I have been feeling very disregulated and just wrong the last couple of weeks because of work stress and some personal stuff. But today is going to push me over the edge.
My 11yo has thrown up 5 times today. I just spilled a huge dog dish full of water all over the carpet. When I brought the throw pillows and towels and bathroom mat into the laundry room to wash, I spilled like 7 loads with of laundry detergent all over the washing machine and dryer. Wtfffffff is up with today today!?
followyourarrow, just last night I saw something on FB where the bride & groom thrifted champagne flutes, so everyone had their unique glass for the night that they took home. It seemed to be a hit. So that might be even cheaper?
I have a coworker who didn’t want to go to Florida, so she took her family to DisneyLand. We live in Maryland, so it was definitely much less convenient. She said it was actually cheaper, too.
That’s interesting. I’m in CA and I know a couple people who flew to FL this summer to go to Disney World as it was cheaper than Disneyland.
I can appreciate that. DD wouldn't like an overseas vacation at this point either. Plus, feeding her is a nightmare and I'm not trying to deal with her and foreign cuisine! We've talked about Disney and she's interested but doesn't like the idea of the crowds and lines (a chip off the old block haha). I think DisneyLAND might be more her speed, she'd get the Disney experience with a more manageable day and on a trip like that we could do a lot of other things. What she really, really wants to do is an Alaskan cruise someday which I'm totally on board with! I'm all about kid-centric trips rather than trying to force adult enjoyment down her throat, I'd just rather not do the same one over and over.
My mom is taking her kids and grandkids on a 7 day Caribbean cruise in April 2025. The ship looks like a lot of fun for all ages, so I'm excited for her (and me)!
This sounds like it would be sooooooo boring for a kid!
My kid would LOVE this, lol. Possibly more than Disney.
Sorry sofamonkey, that is a tough call. How old is he? Has he ever been away from home like this before? Does he have a reason other than being homesick?
That’s the weird part - it’s his 4 year at camp. He’s 11, so not super young, but still a tender hearted kid. I think there’s a few things happening. He doesn’t have any friends there, the one “friend” he asked to be paired with is a year younger, so he’s in a different cabin. He’s getting ready for middle school, so he’s got some anxiety about that too. And I guess the cabin he’s in has 2 brothers that fight a LOT. So, they’re going to try a few things. We’ll see. I just feel bad he’s not having fun. It’s not like DH and I are doing anything exciting while they’re gone. Lol
Oof. With that context it does seem like more than just homesickness.
I hope that the camp is able to improve things for him, and things are better the rest of the week.
We just got to Maine for a quick 4 day trip with DS2 while DS1 finishes up running camp. It’s a beautiful resort but we are all so tired we are currently just laying about in the room. At least we are lazy with a nice view
That’s the weird part - it’s his 4 year at camp. He’s 11, so not super young, but still a tender hearted kid. I think there’s a few things happening. He doesn’t have any friends there, the one “friend” he asked to be paired with is a year younger, so he’s in a different cabin. He’s getting ready for middle school, so he’s got some anxiety about that too. And I guess the cabin he’s in has 2 brothers that fight a LOT. So, they’re going to try a few things. We’ll see. I just feel bad he’s not having fun. It’s not like DH and I are doing anything exciting while they’re gone. Lol
Oof. With that context it does seem like more than just homesickness.
I hope that the camp is able to improve things for him, and things are better the rest of the week.
We’re going to have him stick it out. If it’s really terrible, we will go get him. I think he’s stuck on being miserable. I spoke with him this afternoon, and he said things he did that were fun! And then walked it back to ensure I knew he was miserable. So. The counselor (main/head not cabin) said it is totally fine to have him stuck it out.
I feel terrible. But also, not. But then terrible again. 😢😭
We just got to Maine for a quick 4 day trip with DS2 while DS1 finishes up running camp. It’s a beautiful resort but we are all so tired we are currently just laying about in the room. At least we are lazy with a nice view
Ooh what resort are you at? I’m always looking for getaway ideas!
Oof. With that context it does seem like more than just homesickness.
I hope that the camp is able to improve things for him, and things are better the rest of the week.
We’re going to have him stick it out. If it’s really terrible, we will go get him. I think he’s stuck on being miserable. I spoke with him this afternoon, and he said things he did that were fun! And then walked it back to ensure I knew he was miserable. So. The counselor (main/head not cabin) said it is totally fine to have him stuck it out.
I feel terrible. But also, not. But then terrible again. 😢😭
Just kidding! On my way up to get him. Poor guy. Apparently he hasn’t been eating or sleeping much. That wasn’t clear to me or the person I talked to. Glad we figured out all the details, and I’ll be happy to have my guy home. I think we will stop for real dinner on the way home.
We’re going to have him stick it out. If it’s really terrible, we will go get him. I think he’s stuck on being miserable. I spoke with him this afternoon, and he said things he did that were fun! And then walked it back to ensure I knew he was miserable. So. The counselor (main/head not cabin) said it is totally fine to have him stuck it out.
I feel terrible. But also, not. But then terrible again. 😢😭
Just kidding! On my way up to get him. Poor guy. Apparently he hasn’t been eating or sleeping much. That wasn’t clear to me or the person I talked to. Glad we figured out all the details, and I’ll be happy to have my guy home. I think we will stop for real dinner on the way home.
Aw buddy. I had terrible homesickness when I was a kid. I know this isn’t normal for him, but I’m glad you’re going to get him. I can practically feel his relief myself just from my memories lol
Post by mysteriouswife on Aug 14, 2024 22:26:27 GMT -5
A kid who likes DD texted her to ask if they could bring ice cream for her. She said only if they bring ice cream for DS too. This kid showed up and left two pints of ice cream and sprinkles on the porch.
I’m not sure who impressed me more. DD for making sure DS wasn’t left out or the kid for taking her brother into consideration.
Just kidding! On my way up to get him. Poor guy. Apparently he hasn’t been eating or sleeping much. That wasn’t clear to me or the person I talked to. Glad we figured out all the details, and I’ll be happy to have my guy home. I think we will stop for real dinner on the way home.
Aw buddy. I had terrible homesickness when I was a kid. I know this isn’t normal for him, but I’m glad you’re going to get him. I can practically feel his relief myself just from my memories lol
Same. I feel for him. I distinctly remember being so homesick on a trip with a friend. I've experienced it as an adult too and it still sucks a lot.
Just kidding! On my way up to get him. Poor guy. Apparently he hasn’t been eating or sleeping much. That wasn’t clear to me or the person I talked to. Glad we figured out all the details, and I’ll be happy to have my guy home. I think we will stop for real dinner on the way home.
Aw buddy. I had terrible homesickness when I was a kid. I know this isn’t normal for him, but I’m glad you’re going to get him. I can practically feel his relief myself just from my memories lol
Yes, he’s quite happy! Since he hadn’t eaten much, we went to Olive Garden on the way home. I figure, he was homesick, and there you’re family! Haha.
I was already taking a half day tomorrow, but he’s asked me to take the whole day, so I’m doing that too. ❤️
Aw buddy. I had terrible homesickness when I was a kid. I know this isn’t normal for him, but I’m glad you’re going to get him. I can practically feel his relief myself just from my memories lol
Yes, he’s quite happy! Since he hadn’t eaten much, we went to Olive Garden on the way home. I figure, he was homesick, and there you’re family! Haha.
I was already taking a half day tomorrow, but he’s asked me to take the whole day, so I’m doing that too. ❤️
Poor guy just needed his parent(s) and home. I hope he regulates by the weekend and is back to his usual self.
DH has a samsung phone with Verizon. I swear it is a POS. No one remembered that kid had make up camp, so I'm trying to call him to make sure he got her up and it's going straight to voicemail. This phone is some top of the line thing that either can't get my calls or my text messages.
That sounds like a sim issue. He might want to talk to Verizon about getting a new sim for it as he's not able to receive calls or messages. Unless there are other issues with it, then it could be a phone issue.
I can appreciate that. DD wouldn't like an overseas vacation at this point either. Plus, feeding her is a nightmare and I'm not trying to deal with her and foreign cuisine! We've talked about Disney and she's interested but doesn't like the idea of the crowds and lines (a chip off the old block haha). I think DisneyLAND might be more her speed, she'd get the Disney experience with a more manageable day and on a trip like that we could do a lot of other things. What she really, really wants to do is an Alaskan cruise someday which I'm totally on board with! I'm all about kid-centric trips rather than trying to force adult enjoyment down her throat, I'd just rather not do the same one over and over.
My mom is taking her kids and grandkids on a 7 day Caribbean cruise in April 2025. The ship looks like a lot of fun for all ages, so I'm excited for her (and me)!
This sounds like it would be sooooooo boring for a kid!
My niece and nephew LOVED their Alaskan cruise. It's perfect for a lot of kids.
I'm really starting to question my perception of cruising. It sounds incredibly boring *to me* so I'm having a hard time understanding how it would be enjoyable to kids. It seems like too many people and not enough to do other than eat, drink and spend time at a pool. I like a low key vacation but I'm not a pool person.
I'm really starting to question my perception of cruising. It sounds incredibly boring *to me* so I'm having a hard time understanding how it would be enjoyable to kids. It seems like too many people and not enough to do other than eat, drink and spend time at a pool. I like a low key vacation but I'm not a pool person.
The Alaskan cruise is very different from many other cruises, according to my SIL. It wasn't low key for much time - lots of exploring the areas along the coast of Alaska, cool talks, sightseeing in places very different from anything they had seen before. There seemed to be less on water time and more at sites time.
deadwing I've only been on a few cruises but the one I really (really) hated had a lot of at sea days. I think a lot of dedicated cruise people love that and want to be on the ship, so it can be hard to find ones that have a lot of ports but that's the only way I'll do it. If I can wake up and explore a new place almost every day and be off the ship 8 hours or so, great. If not, it is not happening - for me.
ETA: I have yet to be on a cruise on any line (Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity) where the pools were not mobbed to the point that I refuse to get in. People soup is not my jam.
I'm really starting to question my perception of cruising. It sounds incredibly boring *to me* so I'm having a hard time understanding how it would be enjoyable to kids. It seems like too many people and not enough to do other than eat, drink and spend time at a pool. I like a low key vacation but I'm not a pool person.
The cruise my mom is taking us on looks like an amusement park - ropes courses and a plank walk, water slides etc. That will be DD’s jam. There are bars, clubs, gambling, spas for the adults and we have 4 stops so we’ll be off the boat a lot. Not for everyone but we’ll love it. I’m a pool/sun person.
Alaskan cruises are more of an adventure thing. She wants to see all the Alaskan wildlife.
I'm really starting to question my perception of cruising. It sounds incredibly boring *to me* so I'm having a hard time understanding how it would be enjoyable to kids. It seems like too many people and not enough to do other than eat, drink and spend time at a pool. I like a low key vacation but I'm not a pool person.
Cruising is really all about itinerary, ship, and the cruiser themselves.
We did the Panama Canal last fall and while there were more sea days because you have to get there, there was no other way I was going to see or go through the Panama Canal in my life. And DH is an engineer and was all about the mechanics of everything.
Same for Alaska. I could fly in/fly out, but a cruise gets you to a good number of coastal towns in a week.
Some ships are more about the ship itself, like the Icon of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas. They're like an amusement park on water. They're also too big for my taste and I love cruising.
We just got to Maine for a quick 4 day trip with DS2 while DS1 finishes up running camp. It’s a beautiful resort but we are all so tired we are currently just laying about in the room. At least we are lazy with a nice view
Ooh what resort are you at? I’m always looking for getaway ideas!
The Cliff House. I’ve been here a few times - it’s always great!
I'm really starting to question my perception of cruising. It sounds incredibly boring *to me* so I'm having a hard time understanding how it would be enjoyable to kids. It seems like too many people and not enough to do other than eat, drink and spend time at a pool. I like a low key vacation but I'm not a pool person.
I probably have a dozen cruises under my belt, and have never been in the pool or hot tub. Now granted, we don’t have kids so our idea of a good time in probably fairly boring to many. But… there is more than just food and pool. One line we like has a music row, where is the evenings, it bounces between dualing pianos, rock covers, and blue covers. Just enjoying that is a few hours in the evening. Many ships have all sorts of kids activities, ropes courses, go karts, things like that.
That said, after our last cruise, H and I have discovered cruises were great when we both had high stress, middle management jobs, because it was so relaxing. We’ve both taken a step back in responsibility (pre-retirement jobs lol), and the last one was on the edge of boring.