You and your girls have made some wonderful Disney memories through the years!
Yes - it's been amazing.... We have had a lot of fun over the years (and spent a lot of $$ - LOL), but the memories have been some of the very best - and I wouldn't trade those moment for anything.
Loved your trip report. Thanks for sharing. First I want to say I love how Allison still has the same grin in your 2016 pictures that she had in the 2003 pictures. I warms my heart to think that even though my DD, now 5, will continue to grow up on me, I will still be able to find little bits of my little girl in my grown up girl someday.
I also know that you have been down about your slowed progress lately. Looking back at your pic and how far you have come, I think " you got this". Spring will be here soon and hopefully it will be the jolt we all need. Plus, you have had a crazy few months and I think you just need some time to recharge. So take care and I hope you are feeling better.
Btw I am terrible at pictures. I just forget to take them. I need you on my trips to remind me to capture those candid moments.
LOL - yes, she has the same grin and the same little devilish laugh... She is so hard to explain, but Allison at 5 y/o is the same girl at 17 y/o - just taller. LOL It's always been my goal to make sure that my girls were comfortable in their own skin and confident enough in who they are - that they never have to depend on others to secure their own happiness... I think that shows through now? At least I hope it does. And despite the fact that their mother dresses a little crazy in Disney - they still aren't afraid to be seen (and take pictures) with me. LOL Gotta love that too.
You will see bit and pieces of your little girl throughout her life - I am certain of that.
I've been really down about it... It's been very rough - and a huge mental hurdle for me. I am trying hard to get through it and just focus on where I am going - but it's been very difficult. Thank you for the kind words - it really means a lot to me.
I know - shorts weather is seriously right around the corner - it was 50° here yesterday - and had I had the time to go outside - I likely would have been in capris... So, I must put it in high gear here. LOL Working (again) on refocusing this week, and just being good to me. Hoping the rest will fall into place.
Hahaha... I always think I am terrible at taking pictures. I try very hard to "live life in the moment" - which often times, directs me to leave my phone in my bag and just enjoy life... But I really struggle with wanting my memories to live on in photos too... So, often times - I grab my phone, snap a quick picture and then put it away again. I also use my phone to chronicle our trips - so I will snap a picture as I am walking on to each ride - so I remember where we went and in what order... Then, when I am writing in my journal - I at least have a sequence to follow.
And usually - that also gives me at least one photo every now n' then to post in my TRs. LOL
Love seeing those pictures from your 2014 TR. I remember reading that one. I think I remember saying to you in that TR that we were there at the same time, which is wild! That Frozen summer was something lol.
Do you and BFF talk about doing another trip together someday? - it looked like you all had such a great time!
Yes - that is crazy that we were there at the same time... It's such a bummer that we didn't get to meet. Hopefully one day we can?
We do talk about it. BFF and O will actually be in WDW with us in Oct... I think we may be attempting to fly down and back on the same flights? Buuut.... As much as I love her and O... This was originally V's graduation trip... And these were originally the dates and time of year that V chose years ago - as she wanted to do Halloween in WDW. So, when BFF said that they were going to be down there at the same time - I was kind of taken off guard & I gave her strict instructions that this is my time with V and not a friend trip. I didn't say it in a rude way to her - but this is our alone time - ya know? Another reason why we are staying at SoG vs. FQ... BFF and O want to stay at FQ - and I don't want V's grad trip to turn into a friend trip - if we stay at the same resort - that will likely happen. I will do my best to stay out of the same parks on the same days, but in all likelihood - we will probably meet up for a lunch/dinner somewhere a couple times - which is fine... I just don't want something special between V and I to turn into a group thing for the entire trip. Just as this trip is supposed to be V and I... Their trip is supposed to be BFF and O.
But - otherwise... Yes, we do plan to do another trip together - once all 3 girls are off to college, I think BFF and I will do a trip with just the 2 of us - at some point. We'll split everything half n' half and have fun. I am guessing that won't happen until probably 2018 though?
Depending on the girls' college plans and such - we may or may not do another group trip? We'll have to see. I am not sure I can afford that one again? LOL
@dmGuerts, do you sell your purses anywhere? It may have been mentioned somewhere in this thread, please forgive me if so!
Hi there.
My apologies - but I am not allowed to discuss my business at all on The Dis, or I risk permanent banning. I hope you understand.
I hope you'll continue to follow my TRs/PTRs and enjoy our adventures.
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I have one final update to do before I close this TR.
But I don't think I will get that done today. I hope you all have a great weekend!
D~