The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[DryerLintFan]

My kids watched Arthur Christmas twice yesterday. They had never seen it prior to yesterday. Thanks @MOXOMUMD for putting up the schedule. They have also watched Nightmare Before Christmas quite a few times since last week and the 2 younger ones love singing "What's This?"

I popped in the Nightmare Before Christmas but turned it off during the opening song. My daughter so far hasn't decided there's monsters in her room and I didn't want to give her the idea. When the scary guys were popping out from under the bed or in the closet she kept saying "what's that, mama??!!!" and I was like........ "those are our friends!!" She wasn't buying it though, so I had to turn it off

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I popped in the Nightmare Before Christmas but turned it off during the opening song. My daughter so far hasn't decided there's monsters in her room and I didn't want to give her the idea. When the scary guys were popping out from under the bed or in the closet she kept saying "what's that, mama??!!!" and I was like........ "those are our friends!!" She wasn't buying it though, so I had to turn it off

Yeah, I wouldn't have let my 3 year old watch it. My youngest just turned 7 and my oldest is 16. My 7 year old does not seem to get scared much from cartoons. She loves the Monster's Inc. movies and also watches Gravity Falls. So maybe when yours turns 7 it will be okay to watch. My youngest also does say, "I'm not scared of anything." I will say she does get scared watching The Weather Channel when they show Storm Stories or other natural disaster shows. So I think she understands the difference between fiction and reality, and that is a good thing.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Yeah, I wouldn't have let my 3 year old watch it. My youngest just turned 7 and my oldest is 16. My 7 year old does not seem to get scared much from cartoons. She loves the Monster's Inc. movies and also watches Gravity Falls. So maybe when your turns 7 it will be okay to watch. My youngest also does say, "I'm not scared of anything." I will say she does get scared watching The Weather Channel when they show Storm Stories or other natural disaster shows. So I think she understands the difference between fiction and reality, and that is a good thing.

My daughter is really.... empathetic with the characters in the shows. So when we went to see Trolls in the theater, mine was the one that shouted NO BERGEN DON'T GET POPPY!!!!!! She had a hard time with Coco, too, because everything kept chasing Miguel. I guess I just didn't remember TNBC having so much scary in it. Good call on Monsters, Inc. I love that movie but you're right that we should wait a while for that one, too.

 

[epcotisbest]

Sounds like fun if you need any Savannah or Atlanta tips @epcotisbest would be a great go to

Yeah, my very best tip would be to devote more time to Savannah, so much to see, do and eat. As for Atlanta, we go out of our way to avoid it most of the time, except for Stone Mountain in the summer.

 

[Goofyernmost]

It is really wishy-washy. I was never a baby boomer. I was a child of the 60's. But in the last decade 'they' whoever defines such things extended the baby boomers well into the 60's. We babies were never part of all that born before us but now we are lumped into it though we didn't grow up with all that as we were toddlers. The lines are very blurred.

Me, well I find it wrong to define any generation as identical in traits. So far from reality.

I don't see it so much as identifying human traits based on the era they were born in, but, more of an indication of what the social moray's were during a particular era when most people had reached an age where their behavior was sometimes influenced by those social standards of that time. Not everyone fits into a specific category and there are even varying degrees of influence that one accepts. In other word fads! Certain portions of the population reacts to fads from within their era. The reason that it is defined by generation instead of time span is primarily because fads and behaviors alter very extensively from generation to generations. Thus the label "Baby Boomers", Millennials, etc. are easier to make understandable. Everyone's mileage my vary.

 

[DryerLintFan]

I don't see it so much as identifying human traits based on the era they were born in, but, more of an indication of what the social moray's were during a particular era when most people had reached an age where their behavior was sometimes influenced by those social standards of that time. Not everyone fits into a specific category and there are even varying degrees of influence that one accepts. In other word fads! Certain portions of the population reacts to fads from within their era. The reason that it is defined by generation instead of time span is primarily because fads and behaviors alter very extensively from generation to generations. Thus the label "Baby Boomers", Millennials, etc. are easier to make understandable. Everyone's mileage my vary.

I agree with this. The most defining characteristic of a millennial is that they grew up with technology. Technology has drastically changed the way we do business, socialize, participate in society, learn, the way we vacation, etc. Virtually nothing in our society is untouched by the flood of technology in the last 35 years.

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Me either, major allergy with both bread and cheese

It's tough when you have food allergies

 

[Go.Nijntje]

Last day of work for me! I send a picture of all the snow here to my family and both my brothers said that if I can't fly tomorrow they will drive to come get me. It was very sweet but not necessary as the airport is running normally.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Last day of work for me! I send a picture of all the snow here to my family and both my brothers said that if I can't fly tomorrow they will drive to come get me. It was very sweet but not necessary as the airport is running normally.

Happy last day! Have a safe and uneventful flight home.

 

[Cesar R M]

I'd just like to chime in as well here with my two cents' worth. Planning is fine, and probably a good idea when traveling with others.

In the back of your mind, just be prepared for the unexpected--rides go 101 sometimes, weather (rain) can throw off certain outdoor attractions, and a restaurant can run out of your favorite dish, etc. Plus, you have a toddler with you, and experiencing the sights, sounds and crowds at WDW is a sensory overload, even for adults at times. So she might need to take a break and chill, here and there--and that might throw off plans here and there.

Regardless, you'll have have a great time.

Agree, that is why I always recommend adding one empty extra day. So you an maneouver on things you failed to see or if you just need a "calm down" time to visit Disney springs or other areas.

 

[Cesar R M]

For you I suggest and

Do these taste well? I honestly feel anything boxed tastes awful compared to the real deal D:

 

[Cesar R M]

What do I do with that? It's flat.

you spice up, add condiments, roll over..etc..?

 

[Cesar R M]

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Deja Vu! Reminds me of that man who did get a new cosplay/suit every day while waiting for the bus to pick up his daughter.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Agree, that is why I always recommend adding one empty extra day. So you an maneuver on things you failed to see or if you just need a "calm down" time to visit Disney springs or other areas.

We won't be there long enough for that. On arrival day we'll go swimming and then have dinner. The next day will be a half day at MK then back to the resort for naps, and then dinner and shopping at Disney Springs. The next day is a half day at Epcot and then pool time. The next day is an open morning (we can go back to MK and rope drop some rides she wants to do again, or hit the pool, or go back to DS for shopping, or play mini golf, whatever) and then after nap we're spending the evening in MK to eat in the castle and watch the fireworks.

That's it though. The next day we fly out.

I have fast passes for everything that is a "must see" for us, though. And now I know I can get a head start in the World Showcase, lol. But if it all falls apart, we're staying in AoA and just the decorations alone will entertain her. I'm cautiously optimistic. I think my plan is good. I guess we'll see in five days!

 

[DryerLintFan]

Do these taste well? I honestly feel anything boxed tastes awful compared to the real deal D:

They taste great but take fore-planning. You can't be like,... I really want a slice of that cake,.... and then eat it. It has to thaw for like, four hours. We get the meringue pies a bit, and we never think of them in time to actually eat them the night we want them, LOL.

One time we sat there with a knife trying to chisel pieces off of it but that didn't really work out well, either

 

[Gabe1]

Thanks everyone!! Already on it, in regards to being flexible and having a flexible plan

My two cents....if the Princess is in need of a nap but doesn't want too...the Haunted Mansion was my go to for little ones. Dark and motion, then I'd put the sleeping kid in the stroller and just walk around an hour or find a more isolated corner to rest my own feet. Other attractions that made them fall asleep was the People Mover, the Train, Pirates...all longer and slow motion. Sadly Energy and Great Movie Ride are gone, those were good power nap places. Space Ship Earth if tired put them to sleep. At Animal Kingdom back and forth on the Conservation Train worked too.

So excited for you.

 

[DryerLintFan]

My two cents....if the Princess is in need of a nap but doesn't want too...the Haunted Mansion was my go to for little ones. Dark and motion, then I'd put the sleeping kid in the stroller and just walk around an hour or find a more isolated corner to rest my own feet. Other attractions that made them fall asleep was the People Mover, the Train, Pirates...all longer and slow motion. Sadly Energy and Great Movie Ride are gone, those were good power nap places. Space Ship Earth if tired put them to sleep. At Animal Kingdom back and forth on the Conservation Train worked too.

So excited for you.

Oh man, you're a lucky one. My kid doesn't nap outside of bed, no matter how tired she gets. We recently went to California and it took us 12 hours of travel to get there and 13 to get back. No nap. Not on the plane, not in my arms, not even when she could no longer control her body because she was that tired. It was like flying with a tiny drunk person, LOL.

So I built this trip around her schedule.

Also, I babywore her when she was little so she's not a stroller kid. We have one but she sucks at riding in it. I'm bringing it anyway because I've heard that Disney magic kicks in and the kids get tired and are grateful for the seat. But I'm not expecting her to sit in it much.

And thank you!! I'm both excited and filled with anxiety! Ha!

 

[Gabe1]

I don't see it so much as identifying human traits based on the era they were born in, but, more of an indication of what the social moray's were during a particular era when most people had reached an age where their behavior was sometimes influenced by those social standards of that time. Not everyone fits into a specific category and there are even varying degrees of influence that one accepts. In other word fads! Certain portions of the population reacts to fads from within their era. The reason that it is defined by generation instead of time span is primarily because fads and behaviors alter very extensively from generation to generations. Thus the label "Baby Boomers", Millennials, etc. are easier to make understandable. Everyone's mileage my vary.

I was more spring boarding off the get out of your seat comments. Bad millennials, that is just unfair vs twits of all ages and categories that want the population to drop everything so they can get what they want, when they want, instant gratification. I found that thread humorous. He was acting the very way, 'its about me' as he was condemning the millennial behavior for. Classy nor ignorant behavior is not limited to any classification or generation IMO. Needed to look in the mirror.

 

[Gabe1]

Hope you are feeling better @ajrwdwgirl

Lookie where I went.

 

[Gabe1]

Oh man, you're a lucky one. My kid doesn't nap outside of bed, no matter how tired she gets. We recently went to California and it took us 12 hours of travel to get there and 13 to get back. No nap. Not on the plane, not in my arms, not even when she could no longer control her body because she was that tired. It was like flying with a tiny drunk person, LOL.

So I built this trip around her schedule.

Also, I babywore her when she was little so she's not a stroller kid. We have one but she sucks at riding in it. I'm bringing it anyway
because I've heard that Disney magic kicks in and the kids get tired and are grateful for the seat. But I'm not expecting her to sit in it much.

And thank you!! I'm both excited and filled with anxiety! Ha!

Well I hope you are pleasantly surprised. I found Disney to zap the energy even out of the youngest. My kids never napped not even in DayCare nap times. At Disney they'd drop on accident on certain attractions. It was glorious. 30-40 minutes and they had tons of energy again. Disney makes most humans so tired but we all seem to power through it.