M. Mouse]

I'm sorry you're feeling so down! I totally understand where you're coming from and hope all works out for you!

Ps...i sent you a little something special...check your PM's

 

[momlady]

FayeW, I am totally feeling your pain. I just booked flights to MCO from Syracuse for March when the new JetBlue fares came out and my family could care less. I have a bit more than 6 months to plan but at this point they don't even seem to want to do Disney (my boys are 10 and 13) and I think DH would just as soon stay home....I want to book something at WH but with my luck they will want to go somewhere totally different so I don't dare, but I also am tired of pushing for an opinion (gasp!!!!) on what "we" want to do. Kinda sucks the fun right out of it! I hope that everyone in your household starts getting excited soon!

 

[mtmbyck]

I don't know about you ladies (sorry if there are men on this post) but I grew up a "Disney kid". This was our family vacation every year and I am sure I was a little !@#$*! and unappreciative back then in the teen years. But these memories I have are so powerful and I recall being so happy and having such fun. So now I go back every year with my DD's mostly for the nostalgia and so that they can have these memories also! Family vacations are an imperative staple for maintaining communication, respect and fun!

We are the moms, we do everything for our families and yes, that includes hours of planning and organizing just to make sure our DH's and DD's and DS's have the time of their lives on their vacation. God must have sprinkled extra pixie dust on us to make us this way (ok, perhas there are some DH's that have pixie dust on them also but I didn't marry one))!!

Make sure to watch the excitement and smiles on their faces as they line up for EE or sit back and take in the smells and sights at Ohana and thank God that you have them all there with you.....making more memories!

I am excited for you becuase I know you wil have a great time!

BTW - we stayed at Windsor Hills in 97 and it was gorgeous!

 

[FayeW]

I'm sorry you're feeling so down! I totally understand where you're coming from and hope all works out for you!

Ps...i sent you a little something special...check your PM's

Thanks for my bouncing Mickey! I never had one before!