I finally have another Disney
vacation in the works -- this time for November, 2011! You may recall that, sadly, we were not able
to visit Walt Disney World as a family last year; although I was lucky to have been able to
share a fabulous extended weekend trip with friends this past January.
It’s been
almost two years since I last shared the Disney experience with my husband and children;
perhaps that’s why I’m twice as excited about our current plans!
Before I get into the significance of my trip's title,
let me give you the basic info:
Cast:
Kathy: (That’s
me!) Mom, RN, Writer/Blogger, and all-around Disney Nut!
Ed: (DH) Dad,
Cop, all-around Great Guy!
Trish: (DD-15) Honor
Student, Amateur Photographer, all-around Lovely Daughter!
Billy: (DS-13)
Special Needs Student, Belly-Laugher, all-around Wonderful Son! (Who just happens to have Autism.)
Our Last Disney
Vacation ~ October 31, 2009
(The shorter pirate
lass with the sun in her eyes is my daughter!)
Every November NJ teachers have a two-day convention on the
Thursday and Friday after Election Day, so public schools are closed for three
days that week. Letting kids miss two days of school so the family can enjoy a
magical week-long vacation is a no-brainer for Jersey parents. The crowds, although
not light, are better than they are during Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas
breaks. And the heat, humidity, and daily afternoon thunderstorms that are the
bane of Central Florida summers? Fuhgeddaboudit! In November the average high temperature is
79°F… the average rainfall 2.3 inches. Perfect weather, really!
So... if Jersey Week is so perfect, then how did I get “this
close” to planning our trip to Walt Disney World during the insanely busy week
of Christmas vacation… only to scrap that idea in favor of… gasp! A
Mom-and-Son-Only trip in early December? And how did those plans get dumped in favor of returning to our old standby?
The answers to those questions, and more, will be found in
the next installment…
So excited that you are planning another trip! I'm looking forward to hearing the details of the trip, as I thought Jersey Week was out now that Tricia is in high school. And I'm wondering which of your sisters is coming this time.
ReplyDeleteHi Hedy! Jersey Week... a long story to be continued! (A compromise was in order, you will see!) Thanks for reading.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you describe the cast aka your family. Great post!!
ReplyDeleteYay, another family trip! I know how you feel, our June trip is our first since June 09. It's a long time to wait, hoping your trip is extra magical!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, we certainly are a "cast" of characters!
ReplyDeleteThanks, irishdancer! Wow - your trip is right around the corner!
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