Marriage: The Trip Report - Update 2/28 - Final Thoughts & Link to Disneyland TR!

[SoonerGirl]

Aren't you taking on a Disney day before or after your cruise? I have YET to catch up on your PTR but I recall seeing that info on someone else's...maybe Jackie's? If you aren't doing MK, you just might have to at least go to the gates.

We will be in Disney for a couple of days before the cruise, but my compromise with the Grump includes NO park time. I think going up to MK and standing at the gates, knowing that I could not go in, would be torture!

 

[tiggrbaby]

I have been following along w/ this TR and loving it, so I went ahead and started reading your previous TRs as well.

I was wondering what lens you typically use on your camera while in the parks? I have a kit lens (18-55mm) and a zoom (55-200) and trying to decide if I should bring both along with me to the parks...how about filters? I have several,but again wondering if it will be worth it to tote around this extra stuff! Thanks!

You can get a nice backpack bag and it will not only cushion your camera equipment (I know, I was knocked off a bicycle with mine once!), you can fit a small umbrella, your wallet/passes, and some hard candies. It's easy to carry, and will fit at your feet for all coasters.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hey Brook! Stopping by to say hi, and trying to play catch up. Been a full weekend of girls' fun, and I'm ready to jump back in here. Have a great day!

 

[All7OfUs]

I've stayed at home for the last 6 years, the last 5 with kids and it is hard. I am at a weird crossroads too so I know how you feel. I will have one in Kindergarten full time next year and the 3 year old will start Preschool part time so I will have more time to myself to figure out what I want to do with my life. I'm going to school very part time right now and should be able to go full time next year so that will help out with my feelings of no direction, being tired of being at home, etc. I feel grateful for the time I've had with my kids but the whole SAH thing IS like a giant loop or groundhog day or something, nothing is ever done and it's the same old thing day after day! Now if I could just figure out what the heck I want to go to school for?!! 32 years old and still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Hang in there. Something great will come your way soon

Don't sell your sacrificial efforts short!! You have made FAR more of a positive difference in the lives of your children than you could ever imagine- take heart! Do what you feel is right for this time in your family, but time spent at home is very valuable too.

 

[hcmommy]

Thanks All7ofus! I definately feel blessed that I was able to stay home with my kids. I think the time I have spent with them is invaluable to them and me. So many people want to and can't, my sister is one of those people. I just get stuck in a RUT like many people. Thank you though, I appreciate that

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm so glad to see you started your report Brook! I'm also glad to see I wasn't too far behind. Yay! I've been gone for awhile so have lots of catching up to do. It looks like a wonderful trip so far. Henry is getting TALL! Cannot wait to read more.

 

[Kleese]

Hi, I just found your report and started reading. Love your title and your little boy is so adorable! Can not wait to read more

 

[KristiMc]

Brook - I have always loved reading your trip reports that you have inspired me to write one for our cruise.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40611931#post40611931

 

[manntra]

Loved your morning stroll down main street and your stop at the MSB Too funny about Henry taking the picture of the fruit!!

I hear you on the Disney blues....I think that is why I always try to have another trip planned...although much more difficult coming off of a 2 week trip

Weather can have such an effect on moods....we are notorious for having grey, dreary days here....I am always in such awe when I go to Florida and see that amazing blue sky
Your perfect fit will come along for you and family

Tracy

 

[chloe770]

Just for you Brooke! Good thing come to those who wait.

 

[Softballgirl27]

thanks i hope everything will work out for you

 

[Poolrat]

Oh Brook I know how those long dreary NY winters are. It makes it so hard after spending 2 weeks in paradise.

Good luck in the job department and as everyone has said you will find the right balance of work/family balance.

I worked very part time when my DD was little and went back part time/full time when DS was 2 1/2. He needed the social aspect and the school he went to did not have a half day program so I looked for full time to basically pay the school.

I felt more organized and focused when I worked, even very part time. I would procrastinate ( still do ) when given no deadline and there was always tomorrow.

 

[Kara]

Congrats!!!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

OK, I'm confused with the congratulations you're getting here, did I miss something??? Something you probably posted on FB, *sigh*.......

 

[disneyfan61]

OK, I'm confused with the congratulations you're getting here, did I miss something??? Something you probably posted on FB, *sigh*.......

I was confused too when I saw the posts this am. So I checked Facebook. She is working as a Disney travel agent!!

Congrats Brook!! As I mentioned on FB you will be awesome!!

 

[SoonerGirl]

I was confused too when I saw the posts this am. So I checked Facebook. She is working as a Disney travel agent!!

Congrats Brook!! As I mentioned on FB you will be awesome!!

Thank you for filling me in, I think I'm the last person on earth without a FB account

Congratulations Brook, that is so exciting!!! Maybe I need that job too, I could use some Disney travel money and what could be more fun than planning Disney vacations

 

[DWGal210]

I am SOOO late but here now!! Going back to read!!

 

[claryche]

As for your SAHM feelings, I would say that you are totally normal. I have stayed home with my DD for 7 years now and I get into a funk sometimes too. I think that women today are so used to getting out, being social, and "having a life of their own", that sometimes you do feel like you are missing out on something. I would just offer you some encouragement on that front, because Henry will be grown and gone from home before you can hardly blink, and I am certain that this time you have spent with him will be priceless to you. I don't think you will ever regret it. And try not to let the world convince you that you are wasting your time or talents because there is nothing more important that you could be doing with your life right now. There will be so many years ahead of you for all that other stuff, but Henry will only be little for a VERY little while.

I so agree with this. I have been lucky enough to be a SAHM for the past 5 years and hope to continue with only a part time job come fall. But I have had people mainly my inlaws, which makes it harder, tell me that I need to be out working. And I'm so glad that my DH and I have stuck to our guns and have worked out a way for me to stay at home. It seems like yesterday that my DS was a baby and now he will be starting kindergarten this fall. I don't think I will ever regret the time I have spent with him and I don't feel like I have wasted my talents. The talents are still there and I'll use them later in life.

 

[TanzUnited99]

I believe congrats are in order?!! Yay on getting your dream job!!

 

[photographymom517]

Congrats again Brook!!!! I am truly honored to be working for the same agency as you & I look forward to our adventures in learning together!!!!

Oh and we have something else we need to do -- convince Michelle to sign-up for facebook!