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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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Well I missed getting on yesterday () so first need to comment about that post. The boy (it! ) sounds like a nightmare, and I agree it would have been good to compliment the other parents, of the well-mannered girl! I don't like seeing that kind of behavior in a fast-food restaurant, but in a nice sit-down place, not acceptable!
Second, I think Cobb Salads are usually only mixed at HBD. When I lived in LA, I actually worked with the daughter of the inventor of the Cobb Salad (yes, her last name was Cobb!) and she was very picky about her Cobb salad. If it wasn't EXACTLY as her dad had created, she would complain! Looking at yours, it would have drawn a complaint - as it appeared to have crab, but did not seem to have blue cheese!
Glad the meal was tasty, given the atmosphere from the monster child!
I love La Nouba! And it is something you can see again and again, as even if they haven't made changes, it is impossible to take it all in during one seating!
As a mom of three, I am the first one to say that I'm horribly embarrased if my kids so much as talk loudly at a restaurant, let alone walk around the place. There's a time and place for fun and games, but a restaurant is definitely NOT it!! I will (and have) taken my kids out to sit and wait in the car before I allow them to continue to behave poorly. I'm sorry you guys had to endure that during your meal, what a shame. I'm glad you enjoyed the meal though!
Your new AKL room looks good too - it's on the top floor! Love that. Thanks for the info on La Nouba. That is something I have yet to see.
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I read the ending of your day and it turned out to be a wonderful day except for the line at Sea World. I think that is awesome. And I must say I really LOVE the Pic of you with my wonderful friend Eeyore!!!! He is just my all time favorite character!!!!
There's just no telling why some parents allow certain behaviors and not others. My DS and I, raised by the same parents, have radically differing views on how we are raising our own children. Now mind you, I'm not saying that one way or another is more desirable, but let me just mention that my children have NEVER wandered off in a restaurant during dinner, much less crawled under the table to do Lord only knows what. And my sisters kids? Well, I'll let you draw your own conclusions....
Anyway, glad you were able to connect with yet another cast member--you two must be the friendliest guests ever with all the personal connections that you make. Sounds like all in all it was a pretty good day!
I'm way behind on the TR, just caught up to Sea World - I've never gotten to touch a sting ray, what do they feel like?
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Glad you got a great room--sorry about the shower! I hope it got fixed properly. I love Cirque shows and La Nouba is one of my favorites--I also love Mystere in Las Vegas!
Second, I think Cobb Salads are usually only mixed at HBD. When I lived in LA, I actually worked with the daughter of the inventor of the Cobb Salad (yes, her last name was Cobb!) and she was very picky about her Cobb salad. If it wasn't EXACTLY as her dad had created, she would complain! Looking at yours, it would have drawn a complaint - as it appeared to have crab, but did not seem to have blue cheese!
That worked perfectly for us, it not having the blue cheese in, as DH can't eat blue cheese due to a dairy allergy.
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I read the ending of your day and it turned out to be a wonderful day except for the line at Sea World. I think that is awesome. And I must say I really LOVE the Pic of you with my wonderful friend Eeyore!!!! He is just my all time favorite character!!!!
You wait til you hear the story that goes with it!
There's just no telling why some parents allow certain behaviors and not others. My DS and I, raised by the same parents, have radically differing views on how we are raising our own children. Now mind you, I'm not saying that one way or another is more desirable, but let me just mention that my children have NEVER wandered off in a restaurant during dinner, much less crawled under the table to do Lord only knows what. And my sisters kids? Well, I'll let you draw your own conclusions....
Anyway, glad you were able to connect with yet another cast member--you two must be the friendliest guests ever with all the personal connections that you make. Sounds like all in all it was a pretty good day!
Oh boy, I can only imagine what your sister's kids are like!
We always try to chat to the Cast Members, as they spend all their time making magic for others, so it's lovely to get to know them a little bit.
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) sounds like a nightmare, and I agree it would have been good to compliment the other parents, of the well-mannered girl! I don't like seeing that kind of behavior in a fast-food restaurant, but in a nice sit-down place, not acceptable! 
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There's a time and place for fun and games, but a restaurant is definitely NOT it!! I will (and have) taken my kids out to sit and wait in the car before I allow them to continue to behave poorly. I'm sorry you guys had to endure that during your meal, what a shame. I'm glad you enjoyed the meal though!
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