Let the fun begin MAW/GKTW PTR Chase June 23-29-2010

[yinyanggirls]

I'm glad that date thing was just a mix-up! It would be nice if they could squeeze you in for 6/18 so Courtney doesn't miss any camp. Your itinerary looks good if your kids can handle it. The WISH lounge was great for naps. I hope the allergies clear up. That can be so miserable.

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

Thank you for reminding me about the wish lounge! Did it ever get crowded in there? lol. I'm wondering if Chase would nap there. I already know that Selah won't. But she doesn't normally need a nap at all. I can't even remember the last time she took a nap. And she has a LOT of energy. But Chase tends to get sleepy in the afternoon. Instead of him taking a nap, he gets VERY cranky and miserable. And he's picky...doesn't just fall asleep anywhere. He needs a bed. Maybe that's where Nana can come in If he would nap in the wish lounge for a bit that would be GREAT. If not, we may have to go back to GKTW for a bit. Thank goodness it's only a short distance away!

 

[Momofwishkid]

I know when we were there the wish lounge was completly empty. There's couches and those huge round pillows on the ground that are really comfy and the perfect nap spot.

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

sounds like a great place for nana and chase to relax. I don't know why we didn't use this last year. So there is one at MK? What about any of the other parks?

I was reading some of the other TR's and saw a few people went to Ohana's for dinner. I tried to get a ressie and couldn't. Also I saw that someone went to the Aloha Luau thingy? There are several dates available for that dinner show...but sheesh is it expensive. I've got to put a little more thought into it. Plus it's around two hours....I don't know if the kids would do well for two hours? Perhaps they may because I'm sure it's exciting...but $30 for dinner is steep for small kids. Especially for Selah...I know she's not going to eat much if anything. She eats VERY VERY little!

On a positive note. I spoke with Erika our wish granter and she said that they will have a nebulizer at GKTW for us. And she is working on the Pediasure. I asked her if it would be okay to ship it down there and she told me that she would see if that is something they could take care of also! How cool is that?

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Sounds like it is all coming together Glad to hear they will have a nebulizer for you. With Ty our home health care place is going to ship it all down for us a few days before. Maybe yours could do that? The Wish Lounge sounds like a great place for a nap. Nice and cool and cozy

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

I'm woke, sleep deprived but I'm up! I was just thinking back to Selah's wish trip and laughing about all of the good memories! I am really excited but more importantly greatful that we are able to experience the magic of a wish trip again. I read a few PTR's and TR'S yesterday and I felt overwhelmed with so many emotions. I truly understand how depressing it can be when you return from the wish trip. It's like reality sets back in. So I decided to look at our pictures from last year again!

Here are some pictures of us when we checked in!

Selah and her FAVORITE character of all time! DORA!!!

Here we are all trying to sneak a peak at Selah because she just ooohed and awed and giggled the whole time we spent with Dora and Diego! Chase was not as excited!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

We managed to spend some time in the arcade one evening.

I think we should have tried this place out! We had such a wonderful time at USIOA I know the kids will LOVE going back!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

So last night as I was drifting off to sleep I had an epiphany! My mother has been back and forth about what to do with her car for the trip. So I decided that it would be cool to go stay the night at Nana's house the evening before we leave! I'm sure that will add to the whole trip experience! AND it will put my mother's little heart at ease. She didn't want to park it at my house because I don't have a garage and she babies her sweetheart! I don't blame her.

Also....I have some really, really good and exciting news!

I got asked to participate in the BIG GIVE &

I am so greatful, excited and overwhelmed at all of the wonderful people here on this board! So....things are really coming along and time is definitely winding down!!

49 days to go!!!

 

[yinyanggirls]

Thank you for reminding me about the wish lounge! Did it ever get crowded in there?

I wasn't sure Phoebe would or not. She definitely naps during the day but I wasn't sure if the new place would distract her. She was so exhausted she slept just fine! Even after a couple of other families came in she didn't wake up. We saw some people coming and going but the most crowded it was was with two other families (there was plenty of room in there) for about 15 mins. By the looks of the sign in sheet, it was typically used for 10-15 mins a couple times a day. Epcot has some sort of VIP lounge also but I didn't see it.

So I decided that it would be cool to go stay the night at Nana's house the evening before we leave! I'm sure that will add to the whole trip experience!

That's a great idea!

I got asked to participate in the BIG GIVE &

Woohoo!!!! They are so awesome! The kids will love all those surprises.

 

[visitingapril09]

Have to say your family is beautiful and so are you!

We went on our wish trip in April of 04 and it was magical. We are returning for two weeks next March. Loving reading your pre wish report.

 

[wishin' on a star]

So last night as I was drifting off to sleep I had an epiphany! My mother has been back and forth about what to do with her car for the trip. So I decided that it would be cool to go stay the night at Nana's house the evening before we leave! I'm sure that will add to the whole trip experience! AND it will put my mother's little heart at ease. She didn't want to park it at my house because I don't have a garage and she babies her sweetheart! I don't blame her.

Also....I have some really, really good and exciting news!

I got asked to participate in the BIG GIVE &

I am so greatful, excited and overwhelmed at all of the wonderful people here on this board! So....things are really coming along and time is definitely winding down!!

49 days to go!!!

All the plans are coming together! Congrats on the Big Give!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

CONGRATULATIONS on the BIG GIVE What a wonderful group of people!! Can't wait to see all your pictures with your goodies

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

Thank you guys so much! I am definitely excited about the big give! I know the kids are going to be so funny! They LOVE presents and surprises!!!! This year for Christmas Chase finally got into opening gifts. In the previous years he was sooo not interested! I actually felt sad because I wanted him to be as excited as I was, lol.

But this past Christmas he opened ever single one of his gifts! I'll have to find the pictures and post them!

This board and the excitement of the trip have me thinking about planning another trip. I'm almost positive I won't be able to swing it for next year, but I'm thinking 2012 would be perfect. I'm thinking about doing a few days in the park and then taking the Disney Cruise. I think the kids would love it!! Chase is really into transportation so I know he would look at that HUGE ship and be so tickled!! He loves everything that moves!! The bigger and louder the better!

I spoke to Erika our wish granter again about my new idea to leave and return from my mom's house and she agreed that would be an awesome idea!! I am so excited AND ready to go. I just can't wait to see the kids faces!

I've been reading around a lot and I'm thinking that since Courtney is getting so old I'm going to get her a gift card so that she will have some spending money while we are there. I decided on a gift card because she absolutely loves those! That's mostly what she requests for the big holidays! I figure if I just get her a VISA one she'll be good to go. Of course I will hold it in my wallet for her until she needs it. She is growing up but that poor girl loses EVERYTHING!!!! I just have to decide a reasonable amount for her to spend!!

Onto Chase news! He is growing and learning right now at an amazing pace. I am so pleased and proud of my little guy! We've been practicing recognizing letters and numbers and he is doing so well. He's still got a long way to go when it comes to writing, but fine motor skills is not his strong area.

Well thank you guys again for reading my PTR!! Time is definitely ticking

 

[MousekaMaddi]

what a lovely family....... Im reading along on your great report and cant wait for more!! U are one amazing Mom!! Happy Mothers Day!!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

Thank you MousekaMaddi!

 

[rcq925]

I just found your PTR! I had been concentrating so much on reading trip reports to see what GKTW was like that I wasn't reading any of the PTR's getting to know people!

Your children are beautiful!! Your itinerary looks great and I cannot wait to hear all about your trip when you get back!!

 

[kellyw8863]

Congrats on the BIG GIVE!

 

[wish_upon_a_star35]

I just found your PTR! I had been concentrating so much on reading trip reports to see what GKTW was like that I wasn't reading any of the PTR's getting to know people!

Your children are beautiful!! Your itinerary looks great and I cannot wait to hear all about your trip when you get back!!

Thank you so much!! I know how it is! I lurked around here for about three days nonstop reading PTR's and getting to know the place. I did so much reding that I never got a chance to respond to everything!!

Congrats on the BIG GIVE!

I am really excited ona the BIG Give! I explained it to my mom and she just started crying!!! We are really big cry babies!!! She told me that it might be a good idea to tell Courtney about the trip, especially with the Big Give coming up and she may be right! We'll see. It's been really hard keeping it a secret! But I have managed so far!

This morning has been crazy! Last night we had really bad thunderstorms. And our power went out and Chase was in desperate need of a breathing treatment!! There is a senior building about three blocks down from our house so I was tempted to go down there. But I looked out my door and there just "happened" to be an ambulance across the street!! All I kept thinking to myself was "Thank God!!" I ran across the street barefoot IN the rain with Chase wrapped up in a blanket And the EMT's were extremely nice!! I guess they saw the desperartion all over my face. I just couldn't believe my luck!!! So after all of that excitement who could sleep? By this time it was 3:30 a.m. and Chase was wide awake wanting to watch his FAVORITE movie of all time Cars on our little portable DVD player (definitely happy it was charged up!) He loves that movie and calls it Car Cars! Imagine our dismay when the dang dvd did not work. Too old with quite a few scratches Oh what a night!!!

So after sining and rocking him back to sleep, I was still unable to drift off so I just stayed up listening to the rain. The power finally came back on and I got up and made some tea. It is still very windy and I'm so exhausted that the plans I made for today..may not be happening until later. I was going to take the kids out to the mall. There is a little play area that they love to play in. Maybe we can do that after mommy takes a nap!!!

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

Sounds like you sure had a rough night. Great timing on the Amublance being in front of your house! I hope you get some rest today before heading out

 

[yinyanggirls]

Another interrupted night. Ah, motherhood. I'm glad it turned out okay. Hope you have an awesome Mother's Day because you are an awesome mother!!!