Kade's Wish - MAW

[babynala]

Sounds like you have your plans all set. How exciting.

I don't remember DTD being that much fun. What do you want to do there? I think you might enjoy your time in the parks more then DTD. There is PLENTY of shopping at the parks.

 

[mitomommo]

Sounds like you have your plans all set. How exciting.

I don't remember DTD being that much fun. What do you want to do there? I think you might enjoy your time in the parks more then DTD. There is PLENTY of shopping at the parks.

We have heard that shopping is cheaper there than at the parks!!! Anyone know if this is true???

 

[tinytreasures]

We have heard that shopping is cheaper there than at the parks!!! Anyone know if this is true???

We had so much fun shopping at Walmart right by GKTW. The t-shirt there are really cute. I still wear the sweatshirt I bought there all the time and I it was only $19. It still looks brand new.

wow only a month that is so soon. Start making your list.

 

[mommy2mrb]

We have heard that shopping is cheaper there than at the parks!!! Anyone know if this is true???

I don't know if its any cheaper, but there is the Lego store and the BIG Disney store has so much in it....we always go for a couple of hours and then eat at the Earl of Sanchwich, so YUMMY!!!

 

[mitomommo]

We had so much fun shopping at Walmart right by GKTW. The t-shirt there are really cute. I still wear the sweatshirt I bought there all the time and I it was only $19. It still looks brand new.

wow only a month that is so soon. Start making your list.

I am sure we will be make a stop or two at walmart!!! Wendy has me all excited about the disney mr. potatoe head pieces that were from there!! THanks Wendy!!

 

[mitomommo]

Tomorrow we will have Kade's IEP. It was supposed to be done before he was 3 but it kept getting snowed out! I am a little nervous about it..this is the first real IEP meeting for Kade. I am a kindergarten teacher so I have attended many IEP's but it is different to be on the parent side of it! Any tips???

 

[babynala]

Tomorrow we will have Kade's IEP. It was supposed to be done before he was 3 but it kept getting snowed out! I am a little nervous about it..this is the first real IEP meeting for Kade. I am a kindergarten teacher so I have attended many IEP's but it is different to be on the parent side of it! Any tips???

How did the IEP meeting go?

 

[mitomommo]

How did the IEP meeting go?

It actually went pretty good. A little nervous because I don't think this school has ever worked with any kids quite as sever as Kade. But on the other hand because they haven't they are going above and beyond for him!!! Looks like he won't actually start going to school until June....but will start therapies back up this week!

 

[mitomommo]

THis is an easy one!!! Does anyone know if wish families have to pay for parking at the parks????

 

[mommy2mrb]

It actually went pretty good. A little nervous because I don't think this school has ever worked with any kids quite as sever as Kade. But on the other hand because they haven't they are going above and beyond for him!!! Looks like he won't actually start going to school until June....but will start therapies back up this week!

Happy to hear the IEP went well and that the school is working with you! hope Kade will enjoy school! and that his therapies go good!!

 

[p00h4me]

THis is an easy one!!! Does anyone know if wish families have to pay for parking at the parks????

Here's a link to the GKTW Village Guide:

http://www.gktw.org/pdf/villageguide.pdf

Parking is free at the parks.

 

[tinytreasures]

So glad the IEP went well. I hate them to tell you the truth

Parking is free for wish kids make sure you bring your handicap sticker with.

 

[babynala]

Glad to hear that everything went well with Kade and that he will be starting school in June. How exciting.

 

[mitomommo]

Here's a link to the GKTW Village Guide:

http://www.gktw.org/pdf/villageguide.pdf

Parking is free at the parks.

Thanks!!! That is full of useful information!!!

 

[kellyw8863]

I thought I had subbed, but I guess not?

Jackson and Kade modeling thier Disney sun glasses

I love this picture!

Well Happy Birthday to Kade...he went to the DR today and he has a very bad ear infection!!! Hopefully some antibiotics will take care of it!

Oh no! I hope that he is feeling better by now.

OK so I was told I need to get my own account so people know they are talking to mom and not dad!!! So this is my screen name!

Welcome! I have a little one with mito, too.

Ok So now that I have my own account....what about the pin trading...is this something that everyone does? My boys are 5 and 3 and I am not sure they would get into it. Although I have read from some of you that people will try to trade with you. What if you don't have any???

We got a lot of 40 on Ebay for pretty cheap. Maya, who was 6 at the time, was very into it, but Ali didn't quite get it. I think she traded a few, but Maya did most of the trading for her. It was fun, but definitely not necessary.

Ok here is the plan so far.....Comments please.....

Wed Fly in and arrive at GKTW 4pm or so. Orientation and chill out
Thurs Animal Kingdom
Christmas at GKTW

Fri Magic Kingdom
Pirate league
Fireworks Dessert Party

Sat Epcot
Lunch Res at Jap Steakhouse maybe

Sun 7:10am Chef Mickey Res
Beach/Universal

Monday Hollywood Studios

Tues Fly home leave GKTW 9am

Heres the problem. DW wants to fit in DTD at some point.

Remember to "schedule" some downtime to just hang out at GKTW. The girls STILL talk about that as their favorite part of the week. We never made it to Universal...or DHS or Epcot because we couldn't tear them away.

I cannot believe that our trip is next month!!! I am so excited!!! It seems like this is all going really fast.....does anyone know when we will hear from the wish granters again??? Do they wait till the day before or will it be pretty soon. What has your experience been??
I am starting to get a little nervous about packing everything!! I feel like I need to start making a list now!!!

It will be here before you know it! We didn't hear from our wish granters again until maybe two weeks before we left. It was a quick visit. They brought some gifts for the girls and our packet of info.

It actually went pretty good. A little nervous because I don't think this school has ever worked with any kids quite as sever as Kade. But on the other hand because they haven't they are going above and beyond for him!!! Looks like he won't actually start going to school until June....but will start therapies back up this week!

Good! We're in a learn as you go situation, too. I hope that things continue as smoothly for you!

Kelly

 

[MitoDadMO]

Here are some more pics of us. I tried to include pics of the whole family, it is hard to catch me infront of the camera.

The four of us last Easter.

Grandma and Grandpa and the boys

Nannie and Pawpaw and the boys

The four of us on vacation last summer

 

[Mom2Miracles]

You have a beautiful family, your boys are just SO cute! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[mitomommo]

You have a beautiful family, your boys are just SO cute! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Thanks!! I think they are pretty cute too!!

 

[clhemsath]

The four of us last Easter.

What a beautiful picture! Congrats on your wish trip, I am sure you will have a magical time!

 

[billwendy]

Awwww - I love seeing all the grandparents too!! I cant wait to see your pictures from your upcoming trip!!!! They are gonna be AWESOME!!! And if they are from photopass, Josh will be in them too!!!!