Can't Sleep Tonight Happy Dance Update
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Diz · 06-24-2004, 01:03 AM

Just can't sleep tonight. DS#1 is packing and will be on his way in a few short hours to the airport. He's heading down to WDW to stay with his sister for the summer.

He called Disney and asked if they were hiring 16 year olds. They gave him an appointment for Friday at 8:00 am.

So we take him to the aiport at 5 this morning...4 short hours away. He's still packing. Guys in my family! They always wait to the last minute.

But mom is sitting here already missing him. I know it will be good experience for him. But that doesn't mean I won't miss him.

ripkensnana · 06-24-2004, 01:16 AM

It's really difficult when they start leaving the nest, isn't it? Here's some Pixie Dust to help you out:

**chezp** · 06-24-2004, 02:46 AM

Here's some more

for you. I hope he has a wonderful summer.

**Colexis Mom** · 06-24-2004, 07:28 AM

Sending you lots of pixie

wdwlovers · 06-24-2004, 08:56 AM

Sending you some

.
Hope he and his sis have a great summer!

BritDisFan · 06-24-2004, 01:25 PM

I'm sorry you're missing him, I hope you sleep better this evening. I hope both you and your son have a great summer.

Karen

Diz · 06-24-2004, 01:54 PM

for the pixie dust!

Just came back from the airport. DS#1 looked so grown-up standing in the security line. When he hugged me, he had to bend over. He's 6'0. Height makes him seem older too.

He was a little nervous, so I put on a smile and assured him all would be alright. I told him the flight was a breeze and his sister would be waiting for him in Orlando. (Even though at the time I was wondering if DD was even awake and on her way!) I told him to just be himself at the interview tomorrow. If he gets the job great, if not we'll figure out a plan b. Then he walked through security and I was in tears. DH, of course, thought it was funny because he said he knew I'd start to cry. Men!

I don't know if sleep will come tonight. I'm excited to hear how his interview goes tomorrow.

**HiddenMickey** · 06-24-2004, 01:59 PM

Wow, what an adventure for your son! Hope things work out for him!

I had my younger sister come live with me one summer when she was 16 (I was living in Hilton Head at the time) and got her a job as a busboy at the restaurant I worked in. I think she was lonely for friends but took away a lot from the experience of being away from Mom and Dad for a time.

-HiddenMickey

**LilMarcieMouse** · 06-24-2004, 02:00 PM

<font color="blue">Can't wait to hear what happends.
Here's some pixie dust for the 2 of you.

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buckysmom · 06-24-2004, 02:03 PM

More pixie dust
Funny how little ones keep you up at night...and nothing changes as they grow up
He's going to do fine-he has a great Mom!

Teddysmom · 06-25-2004, 10:49 AM

Diz, I'm sorry you are missing your DS. I hope this helps. I just read a report this morning in my local news paper from a dean of admissions at some college(sorry I can't remember which one)who was saying that todays kids are coming to college with great resumes of tons of extra curricular activities but they are extremely dependent and not self sufficient at all. Basically he said they are showing up underprepared to live w/o Mom and Dad. Just think how far ahead of the game your DS is. Good Job Mom and I would've cried too.

joyjoy · 06-25-2004, 12:04 PM

Michele makes a great point. When I was 16 I left my family and lived for a year with a family I didn't know in the Netherlands. When my daughter was 16 I was still making her lunch for her

. I think teenagers are less self-sufficient these days and I also think it's terrific that you trust your son and he's mature enough to leave you for a couple of months at this age. And he's going to get a job while he's gone! Sounds like a good kid to me.

Good luck with the lonelies, though.

Diz · 06-25-2004, 12:07 PM

<font color="blue">DS#1 is a Cast Member!!! </font>

Just got the call. He made it! Of course Mom wanted all the details.

He arrived at 7:30am for his 8:00 appointment. Good boy. He learns well! He was the only applicant today with a shirt and tie on. The CMs took him inside at 7:45am. And about 3 hours, 45 minutes later he was outside at his sister's car, hired!

He was asked something like, "If a guest comes up to you and says they are tired of Disney. They are tired of the long lines everywhere they go. What would you say?" For a 16-year old, he thought quick on his feet and said "I'd tell them to get a Fastpass. I'd explain what it is and how they get one." That's my boy! Can you tell I'm proud?!

He will be working in MK, Columbia Harbor House. It's funny because we were just talking about that restaurant on the way to the airport. It is one we don't usually go to and I told him it would be a good place to get chili in a bread bowl (one of his favorite meals). You just never know!

Thanks for all the pixie dust. It worked! My son is a CM. He joins his sister who is now in the management internship with the WDWCP.

**chezp** · 06-25-2004, 12:14 PM

What fantastic news

you've brought him up so well too - getting there early for the interview and in a shirt and tie. Congratulations to your DS, you must be so proud of him!

**HiddenMickey** · 06-25-2004, 12:23 PM

Awesome news! What a wonderful phone call that was you got!
Can't wait to hear updates through the summer!

PS Hope you are sleeping better now!

-HiddenMickey