The NEW Official November 2010 Countdown & Planning Thread ~ Come join us! (Part 2)

[Trackey79]

Based on my own expierence I do not think it gets easier, and it is not even like I dwell on the ones I have lost, but there is always something a song, a favorite movie something, some memory that I end up breaking down and crying, I dread the upcoming holidays. I can say if you have younger children focus on them and it will make getting thru the holidays much easier, when my Mother passed that is how I survived, know that is what your Mother would have wanted

Thanks. The holidays were my Mom's favorite time of year, so I know you are right when you say she would want me to still make it wonderful for the kids. But also like you said there are so many little things that remind me of her and I often find myself just crying my heart out. I have lost other loved ones and missed them greatly, but the loss of my Mom has been something different all together!!

I'm constantly thinking about all the things she is missing in my children's lives and know they miss her too. My youngest decided after Mom passed that the brightest star was her and every time she sees it she says "Hi" to her Grandmother. It touches me that she still thinks of her so often, but it also breaks my heart that she was so young when Mom died and that she will never really know what a fantastic woman her grandmother really was!

Lots of hugs to you and yours!

 

[sjs314]

Thanks. The holidays were my Mom's favorite time of year, so I know you are right when you say she would want me to still make it wonderful for the kids. But also like you said there are so many little things that remind me of her and I often find myself just crying my heart out. I have lost other loved ones and missed them greatly, but the loss of my Mom has been something different all together!!

I'm constantly thinking about all the things she is missing in my children's lives and know they miss her too. My youngest decided after Mom passed that the brightest star was her and every time she sees it she says "Hi" to her Grandmother. It touches me that she still thinks of her so often, but it also breaks my heart that she was so young when Mom died and that she will never really know what a fantastic woman her grandmother really was!

Lots of hugs to you and yours!

That is just so very beautiful about your youngest and the brightest star, it brought tears to my eyes, thank you for shareing it

 

[jrasmom]

So, those of you who are back already, we're leaving Saturday. Is it really warm enough to swim, mostly in the evenings? I'm thinking no but just wondering what you guys thought.

 

[Trackey79]

That is just so very beautiful about your youngest and the brightest star, it brought tears to my eyes, thank you for shareing it

Thanks It often brings tears to my eyes as well, but at the same time it is wonderful knowing Jayda can feel a connection with my Mom that way.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

So, those of you who are back already, we're leaving Saturday. Is it really warm enough to swim, mostly in the evenings? I'm thinking no but just wondering what you guys thought.

Once the sun goes down it gets cold fast. We didn't get to do any evening swimming this trip.

 

[Skweesha]

So cool!! We wanted this trip to be a surprise, but my mom wouldnt be able to keep it a secret. She spilled the beans last year. We are surprising DD with an extra day and MVMCP. You will have to post their reaction!

Took the DS's some time to "connect the dots" Fairy godmother postcards, with stuffed Mickey's and Custom Maps....pretty cute; the questioning looks on their faces as to why they were getting them....THEN it clicked and cheers of delight! So much fun and I am so glad I was able to keep my mouth shut

 

[emt_pinky]

So, those of you who are back already, we're leaving Saturday. Is it really warm enough to swim, mostly in the evenings? I'm thinking no but just wondering what you guys thought.

Around 2 will be you best time. that is when it is the warmest. only had a sweatshirt on three times during our 9 day trip. the weather was wonderful.

 

[summerlady]

So, those of you who are back already, we're leaving Saturday. Is it really warm enough to swim, mostly in the evenings? I'm thinking no but just wondering what you guys thought.

We went swimming at night on the 14th, just 'cause it was our arrival day and we wanted to. We used the pool every day, mostly mid to late afternoon. A couple of days the air was cool but the pool water was warm once you were in it. I'm not gonna go on vacation in Florida and not be able to swim. Unless it's like one of our trips when it was 29 degrees in late January.

 

[summerlady]

Last year my Mom passed the day before Veterans' Day. Thanksgiving and Christmas from last year are a complete blur to me and my sister because I guess we were still numb from the loss.

This year I am feeling the loss so much more Part of me just wants the holidays to pass me by so I don't have to think about her not being here, but with the kids I just can't do that. I pray daily for help getting through the next couple of months. I would like to say it gets easier, but for me (and my sister) this year seems much harder than last. I will be saying some prayers for you and your family.

Thank you, and many hugs to you.

 

[emt_pinky]

HI Guys!! We are back and got to meet Two Diser families and I saw Marshay's Stroller on Monday. I went to go grab a piece of paper to write a little note came back and your stroller was gone!! So close. I was looking pretty hard for those turkeys in the park too.

We will be back in March, **And** in October!! If anyone will be there in October, I would love to do a mommy night out meet. Let me know if it sounds good to you, we have no concrete date set as of yet, so any suggestions would be great. I want to do MNSSHP. I know what my costom will be it's my husbands and sons I have to work on.

We did the parks so slow this time that We were very ready to go home. We have some great new memories with little man. He did not do Costumed charaters well. He Loved Alice!! The cast members were awesome and played with him. Play house disney leaf pick up and OMG!! Mom it's Handy Manny(look he does talk yet). Great trip. Can't wait to have many more.

 

[emt_pinky]

I am too tired to type much but I met emt-pinky today! Disney is the most amazing place ever, my son loves it, I am soooo tired and the wishes cruise was awesome!!!!!!!!

So sad... got back last night from an amazing trip (who knows, maybe I'll do a trip report finally).

Did a bit of unpacking at 11:30 last night to find things I wanted to bring to work and the first commercial I saw was for Disney. So not fair!!!

Can't wait to hear how everyone else trip went... and I know I saw someone's room from this thread here due to the Lime Mickey head in their window (POP Century, 50s section and a bunch of LSU stuff) but never had time to hop over to see who it was.

To everyone leaving soon I hope you have a safe trip and at least half the amazing time we did!!!

That was ME!!! The LSU stuff is my husbands doing!! The window is the only thing he is in charge of, and it helps him find the Room. LOL. I wish I could have met you. We were there for two game days!! Had to Show The Colors!! We also Kept the Leafs from shinysparkelybubbles too. It was awesome meeting her!! And all because a little mouse...

 

[emt_pinky]

Oooh, another Louisiana traveler! Where's Watson?

Watson is just outside of Denham Springs going North, Denham Springs is 10 miles East of Baton Rouge. And Walker is just 5 more miles East form Denham Springs. Small World. I would Love to get a meet together of us Louisiana folk. lizzyb lives very close too.

 

[PEANUT1]

Isn't if funny how you always seem to say next year we will do this or that then end up back at Disney It happened to us many times when the boys were younger.

I really wanted to see all the Christmas stuff, but we decided when we rebooked to go in October next year , we have gone to the Halloween party either, plus the food and wine will be going on and we shouldn't have to worry about having to fly in bad weather (I'm a big chicken)

In fact I am at 11 months today !

yay for 11 months..I think we will do October too..but I am torn because our week was so great this year. I am also thinking about brining my parents...we could provide accomidations (DVC points) but they would have to get there and pay their park tickets. I can't book til 7 months before..I am trying to decide where to go. I am thinking Beach Club or BLT if I can get in at 7 months.

 

[PEANUT1]

So, those of you who are back already, we're leaving Saturday. Is it really warm enough to swim, mostly in the evenings? I'm thinking no but just wondering what you guys thought.

I agree with the others that it will be too cold at night to swim My kids swam during the day when it was in the 70's...but that was even a little cold for me with the sun beating on us

 

[alexensmom]

Took the DS's some time to "connect the dots" Fairy godmother postcards, with stuffed Mickey's and Custom Maps....pretty cute; the questioning looks on their faces as to why they were getting them....THEN it clicked and cheers of delight! So much fun and I am so glad I was able to keep my mouth shut

So cool!!

A weather question for those that are back...I keep taking things out of my bag and putting them back in. How cold does it get when the sun goes down? Jackets, vests, sweatshirts, jeans, capris...is it warm enough in the evenings for shorts and long sleeve shirts or is it breezy and you need a sweatshirt and jeans?

We leave tomorrow!

 

[MagicMomma]

Tooooo-morrow, tomorrow, We're leaving tomorrow, It's only a day away!!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! Have a TON of stuff to finish up today, but I'm so charged up that I don't think it will be a problem!!!

 

[Trackey79]

Thank you, and many hugs to you.

Thanks!

 

[Trackey79]

HI Guys!! We are back and got to meet Two Diser families and I saw Marshay's Stroller on Monday. I went to go grab a piece of paper to write a little note came back and your stroller was gone!! So close. I was looking pretty hard for those turkeys in the park too.

We will be back in March, **And** in October!! If anyone will be there in October, I would love to do a mommy night out meet. Let me know if it sounds good to you, we have no concrete date set as of yet, so any suggestions would be great. I want to do MNSSHP. I know what my costom will be it's my husbands and sons I have to work on.

We did the parks so slow this time that We were very ready to go home. We have some great new memories with little man. He did not do Costumed charaters well. He Loved Alice!! The cast members were awesome and played with him. Play house disney leaf pick up and OMG!! Mom it's Handy Manny(look he does talk yet). Great trip. Can't wait to have many more.

When will you be going in March? Hubby and I will be there either March 9-12 or March 13-16. (Just trying to figure out what will be easiest with making arrangements for the kiddos while we are gone.)

 

[Trackey79]

Tooooo-morrow, tomorrow, We're leaving tomorrow, It's only a day away!!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! Have a TON of stuff to finish up today, but I'm so charged up that I don't think it will be a problem!!!

My youngest LOVES Annie!

For everyone leaving soon - Hope you all have a wonderful trip filled with lots of pixie dust!!

 

[sjs314]

Tooooo-morrow, tomorrow, We're leaving tomorrow, It's only a day away!!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! Have a TON of stuff to finish up today, but I'm so charged up that I don't think it will be a problem!!!

Have a safe and Wonderful trip !