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As far as the exit from LMA, it's no worse than after fireworks or fantasmic, but after those events most people leave the park. After LMA everyone is exiting looking for food, rides, restrooms, etc. I would suggest after the LMA maybe going to the honey I shrunk the kids playground? I know that is on your must do list, I think it is close to the LMA show, and it would give the kids a chance to run around a bit after sitting for the show (I think the show is 45 min long but not sure. ). Just a suggestion!
I totally understand your worry about Hannah's mood carrying over to the trip. That was a concern for us and even though our trip was wonderful the next trip (whenever that is) is already worrying me with how Selah will do. that her mood will turn around.
Sorry you were having a rough day the other day. Hope it gets better and that the excitment of the trip will soon take over for everyone. It is hard some days.I know.
I am thinking that my disney countdown widget is a bit off...It says 13 days but we leave two weeks from today...would that not be 14 days? Oh well...I will start saying 13 "sleeps" when I talk with my kids...
Anyway...Hannah had a playdate yesterday and I made some great realizations...
This is the 4th playdate with this girl from her class and the girl's twin sister has come along that past 3 times. These two girls are very kind and patient. I have never seen either one of them get frustrated at some of the things Hannah says and does that bother/offend/annoy other friends. There were many moments when I braced myself for one of the girls getting frustrated, getting mad, tattling on Hannah or even saying they were ready to go home. Never happened. The girl even referred to Hannah as her best friend and hopes they get to be in the same class again next year.
We have known of this family for the past few years as their older brother has been in class with Ben a few times.
He has autism.
I have watched him grow up through school activities. He has made tremendous progress thanks in part to the same social worker that we credit for Hannah's development.
I feel so fortunate that Hannah has found a friend that understands and appreciates quirkiness.
At one point when we were swimming yesterday and Hannah needed a time out (for grabbing this girl under the water and pushing her away from the toy they were racing for--dangerous!) The girl looked to me, shrugged her shoulders and said, "they get overwhelmed sometimes." Then she told Hannah that she hoped she came back in the pool soon.
Wow.
Other kids have not gotten past Hannah doing even less to them.
We leave Tuesday evening for a friend's cabin and we will not have a computer. How much will it matter for my preferences if I check-in 10 days before or 5 days before? Do you think I would have a better chance at getting my requests if I do it early? (they are on my reservation...). Do you think I should bring my info and check-in with my android phone?
Today I will finish packing for the cabin (leaving tomorrow). Since it is a dry run of packing for WDW, I will also make a list of the items that need to go in different places.
Since DH is not joining us at the cabin until Thursday, he will need to get our dog to the dogsitter on Wednesday. Today I need to make a list of what he needs to make sure goes with her.
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That's great for Hannah! I am seeing this often in my classroom! I think it's great that we are teaching our children to be more aware and accepting of everyone's differences. I notice that many of my students that know a sibling/cousin/friend/old classmate that has something such as autism, they are so patient and understanding. They just 'get it'. I that that is wonderful! Hope your final plans are going well! As far as the check in preferences, I just stayed at POR and I had my building request noted over the phone when I made my reservation, so I didn't have to make any preferences in the online process. We arrived at 930 am on check in day and our room was ready in our requested building and with an even better view than what we had paid for! Good luck!!
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