Surprise... It's Someday!! A Dec 2010 PTR!!

[mrsksomeday]

I personally would not try to do the parade taping, it takes away from the magic of the parade. They have to back the floats up many times to get the shots they want, they want the parade watchers to stay put, and it would eat up precious park time since it takes several hours to do the filming process.

I am so very sorry that your Dad backed out on paying for the tickets .

 

[stephielela]

I can't believe your father would do that! I am so sorry! I wish there was something I could do! What I would do is keep the other things and find a way to make your own MVMCP. Maybe after you go to MK and see the parade and normal wishes, you can go back to the room and have hot cocoa and cookies there? Plus when you get home you could have a family party where you can have Disney treats from your trip and go through pictures and talk about your favorite memories and listen to Disney songs. I know it's not quite the same... I'm really sorry for your situation... maybe your dad will change his mind? i will keep my fingers crossed for you. Regardless, I would stop talking about the party in front of the kids, and play up the other awesome activities you have planned!

 

[KatMark]

I can't believe your father would do that.

Would you consider asking the kids what they are more interested in and leaving it to them. We did the Halloween Party and we'd do it again; I don't know how different the Christmas party is from that. We've never done BBB or the Pirate thing; they didn't have the pirate thing when our boys were younger (and I can guarantee you that if we had girls he would NOT have let me spend the money on the BBB...he thinks most of the girls are "too" done up).

 

[jenseib]

I swear this has been eating me up all day. If I had extra money, I would send it to you! You'll be on my list when I win the lottery!



...note to self, buy lottery ticket!

My mom tells me she is going to buy me stuff al lthe time, and alot of times she never follows through, so I have learned to not count on it anymore. She even told me awhile back that if she got her inheritance from my Uncle before the Dec she would give me $1000 towards the trip. I smiled and said great, but I just know she'll "forget" she ever said it. Plus I don't think she will get it that fast anyways. He lived in Cananda and they have to go through alot of redtape to actually get the money.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I say keep the PL, BB, and tea party. These things are awesome. Well I have only seen 2 of them with Claire, but I think those things are better. I hear the MVCP is great, but you can see most of it during the day as well.
If you want, I can send you some links to ways to make a few extra buck at home. I do them for extra money, and it helps. Every dime counts.
Also do you have anything you can list on ebay or craigs list? You could make a few extra bucks here and there with that as well.
One last thing, save cans and recycle them for money. You don't have alot of time now, so you won't make much, but it will help.
Claire has been saving cans for a year now for extra spending money.

Thank you for the PM. I haven't really had a chance to check it out yet. I will most likely get to it tonight.
As for Ebay and Craigs list.. We had a HUGE yard sale in August and I sold so much stuff you wouldn't believe it. That we used for spending money. I know the kids will want things so I want to make sure that those are covered. Brenda is already asking if she can pick out some things for her my little ponies that she has... and Gavin is telling me he wants potato head stuff. LOL Do they have good taste or what?!?

I agree... what a jerk

They may not know they are missing the Christmas party since there is so much Christmas stuff at MK anyway. I don't think (having been to it) that it is worth giving up the other things. We had fun but to the kids a parade is a parade and the one on TV on Christmas day is better and has things that are not in the party parade. You can get Hot Chocolate and cookies anytime and if you really wanna see holiday Wishes head over to the Poly and watch it from the beach. The pipe in the music and I think it is a great view.

Also you can see the castle lighting ceremony every day at 6:30pm

I think I just talked myself out of doing the party

Oh no! Now I have talked you out of going... or is that you have talked you out of going?!?

Have you looked into being in the parade taping? I know there is a way to apply, but not sure of the details. That might be something to try.

I personally would not try to do the parade taping, it takes away from the magic of the parade. They have to back the floats up many times to get the shots they want, they want the parade watchers to stay put, and it would eat up precious park time since it takes several hours to do the filming process.

I am so very sorry that your Dad backed out on paying for the tickets .

I did hear about the parade taping. I also heard the same thing that Tracy posted. It is a huge waste of time... and I am not sure Gavin and Brenda would sit still to watch a parade for 4 hours... especially when it is the same thing over and over again!

I can't believe your father would do that! I am so sorry! I wish there was something I could do! What I would do is keep the other things and find a way to make your own MVMCP. Maybe after you go to MK and see the parade and normal wishes, you can go back to the room and have hot cocoa and cookies there? Plus when you get home you could have a family party where you can have Disney treats from your trip and go through pictures and talk about your favorite memories and listen to Disney songs. I know it's not quite the same... I'm really sorry for your situation... maybe your dad will change his mind? i will keep my fingers crossed for you. Regardless, I would stop talking about the party in front of the kids, and play up the other awesome activities you have planned!

Those are some great ideas. I will have to put those in my trip binder... just to have handy! Thanks!

I can't believe your father would do that.

Would you consider asking the kids what they are more interested in and leaving it to them. We did the Halloween Party and we'd do it again; I don't know how different the Christmas party is from that. We've never done BBB or the Pirate thing; they didn't have the pirate thing when our boys were younger (and I can guarantee you that if we had girls he would NOT have let me spend the money on the BBB...he thinks most of the girls are "too" done up).

I did kinda break the ice about the party today. I didn't come right out and say we weren't going but I did talk about the things that we are doing. Hinted around a little and it does look like they would rather have the other things vs the party. I'll leave it go a few days and ask them stuff again.

I swear this has been eating me up all day. If I had extra money, I would send it to you! You'll be on my list when I win the lottery!



...note to self, buy lottery ticket!

My mom tells me she is going to buy me stuff al lthe time, and alot of times she never follows through, so I have learned to not count on it anymore. She even told me awhile back that if she got her inheritance from my Uncle before the Dec she would give me $1000 towards the trip. I smiled and said great, but I just know she'll "forget" she ever said it. Plus I don't think she will get it that fast anyways. He lived in Cananda and they have to go through alot of redtape to actually get the money.

Thanks for putting me on your lottery winning list! I would so much rather be on that list than other lists I have been on in the past! Please, don't let it eat you up. I think I just needed to get the situation off my chest. I have now... and I know I am making the right choice by keeping the other things instead of the party. Don't waste another minute on it. I know we are truly VERY VERY lucky to be able to go to Disney at all.


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I wanted to take a minute tonight and apologize to all you readers for the party post. I know I shouldn't call my dad a jerk. I am luckier than most to still have a dad that is here with me on Earth. Many don't have that and I should learn to appreciate him and give him the honor he deserves. Its just very hard for me because he is such an entirely different person since my mom died. He is now all about the new family and I guess that alone hurts me in many ways. But I need to suck it up and put on the big girl panties. He is still my dad. The part that really bothered me most was not that he hurt me, but that this will hurt the kids. In many ways, people can do things that hurt me and its easily forgiven... but when you hurt my kid's I am like a BIG MOMMA BEAR! Watch out!

I also want to apologize, I never meant for anyone to feel badly for me. I guess I was just looking for affirmation that I was doing the right thing by keeping the separate events and not the party. I know that I am among the luckiest, getting to go to Disney with my family. Heck, I know that I am lucky everyday to wake up and have the amazing family I do. My fabulous hubby and my awesome kiddos are all I really need in life. I am lucky!

Will get day number... the next one posted very soon! Tomorrow is 50 days!!!!!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Tammy, you were venting to us and there is nothing wrong with that. You were working though different ways to deal with the situation and wanted feedback.

As for apologizing for your dad being a jerk, in this instant his actions were being a jerk. It is ok to state your feelings.

 

[jenseib]

Go ahead and vent. I do it all the time.
I'm gonna send you another PM about something else.

 

[KatMark]

No need to apologize. I lost my dad two years ago and miss him dearly. But believe me...there were MANY times I called him a jerk. Our parents, as well as us and our kids all have our moments and you have nothing to be sorry for.

 

[PoppyGirl]

No need to apologize to us...although I think it does say something about what a sweet nature YOU really have. That was really really really unfair of your dad to do that to you. Sometimes it's really hard to be the grown-up and do the right thing.

When we went to DL in July, DD was sick. I was the one who really wanted to be there (and we were there with MY friend), but at the last minute my DH's two college age sons surprised us and joined us on the trip. My DS LOVES his older brothers and it was DH's birthday, so although he volunteered to stay in the room with DD, I insisted that he go out and enjoy his b-day with the boys and my friend and her family. I have to admit, I shed just a few tears but I knew it was the right thing to do, and the boys ALL had a wonderful time.

Your attitude can determine how much of a loss it is to the kids, and I have faith that you will work it all out.

PoppyGirl

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Hello! I'm so sorry I'm incredibly late getting back over here but happy belated birthday to Gavin! Your party was wonderful! I'm still laughing over the pink woody!

I remember you saying in my PTR your MIL was making princess dresses..... you were looking for a Minnie Christmas one, and I can't wait to see what they look like!

For your day one, my two cents.... I'd plan to ease into things. DTD is a great start or you can simply check out the resort for a bit before heading out for shopping. Then once your room is ready you can unwind and unpack and see what you feel up to doing next.

Day two sounds wonderful! I can't wait until your TR starts!

I'm so sorry your father backed out of the MVMCP tickets. It's bothering me too and I so wish I could help. I do agree with having your own party. Perhaps have the DISigners make some custom invites for you and have your entire MK day be the party topped off with the tree lighting and your dinner in the castle?

Don't feel bad about venting, it really helps to just let things out.

 

[20thingamabobs]

You had every right to vent and I don't think anyone thought badly of what you said. I'm sure we all would have felt the same way you did. I would keep the other activities and not the party. I agree that there will be so many Christmas things going on anyway that they may not really notice. I would consider definitely seeing the Osborne Lights and maybe visiting Santa at Downtown Disney too. Those will be really special Christmas memories too!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Tammy, you were venting to us and there is nothing wrong with that. You were working though different ways to deal with the situation and wanted feedback.

As for apologizing for your dad being a jerk, in this instant his actions were being a jerk. It is ok to state your feelings.

Thanks Tracy. I am so glad to be able to vent. Sometimes I need to do that!

Go ahead and vent. I do it all the time.
I'm gonna send you another PM about something else.

Glad I am in good company... but sorry you have things in your life you need to vent about too. Next time you need someone to listen, I am there!

No need to apologize. I lost my dad two years ago and miss him dearly. But believe me...there were MANY times I called him a jerk. Our parents, as well as us and our kids all have our moments and you have nothing to be sorry for.

I am sure my kids will think i am a jerk more than once in their life! I just hate when I think that of others.

No need to apologize to us...although I think it does say something about what a sweet nature YOU really have. That was really really really unfair of your dad to do that to you. Sometimes it's really hard to be the grown-up and do the right thing.

When we went to DL in July, DD was sick. I was the one who really wanted to be there (and we were there with MY friend), but at the last minute my DH's two college age sons surprised us and joined us on the trip. My DS LOVES his older brothers and it was DH's birthday, so although he volunteered to stay in the room with DD, I insisted that he go out and enjoy his b-day with the boys and my friend and her family. I have to admit, I shed just a few tears but I knew it was the right thing to do, and the boys ALL had a wonderful time.

Your attitude can determine how much of a loss it is to the kids, and I have faith that you will work it all out.

PoppyGirl

Thank you for the wonderful complement. I try VERY hard to think the best of everyone.. and when I have those moments where I fall short in that I feel badly. I am not naive by any standards but I choose to believe the best and hope that I can instill that in the kids. Yes, I want them to see that the world isn't all sugar coated and happy all the time, but first I would like them to see that for the most part people are good. You always have a few... but the can't taint your outlook on everyone. So when I have those minutes where I am calling my dad a jerk, I feel like that is really not the kind of person I want to be and put out there for all the world to see. Ok, now I am sounding like a loon!

Jon and I were just have conversation the other day about "sick days". I know with Gavin we will have at least one. I told Jon I would wait behind and handle Gavin and Brenda and Jon could go about our park day. He didn't seem to like that idea so we have settled on a "wait and see what that day is" approach. I would just feel better knowing everyone who could, is having the best time. That is what makes me happy.

Hello! I'm so sorry I'm incredibly late getting back over here but happy belated birthday to Gavin! Your party was wonderful! I'm still laughing over the pink woody!

I remember you saying in my PTR your MIL was making princess dresses..... you were looking for a Minnie Christmas one, and I can't wait to see what they look like!

For your day one, my two cents.... I'd plan to ease into things. DTD is a great start or you can simply check out the resort for a bit before heading out for shopping. Then once your room is ready you can unwind and unpack and see what you feel up to doing next.

Day two sounds wonderful! I can't wait until your TR starts!

I'm so sorry your father backed out of the MVMCP tickets. It's bothering me too and I so wish I could help. I do agree with having your own party. Perhaps have the DISigners make some custom invites for you and have your entire MK day be the party topped off with the tree lighting and your dinner in the castle?

Don't feel bad about venting, it really helps to just let things out.

Thanks for the party compliment. I still get a chuckle out of the pink woody comment too.

MIL is going to do a Minnie dress but since we aren't going to make the party she isn't going to do the holiday one. She is going to do the red polka-dot dress.

I will have to hop over to the creative side! Jon has said with the party I threw together for Gavin, on such a small budget, he is sure I can come up with something and maybe have a little party in the room. I'll have to give that some more thought.

You had every right to vent and I don't think anyone thought badly of what you said. I'm sure we all would have felt the same way you did. I would keep the other activities and not the party. I agree that there will be so many Christmas things going on anyway that they may not really notice. I would consider definitely seeing the Osborne Lights and maybe visiting Santa at Downtown Disney too. Those will be really special Christmas memories too!

I do feel better about keeping all the other things. I guess I just needed all my smart Dis friends to tell me I was doing the right thing! The lights and Santa are a must on my list! In fact, I think I will love the lights more than any of my family... well, maybe not! We have a little local amusement park that puts up light for the holidays when the park is closed. You drive through. It is a tradition every year that we go see the lights. It is one of the kids favorite things to do now. They have already asked if we are going this year. I haven't given them a real answer. Just said I wasn't sure we would have time. But they LOVE Christmas light.

 

[Tinkermom76]

Vent away!!!!

We all have things we need to vent about and we all understand. I'm sure my son has called me worse than jerk, I know he still loves me but that doesn't mean I don't piss him off sometimes

 

[Tinker_Tam]

This will be another fun day! But than again, isn't everyday fun?!?!

We have 2 plans for this day. MK has EMH starting at 8am. We were originally thinking of headed there first thing in the morning. Then I gave it a little more though. We may want to sleep in this morning and then putter around Pop... at least till its time for me to get Brenda into her Alice costume and head to the Grand Floridian for the Wonderland Tea Party!!!! I know I have to leave her their alone, which will be no problem for her, but I think I want to stay too! The only thing I am not too sure of is, is there a QS place to grab a bite in the GF? This is what I am "supposed" to do while Brenda is at the tea party. I may just sit right outside the room, in hopes of getting a glimpse of all the fun! Am I bad or what?!?

During this time Jon and Gavin will still be at Pop. If the weather is warm enough the can take a dip... or if they are tired enough, which could be the case, the can take a quick nap.

When the tea party is over, Brenda and I will head back to Pop long enough to meet up with the boys and get anything we might need. We will then head off to DTD. I know we were here on the first day but I am sure we need more time there! Besides, we have 7:00 reservations at T-Rex!!! This is one of the things Gavin is excited for. I just hope he realizes those big dinosaurs look kinda scary! I am kinda hoping to get in the ice cave. I think the colors look so cool... but I know I will love where ever they put us! The other thing he wants to do is Build a dino. Each of the kids have a piggy bank and they have been saving FOREVER. He wants to take some of the piggy money and build a dino. This is really ok with us. Once, on a trip to the Baltimore Inner Harbor Brenda got to build a bear... which she picked a dog. So I guess this is almost a "rite of passage"! She has said about possibly getting her puppy a new shirt or something. We did explain to her that she would have to spend her money for that since Gavin was taking the dino from his piggy. So, I said that maybe she might want to wait till later and then I can make sure we got back for the clothes. I am kinda feeling like she wants to do that because Gavin is building his dino. We will talk about it some more.

After some shopping, dinner, and I am sure some time spent building at Lego, we will head back to Pop. Get our baths... clean jammies on and head off to... Hmmm...where do you dream about when you are in the happiest place on Earth????

So...the award for best readers in this CrAzY family PTR, because they overlook my grumpiness with my last posting, goes to all of YOU!!!!!!!



PS... I didn't forget that today was 50 days! We didn't do our party today. Jon actually took a Saturday off this Saturday because there is NO PSU football so we moved it to 45 days!!

 

[KatMark]

Yes, there is a counter service at the Grand Floridian. It is called: Gasparilla Grill (you can find menus at all ears).

I think your plans for Day 2 sound great (and if I had a daughter, I would want to peek in on the Tea Party too).

 

[Tinkermom76]

I believe there is a very good CS place for you to grab a bit at the GF and I have seen TR's where parents have hung around the lobby of the GF during the Tea party (apparently they walk through the lobby and it's a good chance for you to get pics, plus while she is in there it is the perfect time for you to get pics of the life size gingerbread house and the gigantic tree in the lobby. There are some beautiful ornaments on the tree so take your time!!!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Yes, there is a counter service at the Grand Floridian. It is called: Gasparilla Grill (you can find menus at all ears).

I think your plans for Day 2 sound great (and if I had a daughter, I would want to peek in on the Tea Party too).

Thanks! I will have to take a look as Gasparilla Grill. So glad to hear I am not just some stalker!

I believe there is a very good CS place for you to grab a bit at the GF and I have seen TR's where parents have hung around the lobby of the GF during the Tea party (apparently they walk through the lobby and it's a good chance for you to get pics, plus while she is in there it is the perfect time for you to get pics of the life size gingerbread house and the gigantic tree in the lobby. There are some beautiful ornaments on the tree so take your time!!!

I have heard about the "parade" the tea party does, where they walk around the lobby. That is part of the reason I am thinking about just hanging around outside the room. I also have the gingerbread house down for a visit on another day. I know Jon and Gavin would love to see it! Figured we could all split a shingle that day! It sounds so funny saying that! I think the tea party time will be a great time for both of us! Thanks for the input!!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

How delightfully scrumptious to have a Wonderland tea at the Grand Floridian. I would so want to be there too!

T-Rex sounds like a fun place, I've wandered in but haven't eaten there. Definately a nice, fun day!

 

[SunnyB1066]

Subbing!

Can't wait to hear more about you plans. My daughter and I will be at Pop when you and you're family are there.

 

[jenseib]

I vote for sticking close to the lobby. Claire went to it last trip and she really liked it. I went to exchange something aty a gift shop and when I got back I was just in time to see Alice and the Mad Hatter pounding on the doors. I walked around a bit more and came back and saw them come out for a March around the lobby. I was a crazed mom and ran around taking pictures. I don't know if they do that normally or not, but it was fun to get pictures.