No Connection

The Disney experience is only slightly marred by the blocking of my selected cellular international plan.   Actually, for them, it is really smart because it forces you, if so inclined, to purchase their WiFi package.  I could access my phone only when we were in port and honestly, by the time we docked for our…

The Magic

When we pulled up to board the Disney cruise, the little girl inside of me bubbled with excitement.  Apparently, I was so outwardly giddy that Bryce told me to “calm down”.   This was our third Disney cruise, but our last one was when the boys were small, so maybe my excitement was that I didn’t…

In the Beginning

Our journey to our Disney adventure started on a direct flight to Tampa.  We were spending a few days with Brian’s dad and step-mom before boarding the most magical cruise in the world.   Of course, one of the only few direct flights happened at the crack of dawn, but by 7:30 am, we had safely…

In the end

So, it has been a while since I have touched the keys to my computer.  Taking a hiatus from the norm is always therapeutic.   Trust me, there are many stories to tell from this vacation.  Family togetherness can bring out the best and worst in people. I have always said that you don’t need a…

Keeping it Together

I am a planner.  I make lists.  Then there are other lists that assist the first list.  Then I get distracted.  Not sure if the items on one list are agreeable with the other list.   Of course, packing always sends me into several different directions.    On a good day, I can remember why I…

Right of Passage

I guess that each milestone birthday as we age is marred by unexpected challenges.   The arrival of the AARP card certainly doesn’t cushion the blow, but we manage to move forward.  So, as we approach Brian’s big 5-0, I chuckle as he went through the process of getting glasses.  Because of his diabetes, he goes…

Nothing gets my blood pumping more than the sound of one of my fur babies vomiting or perhaps having diarrhea all over my carpet.  Yesterday, if this were a cardio workout, I would have been rocking it.  First, one of our cats decided to toss their breakfast on our rug.  My quick movement prompted her…

People Person

I used to really love being with people, but then people spoiled that for me.  So, it is baffling that our family is headed for our third Disney cruise next week.    Let me rephrase, it is baffling that I am willingly going to spend a week with thousands of people.   Even more alarming that…

Continued Education

Since the beginning of Bryce’s senior year, I have been racking my brain to come up with any life instructions that I have failed to give him.   Yes, I am aware that he can figure it out as he goes, but there is that Mom thing going on wondering if I missed anything.  Yesterday, with…

Explosion

Life is built around a series of reactions.   I used to live on the edge always waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Of course, that was before my spouse stopped drinking, but I teetered on the edge even on a good day.  On my worse days, I was an overreactive  psychopath who spun like…