traveling with multiples!!

[kritter]

One more thing Pea-N-Me where would you recommend to go to in ST. Marteen for the beach.. We leave on Sunday for our trip!!!!!!!!

 

[AshAlytwins]

Been away from this board for awhile.....miss it!!!
Hope all is well everyone!!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

WOW Kristin. Your trip is so soon! Have a fantastic time and be sure to report in and let us know how wonderful everything goes. It looks like the weather is going to be great for your cruise! I will sure be looking forward to a TR when you return!

 

[kritter]

Thanks can not wait to go...Want to know what if anything thinks is the best beach for kdis in st. marteen and where is better to purchase jewerly st. thomas or st. marteen??? thanks

 

[Pea-n-Me]

One more thing Pea-N-Me where would you recommend to go to in ST. Marteen for the beach.. We leave on Sunday for our trip!!!!!!!!

Kristen, I saw your thread on the cruise board and that you were looking for a calm beach. We loved the beach we were at (Great Bay) but it was a little rough. They had the water trampoline there and you could see the ships from the beach. Also shopping right behind your seat and food and restrooms. Our group felt it was the best day of our cruise there, and we'd go again. I just don't know if you'd like it there to relax as the surf was a little rough. If not for that, I'd say go for it. It seemed like others were suggesting beaches that might be as beautiful with calmer water.

At any rate, wanted to say, I haven't forgotten what I PMd you about. Between work, the kids' birthday party this weekend and getting ready to go to WDW tomorrow, I've been kind of strung out if you know what I mean. We'll probably miss eachother here, but I still plan to do what I said, probably next week when we get home. Have a wonderful trip, can't wait to hear all about your cruise!! I think it would be fantastic to be on the Magic for Halloween. I'm sure they'll do it up right!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

I wish I could help you with your questions. I haven't gotten to the Eastern Caribbean yet. Have you posted your question on the cruisecritic.com boards? I find fantastic information there on cruising and ports. It is the equal of the disboards for cruises.

 

[kritter]

Kristen, I saw your thread on the cruise board and that you were looking for a calm beach. We loved the beach we were at (Great Bay) but it was a little rough. They had the water trampoline there and you could see the ships from the beach. Also shopping right behind your seat and food and restrooms. Our group felt it was the best day of our cruise there, and we'd go again. I just don't know if you'd like it there to relax as the surf was a little rough. If not for that, I'd say go for it. It seemed like others were suggesting beaches that might be as beautiful with calmer water.

At any rate, wanted to say, I haven't forgotten what I PMd you about. Between work, the kids' birthday party this weekend and getting ready to go to WDW tomorrow, I've been kind of strung out if you know what I mean. We'll probably miss eachother here, but I still plan to do what I said, probably next week when we get home. Have a wonderful trip, can't wait to hear all about your cruise!! I think it would be fantastic to be on the Magic for Halloween. I'm sure they'll do it up right!!

As long as the surf was not too rough. I am going to have to research it some more.. Thanks...The kids would like the water trampoline..

Have a great trip..Too bad we will not be there at the same time...We leave on Sunday..

They have trick or treating planned for the ship and so does our dis board..So it should be great...

Karla, Thanks for the tip..Welcome Back we have missed you.....

 

[Ruana74864]

I am a high school teacher who has had both identical twins and fraternal twins in my classes. I have also had twins in different classes. I am also the proud grandparent of new fraternal granddaughters (who are one month old). Although these children are born on the same day, usually just minutes apart, they are individuals. Not all twins want to be together. We must all take into consideration their feelings. All children need quidance. But we need to ask whether they want to be in the same class. As parents, you know your child better than any school will ever know them. You need to involved in ALL aspects of your child's education. Don't ever let a school system pressure you into doing what you consider to be wrong. You have rights. Your child has rights. Stand up and be counted. I love it when a parent calls, writes or comes to the school to talk about their child's education. Unfortunately, I see few of the parents of the 150 students I teach each year. I want their input. Not just with difficulties that might be occuring, but with the everyday boring occurences that might be effecting their education. A sick,injured or absent parent causes great stress on our students. There may be teachers out there that don't want the extra work or stress of worrying about their students, but I have taken kids home or picked kids up who have missed the bus. I even had a student stay with my family for a couple of weeks when one parent was terribly ill and there was no where for her to go when the father traveled to another state to be with his wife during surgery. I want you all to know that there are teachers out there that do care about your child. We want them to succeed and will try every new concept to reach them. But we NEED your imput. So go ahead, step up. Don't let anyone tell you what's good for YOUR child.

 

[huey duey & luey]

Hi all

I wil seperate my kids in the first grade. They are in preschool now, together and will go to K together. If we had 3 Kindergarten classes , I would probably have seperated them next year. Even this year my kids have different friends. I do feel like one of my kids is overshadowed by the other two, and I do think he would blossom on his own. My kids are very different from eachother, I couldn't even get them to coordinate costumes this year (trust me that was hard for me to let go off).
It should be the parents' decision and I believe that there is legislature (not sure if it were passed), that we can not be forced to seperate. Good Luck with your decision


Kristin you must be so excited!!!! You are going to just LOVE the cruise. I can't remember what beach we went to in St Marten. We took the water taxi over. The beach was nice, the area was Ok. Have a great trip
eta I think It was called Paradise
it was close to the ship the water was very calm, and you could rent chairs and umbrellas. I just wasn't thrilled with town. There were shops we got the kids beach toys and Mcdonalds

 

[kritter]

Hi all

I wil seperate my kids in the first grade. They are in preschool now, together and will go to K together. If we had 3 Kindergarten classes , I would probably have seperated them next year. Even this year my kids have different friends. I do feel like one of my kids is overshadowed by the other two, and I do think he would blossom on his own. My kids are very different from eachother, I couldn't even get them to coordinate costumes this year (trust me that was hard for me to let go off).
It should be the parents' decision and I believe that there is legislature (not sure if it were passed), that we can not be forced to seperate. Good Luck with your decision


Kristin you must be so excited!!!! You are going to just LOVE the cruise. I can't remember what beach we went to in St Marten. We took the water taxi over. The beach was nice, the area was Ok. Have a great trip
eta I think It was called Paradise
it was close to the ship the water was very calm, and you could rent chairs and umbrellas. I just wasn't thrilled with town. There were shops we got the kids beach toys and Mcdonalds

Thanks for the information on the beach. I was thinking we will take the water taxi since the kids will probally like it and then get off at the first beach since I heard there are some shops there and I want to get a piece of jewerly...Thanks.. I would presume that the town is like any other island town..?? Right?????

 

[huey duey & luey]

the town was fine, just not very pretty. when you are on the beach look ahead instead of behind and you will be fine

 

[kritter]

the town was fine, just not very pretty. when you are on the beach look ahead instead of behind and you will be fine

Love the picture!!!! Thanks for the great tips!!!!Kristin

Anything else I should know before I go????????

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

I am a high school teacher who has had both identical twins and fraternal twins in my classes. I have also had twins in different classes. I am also the proud grandparent of new fraternal granddaughters (who are one month old). Although these children are born on the same day, usually just minutes apart, they are individuals. Not all twins want to be together. We must all take into consideration their feelings. All children need quidance. But we need to ask whether they want to be in the same class. As parents, you know your child better than any school will ever know them. You need to involved in ALL aspects of your child's education. Don't ever let a school system pressure you into doing what you consider to be wrong. You have rights. Your child has rights. Stand up and be counted. I love it when a parent calls, writes or comes to the school to talk about their child's education. Unfortunately, I see few of the parents of the 150 students I teach each year. I want their input. Not just with difficulties that might be occuring, but with the everyday boring occurences that might be effecting their education. A sick,injured or absent parent causes great stress on our students. There may be teachers out there that don't want the extra work or stress of worrying about their students, but I have taken kids home or picked kids up who have missed the bus. I even had a student stay with my family for a couple of weeks when one parent was terribly ill and there was no where for her to go when the father traveled to another state to be with his wife during surgery. I want you all to know that there are teachers out there that do care about your child. We want them to succeed and will try every new concept to reach them. But we NEED your imput. So go ahead, step up. Don't let anyone tell you what's good for YOUR child.

Thanks so much for your input. You sound like a great teacher. I was very involved while my kids were in middle school & high school and I was nearly always at school (I was the cheerleading coach). I know what you mean by never seeing some parents. It is sad when this happens. It is usually obvious when the parents are involved (and interested) in their childrens education and lives.

 

[kritter]

Oh my gosh I am soo very excited three more full days and then we are off the World and DCL for two weeks!!!!!!YIPEE!!!!!!!

Sorry can not contain it any longer.. I am worse than the kids!!!!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

You are so entitled Kristin. I would be busting at the seams about now If I were you. Are you all packed? Mail delivery taken care of? All of your ducks in a row? Do your girls know how lucky they are?

 

[kritter]

You are so entitled Kristin. I would be busting at the seams about now If I were you. Are you all packed? Mail delivery taken care of? All of your ducks in a row? Do your girls know how lucky they are?

Thanks for understanding...!!!!
We are all packed. Excpect for the garmet bags it is all hung in our walk in closet to be packed in on Sat. afternoon. Mailed a few things to the ship today. The cat is going be taken care of by my neighbor so I think we are all set. I have to wait a few more days to see if Delta changes my flight again. I think now we are at three maybe four times they have changed it and need to contact the limo compnay to let them know and that is about it...

One thing the limo company is giving us a comp. grocery stop on the way to the ship.. Do you think I need to stop and get anything specific?? I was thinking of just forgoing it!!! What do you think???

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

If you like to snorkle or want to try it, you can buy snorkle gear much cheaper in Florida before getting on the ship. I think we paid about $3 for each set of mask and snorkel. WELL worth it. A few drinks for you to keep in your cabin is always nice. Otherwise, just go and have a great time. You can get whatever you are missing on the ship or in ports!

 

[kritter]

If you like to snorkle or want to try it, you can buy snorkle gear much cheaper in Florida before getting on the ship. I think we paid about $3 for each set of mask and snorkel. WELL worth it. A few drinks for you to keep in your cabin is always nice. Otherwise, just go and have a great time. You can get whatever you are missing on the ship or in ports!

Was thinking of getting the kids a few drink boxes for the ports and we are getting some alcohol from our friends who live in Orlando..

What cruise have you done again?????


My kids keep telling the kids in their preschool how excited they are and how they get to go to WDW and MK every year.. Great the other parents will love to hear that!!!!!!!!

 

[huey duey & luey]

Bon Voyage Kristin
have a fantastic trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

Was thinking of getting the kids a few drink boxes for the ports and we are getting some alcohol from our friends who live in Orlando..

What cruise have you done again?????


My kids keep telling the kids in their preschool how excited they are and how they get to go to WDW and MK every year.. Great the other parents will love to hear that!!!!!!!!

We haven't been lucky enough to take a DIsney Cruise yet. We want to do that when the whole family (including grandkids) can go along. So far we have cruised the Hawaiian Islands and into the South Pacific (for our 25th Anniversary) and also the Western Caribbean. We love the cruising life.

Have a great, fantastic, relaxing, exciting, wonderful trip Kristin & family!!!