DF, all I can say is "Wow!" You have eloquently described the true magic of these vacations. It was a beautiful perspective and a definite tear jerker!
k&a&c'smom, it is difficult to have a problematic relationship with your mother. My mother and I had a fabulous relationship and then she went through a female midlife crisis. Her priorities changed and family became secondary to her. It hurt me beyond belief so I know how you feel.
goodferry, my mil can be toxic. She was a social worker so she knows all of the "right" things to say to really hurt you with sensitive issues. My husband was the last of all of her children to see how manipulative she was...he used to defend her to his siblings. Once we got married, she started with me. My husband's siblings were very supportive but my husband tended to make excuses for her. He has ultimately come to see the duplicity of her personality and my heart broke for him. One of my guy friends has a saying. "You never know your mother until you see her through your wife's eyes." It is sad and I respect you for protecting your children. I think of the memories these grandparents miss out on and can't imagine any reason to justify their actions.
Well, I hope everyone has a relaxing and wonderful Sunday! I keep counting the days to begin the next memories with my children at WDW. This will be our first...and I am sure it won't be our last...concierge experience at WDW. My girls are so excited about the concierge experience. I am afraid that somewhere in the world there are two little boys out there happily playing with their Tonka trucks. Little do they know that some day they will hook up with women that have been raised to have very expensive tastes. Enjoy those carefree days with those trucks while you can boys!
k&a&c'smom, it is difficult to have a problematic relationship with your mother. My mother and I had a fabulous relationship and then she went through a female midlife crisis. Her priorities changed and family became secondary to her. It hurt me beyond belief so I know how you feel.
goodferry, my mil can be toxic. She was a social worker so she knows all of the "right" things to say to really hurt you with sensitive issues. My husband was the last of all of her children to see how manipulative she was...he used to defend her to his siblings. Once we got married, she started with me. My husband's siblings were very supportive but my husband tended to make excuses for her. He has ultimately come to see the duplicity of her personality and my heart broke for him. One of my guy friends has a saying. "You never know your mother until you see her through your wife's eyes." It is sad and I respect you for protecting your children. I think of the memories these grandparents miss out on and can't imagine any reason to justify their actions.
Well, I hope everyone has a relaxing and wonderful Sunday! I keep counting the days to begin the next memories with my children at WDW. This will be our first...and I am sure it won't be our last...concierge experience at WDW. My girls are so excited about the concierge experience. I am afraid that somewhere in the world there are two little boys out there happily playing with their Tonka trucks. Little do they know that some day they will hook up with women that have been raised to have very expensive tastes. Enjoy those carefree days with those trucks while you can boys!
of WDW!!!
I really hate that, what if I miss a good deal?!
I use MSN, though, not AOL, but it's strange, this has only been happening for the last 2-3 weeks.
