It's all part of the plan... More or less! A Dec TR!

[brookelizabeth]

I got to thinking the other day while I was sitting in the car, supposedly working on this TR. There are times when it actually makes me sad to think about the trip. Not that it wasn't the most amazing time in my life, and I would do almost anything to do it over again... but it was just such a happy time and so perfect and now it seems that life is so far from that point. It makes me sad when I think about the fact that my family may never make it back there all together again. I guess what I am wondering is, is this normal? Do you all get sad sometimes when you look back on your trips or is it just me being crazy? I think things would be better for me, sometimes, if I had a concrete date or even a concrete "yes, we are going back". At this point my heart really is saying I will never make it back, especially while the kids are young. Now that Brenda is in school our time is limited to pretty much summers. In the next few years we are going to need a new car... and no way would I drive it to FL now. Not to mention, Gavin is nearing the end of his insurance. He has had almost 2 million dollars in medical bills and will reach the cap, most likely with the next surgery. That will mean medical bills for us too. So it really is no wonder I think so negatively about a return trip but I am wondering... am I alone in feeling this way???

You are not alone!! Don't give up hope, you never know what might happen!

Hi Everyone! I am working on an update right now. Sorry it has taken longer than planned but life has been busy. There were 2 things that Brenda wanted to join this year. One was dance class, which at a little over $500 a year was a NO! I had not budgeted for it so there was no way we could come up with that. The other is Girl Scouts. I said "Sure" since we can't afford dance Girl Scouts was a yes! Until, I find out that they are JUST starting a Daisy troop. There currently was not a Daisy troop for her to get into in our area. She had seen the little booth at Back to School night and wanted to join so bad. So after an organizational meeting I find out there is no group in our area for her to join and they were looking for people t step up and start one... Well, at this point I had promised Brenda she could join. At the meeting there was 1 other mom that said she would be willing to take care of the money part of things if someone else would step up and do the rest! Well, you all know me... NEVER, EVER disappoint your child... at any cost. So I am now Brenda's Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leader! Just what I needed... to add more to an over flowing plate. I have no idea how i get myself into these things!

you will be great! Is Brenda and the other gal the only ones so far? Maybe you could find a co-leader eventually to help. I did Brownies when I was young and LOVED it. I have so many fond memories.

 

[KatMark]

Tam, you will be a great Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leader.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Was in the middle of typing an update last night when I had an oven fire. After getting dinner in, and cooking for almost 45 minutes I looked over to see sparks coming out of the corner of my closed oven door. I safely opened it to find that the heating element had burst and was on fire. Needless to say I didn't get the update finished and posted last night so be on the look out this weekend. New stove is coming in about an hour. I guess I should at least test it out today! I can joke now but I was a nervous wreck last night.

Congrats Daisy Mom! Kadence just bridged from Daisies to Brownies and she loves being in Girl Scouts. Just wait until cookie time!

Thanks! I am actually fearfull of cookie time. I have no one to sell these crazy cookies too. There will just be us and my aunts. Everyone else lives far away or has "regular" people to buy from. I see myself buying LOTS of cookies. UGH! Not exactly what I need!

you will be great! Is Brenda and the other gal the only ones so far? Maybe you could find a co-leader eventually to help. I did Brownies when I was young and LOVED it. I have so many fond memories.

Actually I have 9 girls! And a 10th one took her paper home last meeting to get registered. So we will see about that! There is one of mom that was willing to step up and help. She said she would take care of all the money stuff and just be at the meetings since we need 2 people present. Her exact words were "I can bring a book to read while the girls are here!" Not so sure how that is going to work! We will see how that goes. Brenda is loving it though so that makes it all worth it!

Tam, you will be a great Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leader.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I will do my best!

 

[jenseib]

Sounds more like you cook the same way I do...if the ovens on fire, it must be done!

 

[stephielela]

What a great mom you are! I am sure you will have fun with Brenda's Daisy troop, is there a lot of interest in your area? I can't wait for Jack to start Boy Scouts. I am sure it is a lot of work though, just make sure you remember these are little girls, they don't have super high expectations so whatever you do will be great! Don't push yourself too hard!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Great idea to go out the 50's door .

Looks like you got a great parade spot, Jon really does look happy .

I knew I liked you!! BATB is one of my favorite shows too !! We have to see it every trip more than once.


So cute about Gavin and Lightning McQueen!!

The Osbourne Lights are so amazing. It is great you got to soak them in, don't worry about the busses, they would never leave you stranded. Bill and I sometimes are in Epcot over an hour past closing and there are still busses running.


I love the time you spent with Brenda talking about your day. Those are memories she will always treasure .


So sweet of you to step up for Brenda and her troop. When cookie time comes around let us know, I think Bill would buy some from Brenda don't you think?

 

[jenseib]

Great idea to go out the 50's door .



So sweet of you to step up for Brenda and her troop. When cookie time comes around let us know, I think Bill would buy some from Brenda don't you think?

A man after my own heart!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Sounds more like you cook the same way I do...if the ovens on fire, it must be done!

The stove is here and I was baking cookies about 30 minutes after it was dropped off. It really had been on its last leg for about a year and a half. It wasn't till I was making dinner last night that I looked over and saw sparks flying out the bottom of the door that I was nervous. Then when I slowly opened the door I saw the fire inside...and knew that we were WAY past the end of the line! The old stove would get so hot I used to be able to cook a 5 lb roast in about 30 minutes and it was well done! Guess I will be adjusting my cooking times now!

What a great mom you are! I am sure you will have fun with Brenda's Daisy troop, is there a lot of interest in your area? I can't wait for Jack to start Boy Scouts. I am sure it is a lot of work though, just make sure you remember these are little girls, they don't have super high expectations so whatever you do will be great! Don't push yourself too hard!

I guess Gavin turning old enough for scouts is my next concern. Not sure how I will handle both! It was so cute. At the last meeting I was cleaning up some supplies and one little girl was playing with Brenda, waiting for her mom. She tells Brenda "I wish my mom would do fun stuff with me". Brenda's reply melted my heart. She told the girl "Mommy does everything she can because she loves me so much. She takes good care of me." I have to admit. I was a little sad for the other girl.. seeing as her mom was already 20 minutes late in picking her up. But I was so glad that Brenda does see that I do whatever I can for her and that I love her. Gave me such a warm feeling! I know, I know... I am too sappy!

I knew I liked you!! BATB is one of my favorite shows too !! We have to see it every trip more than once.

The Osbourne Lights are so amazing. It is great you got to soak them in, don't worry about the busses, they would never leave you stranded. Bill and I sometimes are in Epcot over an hour past closing and there are still busses running.


I love the time you spent with Brenda talking about your day. Those are memories she will always treasure .


So sweet of you to step up for Brenda and her troop. When cookie time comes around let us know, I think Bill would buy some from Brenda don't you think?

I think if I could go back for only 1 thing it would be for BATB! We did see it many times over the course of our trip... Sometimes at Brenda's request and sometimes at mine!

As the trip went on we would spend longer and longer at the lights. By the end, I really couldn't have cared less if we missed the buses. It was just a special way to end our day there.

I am not sure if my talks with Brenda were for her or me! Those special moments at the end of the day when she is all excited and telling me about her favorite things are priceless. I try that every once in a while when she started school... but lately she isn't as excited about school as she was in WDW!

You and Bill are already at the top of our Hero list from giving us the tickets... buying cookies might move you guys ahead of Jon and I on Brenda's list! I know it will be hard for her to sell with not much family. I Had thought about church and then I remembered that there are 3 other troop mom's in our church. Don't think I will have much luck there!

A man after my own heart!

Doesn't he just look so happy sitting there with his yummies??? I should go get a napkin, my mouth is watering from all those cookie boxes!!!

 

[Caretames1]

Thanks! I am actually fearfull of cookie time. I have no one to sell these crazy cookies too. There will just be us and my aunts. Everyone else lives far away or has "regular" people to buy from. I see myself buying LOTS of cookies. UGH! Not exactly what I need!

Oh don't worry, lots of people want those yummy cookies! Last year kadence sold 258 boxes! They sell themselves

 

[Caretames1]

Sounds more like you cook the same way I do...if the ovens on fire, it must be done!

Just a cooking hint....never over fill a pan with cookie dough (like you're making a giant cookie) and walk away. Scraping burnt cookie dough off the element after a fire is not a fun way to spend the day

 

[jenseib]

Just a cooking hint....never over fill a pan with cookie dough (like you're making a giant cookie) and walk away. Scraping burnt cookie dough off the element after a fire is not a fun way to spend the day

Sounds ike you have ecperience with this?

 

[Caretames1]

Sounds ike you have ecperience with this?

And photos!

 

[jenseib]

And photos!

 

[stephielela]

Lots of scout troops also do booth sales, like outside of grocery stores etc. That would help!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Hi everyone. I wanted to pop on and let you all officially know that I am not going to finish the TR. It was a year ago today we started our drive to Disney and I just feel that too much time has passed to finish. I would like to say thank you to all who have stuck it out with me. I have made some real friends here and I will miss your comments on the TR a lot, but life is just a mess right now. I have so much on my plate right now and just feel like I have dropped the ball on this. I am so sorry. I know some of you are friends on Facebook and will most likely keep up with my Crazy Family there.

I did re-read the PTR. I must tell you that I feel like a completely different person than the woman who was all excited about that trip. I was so happy and over the top excited about planning our trip and well, now its just enough to get through the day. Don't get me wrong, I am excited for Christmas, but no where near last year. In fact, it gets me down a lot that most likely my family will never make it back to Disney. Let's just say its been a rough year and no one is in the same place this year.

If you are a praying person, please keep Gavin in your prayers. In October we were changed to a new Pediatric Surgeon who told me it would have been best to let Gavin die. After completely blowing up in his office (yes, I blew up) we were switched back to the old Pediatric Surgeon that has had so much success with Gavin. Gavin and I will drive the 2 hours tomorrow to see that dr and hopefully get a plan for his next surgery. It just all doesn't seem right, this close to Christmas. Definitely not like last year, when we were in Disney. So, as you can see... we are all in a different part of life right now...

 

[KatMark]

Hi everyone. I wanted to pop on and let you all officially know that I am not going to finish the TR. It was a year ago today we started our drive to Disney and I just feel that too much time has passed to finish. I would like to say thank you to all who have stuck it out with me. I have made some real friends here and I will miss your comments on the TR a lot, but life is just a mess right now. I have so much on my plate right now and just feel like I have dropped the ball on this. I am so sorry. I know some of you are friends on Facebook and will most likely keep up with my Crazy Family there.

I did re-read the PTR. I must tell you that I feel like a completely different person than the woman who was all excited about that trip. I was so happy and over the top excited about planning our trip and well, now its just enough to get through the day. Don't get me wrong, I am excited for Christmas, but no where near last year. In fact, it gets me down a lot that most likely my family will never make it back to Disney. Let's just say its been a rough year and no one is in the same place this year.

If you are a praying person, please keep Gavin in your prayers. In October we were changed to a new Pediatric Surgeon who told me it would have been best to let Gavin die. After completely blowing up in his office (yes, I blew up) we were switched back to the old Pediatric Surgeon that has had so much success with Gavin. Gavin and I will drive the 2 hours tomorrow to see that dr and hopefully get a plan for his next surgery. It just all doesn't seem right, this close to Christmas. Definitely not like last year, when we were in Disney. So, as you can see... we are all in a different part of life right now...

My dear, sweet, Tammy. We certainly understand your not finishing this trip report and don't give it another thought.

I cannot believe what that doctor said to you. Well, actually, I can...some doctors have no sense of a bedside manner.

You just focus on your family. You don't even have to ask...you know that we will keep Gavin in our prayers, as well as the rest of the family. I will keep updated with you on FB and will continue to keep positive thoughts going. If you ever need an ear, don't hesitate to message me on FB.

for you, my friend.

 

[PoppyGirl]

Hi everyone. I wanted to pop on and let you all officially know that I am not going to finish the TR. It was a year ago today we started our drive to Disney and I just feel that too much time has passed to finish. I would like to say thank you to all who have stuck it out with me. I have made some real friends here and I will miss your comments on the TR a lot, but life is just a mess right now. I have so much on my plate right now and just feel like I have dropped the ball on this. I am so sorry. I know some of you are friends on Facebook and will most likely keep up with my Crazy Family there.

I did re-read the PTR. I must tell you that I feel like a completely different person than the woman who was all excited about that trip. I was so happy and over the top excited about planning our trip and well, now its just enough to get through the day. Don't get me wrong, I am excited for Christmas, but no where near last year. In fact, it gets me down a lot that most likely my family will never make it back to Disney. Let's just say its been a rough year and no one is in the same place this year.

If you are a praying person, please keep Gavin in your prayers. In October we were changed to a new Pediatric Surgeon who told me it would have been best to let Gavin die. After completely blowing up in his office (yes, I blew up) we were switched back to the old Pediatric Surgeon that has had so much success with Gavin. Gavin and I will drive the 2 hours tomorrow to see that dr and hopefully get a plan for his next surgery. It just all doesn't seem right, this close to Christmas. Definitely not like last year, when we were in Disney. So, as you can see... we are all in a different part of life right now...

Tammy, there is no need to apologize about the TR! I'm so sorry that you've had such a rough year. And can I just say about Gavin's doctor, "OH MY GOSH!" What a jerk! That is absolutely horrifying. I would have blown up too. I will keep you in my prayers tomorrow and as you move forward with Gavin's treatment.
Lenora

 

[brookelizabeth]

He said WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!



I am so sorry you have had to go through that - and that this year has been rough. I am glad you are going back to his old Ped, the long drive will be worth it. Do not worry about finishing your TR-real life matters most. I hope to see you around here on other TRs from time to time, and I'll definitely see you on Facebook.

Many hugs and prayers for you, Gavin and the rest of your family!

 

[jenseib]

I can't even believe the Dr said that to you. I'm glad you gave him a piece of your mind....your family will be in our prayers

 

[Caretames1]

No need worry about us! We all keep tabs on you on FB and of course my prayers have your family in them.

I'm so sorry you had to deal with a doctor that must have his head stuffed up his butt. I'm sure the 2 hour drive, as tedious as it can be, will be well worth in.