The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 4

[tinknme]

I agree My boys will be in 5th & 7th grade when we go this year. They will miss 5 days, but that is 5 days I will have making memories with them. I know in a few years they will have their own life going & I may not get to share things like this with them. So I am going to enjoy my time with them now while I can. I do wish they could be my babies forever

Denise, stop worrying!

There isn't that much in Kindergarten that they'll miss in a week. You're going to have a very special time with them (that you may not be able to have later) so just do it!!

 

[PNO4TE]

I couldn't agree more!!!! Poor Katie Holmes !!!

I don't feel so sorry for her. She picked him!

 

[ReAnSt]

here's my flyer - I have added black lines to hide my contact info - that will not be on the real flyer

So I see your parish is throwing me a weekend long Birthday celebration. Just kidding but my Birthday is on the last day of the festival. If I would be closed I would come and help. The flyer looks great.

Becky

 

[ReAnSt]

Oh, Sean Cassidy!!! My room was plastered with his posters! Da Doo Ron Ron Ron!!!!!!

Congratulations on post 17,000. I see I missed it again by 1 post.

Becky

 

[Tammi67]

Hi, all. I'm up and dying on 3 hours sleep. Kids have doc appts at 2:30pm. Hope we get some good meds. Thanks for the advice on Sept vs Dec. I have re-booked the Dec trip and have it as back-up. I am really struggling with pulling them out. It'll be better for Rees because low crowds, but he doesn't do well if he misses his 'schedule' and I'm afraid he's going to have a really hard time jumping back in the next week. In Dec we'd get home and still have 11 days of vacation for us all to rest (you know how you need a vacation from Disney afterwards). So, I really am torn. And if we go in Dec I could do 8 nights to make it a little less rushed. My stomach is in knots over this. I'm such a "goody two shoes" in real life that breaking the rules is really hard for me, and their school system is one of "those" that fines you, takes you to court, and sends home nasty letters. I'm really pitiful, aren't I? Anyone have a backbone they could loan me?

I think the lack of sleep has got you a bit frazzled. My advice is, since you are going to second guess yourself no matter which you choose, is to hold both of the ressies and see how things go with Rees. As he grows and develops over the summer, plus with the new meds that he is on, you may really see a remarkable change in him. Is there a way that you can talk to the school that they will be attending, along with whomever it was that was going to write a letter for him, to find out how much grief they will give you. With your kids being in preschool, I'm sure they know their letters, sounds, numbers, etc., which is what they will start learning. They will not be behind academically. I know you are worrying about the adjustment that they will all go through. You know your kids better than anyone and whatever you decide will be the right thing.

BTW, didn't you already get your airfare for Sept? Is it refundable?

 

[tinknme]

I'm almost embarrassed to say that my walls were plastered with posters of Leif Garrett & my favorite group was The Bay City Rollers Oh what was I thinking lol

Oh, Sean Cassidy!!! My room was plastered with his posters! Da Doo Ron Ron Ron!!!!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

I started kindergarten in 1969.

Beth

Then my graduation from HS made room for you in Kindergarten, Beth!

 

[triplefigs]

Denise, if it's going to cause you that much anxiety then it's not worth it. In the big scheme of life I don't think they'll miss that much, but you have to consider Rees and I wasn't thinking about it being difficult for him if you go in September. When will you know who his teacher is? Sometimes they're more understanding than the school system and maybe she/he could give you advice.
I do understand, though. I don't think Christopher's new school would look favorably on us if we took him out (he'll be in K too). I think they get 5 days no questions asked, though. We're going Mardi Gras week so he doesn't have to miss school. So...when you get some of that backbone, pass some to me.

They get NO days at all for family vacations, etc. I'm just afraid he may have just gotten into the groove of things (it takes him a while) and then I take him out for a week (albeit it would be so fun!. We would go during the 8th full week of school. Then he has to totally regroup and try to get back on track, and it might take him a couple of weeks to get back into the groove. The more I think about it, the more it worries me. And I'm afraid of what the school will think of me taking them out 7 weeks after they start Kindergarten, when I have a child with "issues". And, my kids, especially Rees, get sick a lot, so they may miss a ton of school for legitimate health reasons, so I don't know if I want to take a chance and add to it. I won't know his teacher until school starts Aug 7. So, what's a mom to do?

I've bought the airplane tickets, but I do have trip insurance so I could cancel and just be out my trip insurance amount. I'm hoping AirTran will have a special for December, but it is more expensive now and we're not taking a chance on Delta. We could drive since it'd be over the Christmas break.

So with this new info, WWYD? Is it ok if I'm having a pity party and mad that my child has to be "special" where things are ALWAYS going to be that much harder for him? And I know that several of you face the same issues with your children. Ok, pity party over. Back to normal.

 

[KristineN]

That's for sure! I know one day they probably won't be into disney! I am enjoying this time while it lasts

I agree My boys will be in 5th & 7th grade when we go this year. They will miss 5 days, but that is 5 days I will have making memories with them. I know in a few years they will have their own life going & I may not get to share things like this with them. So I am going to enjoy my time with them now while I can. I do wish they could be my babies forever

 

[triplefigs]

I think the lack of sleep has got you a bit frazzled. My advice is, since you are going to second guess yourself no matter which you choose, is to hold both of the ressies and see how things go with Rees. As he grows and develops over the summer, plus with the new meds that he is on, you may really see a remarkable change in him. Is there a way that you can talk to the school that they will be attending, along with whomever it was that was going to write a letter for him, to find out how much grief they will give you. With your kids being in preschool, I'm sure they know their letters, sounds, numbers, etc., which is what they will start learning. They will not be behind academically. I know you are worrying about the adjustment that they will all go through. You know your kids better than anyone and whatever you decide will be the right thing.

BTW, didn't you already get your airfare for Sept? Is it refundable?

Airfare in non-refundable, but I can change it for $250 total or claim it on my trip insurance (not Disney) and only lose $100. I don't know who I'd talk to at the school now. Maybe the people who are evaluating him for his IEP? I just don't want them to think I don't care about his education and how he will adapt (since he does have trouble settling in to a schedule) and think that I believe a trip is more important (even though it is!)

 

[tinknme]

Denise do what you feel is right in your heart. I do promise you though that if you decide on Sept. you will all have a wonderful time & you will love MNSSHP. Good luck & try not to stress over it to much

I have re-booked the Dec trip and have it as back-up. I am really struggling with pulling them out. It'll be better for Rees because low crowds, but he doesn't do well if he misses his 'schedule' and I'm afraid he's going to have a really hard time jumping back in the next week. In Dec we'd get home and still have 11 days of vacation for us all to rest (you know how you need a vacation from Disney afterwards). So, I really am torn. And if we go in Dec I could do 8 nights to make it a little less rushed. My stomach is in knots over this. I'm such a "goody two shoes" in real life that breaking the rules is really hard for me, and their school system is one of "those" that fines you, takes you to court, and sends home nasty letters. I'm really pitiful, aren't I? Anyone have a backbone they could loan me?

 

[Glynis]

I thought it was a great joke!!!!

Aww, thanks!

 

[UP Disney]

UP: I'd rather have an all school type of reunion like your school does. I didn't have many friends in my class, they were all older than me. Still debating on if I should send the RSVP as yes or no yet.
Don't we all love how high school has such an effect on us???

Just like families, when we get together, we have a tendency to fit back into that role. I was an athletic geek in high school (most people don't know there is such a thing). I was an engineering student and then got my computer degree. I was a rep for the Society of Women Engineers and as a college student stood up in front of 100's of professional women engineers and students and spoke on an issue with no butterflies. I became a computer consultant and have taught college professors, community business leaders, etc. with never a qualm.

Two years ago, they started an alumni sports hall of fame award in Engadine. Sports were really going down hill so they created the "Golden Eagle" award trying to get the students motivated. Three people are inducted each year. I was one of the 1st three and the only female so far. My high school basketball coach nominated me (the others were nominated by family members). I was supposed to give a talk about what sports meant to me. I felt like I was back in high school giving my salutatorian speech. My stomach was in knots, my tongue was tied, and I was very emotional. I couldn't believe how difficult this was when I've come so far.

(Side note: Engadine HS Girls basketball team went farther this year than any other year in the tournaments - I wonder if it was my speech ).

 

[KristineN]

They get NO days at all for family vacations, etc. I'm just afraid he may have just gotten into the groove of things (it takes him a while) and then I take him out for a week (albeit it would be so fun!), but then he has to totally regroup and try to get back on track. The more I think about it, the more it worries me. And I'm afraid of what the school will think of me taking them out 7 weeks after they start Kindergarten, when I have a child with "issues". And, my kids, especially Rees, get sick a lot, so they may miss a ton of school for legitimate health reasons, so I don't know if I want to take a chance and add to it. I won't know his teacher until school starts Aug 7. So, what's a mom to do?

I've bought the airplane tickets, but I do have trip insurance so I could cancel and just be out my trip insurance amount. I'm hoping AirTran will have a special for December, but it is more expensive now and we're not taking a chance on Delta. We could drive since it'd be over the Christmas break.

So with this new info, WWYD?

Denise....

My new 2 cents:

Take a deep breath! From reading your posts...the school thing is really burdening your soul....take the December trip...and don't look back!! Forget all the other pros, cons etc etc etc...you will go CRAZY!! You will have another WONDERFUL trip in December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Glynis]

Denise you and I must be about the same age. I graduated HS in '87 and College in '91 too. Born in 1969.

Deb

Another person from my era. I was born in 1967. Glad to know there are quite a few of us.

 

[ReAnSt]

Hi, all. I'm up and dying on 3 hours sleep. Kids have doc appts at 2:30pm. Hope we get some good meds. Thanks for the advice on Sept vs Dec. I have re-booked the Dec trip and have it as back-up. I am really struggling with pulling them out. It'll be better for Rees because low crowds, but he doesn't do well if he misses his 'schedule' and I'm afraid he's going to have a really hard time jumping back in the next week. In Dec we'd get home and still have 11 days of vacation for us all to rest (you know how you need a vacation from Disney afterwards). So, I really am torn. And if we go in Dec I could do 8 nights to make it a little less rushed. My stomach is in knots over this. I'm such a "goody two shoes" in real life that breaking the rules is really hard for me, and their school system is one of "those" that fines you, takes you to court, and sends home nasty letters. I'm really pitiful, aren't I? Anyone have a backbone they could loan me?

Denise,

I'm sending you several backbones. I hope they help.

I hope this is enough to hold you over for a little while. Please try and get some sleep. It will help immensley.

Becky

 

[UP Disney]

Did you know that Footloose was filmed about 30 minutes away from my house? I had several friends that were used as extras in the movie. We used to go to dances in the "mill" all the time in high school.

Of course, it was! What haven't you seen or heard! You are such a lucky lady. Footloose was filmed by you and you know Marie Osmond and could have met Donny Osmond!!! You are so down to earth for being so close to so much royalty!!! I love that in you.

 

[UP Disney]

I was married in 89, so does that make me really old

See http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=12185529&postcount=17020 for your answer!!! I'm still sticking to it!!!!

 

[Glynis]

WHEW!!!................



You all had such a fun stroll down memory lane last night.

And here I had to walk it all by myself.

But I could relate....graduated from HS in 84 and college in 88.

Isn't it funny how we all were cheerleaders or worked with them, at some point or other? How ironic is that?

No cheerleader here, sorry! Some of my best friends were, though. I was a total drama geek in high school and college. I also played in a bluegrass band. Those were my extracurricular activities.

 

[Glynis]

Yeah Glynis!!! 17000!!!!!!!!!

I GOT A MILESTONE!!!!! I wasn't even trying. Wasn't even paying attention. Just trying to catch up on the stroll through the 80's. Wow! Too bad I don't know how to design anything.