PTR May 2009 for our 3rd Anniversary. We're home and want to go back! :(

[wlwilliams9]

How'd it go today/tonight with no bottle? Did you stick to your guns or give in? I know it can be very hard and your heart just breaks when they cry for something and you won't give it to them.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

The cakes I have had from Walmart or Winn Dixie have been much better.......lol. I really wanted a nice cake and a Zebra cake would have been nice. Most of the reviews, I have read, have been decent.

We did the DDP last May and I think that is why some of magic was gone. I felt so rushed to meet my ADRs that we didn't even get to DHS. Now, we did go to a water park but still I didn't like the DDP. I too plan and I am flexable enough that I don't plan every ride at what time, but I do like to wake up and know what park I am going to today and not have to worry about how long it is until my next meal.

Little boys are so special. My boys were, and are, much more loving than my daughter. She has always been so independent, not a bad thing, just not much of a mommie person. My youngest, Dallas, is my Disney partner. He has taken up where my older kids have decided to back off .

The diet is pretty easy. No food restrictions, just portion control. I do run into days that 1200 calories seem to fall about 1200 short............lol. I am not a big fan of sweets but I do love real food. You can do it, if you can take care of a baby boy, you defiantely have the patients.........lol. Keep us updated. Contact me in PM's if you want.

I asked DH about the cake today and he made a face and said he didn't think we needed to add one more dessert to eat off of the entire week. Since we have the dining plan we will probably be bringing desserts back to the room. I guess that's one last thing for me to worry about.

I completely understand about feeling so tied down to your ADRs. In June, we went to every one of them, even if Tyson was angry and sleepy. It is not a fun meal when you are pacifying an angry 14 month old. I'm going to plan my times better now that he has a steady schedule.

I thought that a lot of boys were probably more loving than most girls. I don't even know if I want another one. Is it unfair to Tyson if he is an only child? He definitely won't have only child syndrome because I was raised to be thankful, respectful, and polite to everyone I meet and he will be raised the same way. I believe it's more about how the child is raised and taught to act, rather than being an only child and getting everything they want. Even little children can be taught to help pick up around the house and when they get older, you can make a point chart for their daily responsibilities. Everyone keeps raking me over the coals saying I shouldn't make him an only child.

Gonnachek if the new restaurant is on allears menus !!

I'll have to go check too! I really am so excited!!

Joining your thread, too!!! We are going in May for my hubbies 32 birthday and our sons 1st. Our anniversary is June 2...8 years. I have my elementary education degree, too. Too bad I do accounting for a car dealership now, though! Must have been a math nerd, shh its a secret!!! Can't wait to keep reading.

Yay!!! I saw your pics on your PTR! Your family is adorable!!! Congrats on 8 years. That's wonderful. Did you ever teach? I'm wondering if it's going to hurt me that I never taught when I am applying for a media specialist degree.

EXACTLY 4 MONTHS TO GO!! ​

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!

My DD was 21 mos when I got rid of her bottle; I wanted to do it at her 1st bday, but exDH wouldn't have it. She only used it at night so one night I just said no bottle. She cried for an hour and I distracted her with stories and puzzles. Finally she settled down and went to bed. Next night, I did the same and she cried for 20 minutes. By the third night - she didn't even ask for it, but what we did do was go out and buy the insulated sippy cup that she has milk in after dinner but before bed. It was her special "big girl night night cup" Now, she uses the cup all the time but then it was a great transition reward.

DS, on the other hand, handed over his bottle to me and spit the formula/milk combo when I was switching him to milk at 11 mos. He never looked for it since. Now, the pacifier is something that I still need to get rid of, however.



I started WW last January and I have lost 50lbs so far, I have another 20-25lbs to go. I liked the idea of being able to pick what I ate and actually prepare it so I learned how to eat properly. I also learned that my problem was that I won't eat all day then have a huge dinner. I've been on 'maintenence' for a few months to get my thyroid levels under control again and have been given the ok to continue by the doctor.

I ended up going to Atlanta today instead of yesterday so Tyson will not get a bottle starting tomorrow. Wish me luck! That's great that you did not have a ton of trouble about the bottle.

Congrats on the weightloss!!! Wow!! I tried WW but I don't think I gave it a good chance because it made me mad that I had to pay to go to meetings that didn't help me. I still have the books though.

Ahh I admit DS is still on the paci. 3 is the magic number for us!


Brandi and Wendy- would you guys mind if I sent Tyson and Emily a Disney gift? I am getting so excited about us going and wanted to send some cool "supplies" for them if its ok (I'll have to go and post this on Wendy's PTR too haha)

Tyson never wanted a paci...thank goodness!

Oh, you don't have to do that!! You have the trip to pay for and supplies for Rylan! That's so so so sweet of you and if you really want to I think it's the the nicest thing ever but I just know how expensive Disney is and that every little bit helps pay for your trip. I did see some adorable little stuff at Walmart that I was thinking Emily and Rylan would like though. I mean they don't cost much at all but I just love little Disney goodies.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

How'd it go today/tonight with no bottle? Did you stick to your guns or give in? I know it can be very hard and your heart just breaks when they cry for something and you won't give it to them.

My grandma was sick with a migraine yesterday so we had to reschedule the Atlanta trip for today. I didn't want her to have to deal with the "first day of no bottle" crying so we will start tomorrow with no bottle. Fun stuff, huh?

 

[kgle]

Oh, you don't have to do that!! You have the trip to pay for and supplies for Rylan! That's so so so sweet of you and if you really want to I think it's the the nicest thing ever but I just know how expensive Disney is and that every little bit helps pay for your trip. I did see some adorable little stuff at Walmart that I was thinking Emily and Rylan would like though. I mean they don't cost much at all but I just love little Disney goodies.

Pft hush Believe me, it won't break the bank! I will have $2500 for SPENDING money alone LOL plus a lot more left to sit in the bank for when I get home lol. I should be fine. I know I don't have to, but I am such a goodie and present person I would love for them to have something! I have found some cheap stuff so now I am going to buy it

And about being an only child...I know I may change my mind in the future since I am not married, but I have no desire to have more children. Before I had Rylan I didn't even want kids! I adore him but I am satisfied with just him and would not mind if I had no more, so I definitely don't think its unfair to Tyson. Hell, I am afraid to go through this age all over again, not to mention waking up in the middle of the night with an infant

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Pft hush Believe me, it won't break the bank! I will have $2500 for SPENDING money alone LOL plus a lot more left to sit in the bank for when I get home lol. I should be fine. I know I don't have to, but I am such a goodie and present person I would love for them to have something! I have found some cheap stuff so now I am going to buy it

And about being an only child...I know I may change my mind in the future since I am not married, but I have no desire to have more children. Before I had Rylan I didn't even want kids! I adore him but I am satisfied with just him and would not mind if I had no more, so I definitely don't think its unfair to Tyson. Hell, I am afraid to go through this age all over again, not to mention waking up in the middle of the night with an infant

You're so sweet! I know he will be thrilled to get a gift! I read on Wendy's PTR that you said Rylan likes Handy Manny so I think I'm going to go look for some little Handy Manny stuff. I read Emily likes Snow White, Aurora, and Cars. There were two other characters you mentioned Rylan likes..what were they again? Or I can just go and look at Wendy's PTR LOL

 

[kgle]

You're so sweet! I know he will be thrilled to get a gift! I read on Wendy's PTR that you said Rylan likes Handy Manny so I think I'm going to go look for some little Handy Manny stuff. I read Emily likes Snow White, Aurora, and Cars. There were two other characters you mentioned Rylan likes..what were they again? Or I can just go and look at Wendy's PTR LOL

haha! He likes Mickey and Pooh as well I hope Tyson likes Pooh, because the main thing I got has him on it! There will be other stuff as well. I know Rylan's eyes will light up if he gets something! He calls Handy Manny "Manny Manny" LOL. Aww yay I am excited, I can't wait to get the "mail" together.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I think I want to go to Savannah, GA for my bday. Should I spend the money to go on a little two night trip with just DH?

It's MUCH needed!! If you know what I mean ....Tyson has unfortunately got back into sleeping in our bed!! It was so nice having freedom and being able to sleep on the bed instead of on the edge of the bed. LOL

I wanted to go to Chattanooga, Tenn. but it is just too expensive. If I went there I'd want to go to Lookout Mtn., Ruby Falls, the Incline railway, and the Tenn. Aquarium/Imax theater. Just the aquarium alone for the two of us is $50. The package deal for the other three is $43 for each of us. So that would be $136. Plus two nights at a hotel. I don't like staying at rinky dink hotels either. They make me feel gross..LOL That's way way to much! So in Savannah we could stay at a nice hotel and just window shop and go out to eat. I want to go to Paula Dean's restaurant. I LOVE her! I wish she was my MIL. Don't tell DH but those Dean boys are HOTT! I love a southern boy that's good mannered and knows how to cook!

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Ha Ha I'm being silly tonight LOL talking about the Dean boys. How do I get off on these random side comments? Can you tell I ramble on about stuff? It will take me a half hour to tell you a ten minute story. LOL

 

[racefanof88]

You're not going to believe this....My new hayden harnett bag has a hidden mickey on the inside tag. I'm not joking. I keep looking at it thinking am I just seeing it because I'm obsessed or is it really there. I don't know what else it could be. I've turned the tag in different directions and I still see Mickey. Gosh that's just weird. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

I can believe it. My doxie Daisy has a hidden Mickey on her back . And the funny thing is Dale (DH) found it.

 

[racefanof88]

I think I want to go to Savannah, GA for my bday. Should I spend the money to go on a little two night trip with just DH?

It's MUCH needed!! If you know what I mean ....Tyson has unfortunately got back into sleeping in our bed!! It was so nice having freedom and being able to sleep on the bed instead of on the edge of the bed. LOL

I wanted to go to Chattanooga, Tenn. but it is just too expensive. If I went there I'd want to go to Lookout Mtn., Ruby Falls, the Incline railway, and the Tenn. Aquarium/Imax theater. Just the aquarium alone for the two of us is $50. The package deal for the other three is $43 for each of us. So that would be $136. Plus two nights at a hotel. I don't like staying at rinky dink hotels either. They make me feel gross..LOL That's way way to much! So in Savannah we could stay at a nice hotel and just window shop and go out to eat. I want to go to Paula Dean's restaurant. I LOVE her! I wish she was my MIL. Don't tell DH but those Dean boys are HOTT! I love a southern boy that's good mannered and knows how to cook!

By all means take the time to spend with your husband. You will not be doing Tyson wrong to take time for your marriage.

It is very hard to get them out of your bed once they get use to it. I know from experience. Dallas still tries to climb in my bed and he is 10.........lol.

I have never been to Savannah and I really want to go. I am afraid of heights so Lookout Mtn would not be an option for me . I use to love to go to New Orleans for the weekend and go to the aquarium there. I don't go to NO anymore . Sorry any LA. people but the news reports of late have me .

But, back to the trip. Take it, have fun, renew why you and your husband got married in the first place . You will be glad you did .

 

[bertegirl]

Weird...I thought I posted on here the other night, but now I can't find it. Hmm! I think staying to your schedule is a great idea. My kids our on a routine and we find when we get off it...the world ends. We are planning on being in our room from 1 to 4 each day. Thats when Austin naps...and Jenny normally does, too. My kids love to sleep! Except in the morning go figure. They are almost always in bed by 8, so that would be late for us to eat. Hope you enjoy Epcot that day! It will be so fun to celebrate Mothers Day at WDW!!!

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I can believe it. My doxie Daisy has a hidden Mickey on her back . And the funny thing is Dale (DH) found it.

I still haven't charged my camera so I can take a picture. I'll charge it today. OMG Daisy does have a hidden Mickey!! How adorable!!!

By all means take the time to spend with your husband. You will not be doing Tyson wrong to take time for your marriage.

It is very hard to get them out of your bed once they get use to it. I know from experience. Dallas still tries to climb in my bed and he is 10.........lol.

I have never been to Savannah and I really want to go. I am afraid of heights so Lookout Mtn would not be an option for me . I use to love to go to New Orleans for the weekend and go to the aquarium there. I don't go to NO anymore . Sorry any LA. people but the news reports of late have me .

But, back to the trip. Take it, have fun, renew why you and your husband got married in the first place . You will be glad you did .

There is no way I would step foot in NO. The crime rate just sounds like it's really high in certain parts. I don't know if I'd feel safe. Actually Macon is really bad now. There is very few places I feel safe anymore. Scary.

I really do think I should take the time to go somewhere. I want to go to Savannah but the hotel we want to stay at is booked for my birthday weekend. I'm very sad.

DH mentioned going down to Disney for two nights.....

Can you tell I like the idea? We'll see. But we definitely couldn't afford eating any TS and we could only go to the park for one day. I wish I could go on my birthday but its on a wednesday and I have class. DH has to work wed and thursday so we would leave Thursday afternoon and arrive late around 11 pm. We would stay until maybe 4 pm Saturday. Maybe go to the boardwalk or DTD. I could even stock up on the things I want to put in Tyson's backpack from Mickey. If going to a park is too expensive, we could just go to DTD on Friday and then Boardwalk that night. Maybe go to citywalk Saturday. Actually it would be fun to go to Universal for the day instead of Disney. Then we wouldn't feel guilty leaving Tyson home. If we go to Disney than Tyson WILL come with us. I just can't leave him home.

OK, what should I do?

Weird...I thought I posted on here the other night, but now I can't find it. Hmm! I think staying to your schedule is a great idea. My kids our on a routine and we find when we get off it...the world ends. We are planning on being in our room from 1 to 4 each day. Thats when Austin naps...and Jenny normally does, too. My kids love to sleep! Except in the morning go figure. They are almost always in bed by 8, so that would be late for us to eat. Hope you enjoy Epcot that day! It will be so fun to celebrate Mothers Day at WDW!!!

The DIS has been acting funny. When I posted multiple quotes from everyone, they posted in a different order. I definitely think I'm going to book our dinners later, like around 7:45 or 8pm

 

[Disneyfan71]

I've been reading through your PTR--and congratulations on getting married. Looks like you had a good time on your last trip. My DW and I are going in June to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. This will be our first trip together. We've both been before!!

When are you going? I'm on board the PTR

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I've been reading through your PTR--and congratulations on getting married. Looks like you had a good time on your last trip. My DW and I are going in June to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. This will be our first trip together. We've both been before!!

When are you going? I'm on board the PTR

Hi!! Welcome to my PTR! We are going from May 9 to 16 to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. Ya'll will have so muchfun in June. The crowds still aren't too bad in early June.

Please stayed tuned. It looks like I'm going to have a mini TR for my birthday!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Thanks. I've never been in June. Have been in August every single time, except once and that was early May. But we are soooo excited about going.

 

[troobabiee7]

Hi Brandi! I just found your PTR and got all caught up. I love all the pictures from your past trips, it looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Congrats on upgrading to the AKL! It's an amazing place, isn't it?! And Tyson's too cute, you're all going to have such a great time!

 

[BridetobeDisney]

Hi Brandi! I just found your PTR and got all caught up. I love all the pictures from your past trips, it looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Congrats on upgrading to the AKL! It's an amazing place, isn't it?! And Tyson's too cute, you're all going to have such a great time!

HI!!! Welcome!! Yes, AKL is amazing. I guess because we honeymooned there it just gives me warm fuzzies when I walk in the door. You know? Thanks for the sweet compliment about Tyson. He's my sweet little man. Please keep reading. It looks like I'll have a mini adventure to somewhere at the end of the month maybe with Tyson or without. I don't know.

 

[racefanof88]

I still haven't charged my camera so I can take a picture. I'll charge it today. OMG Daisy does have a hidden Mickey!! How adorable!!!



There is no way I would step foot in NO. The crime rate just sounds like it's really high in certain parts. I don't know if I'd feel safe. Actually Macon is really bad now. There is very few places I feel safe anymore. Scary.

I really do think I should take the time to go somewhere. I want to go to Savannah but the hotel we want to stay at is booked for my birthday weekend. I'm very sad.

DH mentioned going down to Disney for two nights.....

Can you tell I like the idea? We'll see. But we definitely couldn't afford eating any TS and we could only go to the park for one day. I wish I could go on my birthday but its on a wednesday and I have class. DH has to work wed and thursday so we would leave Thursday afternoon and arrive late around 11 pm. We would stay until maybe 4 pm Saturday. Maybe go to the boardwalk or DTD. I could even stock up on the things I want to put in Tyson's backpack from Mickey. If going to a park is too expensive, we could just go to DTD on Friday and then Boardwalk that night. Maybe go to citywalk Saturday. Actually it would be fun to go to Universal for the day instead of Disney. Then we wouldn't feel guilty leaving Tyson home. If we go to Disney than Tyson WILL come with us. I just can't leave him home.

OK, what should I do?



Dale and I went to Disney for the weekend twice in 2005. We actually went down to go to Daytona for the races, but we had unused days on no expire tickets and we used those. We went to DTD and MK in February, then when we went back in July we went to Citywalk, AK, and Epcot. It was really nice to go without the kids and have some us time. We enjoyed eating at Margaritaville at Citywalk. We ate at San Angel Inn too, but wasn't so impressed. If you drink coke or coke products you can save up the codes, get your family and friends to help, and for 1000 points you can get a US one day ticket. You get 10 points for a 12 pack, 3 points for 20 oz and 1 liter, and 20 points for the new cases they are selling. You probably don't have time to get all the points you need for 2 tickets, but it would be a nice weekend trip later on in the year

 

[Villainess]

Good luck tomorrow taking away the bottle! My cousin has told me many times (she has children older than mine) that as parents we are the ones who aren't ready for the child to give up pacifier, bottle, etc and we are the ones nervous about it; the kids adapt easily.

 

[BridetobeDisney]

I still haven't charged my camera so I can take a picture. I'll charge it today. OMG Daisy does have a hidden Mickey!! How adorable!!!



There is no way I would step foot in NO. The crime rate just sounds like it's really high in certain parts. I don't know if I'd feel safe. Actually Macon is really bad now. There is very few places I feel safe anymore. Scary.

I really do think I should take the time to go somewhere. I want to go to Savannah but the hotel we want to stay at is booked for my birthday weekend. I'm very sad.

DH mentioned going down to Disney for two nights.....

Can you tell I like the idea? We'll see. But we definitely couldn't afford eating any TS and we could only go to the park for one day. I wish I could go on my birthday but its on a wednesday and I have class. DH has to work wed and thursday so we would leave Thursday afternoon and arrive late around 11 pm. We would stay until maybe 4 pm Saturday. Maybe go to the boardwalk or DTD. I could even stock up on the things I want to put in Tyson's backpack from Mickey. If going to a park is too expensive, we could just go to DTD on Friday and then Boardwalk that night. Maybe go to citywalk Saturday. Actually it would be fun to go to Universal for the day instead of Disney. Then we wouldn't feel guilty leaving Tyson home. If we go to Disney than Tyson WILL come with us. I just can't leave him home.

OK, what should I do?



Dale and I went to Disney for the weekend twice in 2005. We actually went down to go to Daytona for the races, but we had unused days on no expire tickets and we used those. We went to DTD and MK in February, then when we went back in July we went to Citywalk, AK, and Epcot. It was really nice to go without the kids and have some us time. We enjoyed eating at Margaritaville at Citywalk. We ate at San Angel Inn too, but wasn't so impressed. If you drink coke or coke products you can save up the codes, get your family and friends to help, and for 1000 points you can get a US one day ticket. You get 10 points for a 12 pack, 3 points for 20 oz and 1 liter, and 20 points for the new cases they are selling. You probably don't have time to get all the points you need for 2 tickets, but it would be a nice weekend trip later on in the year

I wish we could save up the coke points but we are not eligible since that's who my DH works for.

I actually found a really pretty hotel in hilton head for 119 a night and its on the beach with a mini fridge, microwave and dining room area. It has a balcony and king bed. It would be nice to stay there. Hilton Head is one of the first places DH and I visited when we were dating. Actually that was a very fun spring/summer. We went to Universal in March, Hilton Head in June and Disney in July. We haven't been back to HH so it would be nice. Plus there is this great Jamaican type restaurant that I'd love to go back to and I love Harbor Town and the light house. I'd be happy with a weekend there too.

Good luck tomorrow taking away the bottle! My cousin has told me many times (she has children older than mine) that as parents we are the ones who aren't ready for the child to give up pacifier, bottle, etc and we are the ones nervous about it; the kids adapt easily.

Thanks! You're exactly right. I'm holding on to his baby years. He actually hid his new sippy cup in the tv cabinet while I was in the restroom today. I came back to the living room and couldn't find it anywhere. I started looking in the cabinets and there it was. I asked him if he hid it and he started laughing. The little squirt didn't want to drink out of it so he hid it. He is so smart.