I'm going to start here on replies, so that we can move on. Please don't be offended if I skipped a personal reply this time. You know how it takes a few days to catch up on unpacking, housework, and sleep when you return from a Disney trip. I did read every post written while I was gone when I got back. I thank you all for your well wishes and your prayers for safe travel. The had a little turbulence on the way home due to storms, but nothing bad, and Brooklynn slept the entire flight, so she never knew anything.
Welcome home MeMom! I'm so glad you got to have those special moments with Brooklynn & that you enjoyed them so much!
I did enjoy it. It was hard to see her go off to school this morning knowing I wouldn't be waking up with her tomorrow morning.
I know what you mean....it's chilly here too!
WDW at any temp would be lovely though. Hugs for having to come back!
Glad to hear you and Brooklynn enjoyed the time.
Too bad Kay had her hands full with her grandaughter.
I know some adults who wouldn't behave any better...that's why we travel just ourselves.
I see you are enjoying some time with Bella..
I wanted you to see my new ticker!!!
We booked a cruise on the end of our stay next August.
It was a beautiful fall day here.
Brooklynn informed me at some point during the trip:
"MeMom, you know what? There is another way you can say fall, and it's called autumn." 
I am glad for the longtime friendship I have had with Kay, but she was certainly not on her best behavior at times. It seems that Breanna brings out the worst in her sometimes, but as the adult, she is the one who has to keep her actions and her speech under control.
Very cool for a cruise!
Glad you're back, MeMom, and had a great time with Brooklynn. Thank you for the picture texts, they brought much needed Disney joy into my days! You and Brooklynn are truly blessed to have gotten to spend that time together.
I feel sorry that Kay wasn't able to have the same experience with her granddaughter. Hopefully Breanna's behavioral issues will get better over time and maybe they can try it again in a few years.
Sorry I didn't send more. I mostly sent them to Jill to put on Facebook. It was just easier that way, but I did send a very few here and there to individuals.
I am truly blessed. I did a lot of thanking God on the way home from Alabama this morning.
I hope they can have a do over sometime, too. I'm pretty sure it won't be with me, though. Breanna is so much like Kay's daughter was when she was little, and she hasn't changed much through the years. While we were on the trip, Kay went to use her debit card at MCO on the way home and found that it was declined. Her daughter had used it to pay a bill and buy shoes without telling her. She was livid. The drama held on all the way until the end of the trip.
Welcome back. I am glad you were able to make magical memories with Brooklynn. Then today you were able to spend precious time with Bella.
I love those girls so much! They make me smile and laugh all the time. God has blessed me beyond anything I could think of deserving in putting them in my life.
Sounds like you had a lovely trip with Brooklynn, I bet she will remember this time with you! It's very special.
It was special. one of my favorite moments was watching her choose fallen flower petals in Epcot. She found a whole rose on the ground in one of the flower beds, and she thought it was a wonderful treasure.
I wish we could all be like a five year old again, sometimes, and appreciate the little things.
Welcome home Memom! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures with Brooklyn! I'm sorry to hear about Kay and her granddaughter though. I'm just like you, and can't stand the constant drama and arguing. That would have made me crazy. My mom thinks I am too strict with my DD sometimes, but that is exactly why. I don't want to raise a child that people don't want to be around. And what's sad is that at four years old, it really isn't her fault. She's just doing what she has learned is acceptable. I hope it didn't put too much of a damper on your trip. I think my Mom should have gone on that trip with you and then maybe she would appreciate my parenting style.
Your mom definitely would have appreciated your strict parenting if she had been on this trip. There are times to give kids choices, and there are times to tell them what to do. Tell them, do it, and move on. How hard is that? I could easily tell by Breanna's speech that this is regular behavior for her.
She told Brooklynn this at one point when she was mad at her about something:
"Brooklynn, you embarrassed me last night and now you are embarrassing me again today. I'm not putting up with this." Tell me that didn't come straight out of her mom's mouth on a regular basis.
Glad you are almost back home- one short trip to make in the AM.
I am sure all the time you spend with the girls on a regular basis and the previous trips had you and Brooklynn in "synch". Glad it all worked out.
Travelling with young ones if you are not used to it can be torture.
Can't wait to hear all about it.
Yes, Brooklynn knows the Disney routines, and she did a good job telling Breanna about what we would do next or about a ride or show. My travel with Brooklynn was definitely a joy - not torture at all!
I made that last leg of the trip this morning. I took care of one suitcase, so I am down to one. I took a long nap this afternoon, so I have some more life in me now to face the second one.
Creighton is adorable. 
I have been updating like crazy since you were gone as I have been home & DH & I leave on Wed. for F&W so I want to get my TR done.
Poor thing. I'm sure she isn't used to being talked to that way. I bet she wondered what the heck was wrong with that kid. Well, I sure hope that Jill is able to go with you on all future trips and you don't have a repeat of that situation. In fact, next time if Jill can't go, I'll be happy to tag along with you! 
