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[HouCuseChickie]

I'm so glad her coach is working with her and is being helpful about it! It's great that he still includes her, even though she can't hit or catch at the moment....finding ways to keep her feeling like part of the team. Sounds like a good coach! I know a lot of coaches would just sideline an injured kid and kind of forget about them. It's nice that her coach is making an effort!

Yeah, well, DH really liked Rock n' Roller Coaster, and he loves ToT. BTMR is a bit tame, but he likes it just fine. But he'd rather just be on his own doing the rides we won't do, or with E doing some of those. She loves ToT as well, and BTMR, though she didn't dare do RnRC yet. I know E could handle being on her own. She's a very mature 14 and has a good head on her shoulders. She would know what to do if she got lost, or needed help. But A wouldn't know what to do. CM's would probably just find him standing somewhere in tears and he might scream at them if they started asking questions he didn't know the answer to. He has problems knowing when and how to ask for help. He's very good with concrete facts and regurgitation of information, but anything abstract where there's not a factual answer will make him panic. Open ended questions, like "Where are your parents?" would likely just distress him because he doesn't know the answer. Who knows though....by the time they graduate, she will be 18 and he will be 17, so he may have matured a lot. We'll see how it goes.

She likes him a lot. He's tough, but she's become a much better player with him. This weekend, he let her in to pinch run for the pitchers and catchers. I'm not sure how many times she was put in the game, but she crossed home at least 5x. In our very last game, he put her in to bunt, since that won't stress her hand like a traditional batting grip and swing. Barring any unforeseen issues, she should be able to really play this weekend.

ToT is probably the only thrill ride I don't like to ride at WDW. My younger one loves it and I'll ride it so that she has someone with her and I think the attention to detail is phenomenal, but she's the only one who actually enjoys the ride. OK...I take that back...it's better than Primeval Whirl. LOL It's funny because I love a roller coaster with a huge first drop, but I hate free fall style rides. BTMR is definitely tame in comparison to RnRC, but it's always been one of those good family rides for us since it was the first non-kiddie coaster for each of the kids. That's great that your 14 year old is like that. I can't say the same of my almost 14 year old. I think my biggest fear is the kids will start fighting and one will ditch the other in the parks. I could see how it could become a challenging situation for your son. You have time, so things may change enough between now and then that it may be possible for him...or it may not, but in the end, you'll just do what's best.

 

[Songbird76]

She likes him a lot. He's tough, but she's become a much better player with him. This weekend, he let her in to pinch run for the pitchers and catchers. I'm not sure how many times she was put in the game, but she crossed home at least 5x. In our very last game, he put her in to bunt, since that won't stress her hand like a traditional batting grip and swing. Barring any unforeseen issues, she should be able to really play this weekend.

ToT is probably the only thrill ride I don't like to ride at WDW. My younger one loves it and I'll ride it so that she has someone with her and I think the attention to detail is phenomenal, but she's the only one who actually enjoys the ride. OK...I take that back...it's better than Primeval Whirl. LOL It's funny because I love a roller coaster with a huge first drop, but I hate free fall style rides. BTMR is definitely tame in comparison to RnRC, but it's always been one of those good family rides for us since it was the first non-kiddie coaster for each of the kids. That's great that your 14 year old is like that. I can't say the same of my almost 14 year old. I think my biggest fear is the kids will start fighting and one will ditch the other in the parks. I could see how it could become a challenging situation for your son. You have time, so things may change enough between now and then that it may be possible for him...or it may not, but in the end, you'll just do what's best.

Oh I really hope she can play this weekend! I'm sure that's the pick-me-up she needs, but it's great that she's been involved even if she couldn't bat, etc. How have the other kids on the team reacted? Are they cool with her getting to make the runs in their place? I remember my mom being livid when I was about 10 or 11 and I was playing softball. My friend had sprained her ankle and couldn't play, but she still went to the practices and games. I felt bad for her, and I've never been very athletic, so I pretended to be injured so I could sit in the dugout with her to keep her company. My mom wasn't at the game anyway, so it wasn't like she missed seeing me play or anything, but she was so mad at me that I sat out. It was hot, and I wasn't very good, I didn't really enjoy it...I had passed out from the heat at practice the week before, but she thought it was a waste of money if I wasn't going to play in every game. I honestly don't remember much about softball except a group of really snotty girls who all hated me, and me passing out from the heat, and sitting with the my friend in the one game. Overall, it wasn't the most positive experience, because most of the girls were in this clique that didn't like my 2nd hand clothes, etc. I didn't fit in. I hope the girls on your daughter's team don't treat her poorly because of the injury.

I'm afraid of heights and get motion sickness, so I don't do coasters. My kids begged me to do 7DMT on our last trip, saying it was really fun and pretty mild. I took dramamine the day of our fastpass for it, but I hated it! I just don't see how anyone finds that FUN! I've never done ToT, because of my fear of heights. My son did it in 2016 and in his picture, he's obviously terrified and he came off in tears, and now has a fear of elevators. I'll happily skip that one. I wouldn't have to worry about my daughter ditching my son, nor would I have to worry about my son trying to get away from my daughter...my daughter will try to mother him, and he'd be too scared to be on his own. But I don't believe in putting my daughter in that position. I'M his mother, and he's my responsibility....she's a kid, not his mom. Even if she's willing, I just don't think it would be fair to her to saddle her with that responsibility so I can go do something else. I'll let them go on rides together and I'll wait outside, but then they are just riding together. E took her little cousin (my niece) on FOP last summer...she was 6 and LOVED it, but my brother didn't fit in the ride vehicle, the ride made me dizzy and nauseated, and my BIL didn't want to leave my brother behind to go do it again, and my husband had taken A back to the resort and A refused to set foot in AK ever again. E and my niece both wanted to go again, and we had gotten anytime fastpasses because my brother hadn't been able to ride, so E (13) took N (6) on it, just the two of them. She was a really good babysitter in the line apparently. When N tried to climb on the railings, E told her if she didn't behave, they wouldn't be allowed to ride and would have to exit the line. I didn't worry too much about one fastpass line, but I don't think any of us would have been comfortable sending them off together loose in the parks. And E didn't WANT to go off on her own anyway...she was too scared she'd get lost. I think she could do it, but she prefers to be with one of us, which is fine...she's good company.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Oh I really hope she can play this weekend! I'm sure that's the pick-me-up she needs, but it's great that she's been involved even if she couldn't bat, etc. How have the other kids on the team reacted? Are they cool with her getting to make the runs in their place? I remember my mom being livid when I was about 10 or 11 and I was playing softball. My friend had sprained her ankle and couldn't play, but she still went to the practices and games. I felt bad for her, and I've never been very athletic, so I pretended to be injured so I could sit in the dugout with her to keep her company. My mom wasn't at the game anyway, so it wasn't like she missed seeing me play or anything, but she was so mad at me that I sat out. It was hot, and I wasn't very good, I didn't really enjoy it...I had passed out from the heat at practice the week before, but she thought it was a waste of money if I wasn't going to play in every game. I honestly don't remember much about softball except a group of really snotty girls who all hated me, and me passing out from the heat, and sitting with the my friend in the one game. Overall, it wasn't the most positive experience, because most of the girls were in this clique that didn't like my 2nd hand clothes, etc. I didn't fit in. I hope the girls on your daughter's team don't treat her poorly because of the injury.

I'm afraid of heights and get motion sickness, so I don't do coasters. My kids begged me to do 7DMT on our last trip, saying it was really fun and pretty mild. I took dramamine the day of our fastpass for it, but I hated it! I just don't see how anyone finds that FUN! I've never done ToT, because of my fear of heights. My son did it in 2016 and in his picture, he's obviously terrified and he came off in tears, and now has a fear of elevators. I'll happily skip that one. I wouldn't have to worry about my daughter ditching my son, nor would I have to worry about my son trying to get away from my daughter...my daughter will try to mother him, and he'd be too scared to be on his own. But I don't believe in putting my daughter in that position. I'M his mother, and he's my responsibility....she's a kid, not his mom. Even if she's willing, I just don't think it would be fair to her to saddle her with that responsibility so I can go do something else. I'll let them go on rides together and I'll wait outside, but then they are just riding together. E took her little cousin (my niece) on FOP last summer...she was 6 and LOVED it, but my brother didn't fit in the ride vehicle, the ride made me dizzy and nauseated, and my BIL didn't want to leave my brother behind to go do it again, and my husband had taken A back to the resort and A refused to set foot in AK ever again. E and my niece both wanted to go again, and we had gotten anytime fastpasses because my brother hadn't been able to ride, so E (13) took N (6) on it, just the two of them. She was a really good babysitter in the line apparently. When N tried to climb on the railings, E told her if she didn't behave, they wouldn't be allowed to ride and would have to exit the line. I didn't worry too much about one fastpass line, but I don't think any of us would have been comfortable sending them off together loose in the parks. And E didn't WANT to go off on her own anyway...she was too scared she'd get lost. I think she could do it, but she prefers to be with one of us, which is fine...she's good company.

I was never athletic either. I played one season of softball and hated it. Nobody was overly competitive or critical, but I also wasn't very good and didn't like it enough to want to be better beyond batting. I was competitive for singing things, but that was really just to earn my spot in a chorus or a solo. Anything athletic I do now is strictly fitness related and just to try and compete with myself. I think nearly every kid on the team has had some kind of injury while playing, so they're all very understanding and supportive. The kids are used to having subs to run for pitchers and catchers, so there's no hard feelings with her being put in to run. The catchers need that extra time to get their gear back on (part of game clock management) and after having a pitcher break her thumb during base running this past fall, he's now taking them out to protect them when allowed. As one mom puts it, they're all softball sisters and we're one big crazy softball family. We're some of the newer ones to the group (going in 3 years), but some of these people have been friends and playing together since preschool and some of the families have grown close enough that they vacation together, or at least trust the other family enough to bring their child along on one of their trips. Still, the girls are so close that most of them favor their softball teammates over non-softball/school friends. It's not perfect...nothing is...but it makes difficult situations like this a whole lot easier on everyone.

We're not fans of SDMT either. The kids love it, but last time we were in MK as a family, we let the kids use our FPs so they could ride twice. No motion issues with it, but it hurts my hips and DH says it kills his knees. Man, that sounds old. LOL I don't like heights when I'm on a ladder or standing in a high spot where things don't feel secure, but I don't mind it on coasters, buildings, or overlooks with decent guardrails. Things that spin are usually what gets me. That makes sense with the kids. I was looking more at having ours go off on their own because they are hitting that point where they'd like a taste of independence and freedom and sometimes, they can actually behave like family/friends who enjoy each other's company. It sounds like E is a very good babysitter, but like you said, she shouldn't have to be in that role for your son. And if she's happier being with everyone, then that's how the trip should be too. Getting lost in a huge Disney park for anyone could also be scary. It's part of why I think we're going to keep their freedom to park boundaries (vs. being able to come and go from parks as they please).

 

[epcotisbest]

Anyone heard from @Sans Souci lately? She has been sorely missed around here. At least @figmentfan423 waves hello every now and then.

 

[Songbird76]

I was never athletic either. I played one season of softball and hated it. Nobody was overly competitive or critical, but I also wasn't very good and didn't like it enough to want to be better beyond batting. I was competitive for singing things, but that was really just to earn my spot in a chorus or a solo. Anything athletic I do now is strictly fitness related and just to try and compete with myself. I think nearly every kid on the team has had some kind of injury while playing, so they're all very understanding and supportive. The kids are used to having subs to run for pitchers and catchers, so there's no hard feelings with her being put in to run. The catchers need that extra time to get their gear back on (part of game clock management) and after having a pitcher break her thumb during base running this past fall, he's now taking them out to protect them when allowed. As one mom puts it, they're all softball sisters and we're one big crazy softball family. We're some of the newer ones to the group (going in 3 years), but some of these people have been friends and playing together since preschool and some of the families have grown close enough that they vacation together, or at least trust the other family enough to bring their child along on one of their trips. Still, the girls are so close that most of them favor their softball teammates over non-softball/school friends. It's not perfect...nothing is...but it makes difficult situations like this a whole lot easier on everyone.

We're not fans of SDMT either. The kids love it, but last time we were in MK as a family, we let the kids use our FPs so they could ride twice. No motion issues with it, but it hurts my hips and DH says it kills his knees. Man, that sounds old. LOL I don't like heights when I'm on a ladder or standing in a high spot where things don't feel secure, but I don't mind it on coasters, buildings, or overlooks with decent guardrails. Things that spin are usually what gets me. That makes sense with the kids. I was looking more at having ours go off on their own because they are hitting that point where they'd like a taste of independence and freedom and sometimes, they can actually behave like family/friends who enjoy each other's company. It sounds like E is a very good babysitter, but like you said, she shouldn't have to be in that role for your son. And if she's happier being with everyone, then that's how the trip should be too. Getting lost in a huge Disney park for anyone could also be scary. It's part of why I think we're going to keep their freedom to park boundaries (vs. being able to come and go from parks as they please).

That's one good thing about extra curriculars, whether it be sports or more academic/creative persuits...you make close friends who become almost family. My high school speech coach was like a second mom to my brother and I. We spent so many weekends at speech tournaments and we made friends from all over our state. It's nice that your daughter has that in the softball team. I always felt like I belonged more with other schools that my own team for things like speech. I could easily make friends at tournaments/conferences where the kids from my school hated me. But I think it's just good for kids to see themselves being accepted somewhere.

7DMT, I just felt like I was going to fly out of it! I didn't really feel secure. I don't know how my brother even fit in the seat! He ended up being put with a single rider and I kind of felt bad for whomever that was, because she wouldn't have had a lot of room. I remember getting in and thinking it was a tight squeeze even for me, and my brother is like 2 of me! He didn't fit in FoP, but how he squished himself into 7DMT, I don't know. It couldn't have been comfortable. My kids love it though!

My daughter is a real sweetheart who always wants everyone to be included, and she doesn't want to cause anyone any burden, etc. She wouldn't want to be wandering the parks and get lost, because then someone would have to come looking for her, and it would make her feel bad. She'd rather just stick with us, even if she doesn't get to do everything she wants to do.

 

[Songbird76]

Anyone heard from @Sans Souci lately? She has been sorely missed around here. At least @figmentfan423 waves hello every now and then.

I haven't....but maybe she's not had internet or something?

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Anyone heard from @Sans Souci lately? She has been sorely missed around here. At least @figmentfan423 waves hello every now and then.

I've been wondering as well. Hopefully, everything is OK.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

That's one good thing about extra curriculars, whether it be sports or more academic/creative persuits...you make close friends who become almost family. My high school speech coach was like a second mom to my brother and I. We spent so many weekends at speech tournaments and we made friends from all over our state. It's nice that your daughter has that in the softball team. I always felt like I belonged more with other schools that my own team for things like speech. I could easily make friends at tournaments/conferences where the kids from my school hated me. But I think it's just good for kids to see themselves being accepted somewhere.

7DMT, I just felt like I was going to fly out of it! I didn't really feel secure. I don't know how my brother even fit in the seat! He ended up being put with a single rider and I kind of felt bad for whomever that was, because she wouldn't have had a lot of room. I remember getting in and thinking it was a tight squeeze even for me, and my brother is like 2 of me! He didn't fit in FoP, but how he squished himself into 7DMT, I don't know. It couldn't have been comfortable. My kids love it though!

My daughter is a real sweetheart who always wants everyone to be included, and she doesn't want to cause anyone any burden, etc. She wouldn't want to be wandering the parks and get lost, because then someone would have to come looking for her, and it would make her feel bad. She'd rather just stick with us, even if she doesn't get to do everything she wants to do.

Exactly! I had that to some degree with choir/singing. I had a whole cluster of music friends and was able to socialize with the ones in towns that were closer when we weren't doing choir stuff. I'm hoping my older one finds some of that in high school.

It's funny...I'm the complete opposite. I've been on it 4x and I can never feel the cars rocking and moving us around. I always finish wishing it threw us around more. The ride is an extremely tight squeeze. Back in 2014, we were in line with a guy who had longer legs and they couldn't seat him safely in the ride vehicle.

Awwww...she sounds super sweet! It sounds like she'd really enjoy an experience touring with family. Obviously, it would help keep her from getting lost and being stressed about being a burden on anyone, but probably just less stress for her in general.

 

[epcotisbest]

I haven't....but maybe she's not had internet or something?

Yeah, I bet that is it.

 

[Figgy1]

Anyone heard from @Sans Souci lately? She has been sorely missed around here. At least @figmentfan423 waves hello every now and then.

I haven't seen her anywhere here on the boards but I haven't been on much either

 

[Figgy1]

Waving hi!! This is the 2nd week of the boys being off before school starts up next week. Seeing everything is closed and we're under restrictions due to dh's job I signed them both up for a class starting next Monday. James is taking a technology course which he'll get a full year credit for and older ds is going to do an interactive social skills game like course. James got distinguished honors for the year and has enough credits to graduate My yardwork took forever, I swear it goes faster when I don't get "help". My farm market is now open everybody wore masks and stayed at least 6 feet apart. I cleaned the place out it was so nice to get tomatoes that weren't gassed, they were from a hot house but taste real I picked up one last plant today, a lemon grass My dh is still on nights and will be until................. so getting things done around his schedule is still interesting As for me still spending time with Adrienne, less time with Leslie but more time outside.

 

[Songbird76]

Exactly! I had that to some degree with choir/singing. I had a whole cluster of music friends and was able to socialize with the ones in towns that were closer when we weren't doing choir stuff. I'm hoping my older one finds some of that in high school.

It's funny...I'm the complete opposite. I've been on it 4x and I can never feel the cars rocking and moving us around. I always finish wishing it threw us around more. The ride is an extremely tight squeeze. Back in 2014, we were in line with a guy who had longer legs and they couldn't seat him safely in the ride vehicle.

Awwww...she sounds super sweet! It sounds like she'd really enjoy an experience touring with family. Obviously, it would help keep her from getting lost and being stressed about being a burden on anyone, but probably just less stress for her in general.

Well my brother is 6 foot 4 and he's pretty massive. When I got in, my first thought was "woah this is small!" and then "Oh, I wonder if J will fit!" and he did, but he was unhappy that they put someone else in with him. He didn't realize they did that with single riders, so he just assumed he'd be by himself, and to be fair, with his size, it really wasn't a good idea to try to shove someone else in there with him. Unless they were an extremely small person, they couldn't have had much room!

Yes, she is a real sweetheart. Last Summer, she got heat exhaustion almost as soon as we entered AK. She was ready to pass out, and I should have just removed her from the line, but she didn't want to cause problems and she didn't want her brother to miss the only attraction he really wanted to do. He had requested FotLK and we went there first thing, and we weren't even halfway through the line when she started feeling ill. When she wasn't better after sitting through the show in AC, we took her to Pizzafari to get her hydrated and keep her in the cool, but I ended up taking her to first aid because she was burning up but felt cold, had a headache, upset stomach...my husband suggested we just go back to the resort where she could rest, but she burst into tears and refused to leave because then WE all had to leave and she didn't want to be the cause of us not having fun. In the end, my husband took my son back, because A didn't want to be in AK and never wanted to come back again, and my husband didn't really care, but E didn't want to make anyone miss out, so she said she wanted to stay. If we left, she didn't want it to be because of her.

 

[MinnieM123]

Well my brother is 6 foot 4 and he's pretty massive. When I got in, my first thought was "woah this is small!" and then "Oh, I wonder if J will fit!" and he did, but he was unhappy that they put someone else in with him. He didn't realize they did that with single riders, so he just assumed he'd be by himself, and to be fair, with his size, it really wasn't a good idea to try to shove someone else in there with him. Unless they were an extremely small person, they couldn't have had much room!

Yes, she is a real sweetheart. Last Summer, she got heat exhaustion almost as soon as we entered AK. She was ready to pass out, and I should have just removed her from the line, but she didn't want to cause problems and she didn't want her brother to miss the only attraction he really wanted to do. He had requested FotLK and we went there first thing, and we weren't even halfway through the line when she started feeling ill. When she wasn't better after sitting through the show in AC, we took her to Pizzafari to get her hydrated and keep her in the cool, but I ended up taking her to first aid because she was burning up but felt cold, had a headache, upset stomach...my husband suggested we just go back to the resort where she could rest, but she burst into tears and refused to leave because then WE all had to leave and she didn't want to be the cause of us not having fun. In the end, my husband took my son back, because A didn't want to be in AK and never wanted to come back again, and my husband didn't really care, but E didn't want to make anyone miss out, so she said she wanted to stay. If we left, she didn't want it to be because of her.

Your daughter was very nice to put everyone else's needs ahead of hers. You must be a proud mom.

 

[Songbird76]

Your daughter was very nice to put everyone else's needs ahead of hers. You must be a proud mom.

I am very proud of her, but I will say that sometimes I wish she would be a little more....not selfish, but to take what she needs. She makes too many sacrifices to please others and I think sometimes she doesn't really think she deserves as much as everyone else. Sometimes we have to put our foot down and force her into doing things for herself. I love that she's thoughtful and kind, but I also want her to be safe and happy, and it's ok for others to make the sacrifice sometimes. She doesn't have to be the one to give up what she wants every time, you know what I mean?

 

[Songbird76]

I've had contact with Sans Souci and she's fine. I told her I'd let you all know.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Waving hi!! This is the 2nd week of the boys being off before school starts up next week. Seeing everything is closed and we're under restrictions due to dh's job I signed them both up for a class starting next Monday. James is taking a technology course which he'll get a full year credit for and older ds is going to do an interactive social skills game like course. James got distinguished honors for the year and has enough credits to graduate My yardwork took forever, I swear it goes faster when I don't get "help". My farm market is now open everybody wore masks and stayed at least 6 feet apart. I cleaned the place out it was so nice to get tomatoes that weren't gassed, they were from a hot house but taste real I picked up one last plant today, a lemon grass My dh is still on nights and will be until................. so getting things done around his schedule is still interesting As for me still spending time with Adrienne, less time with Leslie but more time outside.

I hear ya on the going faster without "help." Things like that always remind me of a song on this old album called "Free to Be, You and Me." The key line, "Some kind of help is the kind of help that helping's all about. And some kind of help is the kind of help...we all can do without."

The tomatoes sound awesome! I miss having a garden with tomatoes. I know there are some farm markets around here, but I just never have time. Good luck juggling with the schedule. I swear...it's never easy!

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Well my brother is 6 foot 4 and he's pretty massive. When I got in, my first thought was "woah this is small!" and then "Oh, I wonder if J will fit!" and he did, but he was unhappy that they put someone else in with him. He didn't realize they did that with single riders, so he just assumed he'd be by himself, and to be fair, with his size, it really wasn't a good idea to try to shove someone else in there with him. Unless they were an extremely small person, they couldn't have had much room!

Yes, she is a real sweetheart. Last Summer, she got heat exhaustion almost as soon as we entered AK. She was ready to pass out, and I should have just removed her from the line, but she didn't want to cause problems and she didn't want her brother to miss the only attraction he really wanted to do. He had requested FotLK and we went there first thing, and we weren't even halfway through the line when she started feeling ill. When she wasn't better after sitting through the show in AC, we took her to Pizzafari to get her hydrated and keep her in the cool, but I ended up taking her to first aid because she was burning up but felt cold, had a headache, upset stomach...my husband suggested we just go back to the resort where she could rest, but she burst into tears and refused to leave because then WE all had to leave and she didn't want to be the cause of us not having fun. In the end, my husband took my son back, because A didn't want to be in AK and never wanted to come back again, and my husband didn't really care, but E didn't want to make anyone miss out, so she said she wanted to stay. If we left, she didn't want it to be because of her.

That is one of the downfalls of single rider on certain rides. It can make for some really awkward times if spacing is tight and/or the ride has twists or turns that push you into the other person. 6'4" is very tall! I'm around 5'6" and it feels cramped for me!

What a caring person! We always hear about kids being so selfish and careless (sad to admit, mine some of the time) and she's the complete antithesis of these current day kid stereotypes. I seem to remember reading about some of this in your TR. I'm glad she was OK in the end, but dehydration and heat exhaustion can be extremely scary. As a parent, I've had those moments where I've pushed myself and forced myself to stick in a situation where I wasn't feeling well so that nobody else missed out on fun...but for a kid, that's big. I know people love it, but AK is our least favorite park and due to its build and dense vegetation, it can be beyond miserable in the warmer months. I think our best AK visits where during cooler months, and late in the day/evening. Either way, while it was not a pleasant park time for you guys, at least she's OK.

 

[Songbird76]

That is one of the downfalls of single rider on certain rides. It can make for some really awkward times if spacing is tight and/or the ride has twists or turns that push you into the other person. 6'4" is very tall! I'm around 5'6" and it feels cramped for me!

What a caring person! We always hear about kids being so selfish and careless (sad to admit, mine some of the time) and she's the complete antithesis of these current day kid stereotypes. I seem to remember reading about some of this in your TR. I'm glad she was OK in the end, but dehydration and heat exhaustion can be extremely scary. As a parent, I've had those moments where I've pushed myself and forced myself to stick in a situation where I wasn't feeling well so that nobody else missed out on fun...but for a kid, that's big. I know people love it, but AK is our least favorite park and due to its build and dense vegetation, it can be beyond miserable in the warmer months. I think our best AK visits where during cooler months, and late in the day/evening. Either way, while it was not a pleasant park time for you guys, at least she's OK.

The people at first aid were great. They gave her some tylenol to bring down her fever, and we made sure she drank lots of water. We sat in Pizzafari for about 4 hours before she felt ok enough to get out and do more stuff. Then later in the afternoon her headache came back and she finally agreed it was time to go because she didn't feel well. But she sure tried to be a trooper for my brother's family. A refuses to set foot in AK ever again. When we had our 2nd AK day, he opted to stay in the room. AK is our least favorite, too.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I've been trying to stay on top of my workouts even though I feel like slacking off again. Yesterday was my only so/so day. I was up early to try and square things away for our 2021 WDW trip, but that didn't go as planned and I wound up working out during my lunch break. After 30 min on the bike, I got sick of it and just shifted into cool down and did some arms and abs. Monday and Tuesday were good, so it's funny how I just wanted to veg. Today, we had a 7am at the orthodontist, so I biked through some meetings. It's all good if I can see the screen and be on the call. I threw in some arm work for good measure while biking, did some leg work after, and did a modified ab workout. I will say this...some of my recent frustrations with my vehicle and dr issues helped power my biking. I went over 19.5 miles!

I have a bunch of asparagus, spinach and eggplant, so maybe I'll come up with something for those for dinner tonight.

On two unrelated positive notes. My older one found out today that she's getting her braces off in two weeks. She's going on 3 years, so she's so happy. We also had a friend come by yesterday and replace our sliding glass door with French doors. The sliding glass door looked awful and made this horrible squealing sound, so it's a welcome change. Now on to plan out the bathroom makeovers!

 

[Songbird76]

I've been trying to stay on top of my workouts even though I feel like slacking off again. Yesterday was my only so/so day. I was up early to try and square things away for our 2021 WDW trip, but that didn't go as planned and I wound up working out during my lunch break. After 30 min on the bike, I got sick of it and just shifted into cool down and did some arms and abs. Monday and Tuesday were good, so it's funny how I just wanted to veg. Today, we had a 7am at the orthodontist, so I biked through some meetings. It's all good if I can see the screen and be on the call. I threw in some arm work for good measure while biking, did some leg work after, and did a modified ab workout. I will say this...some of my recent frustrations with my vehicle and dr issues helped power my biking. I went over 19.5 miles!

I have a bunch of asparagus, spinach and eggplant, so maybe I'll come up with something for those for dinner tonight.

On two unrelated positive notes. My older one found out today that she's getting her braces off in two weeks. She's going on 3 years, so she's so happy. We also had a friend come by yesterday and replace our sliding glass door with French doors. The sliding glass door looked awful and made this horrible squealing sound, so it's a welcome change. Now on to plan out the bathroom makeovers!

I love the french doors! They look so nice!!