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

[2princesses2princes]

HOw fun, I think the tea party would be a blast. I have an 11yr old girl and a 2yr old girl, so no tea party this year for us. I hope you are able to get some good pics even though you have leave. T-rex looks so awesome too, we thought about going, but had to make some cuts, we had too many pics and had to elimnate a few so t-rex got the chop this time around.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

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!

I am really excited for this day! I know I will get to hear all about the tea party, but I think I will get to spy a glimpse here and there.

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.

Welcome! Maybe we will run into each other while we are both there!

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.

I think it was your past TR where I saw the pictures of the "parade" and Alice and the Mad Hatter. That is what gave me the idea to stay around there. I had mentioned the QS place to Jon and he had a good point. Brenda will most likely be too excited to eat at the tea party. I think her and I may head off to grab a quick sandwich before headed back to Pop. He suggested maybe even meeting us there. Our T-Rex ressies are not till 7 so a late lunch wouldn't be too bad.

HOw fun, I think the tea party would be a blast. I have an 11yr old girl and a 2yr old girl, so no tea party this year for us. I hope you are able to get some good pics even though you have leave. T-rex looks so awesome too, we thought about going, but had to make some cuts, we had too many pics and had to elimnate a few so t-rex got the chop this time around.

I think Brenda will have a blast... and I know Gavin is looking forward to T-Rex. It was almost on the chopping block for us too since we have the dining plan, but I earned $50 gift card from mypoints so I knew it was a go then. I don't think it should cost us too much more than that.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I had planed on posting the next days plans for all of you to read but it took me a LONG time to get the responses to the other posts posted. Not that I had a lot to do but this has been a CRAPPY day to put it bluntly.

I know I had mentioned it to some of you but Brenda was having some ear issues yesterday. When I went to change her earring for Preschool, like she always asks me to do, there was blood pooling in her ear. I really didn't think to much of it and just thought that she had scratched the outside. Cleaned it up and sent her off to school. She was pretty much her normal self so I didn't think too much about it. Fast forward through the day... Bedtime comes. We get in to get her bath and I notice that her ear is really bleeding. I clean it up the best I can and I see that it isn't coming from the "cup" part of the ear at all. This blood is coming from the canal. She is starting to tell me her ear hurts. So, I call tele-a-nurse and the nurse goes over a whole list of questions... including did she fall and hit her head... no. Did she put anything in her ear... which, even now, she swear she has not... even when told she won't get in trouble. She still says no. So the nurse says, after talking to on call dr, if we can get her to sleep to take her to her dr in the am. She most likely has an ear infection. Ok, we are good for now. Brenda has a restless sleep but she does get some sleep. I get up and am calling before the office is even open. I get her an appt for 11:30. I am there with her by 11. She is crying off and on that her ear hurts. The dr gets in the room, takes a look. He starts to ask her again if she stuck anything in her ear. Still gets the "NO!" answer we have all been getting. We tell her that she is not going to get in any trouble, we just need to know. She swears, to the point where she looks like she is going to cry from us not believing her. The dr then has her get up on the table and pulls out a little hook thing. He tries to get whatever is in Brenda's ear to move. After a few tries he gives up. Then he tells me what is going on. Either Brenda has stuck something in her ear and put a huge scrape in her ear canal or she has a tumor. He isn't really sure because when he tried to scrape it wouldn't move and it is pretty soar. If it is a scrape, its kinda like what a snow plow would do where it "bunches" on the end. There is a ton of bleeding coming from it too, so if it a tumor it has burst. So he put Brenda on meds for the next week and we go back to see if it is looking any better next Tuesday. If it is improved it was a scrape.. if not we are off to see an ENT.

I leave the dr office only to have Gavin having a rough day. He goes tomorrow for 2 drs apt, an appt to set up his next surgery with the peds surgeon, and a flu shot (which is the no big deal part of the day).

When I finally get home with everyone and all the meds in tow I look at my phone and see my dad called while we were at the drs. I turn the ringer off when we go to the drs because what is going on with the phone is the least important thing at that moment and the drs deserve my full attention.

So I get Brenda and Gavin both comfy and turn on a little Disney channel for them to watch and call my dad back. He is ticked that I didn't answer my phone and starts to give me a bunch of crap about it... even after hearing what was going on and we were at the drs. He goes on to tell me that he and his wife are coming at the end of the month! Don't you just love the notice I get?!? Goes on to complain to me, like it is my fault that they can't stay a friday night because of all the home football games that month...and the rate goes up over $300 a night for a hotel... Like its my fault! I am sure you can see where there is tons of term oil between my dad and I...and especially between my dad's wife and I. All of which started over an innocent post of FACEBOOK! UGH! yes, she is my friend on facebook so please, if you know me there, never post ANYTHING about my dad and his wife. I don't want WWIII happening again. (Speaking of FB... my status right now is listed as... Tammy is on a day trip, passing through the land of kiss my a$$. hope not to offend any of my Dis friends but that is how I am feeling today.)

So that was my day. It has been a really crappy day to say the least. So, if you are the praying kind, please pray things go well for Gavin tomorrow and that Brenda's ear is just a scrape and not a tumor... and that both of my kiddos are feeling better soon. As for the whole dad thing... I am getting to where I just can't worry about that. I have too many other things to worry about.

I bet now you are wondering...how is Tammy going to tie this all in to Disney World... Well, you see, all these things are why I NEED to go to Disney so bad. Thanks for letting me get it all off my chest... again!

 

[Tinkermom76]

Tammy it sounds like you are having a bad week.. I'm so sorry and I will definitely pray for the kids when I am at church today.

You really need that trip to Disney and maybe while Brenda is at the tea party you should be at the spa getting a massage

 

[PoppyGirl]

Tammy, OH MY GOODNESS! I am so sorry you are having such a trying day! It takes so much out of us to worry about our kids.

What is up with your dad??!?!? Get that guy some prozac or something! I wish you could politely and sweetly say, "That's great dad. We'll book you a room at motel 6. Maybe we can have dinner while you are here. I'll let you know." I don't believe that "honoring our parents" means letting them walk all over us or treat us badly.

I recently read this quote: "Be kind, for everyone you know is facing a great battle." It makes me wonder what kind of battle your dad is facing that he is so uncompassionate toward you sometimes. I have to keep reminding myself of that when people around me don't act nicely toward me.

Well, don't know how much I'm helping....but here's something just for you and here's something for your family and I'll remember to pray for you today too.

Lenora

 

[20thingamabobs]

I'm so sorry about your week. I will definitely be praying for your kids and I also want to send your family some pixie dust . I hope things start to look up.

Oh, and my mom and I will be at T-rex on Dec. 2 also! OUr reservation isn't until 8:45 though so maybe we'll cross paths while we're coming in and Gavin is building his Dino!

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Big hugs for you and your kiddos You're exactly right, focus your energy on your kids and smile thru gritted teeth at your Dad. My goodness, his priorities do certainly seem out of whack.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and oh, I love your Facebook status by the way!

 

[stephielela]

I am sorry you are having sucha rough week! I know how it is when everything just piles on! Hopefully Brenda's ear will be fine, it sounds painful! If I was you, I would plan on having one dinner with your dad and that's it. Maybe the kids will talk about how excited they are about Disney, and he will feel bad about the tickets and change his mind? Regardless, I wouldn't stress yourself out about his visit, just di what you can and let that be enough! Your plans sound great!

 

[pintamino]

I'm sorry you're having a rough time. I know as many times as I have called my parents jerks (and I'm only in my early 20's!), I love them and appreciate everything they have done for me and I'm sure your kids will do the same

And there's nothing you can do about your dad's visit and hotel prices -- the last weekend in the month is the night game, isn't it? I think every hotel in town will be packed, between people who come in for a big game and those who are staying overnight when they don't for the afternoon games...

I hope everything goes okay with Brenda. It seems like when it rains, it pours, doesn't it? But you'll be at the happiest place on earth in LESS THAN 2 MONTHS with your family -- eye on the prize!

from campus...

 

[jenseib]

OH MY! I hope everything is fine with Brenda. I think I would make an ENT appointment now though. It may take awhile to get in, and it will give you peace of mind as well.

As for your Dad. 1st he tells you he isn't going to pay for those tickets, and then he decides he's coming to visit you...without even asking. You should tell him you have something going on that weekend, so you won't be home. LOL! Ik, I'm being evil now.

I think Brenda will have a blast... and I know Gavin is looking forward to T-Rex. It was almost on the chopping block for us too since we have the dining plan, but I earned $50 gift card from mypoints so I knew it was a go then. I don't think it should cost us too much more than that.

Did you look at the menu? It is really expensive. Well I think it is, at least. But you can probably share with the kids to make it cheaper.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Tammy it sounds like you are having a bad week.. I'm so sorry and I will definitely pray for the kids when I am at church today.

You really need that trip to Disney and maybe while Brenda is at the tea party you should be at the spa getting a massage

Thank you! We always appreciate all the prayers we can get. LOL on the Spa. So wish that was in the budget!

I recently read this quote: "Be kind, for everyone you know is facing a great battle." It makes me wonder what kind of battle your dad is facing that he is so uncompassionate toward you sometimes. I have to keep reminding myself of that when people around me don't act nicely toward me.

Well, don't know how much I'm helping....but here's something just for you and here's something for your family and I'll remember to pray for you today too.
Lenora

Thank you for the quote. I do try to remember that we all face our own trials and tribulations, but sometimes its hard. Maybe I am wrong. I guess I just think that of all the people in the world that should understand and try to avoid hurting my feelings... that should be my father. I do think there is some problems in his life. He wouldn't let me see them because he tries to paint the life he has now as all peaches n cream. Swears he and his wife never argue... You know as well as I do that EVERYONE disagrees sometimes. Its life! So that leads me to wonder what else he isn't admitting in his life.

I'm so sorry about your week. I will definitely be praying for your kids and I also want to send your family some pixie dust . I hope things start to look up.

Oh, and my mom and I will be at T-rex on Dec. 2 also! OUr reservation isn't until 8:45 though so maybe we'll cross paths while we're coming in and Gavin is building his Dino!

It would be awesome to bump into you while we are there! Hopefully our paths will cross... if not at T-rex than somewhere along the line!

Big hugs for you and your kiddos You're exactly right, focus your energy on your kids and smile thru gritted teeth at your Dad. My goodness, his priorities do certainly seem out of whack.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and oh, I love your Facebook status by the way!

You would not believe how many people who know me (in real life) sent me messages and wanted to know if I was ok with a Facebook post like that! I guess they just aren't used to see that from me! Jon jokes and says its because I am a goody, goody! I do try to stay very positive about everything but everyone has a bad day every now and then... Guess my FB friends aren't used to it from me!

I am sorry you are having sucha rough week! I know how it is when everything just piles on! Hopefully Brenda's ear will be fine, it sounds painful! If I was you, I would plan on having one dinner with your dad and that's it. Maybe the kids will talk about how excited they are about Disney, and he will feel bad about the tickets and change his mind? Regardless, I wouldn't stress yourself out about his visit, just di what you can and let that be enough! Your plans sound great!

I do hope the kids bring up Disney. To be honest though, I don't think I would let him pay for it now. He tends to be someone that throws things in your face when they are done. The kids will have a great trip, with no help from him.

And there's nothing you can do about your dad's visit and hotel prices -- the last weekend in the month is the night game, isn't it? I think every hotel in town will be packed, between people who come in for a big game and those who are staying overnight when they don't for the afternoon games...

I hope everything goes okay with Brenda. It seems like when it rains, it pours, doesn't it? But you'll be at the happiest place on earth in LESS THAN 2 MONTHS with your family -- eye on the prize!

from campus...

Isn't it just nuts for Dad to think he will come into town on a home football weekend (AND I think it is Michigan which is a big one) and get a cheap price on the room...when they are doing this last minute. I would understand had he not spent most of his life here... until 5 years ago this January... You'd think he would have learned int he 52 years he was here!
We are all keeping our eye on the prize.

OH MY! I hope everything is fine with Brenda. I think I would make an ENT appointment now though. It may take awhile to get in, and it will give you peace of mind as well.

As for your Dad. 1st he tells you he isn't going to pay for those tickets, and then he decides he's coming to visit you...without even asking. You should tell him you have something going on that weekend, so you won't be home. LOL! Ik, I'm being evil now.

Did you look at the menu? It is really expensive. Well I think it is, at least. But you can probably share with the kids to make it cheaper.

Unfortunately we need the referral to even make an appt for Brenda. Its just crazy. I keep a countdown on the fridge calendar till our appt day on Tuesday. But I keep saying, it has to be a scratch, which will heal and be just fine.

Believe me, the thought of not being home has crossed my mind. The only problem is he has even given me the official dates he is coming. Just a range, and expects me to keep each of the days open so they can spend ALL day with us!

I saw the menu with the prices for T-rex. I think we shouldn't have to pay much out of pocket. I may have another $25 gift card before then too. The kids will mostly go light...especially Brenda as she is a tiny eater. I most likely will get a sandwich or salad... Jon could go either way. Really no drinks for us... I think the important thing is we have already decided to skip desert and head to Goofy's. At least there we can use the snack credits!

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Been meaning to get an update up but you all know how life has been. By the time I wrestle Brenda to get her ear drops in I am exhausted. She REALLY hates them! I will be so glad when we can stop them and things are "normal" in our house.

Gavin did have his appts yesterday. He will be having surgery again in the VERY near future. I have to wait for the nurse to call with the day. He is starting to have some issues again so they want to have it done with at least a week to heal for Disney. In the meantime, his other dr wants to have him tested for Childhood Diabetes. Let me tell you, it is so hard to get him to pee in a cup! Seriously though, he is showing some "symptoms" and its a good possibility with his other health issues. Of course his flu shot made him sick too. I know they say you can't get the flu because its dead but every time Gavin gets one he gets sick! I know it is better that he gets it though and suffers through things for a few days. At least its not the full blown Flu when he gets it. So all in all nothing too new for Gavin. We knew the surgery was coming but wasn't sure when. Thank you all for thinking of my family. We really do appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. I was just talking with an old friend today. I told her this is not where I pictured my life being, but I am blessed with an amazing family so I will take that and deal with everything life hands me.

 

[exwdwcm]

i started to type a reply yesterday and it got deleted. darn it! so i am back to start again!

so sorry to hear about the kids and their health. i hope Brenda's ear is better soon and praying Gavin's surgery is quick and he recovers fully and you guys have a wonderful trip!

as for the first day- we traditionally do DTD and have lunch at Earle- we just love it! it is a great start to the trip- check out what souvies you might want later etc. We also do take a mid trip 'break' day. this is when we do longer trips of 9-10 days. this time we just have an 8 day trip, but we will sort of take a break- usually we do a non park day and just tour the resorts for holiday decor and maybe have a dinner at a resort or hoop dee doo (and check out the cool campsite holiday decorations!). We sleep in that day, do the pool, whatever. Since we have a shorter trip this time (really 7.5 days), our middle of trip day we plan to hit AK for rope drop and go until we are tired--probably 3pm or so. then head back to the resort for the rest of the evening- cook dinner in our room and watch WISHES from the TOW lounge at BLT ( we are staying at BLT). It will just be a relaxing afternoon/evening in the resort- maybe hit the pool. so that is our 'break' day- just really a 'break' afternoon/evening. lol. We do take a midday break around 1-2pm each day for 2 hours for my son (2yo) to nap. he won't nap in the stroller.

anyhow- the plans sound great and i hope everything comes together for you!! sending pixie dust your way!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

i started to type a reply yesterday and it got deleted. darn it! so i am back to start again!

so sorry to hear about the kids and their health. i hope Brenda's ear is better soon and praying Gavin's surgery is quick and he recovers fully and you guys have a wonderful trip!

as for the first day- we traditionally do DTD and have lunch at Earle- we just love it! it is a great start to the trip- check out what souvies you might want later etc. We also do take a mid trip 'break' day. this is when we do longer trips of 9-10 days. this time we just have an 8 day trip, but we will sort of take a break- usually we do a non park day and just tour the resorts for holiday decor and maybe have a dinner at a resort or hoop dee doo (and check out the cool campsite holiday decorations!). We sleep in that day, do the pool, whatever. Since we have a shorter trip this time (really 7.5 days), our middle of trip day we plan to hit AK for rope drop and go until we are tired--probably 3pm or so. then head back to the resort for the rest of the evening- cook dinner in our room and watch WISHES from the TOW lounge at BLT ( we are staying at BLT). It will just be a relaxing afternoon/evening in the resort- maybe hit the pool. so that is our 'break' day- just really a 'break' afternoon/evening. lol. We do take a midday break around 1-2pm each day for 2 hours for my son (2yo) to nap. he won't nap in the stroller.

anyhow- the plans sound great and i hope everything comes together for you!! sending pixie dust your way!

I have done that whole delete a reply thing while I am typing. Really can tick you off!

Other then ear drop time, Brenda's ear seems to be doing better. I am hoping that is a good sign. I am sure Gavin's surgery will be quick and uneventful. Its the same thing he had in June. He will have it ever 3-6 months...but at least this time we aren't worring about reactions and things.

So far we do have a "day off" in the trip. You'll have to wait and find out all about it!

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Tomorrow is our 45 day mark!! If kids are feeling well, we are going to the pumpkin patch in the morning and have our Disney party tomorrow night! Been working on the countdown this evening. Fun!

 

[francis6306]

I'm jumping in!

I'm so happy that you guys get to go on this trip! That is wonderful with everything that you have had to deal with!

About your Dad... Well... I understand and I'm sorry he is being a jerk. About the Party. I don't think they necessarily kick everyone out right away. Of course its risky, but you can just try not to leave... From what I have read, you can't do much, but maybe you can at least stick around for a little while and let the kids see what the party is about and then head on back to the hotel. I hope that you are able to do something to get some money saved or earned... maybe babysitting?? Maybe make some Christmas cards with your scrapbooking stuff and sell them somewhere like a cutesy gift shop in town? (I love Split Coast Stampers for ideas!)

 

[mrsksomeday]

I don't think they necessarily kick everyone out right away. Of course its risky, but you can just try not to leave... From what I have read, you can't do much, but maybe you can at least stick around for a little while and let the kids see what the party is about and then head on back to the hotel.

We have been to the party for the last 3 years. I noticed espeically last year they were herding non party people toward the exits, they would not let you shop, go to the bathroom, anything without a wristband. I would not risk having the kids see the characters dressed in holiday outfits and want pictures and not allowed to do anything . I am praying for pixie dust for you and hope you can do the party somehow.

If you were going what night was it going to be?

 

[stephielela]

I can't wait to hear about your Disney night!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I'm jumping in!

I'm so happy that you guys get to go on this trip! That is wonderful with everything that you have had to deal with!

About your Dad... Well... I understand and I'm sorry he is being a jerk. About the Party. I don't think they necessarily kick everyone out right away. Of course its risky, but you can just try not to leave... From what I have read, you can't do much, but maybe you can at least stick around for a little while and let the kids see what the party is about and then head on back to the hotel. I hope that you are able to do something to get some money saved or earned... maybe babysitting?? Maybe make some Christmas cards with your scrapbooking stuff and sell them somewhere like a cutesy gift shop in town? (I love Split Coast Stampers for ideas!)

Thanks for the idea. I do think it would be to hard to pull the kiddos away once the party was started...and we were busted with out arm bands. I think it would just put a downer on the whole day so we will play by the rules.

I have contacted a few local gift type stores about putting a few of my craft things in. They basically told me the same thing. With Christmas items, they send you a check AFTER Christmas. I think that is dumb but there isn't a whole lot around to choose from. Thanks for the idea though. I am taking all the ideas any one has! BTW, I love Splitcoaststampers.com too! I don't visit there too often but I get so inspired when I do.

We have been to the party for the last 3 years. I noticed espeically last year they were herding non party people toward the exits, they would not let you shop, go to the bathroom, anything without a wristband. I would not risk having the kids see the characters dressed in holiday outfits and want pictures and not allowed to do anything . I am praying for pixie dust for you and hope you can do the party somehow.

If you were going what night was it going to be?

I agree. I think it would break the kid's hearts to have to leave as the party was just starting. We will most likely leave MK early on party nights. Thank you for the pixie prayers. I just feel so lucky to get to go at all.

We were hoping to go on Sunday Dec 5th. We made no plans that day except we wanted to go to Beaches and Cream for Ice Cream for lunch. Yes, I am going to be that mom that lets her kiddos have ICE CREAM FOR LUNCH!!! I figured this is a special trip so once won't hurt them!

I can't wait to hear about your Disney night!

The Disney night didn't go over. Everyone was feeling great and we did the Pumpkin patch and corn maze that morning. As the day went on Gavin started to look less and less like he was feeling well. He fell asleep on the ride home and I knew he wasn't ok. He ended up being pretty sick last night. So, we had a quick dinner but not the Mickey Pizza and food I had planned. Then the kids, Jon and I just curled up on the couch (watched Phineas and Ferb!) and was lazy. We did eat the Mickey Pizza tonight because it had thawed. Pizza is one of Gavin's favorite foods so I knew we couldn't eat it last night. I figure there are tons more days to have our Disney night. He is feeling a little better today but he is catching a nasty cold. He has a weakened immune system so he catches things easily but right now he only has the first part of the flu shot. He still needs 3 more in the next 2 weeks. I am so glad they decided to do surgery before we go to Disney. That means that since it will be so close he will have a much better time... He might not even have a sick day at all! Which would be the happiest thing in the world!!

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I am hoping to get another day installment up in the next day or 2. It really will depend on how Gavin is feeling and also on how Brenda's ear appt goes on Tuesday.

Thank you all for the messages and prayers for my little family. I really can't stress how lucky I am to have the hubby and kiddos I do. I know that as long as we are all together we are fine. We do get many "nasty" things thrown our way, but through those things we are a much stronger family and much stronger people. I honestly believe we are given no more than we can handle. The truth is we also get some wonderful opportunities that some families don't. Not every family can take a Disney trip so I know, through that alone I am a lucky woman! My day will be complete when I can look at my children's faces as they look at the castle. The thought of that alone brings tears to my eyes.

 

[20thingamabobs]

Good luck at Brenda's appt tomorrow! I hope everything goes well!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

We did get our call from the Peds surgeon today at the Children's Hospital. Gavin will have surgery on Monday, Nov 8th. The dr wanted to make sure Gavin had lots of time to get feeling better before we head off to Disney.

Tomorrow is Brenda's appt about her ear. Right now both Brenda and Gavin have nasty colds. They both actually napped today, and Brenda missed preschool. She was so disappointed. She kept crying "But mommy I want to learn something today". She was better when I told her the 3 of us could spend the day in PJs, just cuddling and watching TV. She was all for that then. I have noticed that when she is sick, she tends to get a little jealous of Gavin. Makes me wonder if we aren't over due for a girls day.

So, if both of my kiddos nap tomorrow I will post an update. Hopefully they both are feeling better... but even if they are feeling better, they can still nap.

 

[KatMark]

Sorry I'm late, Tam (been busy catching up on so many threads and keeping my TR updated).

Poor kiddos. Sorry they are both feeling sick and that you missed Disney night. I hope their colds are better soon and will be keeping prayers going for Gavin's surgery. Glad you have a date and he'll have time to rest before the trip.