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I love so many things about this post! I love how patient and sweet Asher was, I love that Selah's Disney ride experience has made her recognize a good time when she sees one, I love the little girl in line with you, I love that Selah's presence in the school is an education and joy to everyone else, and I LOVE hearing her happy squeak in the hula hoop video! The only thing I don't like is the complaining lady, but maybe she got a bit of an education as well.
I have been reading your posts. It sounds like you've had a really amazing trip so far. Seeing Selah's reactions to WDW really does warm ones heart. I am happy she enjoyed the school carnival. From the pictures I completely understand how she would have turned around and slid down it. My 5 year old son would have done that too.
I have to say I am really impressed what a good big brother Asher is. I am even more impressed on how well he took the possibility of not going to Chef Mickey's. What an amazing son you have. I really like Asher's POTC watch. It's a really cool watch.
It is nice to hear about the magic that a WDW vacation can bring a family. Can't wait to hear more.
Love the videos of Selah on the slide and using the hoola hoop She really looks like she is having fun. And Asher seems like he is a wonderful big brother!
Ok, I just read the first 26 pages of your TR! Well, I came back to it a few times. I think it's hilarious how Selah loves the thrill rides! I'm more with Asher. I rode TOT and EE once, and no need to do again. You have a beautiful family and I'm really enjoying this TR. Love your "go with the flow" mentality. Seems like you really enjoyed yourselves. Sorry you got sick...seems to happen to at least one member of our family each time. Can't wait to hear how Asher liked Chef Mickey's.
I have been reading your posts. It sounds like you've had a really amazing trip so far. Seeing Selah's reactions to WDW really does warm ones heart. I am happy she enjoyed the school carnival. From the pictures I completely understand how she would have turned around and slid down it. My 5 year old son would have done that too.
I have to say I am really impressed what a good big brother Asher is. I am even more impressed on how well he took the possibility of not going to Chef Mickey's. What an amazing son you have. I really like Asher's POTC watch. It's a really cool watch.
It is nice to hear about the magic that a WDW vacation can bring a family. Can't wait to hear more.
Disney Kimber, you wrote this so well. I can say what I want, just a hard time putting it on paper
I just loved these updates! Asher's patience with his sister reminds me of the way Patrick and Nolan are with Cullen !. Sella's video with the Hula Hoop, and her new-found love of bouncy houses is so awesome!
I'm learning how to handle when people question why Cullen behaves "oddly" when he looks "normal". I'd finally had enough at the grocery store (bad day, lots of Cullen temper tantrums, not feeling so hot myself etc) and I snapped at the cashier and asked her what exactly does "normal" look like. Not one of my proudest moments. The cashier, a bit embarrassed, didn't talk or look at me until she finished my order. I apologized for my rude behavior and told her that everyone has special issues, some just are more readily identifiable than others and quickly exited the store. I wish I'd had more patience in that instance and just smiled away at her comment, but in the heat of the moment with a two year old spitting and rocking and screeching at the top of his lungs, I lost my cool.
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Sounds like a great shopping day all around. I love your puppy and I loved the story of how he got his name. Too adorable and it definitely suits him. Great video of the festival and the slide....glad Selah had so much fun.
So cute! Asher your a great big brother!! Selah on the hula hoop reminded me of the hula hoops in Poly- the CM's try to get guests to try --I did and sadly I'm not very good. Selah will have to go show her stuff next time you go!!!
Yes I've learned especially when I moved down south that people don't have inner monologues--but you have a great attitude which makes you a great mom!!!
How fun to be able to see and hear your family in action! What a thrill that Selah was interested in the inflatables this time, and what a sweet little girl next to you (how cute that she was worried that Selah also had "special knees" in addition to special needs -- that made me giggle ).
Sorry about the woman behind you. You handled it much more gracefully than I probably would have.
I'm glad Jamie was able to join you at DTD. Your purchases all sound great. And how fun that Jamie and Asher were able to do Ride Makerz. Finn McMissile looks pretty cool!
Can't wait to hear about your upcoming MK day!
Thanks so much! I was a little surprised when she got so excited when she saw the bounce houses. When the little girl next to me said that about her knees it was all I could do not to laugh. I was so stressed at that moment and her saying that was just what I needed to not worry about the woman behind me any more.
We were so glad Jamie was able to make it out of the room and come have some fun with us! Asher and Jamie both really had a lot of fun building Finn. Asher wants to head to Myrtle Beach to get a few more accessories for it. We are only about 3 hours from Myrtle Beach and there is a Ride Makerz there but he has to save up some money first. Some more fun for Asher and Jamie.
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Great videos, Selah looks like she had a ball! I hope that woman behind you was taking notes from the little girl on line with you, it seems like she could have learned a lot from her.
You all had a great night shopping at DTD, sorry you couldn't find Jamie's shirt though.
Thanks! She did have a great time! I hope she was too. That little girl was a great stress reliever for me.
We did have a great time! Maybe Jamie will find his shirt next time.
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Oh Tabitha, I just loved the video of Selah on the slide! I'll be honest here when I say, that even I thought it looked fun, and can totally see why Selah thought she could ride the bumpy slide...it did look like that!
That little girl was just precious! Special knees...I am going to remember that one for a while!
I loved seeing the pics of the boys building Asher's car, special dad and son moments.
Sounds like it was a great evening at DTD and I can't wait to hear how Asher's date with Mickey's gang goes in the morning!
Thanks so much! She thought the bumpy slide was very fun. We are thinking about renting one for her birthday and then she can go down the bumpy slide all she wants. She will be 6 on April 24.
I'm sure Special Knees is something we will remember for a long time to come.
They had a great time building that car and Asher has been making plans for a trip down to Myrtle Beach for some more accessories.
I know kids as they get older can be cruel, but I find that as youngsters there is this quality that they seem to have of being able to see past other kids differences. I have very much enjoyed all the interaction I have seen with my DD age 7, and her special needs friends with each other and other children at school. Makes you realize how "wise" kids truly are in some ways, innocence.
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Great updates!
Thanks!
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more please
Hope to get another update done today or tomorrow.
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Tabitha thanks for posting those videos! It was great to see and hear Selah's joy as she was hula hooping and sliding down the bouncy slide. I'm sorry about the rude woman, but what a blessing that little girl was.
I'm glad Jamie made it to DtD and is feeling better. Can't wait to hear about Chef Mickey's!
I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the videos! That little girl was most definitely a blessing.
Hope to get the next update up soon with our Chef Mickey experience!
the story of Selah on the slide! She has really become quite the thrill seeker. Sounds like you all got quite a bit of Disney souvenirs at DTD. How cool that pjs were on sale with the purchase of the socks (which I think may be the same ones Stefanie insisted on last June)! EoS is one of our DTD QS favorites.
Thanks so much! She has become a thrill seeker for sure. Although I'm thinking she has probably always been a thrill seeker and we are just now figuring it out. We did get some great stuff at DTD! I love my new PJ's! So that Stephanie got the same socks last June! We loved EoS! It is definitely on our return list.
I have been reading your posts. It sounds like you've had a really amazing trip so far. Seeing Selah's reactions to WDW really does warm ones heart. I am happy she enjoyed the school carnival. From the pictures I completely understand how she would have turned around and slid down it. My 5 year old son would have done that too.
I have to say I am really impressed what a good big brother Asher is. I am even more impressed on how well he took the possibility of not going to Chef Mickey's. What an amazing son you have. I really like Asher's POTC watch. It's a really cool watch.
It is nice to hear about the magic that a WDW vacation can bring a family. Can't wait to hear more.
Thanks so much for following along and for all of your wonderful comments! We had such a wonderful time at WDW! We really didn't know what to expect from Selah on this trip and we are so excited that she loves it. I have really enjoyed sharing our trip with everyone and I am so glad that everyone is enjoying it!
I'm sure Asher would have liked the "bumpy" slide at that age too.
Thanks so much for your compliments about Asher. He really is a good big brother. I was really proud of him at that moment when he heard we were not going to Chef Mickey's that morning. He is not always that understanding about things unless it has to do with Selah. He is always understanding when it is something with her. He is loving his watch too and has no problems with wearing it.
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Love the videos of Selah on the slide and using the hoola hoop She really looks like she is having fun. And Asher seems like he is a wonderful big brother!
Thanks so much!
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Ok, I just read the first 26 pages of your TR! Well, I came back to it a few times. I think it's hilarious how Selah loves the thrill rides! I'm more with Asher. I rode TOT and EE once, and no need to do again. You have a beautiful family and I'm really enjoying this TR. Love your "go with the flow" mentality. Seems like you really enjoyed yourselves. Sorry you got sick...seems to happen to at least one member of our family each time. Can't wait to hear how Asher liked Chef Mickey's.
Thanks so much for joining in! We thought it was pretty funny that she loved the thrill rides too. We certainly didn't expect that. I wish I could have capture every moment on video. Thanks so much for the compliments!
I just loved these updates! Asher's patience with his sister reminds me of the way Patrick and Nolan are with Cullen !. Sella's video with the Hula Hoop, and her new-found love of bouncy houses is so awesome!
I'm learning how to handle when people question why Cullen behaves "oddly" when he looks "normal". I'd finally had enough at the grocery store (bad day, lots of Cullen temper tantrums, not feeling so hot myself etc) and I snapped at the cashier and asked her what exactly does "normal" look like. Not one of my proudest moments. The cashier, a bit embarrassed, didn't talk or look at me until she finished my order. I apologized for my rude behavior and told her that everyone has special issues, some just are more readily identifiable than others and quickly exited the store. I wish I'd had more patience in that instance and just smiled away at her comment, but in the heat of the moment with a two year old spitting and rocking and screeching at the top of his lungs, I lost my cool.
Isn't it wonderful how the siblings are so understanding of each other! So glad you enjoyed the video!
So are you saying that spitting, rocking and screeching are not normal behaviors? Those are Selah's favorite things to do in restaurants, stores, well, pretty much any where in public. I totally understand about the questioning. If they question me in the right way I have no problem answering their questions. It is when they become accusing that I have a problem with it. I try to do my best to stay calm though.
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Sounds like a great shopping day all around. I love your puppy and I loved the story of how he got his name. Too adorable and it definitely suits him. Great video of the festival and the slide....glad Selah had so much fun.
Thanks!
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So cute! Asher your a great big brother!! Selah on the hula hoop reminded me of the hula hoops in Poly- the CM's try to get guests to try --I did and sadly I'm not very good. Selah will have to go show her stuff next time you go!!!
Yes I've learned especially when I moved down south that people don't have inner monologues--but you have a great attitude which makes you a great mom!!!
Thanks so much! Next time we are in Disney if she sees a Hula Hoop I am sure she will want to show her skills. I don't think some people even know what inner monologue means. Thanks for the compliment. I don't always feel like a great mom. We all have our moments.
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!. Sella's video with the Hula Hoop, and her new-found love of bouncy houses is so awesome! 
Great videos too! Glad Selah enjoyed the slides/bounces!
Thanks! She did love the bounce house. We are thinking about renting one for her birthday. 
Although I'm thinking she has probably always been a thrill seeker and we are just now figuring it out. 
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