MAGICal Christmas 2008 - December 20, 2008

[alikat99]

We will probably also stay at the Port as I've already heard requests to have dinner at Grills again. We did that with our friends in November and my boys especially enjoyed the added attraction of the fishing boats coming in while we were there. Crazy as it seems, they loved watching the fish get cleaned as well as watching the pelicans waiting for a handout. Seeing the Magic & Carnival Glory head out on their voyage was just an added bonus. Thinking about it now, we might have to do that post cruise as we sail on the Magic on Saturday.

We might be up for a post-cruise dinner at Grills. Since our actual 10th anniversary falls on that Friday night, I was hoping for a nice, adults-only dinner at a nicer restaurant. And, staying at WDW gives us the added bonus of the kids clubs on-site which Madison will finally be old enough for by then, so I can actually have that adults-only dinner.

 

[alikat99]

We're heading there too....in July.

I hope to see you there!!

OMG - ME TOO!!! It's like a little party at HH this summer, huh?!?!?

 

[ShannonR]

Well, I have to admit ladies, this has been an excellent day to chat with all of you!!! It was quiet day at home and I absolutely love to talk (DH says we would rich if there was a paid profession for it ). Now it's time for dinner making, bath taking and getting-ready-for-school-tomorrow prepping. I will definately check back in later, though.

I hope we have many more of these days in the months to come .

Shannon

 

[Diana Lyn]

Cindy, that room with the car looks SO cool. I have to admit, Country Inns and Suites is my hotel chain-of-choice. We've stayed at probably 5 different ones in the last couple of years and we've always had a great stay.

My kids don't go back to school until Wednesday, so I have two more days to keep them from killing each other. I need to find some more fun stuff to do around here. Amy even bailed me out this week with a visit to Chuck E Cheese.

 

[cgcw]

Cindy, that room with the car looks SO cool. I have to admit, Country Inns and Suites is my hotel chain-of-choice. We've stayed at probably 5 different ones in the last couple of years and we've always had a great stay.

We had the "boys" room. Maybe you can get a picture from Gail of the "girls" version of the kids suite. Their room had maps of vacation destinations with the tourist attractions being supersized. It was very cool and so different than the room we had right next door.




My kids are back to school as well tomorrow. They were not happy campers getting up early this morning, as I knew if they didn't get up early, there was no way they were going to go to bed early tonight. Both are such night owls, it's not even funny. They should actually thank me for dragging myself out of bed early today to wake them. Somehow they didn't see the benefit of it all.

OMG - ME TOO!!! It's like a little party at HH this summer, huh?!?!?

Amazing!!! I am very much looking forward to us getting together. Summer can't get here soon enough. At least today it's warmer here, a high of 57. Too bad it comes with rain and dreary skies. I hear thunderstorms are on their way the next couple of days.

 

[ShannonR]

Wow, Cindy, 57 degrees in January in Illinois is pretty darn warm! I can remember from all my years of living in Michigan, 57 degrees was considered to be a heat wave and we rode around with the windows rolled down! Now, living in Texas all these years, 57 degrees might as well me 57 below zero because it's parka time at that temperature! It has been it the 70's the last couple of days and EVERYONE (including us) have been in winter coats, hats, mittens, etc... It's amazing how fast you acclamate (sp?) to your environment, hunh? I remember the day we moved down here, it was 9 below zero in Michigan and 74 degrees in Texas. I was in heaven!!! I have never been back from that nasty day in February, not even to visit. I am definately a warm climate person!

I hope the temperature stays that high for you and you a mild winter
Shannon

 

[Diana Lyn]

Wow, Cindy, 57 degrees in January in Illinois is pretty darn warm! I can remember from all my years of living in Michigan, 57 degrees was considered to be a heat wave and we rode around with the windows rolled down! Now, living in Texas all these years, 57 degrees might as well me 57 below zero because it's parka time at that temperature! It has been it the 70's the last couple of days and EVERYONE (including us) have been in winter coats, hats, mittens, etc... It's amazing how fast you acclamate (sp?) to your environment, hunh? I remember the day we moved down here, it was 9 below zero in Michigan and 74 degrees in Texas. I was in heaven!!! I have never been back from that nasty day in February, not even to visit. I am definately a warm climate person!

I hope the temperature stays that high for you and you a mild winter
Shannon

You're right, Shannon, you do acclimate very quickly. I've been here 3 months and when it was 50 the other day, I was screaming out how freezing it was outside and we bunkered down inside for the day. Now I still have the NY weather on My Yahoo Messenger window and noticed it was -4 there, I have no idea how I survived 34 1/2 years in those conditions! I'm definitely a warm climate person too.

 

[ShannonR]

That is so funny you should say that Diana, because my friends are always asking me, "how did you live in Michigan for 34 years". I always reply, "I was miserable each and every one of them. I should have moved south A LONG TIME AGO!!" I don't know about you, but my biggest joy now, even more than the warm weather, is the sunny days!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sun and in Michigan there was virtually NO SUN 9 months out of the year-just ugly, gray skies. . So even if it is a little chilly out down here, at least there is the SUN!

On a side note: I was telling Amy earlier, I can't wait for Melissa to meet hers AND your girls! She will 4 at cruising time and she loves to play with kids her own age! Her BD is May 26th and Amy's little Madison's is April 28th so they are really close is age!! I am hoping that Melissa will have more fun this time around on the cruise!!

Shannon

 

[DisneyZell]

Wow, I missed a lot in just one day! I was 2 pages behind when I logged in this morning. I was busy putting Christmas decorations away yesterday, so wasn't able to check in. Shannon, we will be flying down as well and we always get our own tickets. I like to be more in control of my flights and I usually find better deals on my own. I haven't even thought about the flights yet, though. The schools here have not put out their calendar for next year, so I don't even know when my boys will be out of school. This year, they went back to school on Jan. 2, so they only had one week and 2 days off for vacation. Of course they do have the last week of Feb. off, so I think that is why it is so short. I am thinking of trying to make my own fish extender for the cruise so I'll let you know how it goes. If it comes out good, I'd be happy to make you one too. I am also looking at getting an embroidery machine, so I could do some great Disney pockets if that is the case. BTW, Nick has really enjoyed emailing with Mitchell. It sounds like they have a lot in common! I'm sure they'll have a blast on the cruise.

 

[Diana Lyn]

On a side note: I was telling Amy earlier, I can't wait for Melissa to meet hers AND your girls! She will 4 at cruising time and she loves to play with kids her own age! Her BD is May 26th and Amy's little Madison's is April 28th so they are really close is age!! I am hoping that Melissa will have more fun this time around on the cruise!!

Shannon

Julia will be 4 on Sept 30th so she's not much younger than Madison and Melissa. 3 4 year old girls banding together for a week on a cruise ship---I have a feeling we're gonna have our hands full!

 

[ShannonR]

Good evening ladies! Just got back from a Mitchell's baseball game (we lost ) and can't believe how windy it is outside! I feel as if I have the field dirt permanently ground into my face and teeth.

Mitchell has really enjoyed e-mailing to Nick too, Deanna! In fact, while I am checking in, he is taking a shower and he was sure to tell me, " make it quick, so I can check to see if Nick e-mailed me today" I am glad he has found someone that he seems to have a lot in common with and that he will be able to spend time with on the cruise!

Don't you worry Diana! Between you, Amy, and me (and maybe a few drinks ) we should be able to handle three 4 year olds with NOOOO problem. And if worse comes to worse, we can always say, "maybe it's the daddy's turn to watch these 4 year olds for a while!"

Well, it's off to bed for me. Another early morning workday for me tomorrow! Everyone have a GREAT night and I will check back in tomorrow night!!!


Shannon

 

[tinkerbell_29]

Ok ya'll have been busy the past few days. Started back to work yesterday. My students were wild. I only have 11 but it felt like 111. We should have started back on the 2nd but it snowed and delayed us for three days. Now it is in the 60's go figure. We've talked about where to go before the cruise. I voted the port so we can be close to the ship. Mom and Matt voted for WDW so we can do the Candlelight processional before Christmas. They will probable win. Right now I'm trying to change our flights for August. We were going to LA now we are headed back to WDW. Long story but my part would be so much easier if they would make up their minds.

Lissa

 

[ShannonR]

Good morning everyone. I haven't visited and/or posted lately because my ENTIRE house has been and is still sick with the respiratory flu. We are all just miserable and going to work has been a nightmare! The kids had to miss school yesterday because all their temperatures ranged from 101.1 to 103.7. I have just been in classes all this past week (including today) so it has felt like an eternity to get home and back in bed. Hopefully we will all be better by Monday!!!

How is everyone doing? I hope everyone is sliding into the new year with ease! We are almost done with this season of baseball (although Mitchell missed last nights game and will miss this morning's as well ) and basketball starts next week. It's always something with him. He loves it so much thought that we are more than happy to support him .

Well, I have to go now and get ready for work. Monday I go back to nights and I can't wait!!! I am NOT a day worker, I get confused

Shannon

 

[MrsMunchie]

Shannon, I hope you're all feeling better soon. Joseph is sending Mitchell an email (finally!), so make sure he looks for it. He thought it might make him feel a little better.

Shirley

 

[alikat99]

BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE DANGEROUS...TO YOUR DENTAL HEALTH!!!

Madison and I were at a birthday party today and Madison knocked out one of her front teeth!! Yes, her front tooth! They had one of those bounce house things and Madison had been in it all day. It was the very end of the party and Madison came out of the bouncy for a drink of water. After she drinks, she starts crying and says that she is missing her tooth. Sure enough, I look up and she's bleeding and her top, front, left tooth is completely missing. We ice and call the pediatrician. The service calls back and basically she needs to eat soft foods for a few days, follow up with the dentist on Monday and if she has pain take Tylenol. Because it's a baby tooth, there's nothing that she can do. So, here's her new toothless grin.

Oh, but she gets to do one thing before her sister - GET A VISIT FROM THE TOOTH FAIRY!!!

 

[minnie1]

I have been looking for a board to post on that had a lot of people excited for this cruise. We just booked about a week ago and it is all I talk about . This will be our first Disney cruise and my kids first cruise ever. My dh and I have been on 3 cruises but never Disney. This cruise will be me, my dh, and two daughters: age 10 and 7 at time of the cruise. I am trying to get my brother, his wife and their son to go but no luck just yet.

We go to Disney World once or twice a year with DVC. This year we are going to Old Key West in August and then hopefully for New Years Eve after the ship gets back.

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

 

[minnie1]

I am sorry I guess I should have put our names: Angie, dh Pete, dd Ashley(10 at cruise time), and dd Madison(7).

 

[ShannonR]

Welcome Angie and family!

I am Shannon and along with my husband Rick, we have three children: Morgan(DD14), Mitchell(DS11), and oops baby Melissa(DD3 ). We are also very excited to take this Christmas cruise . It will be our 2nd Disney cruise.

Madison still looks beautiful without her front tooth, Amy!!! She has the most gorgeous smile! Morgan had the same thing happen to her when she was 4 years old. She was at preschool and she was outside playing. She had on her new little black, patent leather mary janes. She slipped on the pavement and went flying into the rocks on the playground. She knocked out her two front teeth and when I came to pick her up, she was a bloody mess and her tights were all ripped to shreds. It scared me to death, because it looked a lot worse than what it actually turned out to be. Unfortunately, when she fell it just broke the teeth and she had to have the remained of the teeth removed by the dentist that same day. She remained toothless for the next TWO YEARS. Her adult teeth did not come in until she was 6 years old. We felt so bad for her, she had a lisp for two years and she had to get used to having teeth again when they finally grew in. Since that day, my kids have always worn rubber soled shoes to school, no matter if they matched the outfit or not. Thank God they were baby teeth, right Amy?

We are all still sick, and Mitchell is going to have to miss his last baseball game of the season. His fever did not break until 4pm and he is still so weak. I hope we don't just keep passing it around the house.

Have a good night!!
Shannon

 

[cgcw]

Angie & Family. Add another DVC family on this cruise. Who needs to sail on a member cruise, we can create our own. We own at SSR, HH & recently purchased AKL. It seems like right now we have point overload as we have banked for the first time in the 7 years we have owned. Other than a trip scheduled for Hilton Head, we have no other plans for a WDW trip for this year.


Amy, Maddie sure seems proud to show off her toothless smile. I suspect the Tooth Fairy will be good to her tonight.

Is Emily green with envy that Maddie gets to have a visit first? I bet this will probably be one of the only times she gets to have that spot in their lives. Emily will probably be working to loosen her teeth once she sees what the Tooth Fairy brings.



Shannon, I hope you are all feeling better real soon!

 

[nzdisneymom]

Angie - welcome! What an awesome first-cruise for your children! And an awesome first Disney cruise for you and your DH!

(edited to say that) I'm (the other) Cindy (since Cindy posted just ahead of me), wife to (the other) Gary (married to Cindy), mom to Nathan (12 1/2 at time of cruise) and Zachary (11 1/4 at time of cruise).


Amy - sorry to read about the accident, but yay for the tooth-fairy! The tooth fairy brings Disney Dollars to our house. Except when we were on the Med. cruise and Nathan lost a tooth, the Tooth Fairy brought him 5-euro. He was a little disappointed, but she asked Mickey to help her make it up. See what happened here.

Shannon - sorry you guys have sickness still.