I'm tired, burnt out, unfocused (today), and unmotivated.
Totally understand.
And if
I understand... then you're
really tired, burnt out, unfocused and unmotivated.
(Because you're working wayyyy harder than I am.)
Perhaps, I need to take a Time-Out and focus on that Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow- that seems like it's only dream away... or a nervous breakdown, whichever comes first.
Keeping fingers crossed.
For the former, not the latter.
(wow, that's an average of chapter a week for a year, which would sort of illuminate my, at times, ridiculous verbosity)
Ooh! Tenets anyone? I'll serve!
Perhaps... but I intend to live forever.
and since most Disney trips are generally taken for pleasure and for slightly hedonistic reasons,
True. I wonder if....
"Junior, if you don't eat your peas and carrots, you'll have to go to your room."
"Fine! I don't care! I'm not eating them!"
"Watch your tone young man! Any more of that and I will really let you have it!"
"No Mom! Not... Not....
that!!!"
"Yes. We'll make you go to Disney World!"
"Nooooo!!!! <wildly begins shoveling peas and carrots into his mouth.>"
For those of you still with me (a dwindling, yet tenacious and completely appreciated, handful) a million thank yous and possible favors down the road.
We have to provide favours too????
Tenet (n): a belief or idea that is very important to a group
A racquet sport played with 2 to 4 players divided by a net on clay or grass.
What I mean is that it's important for any group going to have a set of collective "rules" and agreements in place before going that everyone agrees to
Actually, I whole heartedly agree with this.
I've seen tragic meltdowns all over the parks, and close ones in my own family due to miscommunication, opposing expectations, and misspoken or ill-timed opinions.
Yep.
Of course all that is to say, the goal and hopeful outcome is talk about what each person wants out of the trip and how each person views the "how" of getting it.
Easier said than done, the larger the group gets.
While I haven't talked to my kids a lot about this yet,
you talk to your kids?
Well, I do to, I suppose "Do the dishes! Walk the dog! Clean your room!"
all I get back is "No!"
So... pretty dull.
No one can have everything they want when they want it, but I think we can come close if we work together.
Good luck. And I mean that in a non-sarcasticky way.
1. No one is going to have all that they want, all the time, but opinions can always be put forth respectfully and politely, and done timely.
And final veto is held by he/she who is paying.
2. No one may hold resentment if a group decision is made that wasn't your first choice.
Good luck. This can be a tough one.
3. Everyone can and will have a great time, afterall, this IS a Disney Trip. 99% of Earth's population can only dream of a trip like this. Keep it in perspective.
Where are you getting your stats from?
I could've
sworn that 99% of the Earth's population was
at Disney on a couple of occasions.
4. No whining about weather (ponchos will be generously provided by your Benefactor) , hunger (you have gift certificates you can spend money on at any time and kiosks are an average of 15 yards apart), blisters (you were told to bring comfy tennies, remember?), or lack of sleep (sleep at Disney is for Wussies and for people who have money to burn).
Interesting. How do you think this one will go over?
5. Everyone needs a little introvert time. It's ok to take some if you need it.
Now
that's a good rule.
6. We've all had a chance to speak into this trip and give our opinions on restaurants, FiPs, park/pool time and must-do's.
Therefore, all agree to stick with the plan in general, unless it's a unanimous decision to change. Or the Trip Dictator/Master Planner knows it will save time in lines. Lines suck.
And again. Veto power to the one with the cash.
7. We all agree to eat what we order. Period. Not up for discussion. Order wisely, or it will be breakfast.
Interesting that this is needed. There's a story or several there.
8. The Benefactor has benefacted. No extra cash will be doled out for crap that will sit on your bedroom floors until you are 21 and move out. Your last 2 birthdays' gifts have financed that crap.
We gave our DDs money with very strict instructions that once it was gone... it was gone.
9. No humming "Small World" on the bus, in our room, especially the bathroom, in your sleep, or just... ever. However, Great Big, Beautiful Tomorrow is perfectly fine anywhere. Your Benefactor likes that one.
I totally endorse this rule!
10. Activities pre-approved: jumping on resort beds, ordering dessert, asking to ride ToT again, crazy dancing on the WEDWay, blocking (or body slamming) line jumpers, farting on "parade pushers", and paying it forward whenever possible.
Next up 'Z' is for... The Conclusion of another round of the ABCs.
That's "C".
Unless of course it's "Zee Conclusion of anozzer round of zee ABCs"
Meantime, You is Smart, You is Kind, You is Important!!!!
That's Ruby's favourite line!
Glad you captioned that one...
"Yak-like thing"
YUM!!!!! (From Rose and Crown if you're curious...)
What is that?
LAST LECTURE OF THE TERM!
Burn out is real, People.
And by now it's over. Yay!
Thankya........thankya vera much! 
That's very sweet to say. I am doing my very best; I'll never have another chance to do this again, so I'd better make the most of it when I can. There are things I wanted in life, and they aren't going to be handed to me on a silver platter. I want to travel, visit my folks regularly as they age, provide for some WAY overdue upgrades/maintenance to our home, and have the means to follow other passions (trying to decide whether to take classes in photography, Spanish, or flight lessons first.)
