DIS Dads The DIS Dad's Club VI - Man's Room

[Barnhill9586]

I'm 41 and I still get that fired up...not for Handy Manny but definitely for Disney! That story is what it's all about!

 

[Wherem I Now]

I went to the AAA office yesterday to put the $200 down for our Disney trip this fall. The "Disney lady" in the office has been around for quite a while and has booked several trips for my parents over the years. While I don't really need a travel agent, I do enjoy the occasional perks AAA provides, and it is always nice to sit and talk with her about Disney.

Anyway, while I was there yesterday morning, I had to wait on her to finish with a family that got there before I did. They had a young daughter, probably 4, and they hadn't told her they were going to Disney World. They were sitting there looking through the brochures while the TA was taking care of doing the paperwork and talking about the characters and various things to see. All of a sudden a light went off and that little girl figured out what was going on. She started getting excited and asked who she'd get to see there. Her mom told her that they are going to Disney World, she'd get to see Cinderella, Mickey, etc... and she'd get to eat breakfast with Handy Manny. Apparently the magic words are "breakfast with Handy Manny." She then started running around the office telling everyone in there that she was going to eat breakfast with Handy Manny. They finished and left with the little girl still bouncing off the walls. I sit down with the TA and we both have a little laugh about that little girl, then she mentions that 9 months is going to be a long wait for her breakfast.

I just thought it was really neat to see that reaction. Kind of like getting a little dose of Disney magic by just going to book my trip. Excitement like that is contagious, but I feel sorry for her parents now.

 

[afwdwfan]

I'm 41 and I still get that fired up...not for Handy Manny but definitely for Disney! That story is what it's all about!

By the way, now that I've gotten caught up on my reading... welcome to the club!

 

[unclescrooge_0707]

I lost the DVC argument for now, but she even said "not forever, just for now". I'm counting this as a win. But this means my next WDW vacation (in my head) is shooting for either May/June or late August2012. (One more before DD counts as a person).

But good natured Dad's club ribbing and hijacking Trip Reports should keep me going till then.

 

[caa1277]

welcome back chad!!! when are you going in june? theres a few of us who are going in june.

We are checking in on June 2 and checking out on June 12. Staying at CBR for the first time.

And thanks for the welcome back!

 

[caa1277]

Another KY Dis Dad. I'm a few hours west of you. Welcome.

Thanks! Good to know that us KY boys are in good Disney company!

 

[Bunch24]

Coming, once again, to the Dis Dads for some advice. My high school 20-year reunion is coming up. Well, the class decides to do a cruise for the 20-year reunion. It's a small class (67 total graduates, 50 of which were the same K-12), so it's a fairly close group of people.

Anyway, the cruise has been scheduled for late July. My kids are 7 and 4 and even though nobody has come out and said it, it's pretty much going to be an adults-only cruise. I talked to my mom about keeping the kids for the 5 days we'll be gone and she said "You know I have no problem watching the boys." So, I made peace with the idea of leaving them behind with her while we go. Well, on Sunday, she tells my wife "If it were me, I wouldn't leave my 7 and 4-year old behind to go on a cruise. But that's just me."

Of course, she didn't tell me this, which makes me believe she really doesn't want me to go and was hoping my wife would be the one to talk me out of it.

I have serious problems leaving my kids for that long, first of all, so it was a tough decision to begin with. I felt a little more at ease when she said she'd be willing to watch them for us. Then she says this to my wife and now I know she'd rather us just not go.

I trust my parents to watch my kids, but I admit they're a handful (two young boys normally are) and I'd worry that five days away from us would be too much. At the same time, as my best friend told me, your 20-year reunion cruise only comes around once in a lifetime.

So, what say you Dis Dads? Put yourselves in my shoes, hypothetically. Would you be OK with leaving your kids for five days? Am I being selfish for even considering leaving them for that long?

Any help is appreciated. If you feel better giving the advice through PM, that's fine. It might help keep the clutter down on the thread.

 

[DisneyDadC]

Steelers vs Packers

Good luck Cheesehead fans

 

[stopher1]

Hey guys. Just wanted to share a couple of pics from my time here at the World yesterday and today.

Yesterday I really enjoyed the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich at Earl of Sandwich.

And today I met Greg (billybobblockhead) and his oh so very charming wife and kids. We spent about 4.5 hours together in Epcot. It was awesome! Together we rode Soarin' 3x... first getting a FP (9:57), then riding it, riding Living With the Land and then going back for our FP and getting another FP (12:00), then doing Spaceship Earth and Test Track - then back for our next FP. We did get another FP for like 6:45 or something like that, but we had parted ways after eating lunch together and I didn't go back, and they didn't either that I'm aware of. But it was great. Hopefully I will get to meet up with Brody (dadio) tomorrow still.

Well, I'm off to bed. One more day of fun in the sun here tomorrow, then it's off to Jacksonville and work. Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho!!

 

[that's nice]

Any help is appreciated. If you feel better giving the advice through PM, that's fine. It might help keep the clutter down on the thread.

First off to the club!

Second, there is no topic that is considered 'clutter' on this thread!

Third, I don't think there is anything wrong with going on the cruise without your kids. I can see how your mom might be a little overwhelmed watching the boys but 5 days isn't too long. Maybe you could set up a few play dates for them, or have another family member or 2 help out as well. That way your mom could get a few breaks in as well.


EDIT::: I guess I have my club #'s confused... I see you've been here for a while. I think the -20 temps are getting to my head! LOL

And today I met Greg (billybobblockhead) and his oh so very charming wife and kids. We spent about 4.5 hours together in Epcot. It was awesome! Together we rode Soarin' 3x... first getting a FP (9:57), then riding it, riding Living With the Land and then going back for our FP and getting another FP (12:00), then doing Spaceship Earth and Test Track - then back for our next FP. We did get another FP for like 6:45 or something like that, but we had parted ways after eating lunch together and I didn't go back, and they didn't either that I'm aware of. But it was great. Hopefully I will get to meet up with Brody (dadio) tomorrow still.

I guess you answered my question from my thread. LOL

Sounds like a great afternoon in Epcot! Chalk up another successful DisDad's meet!

 

[GoHerd1028]

Christophr you got my FAVORITE sandwich at Earl's!!! Glad you and Greg were able to mee tup and have fun!

 

[AJRitz]

CRUD!
Hey guys. Anyone around here still remember me? I believe the last time I checked in I was getting ready to try a case in St. Louis. That case has been tried, briefs turned in, and we're still waiting for a decision from the judge.

Tomorrow, I drive up to Omaha for pre-trial meetings in another case. This time, I'm facing off with the largest agribusiness company in the country. Trial starts on Wednesday.

I've got three more lined up after this one. I'm hoping that the pace slows down eventually and I'm able to start putting together another Disney trip. I'd like to get another trip in before The Bug becomes a Disney adult, but it doesn't look like that's going to be possible. I'm thinking the next trip is likely to be about a year away at the earliest, and maybe two. Squeaker has made noise about wanting to go to Disneyland in California, so if we can find the budget for it, we'll probably do that (this trip is supposed to be "his" trip).

 

[tutter99]

Wow, great thread and club! I can't believe I just found it. So, I would like to be a member please.

Shannon!

CRUD!
Hey guys. Anyone around here still remember me? I believe the last time I checked in I was getting ready to try a case in St. Louis. That case has been tried, briefs turned in, and we're still waiting for a decision from the judge.

Tomorrow, I drive up to Omaha for pre-trial meetings in another case. This time, I'm facing off with the largest agribusiness company in the country. Trial starts on Wednesday.

I've got three more lined up after this one. I'm hoping that the pace slows down eventually and I'm able to start putting together another Disney trip. I'd like to get another trip in before The Bug becomes a Disney adult, but it doesn't look like that's going to be possible. I'm thinking the next trip is likely to be about a year away at the earliest, and maybe two. Squeaker has made noise about wanting to go to Disneyland in California, so if we can find the budget for it, we'll probably do that (this trip is supposed to be "his" trip).

That's the good thing about the clubhouse annex over on Facebook, we know you're still around. Good luck on the cases!

 

[Wherem I Now]

Coming, once again, to the Dis Dads for some advice. My high school 20-year reunion is coming up. Well, the class decides to do a cruise for the 20-year reunion. It's a small class (67 total graduates, 50 of which were the same K-12), so it's a fairly close group of people.

Anyway, the cruise has been scheduled for late July. My kids are 7 and 4 and even though nobody has come out and said it, it's pretty much going to be an adults-only cruise. I talked to my mom about keeping the kids for the 5 days we'll be gone and she said "You know I have no problem watching the boys." So, I made peace with the idea of leaving them behind with her while we go. Well, on Sunday, she tells my wife "If it were me, I wouldn't leave my 7 and 4-year old behind to go on a cruise. But that's just me."

Of course, she didn't tell me this, which makes me believe she really doesn't want me to go and was hoping my wife would be the one to talk me out of it.

I have serious problems leaving my kids for that long, first of all, so it was a tough decision to begin with. I felt a little more at ease when she said she'd be willing to watch them for us. Then she says this to my wife and now I know she'd rather us just not go.

I trust my parents to watch my kids, but I admit they're a handful (two young boys normally are) and I'd worry that five days away from us would be too much. At the same time, as my best friend told me, your 20-year reunion cruise only comes around once in a lifetime.

So, what say you Dis Dads? Put yourselves in my shoes, hypothetically. Would you be OK with leaving your kids for five days? Am I being selfish for even considering leaving them for that long?

Any help is appreciated. If you feel better giving the advice through PM, that's fine. It might help keep the clutter down on the thread.

DW and I will be doing exactly that either in May or June with our three DDs. Granted that two of them are much older than your boys, this is not the first time that we have left them for a few days and spending time with their Grandparents is always a good thing for them since they live out of town.

You know your Mom better than any of us and would know how to take her comments. Mine says things like that but really means it as "Your kids would have a great time on vacation too or You're going to miss them while you're gone".

Hey guys. Just wanted to share a couple of pics from my time here at the World yesterday and today.

Yesterday I really enjoyed the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich at Earl of Sandwich.

Mmmm, That looks tasty! Or as my 13 y/o would say NOM NOM NOM!!!

And today I met Greg (billybobblockhead) and his oh so very charming wife and kids. We spent about 4.5 hours together in Epcot. It was awesome! Together we rode Soarin' 3x... first getting a FP (9:57), then riding it, riding Living With the Land and then going back for our FP and getting another FP (12:00), then doing Spaceship Earth and Test Track - then back for our next FP. We did get another FP for like 6:45 or something like that, but we had parted ways after eating lunch together and I didn't go back, and they didn't either that I'm aware of. But it was great. Hopefully I will get to meet up with Brody (dadio) tomorrow still.

Well, I'm off to bed. One more day of fun in the sun here tomorrow, then it's off to Jacksonville and work. Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho!!

So, how many Dis dads has Stopher met so far?

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Wow, great thread and club! I can't believe I just found it. So, I would like to be a member please.

Welcome Shannon!

I went to the AAA office yesterday to put the $200 down for our Disney trip this fall. The "Disney lady" in the office has been around for quite a while and has booked several trips for my parents over the years. While I don't really need a travel agent, I do enjoy the occasional perks AAA provides, and it is always nice to sit and talk with her about Disney.

Anyway, while I was there yesterday morning, I had to wait on her to finish with a family that got there before I did. They had a young daughter, probably 4, and they hadn't told her they were going to Disney World. They were sitting there looking through the brochures while the TA was taking care of doing the paperwork and talking about the characters and various things to see. All of a sudden a light went off and that little girl figured out what was going on. She started getting excited and asked who she'd get to see there. Her mom told her that they are going to Disney World, she'd get to see Cinderella, Mickey, etc... and she'd get to eat breakfast with Handy Manny. Apparently the magic words are "breakfast with Handy Manny." She then started running around the office telling everyone in there that she was going to eat breakfast with Handy Manny. They finished and left with the little girl still bouncing off the walls. I sit down with the TA and we both have a little laugh about that little girl, then she mentions that 9 months is going to be a long wait for her breakfast.

I just thought it was really neat to see that reaction. Kind of like getting a little dose of Disney magic by just going to book my trip. Excitement like that is contagious, but I feel sorry for her parents now.

Cute story! Very hard to relate to being excited for a Disney trip 9 months in advance, though.

So, what say you Dis Dads? Put yourselves in my shoes, hypothetically. Would you be OK with leaving your kids for five days? Am I being selfish for even considering leaving them for that long?

Any help is appreciated. If you feel better giving the advice through PM, that's fine. It might help keep the clutter down on the thread.

I'm a strong advocate of spending time alone with your wife when you can get it, because it's usually rare. 5 days is a while, but it's also not something that comes up very often. My wife and I spent a week re-tracing the steps of our honeymoon in Arizona for our 10th anniversary in 2008 while my parents watched the kids. We had a blast...just an awesome week. Our kids did fine getting spoiled by their grandparents all week long. I think by the end of the week we were missing them and ready to see them again and they wanted mommy and daddy back, but that's a good thing. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

One of the best gifts you can give your kids is a strong marriage. And it seems like we get so busy and tied down with commitments that "alone time" with the wife always suffers in everyday life. So no, I wouldn't feel guilty about 5 days away from the kids. I'd be a little more worried about the MIL's attitude towards the endeavor...but maybe explaining that it will be good for the marriage and therefore good for the kids will help?

Hey guys. Just wanted to share a couple of pics from my time here at the World yesterday and today.

Yesterday I really enjoyed the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich at Earl of Sandwich.

And today I met Greg (billybobblockhead) and his oh so very charming wife and kids. We spent about 4.5 hours together in Epcot. It was awesome! Together we rode Soarin' 3x... first getting a FP (9:57), then riding it, riding Living With the Land and then going back for our FP and getting another FP (12:00), then doing Spaceship Earth and Test Track - then back for our next FP. We did get another FP for like 6:45 or something like that, but we had parted ways after eating lunch together and I didn't go back, and they didn't either that I'm aware of. But it was great. Hopefully I will get to meet up with Brody (dadio) tomorrow still.

Well, I'm off to bed. One more day of fun in the sun here tomorrow, then it's off to Jacksonville and work. Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho!!

Nice job with the meet-up! That's cool that you could spend so much time together.

Christophr you got my FAVORITE sandwich at Earl's!!! Glad you and Greg were able to mee tup and have fun!

That is an awesome sandwich.

Hey guys. Anyone around here still remember me?

Hey, there's Aaron! I was thisclose to sending you a message on FB to make sure you hadn't left us. Hope things settle down and you're back to vacation planning soon!

 

[prattpak]

So, what say you Dis Dads? Put yourselves in my shoes, hypothetically. Would you be OK with leaving your kids for five days? Am I being selfish for even considering leaving them for that long?

Quick answer,,,,BEVERLY YES IT IS!!
Longer answer,,,BBEEVVEERRLLYY YYEESS IITT IISS!!!!
We are going on an adults only DCL this year for 4 nights 5 days and then to WDW for 5 nights without the kids. We are leaving our 3 kiddos with the MIL. Will I miss them? Heck yes! Well I have fun without them? ummm HECK YES!!! Do you as a parent need time away every now and then? ABSOLUTLELY!!!
Enjoy your time with your wife ALONE> Call them when you miss them, but have a blast.
We NEED to vacation without them every so many years. alone time is good time!!

 

[prattpak]

One of the best gifts you can give your kids is a strong marriage.

WOW!!!! You couldnt of been more spot on then that. Kids see this and eventually they will become this. If they see Mommy and Daddy argueing all the time then geuss what, they too will be like that becuase it is what they were "trained" to do. Capt I salute you! Well played sir!

 

[porknbeans]

Coming, once again, to the Dis Dads for some advice. My high school 20-year reunion is coming up. Well, the class decides to do a cruise for the 20-year reunion. It's a small class (67 total graduates, 50 of which were the same K-12), so it's a fairly close group of people.

Anyway, the cruise has been scheduled for late July. My kids are 7 and 4 and even though nobody has come out and said it, it's pretty much going to be an adults-only cruise. I talked to my mom about keeping the kids for the 5 days we'll be gone and she said "You know I have no problem watching the boys." So, I made peace with the idea of leaving them behind with her while we go. Well, on Sunday, she tells my wife "If it were me, I wouldn't leave my 7 and 4-year old behind to go on a cruise. But that's just me."

Of course, she didn't tell me this, which makes me believe she really doesn't want me to go and was hoping my wife would be the one to talk me out of it.

I have serious problems leaving my kids for that long, first of all, so it was a tough decision to begin with. I felt a little more at ease when she said she'd be willing to watch them for us. Then she says this to my wife and now I know she'd rather us just not go.

I trust my parents to watch my kids, but I admit they're a handful (two young boys normally are) and I'd worry that five days away from us would be too much. At the same time, as my best friend told me, your 20-year reunion cruise only comes around once in a lifetime.

So, what say you Dis Dads? Put yourselves in my shoes, hypothetically. Would you be OK with leaving your kids for five days? Am I being selfish for even considering leaving them for that long?

Any help is appreciated. If you feel better giving the advice through PM, that's fine. It might help keep the clutter down on the thread.

I completely understand where you are coming from. My kids are 14 and 11 and I would still have trouble leaving them alone for that long. Not because I don't trust my parents (or whomever they might stay with) but because I really like having my kids around. MY 2 cents is that if you have to ask it here then you probably already know what your gut is telling you to do. Take the kids along, have great times as a family and also spend time with your former classmates when it is convenient. Whatever you choose, relax and have fun.

 

[porknbeans]

Hey guys. Just wanted to share a couple of pics from my time here at the World yesterday and today.

Yesterday I really enjoyed the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich at Earl of Sandwich.

Man that sandwich looks good!!

 

[trennr]

hmm...hoddie looks familiar.