The Great Disney Do-Over—PTR for Aug 2010 - UPDATED 8/2 - Page 27 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I was just crying like real tears reading about grampa Jim, I just started your report and DD came over and asked why I was crying so I explained it all to her. She is very familiar with the spectrum because she has been in the autism class in both kindergarten and first grade. She was chosen specifically in first grade because she is very compassionate and caring. Anyway, she was extremely touched by your story and shared that you needed a guest assistance card, she got one in the last trip because she has a disease of her hip so she limps and it gets really weak, she is in physical therapy etc.
I see we are going to be at WDW at the same time. After being there in June, I know what we're in for heat-wise (and of course, not looking forward to it but resigned to it). I'm now freaking out that maybe it's going to rain the entire time. I'm watching the hurricane/tropical storm website and it looks like rain there the next couple of days. I just hope no new storms crop up before we get there! My kids love to swim and those mid-day swim breaks really help us cope with the heat. For those with curly hair, can I trade? Mine's stick straight and in the humidity has no body, shape or style, despite looking perfect when I leave the room. Within about 10 minutes it's a wet noodle. Yuck!
I used to hate my hair. Now I realize no one has it perfect all the time. My wavy hair is "easy" in the humidity. I am also fearful of the rain...As I check the extended forecasts, all I see is thunder bolts!!!!! But, since my trip has been "blessed" by above, the weather is sure to turn and otehrs will have the benefit as well!
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I understand exactly what you mean! I hate the way I look in ponytails and seriously tried to sit out of a lot of pictures this past July as my hair was seriously acting up. As for coordinating, I tried to do this at first, but after I while it was too much work and I just gave up.
I think I got the idea from your TR!!! I am glad to hear it is not just me that could not pull that off (unless I bought 8 new outfits for each of us all at the same time! LOL!). I have about 3 sets of outfits that look good together. A couple more that do not look horrible, and then the mish mash begins.
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I think that is a sign! Hope you get some sleep....
Not tonight....it is my anniversary!
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Happy Anniversary!!! Hope you get some sleep the next few nights. I can't believe it's almost time for you to leave! Can't wait to hear all about it!
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Happy Anniversary!!! Get some rest, you only have 4 left days until you leave!!! (lucky!!)
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Happy Anniversary!
Thanks all!
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I was just crying like real tears reading about grampa Jim, I just started your report and DD came over and asked why I was crying so I explained it all to her. She is very familiar with the spectrum because she has been in the autism class in both kindergarten and first grade. She was chosen specifically in first grade because she is very compassionate and caring. Anyway, she was extremely touched by your story and shared that you needed a guest assistance card, she got one in the last trip because she has a disease of her hip so she limps and it gets really weak, she is in physical therapy etc.
anyway, I'm gonna read more,
What a wonderful response! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! My DD will be in first grade. I could only hope she finds peers like your DD!
Wow finished it, I certainly hope you have a wonderful and magical trip. I've laughed a few times and cried a few times as I've read. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful response! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! My DD will be in first grade. I could only hope she finds peers like your DD
I hope she has a great school year, I've been the room mom for both kindergarten and first grade and it is fun to interact with all of the kids, One of her "Special Needs" classmates has really taken a liking to me for some reason. One day I was coming in for centers and he ran up to me and hugged me saying hi Mrs. Piehl. This made my week, his IEP counselor said, I've never seen him do that ever! I know its a challenge and I admire all you do for your family and the patience in involves on everyones part including your other kids.
don't fret about using your GAC card it is one of things you get to use because of what you handle every day. It is Tink's way of sprinkling Pixie dust on the parents.
When I think of all of the nights spent crying wondering why I didn't notice her limp sooner or put together her symptoms sooner and watching my DD cry because therapy hurts or watching her struggle etc. It is okay. For us it is a way that she can sit and rest her hip, then of course she has to do therapy when we get back to the room anyway!
Wow finished it, I certainly hope you have a wonderful and magical trip. I've laughed a few times and cried a few times as I've read. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!!
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What a wonderful response! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! My DD will be in first grade. I could only hope she finds peers like your DD
I hope she has a great school year, I've been the room mom for both kindergarten and first grade and it is fun to interact with all of the kids, One of her "Special Needs" classmates has really taken a liking to me for some reason. One day I was coming in for centers and he ran up to me and hugged me saying hi Mrs. Piehl. This made my week, his IEP counselor said, I've never seen him do that ever! I know its a challenge and I admire all you do for your family and the patience in involves on everyones part including your other kids.
don't fret about using your GAC card it is one of things you get to use because of what you handle every day. It is Tink's way of sprinkling Pixie dust on the parents.
When I think of all of the nights spent crying wondering why I didn't notice her limp sooner or put together her symptoms sooner and watching my DD cry because therapy hurts or watching her struggle etc. It is okay. For us it is a way that she can sit and rest her hip, then of course she has to do therapy when we get back to the room anyway!
Anyway, that is my soapbox for now!
Blessings and Pixie Dust.
Thanks for the encouragement. I hope things go smoothly for your DD with her therapy.
My DD would probably like you as well. She gets very "attached" to adults that are kind to her that she only sees once in a while. She is very talkative and huggy--and for an adult--its kinds neat to talk with a 6 year old who talks like a grown up--but it is a bit "strange."
(I also posted this on the general board--I was just so excited to share!!!)
I just went to the WDW site to confirm that the park hours I had recorded for our trip (in 3 days) had not changed--and our first day there was a change in the RIGHT direction for us!
DHS is now open until 7 instead of 6. If you read my TR, you know we wanted to TSMM (we have never done it and it goes down for maintenance in a couple days). We were concerned because DHS would only be open until 6pm, giving us less than 3 hours --is everything went perfectly---to make it to TSMM. I now see it is open until 7. I think it is another "sign" that we will have a great trip.
Another one I just throught of--It has been crazy hot here in MN--heat indices in the high 90's-low 100's for almost 2 weeks. I have been noticing the long term forecast for our area--the heat wave should finally break by about Saturday--when we are in WDW! Interesting...
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I am also fearful of the rain...As I check the extended forecasts, all I see is thunder bolts!!!!! But, since my trip has been "blessed" by above, the weather is sure to turn and otehrs will have the benefit as well!
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