Apparently, there is such a thing asValentine's Eve. Celebrating Valentine's Day in our home has expanded into a month-long decorative frenzy of windows, doors and chintzy jewelry; let's not forget the tights and socks with hearts. The weekend has been spent preparing Valentines for classmates, daycare-mates and teachers. This morning, K and N ate heart-shaped pancakes ( ~ note to myself to butter the heart-shaped cookie cutters next year before pouring the batter into the frying pan); I prepared Rice Krispie cake with Valentine sprinkles for K's class this afternoon. (Apparently the class is celebrating Valentine's Day and the 100th day of school tomorrow ~ who knew!?!)
After K and N put on their Valentine's tattoos this evening, K inquired: "Have you made our Valentines yet?" Gulp.
Can you guess what I'm doing this evening?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
cruise post #3
With the exception of Grand Cayman, the weather was quite poor (ie: jackets and/or sweaters needed with capris) but we were still entertained! (We watched the new movie, Tangled, in 3-D!)
My non-swimming girls and my dh braved the chilly water in Cozumel to pet the dolphins. K is now determined to be a veterinarian of all sorts of animals, including marine animals.
I didn't contemplate all the wardrobe needed for a Disney ship. I had only packed daytime and evening wear. I neglected to pack princess and pirate costumes! We had to rush back after our port stop at Cozumel to assist the crew in stopping the pirates from attacking our ship! We still dressed up for "Pirates Night" ~ and yes, even my dh donned an eye-patch, skull-cap and fake scars!
Disney was wonderfully organized and attentive to detail from the beginning to the end. From the bus windows being ship portals to the goodbye flags at the end, it was so appreciated! What a relaxing and magical trip for all!
I didn't contemplate all the wardrobe needed for a Disney ship. I had only packed daytime and evening wear. I neglected to pack princess and pirate costumes! We had to rush back after our port stop at Cozumel to assist the crew in stopping the pirates from attacking our ship! We still dressed up for "Pirates Night" ~ and yes, even my dh donned an eye-patch, skull-cap and fake scars!
Disney was wonderfully organized and attentive to detail from the beginning to the end. From the bus windows being ship portals to the goodbye flags at the end, it was so appreciated! What a relaxing and magical trip for all!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
news on the street: the Toothfairy is passe
We are so proud of how K is reading in English (as well as in French)! As a result, she is starting to enjoy reading my blog! Writing posts can become a little cryptic!
K lost a tooth en route to Orlando for the cruise. My family had a debate over whether the Toothfairy delivers American or Canadian money in the USA. I puzzled whether the Toothfairy or Tinkerbell would visit to collect K's tooth on a cruise ship. K decided she would reserve placing her tooth in a glass of water for the Toothfairy until we were on the ship.
Orlando is a phenomenal airport with hotel accommodations attached. It has a number of Disney stores and/or stores with Disney memorabilia.
Once upon the Magic cruise ship, we settled into our accommodations and then ventured around the ship. We took K & N to the Oceaneer Club & Lab (aka childcare) to register them as guests in the event they wanted to hang out with the kids and do things like crafts. *
That evening, K dutifully placed her tooth in the glass of water. At home, we would wait to see what colour the fairy's wings were but we weren't sure what would happen on a cruise ship. The next morning, we woke to discover this:
It appears that Tinkerbell substitutes for the Toothfairy on cruiseships! (Maybe the Toothfairy is land-based only?) We know it was Tinkerbell who visited our room as it was her ring that held the American dollar! It appears that her wings left a glittery residue of mostly silver with a tinge of green in the water! K wanted to somehow salvage some of Tinkerbell's glitter but, like all magical things, it disappeared!
We went to every evening theatre performance on the ship! Each time there was the sound of Tinkerbell's wings and/or lights that lit to demonstrate Tinkerbell's presence, K's eyes lit to attention! (Both girls also received stick-on Disney earrings from Tinkerbell).
N is now requesting that I make arrangements for a cruise when she gets a loose tooth. Apparently the Toothfairy is passe. Ah, the power of faith!
* N learned how to do the Do-Si-Do in the Club & the children were later joined by Snow White so they could Do-Si-Do together! Sweet!
K lost a tooth en route to Orlando for the cruise. My family had a debate over whether the Toothfairy delivers American or Canadian money in the USA. I puzzled whether the Toothfairy or Tinkerbell would visit to collect K's tooth on a cruise ship. K decided she would reserve placing her tooth in a glass of water for the Toothfairy until we were on the ship.
Orlando is a phenomenal airport with hotel accommodations attached. It has a number of Disney stores and/or stores with Disney memorabilia.
Once upon the Magic cruise ship, we settled into our accommodations and then ventured around the ship. We took K & N to the Oceaneer Club & Lab (aka childcare) to register them as guests in the event they wanted to hang out with the kids and do things like crafts. *
That evening, K dutifully placed her tooth in the glass of water. At home, we would wait to see what colour the fairy's wings were but we weren't sure what would happen on a cruise ship. The next morning, we woke to discover this:
It appears that Tinkerbell substitutes for the Toothfairy on cruiseships! (Maybe the Toothfairy is land-based only?) We know it was Tinkerbell who visited our room as it was her ring that held the American dollar! It appears that her wings left a glittery residue of mostly silver with a tinge of green in the water! K wanted to somehow salvage some of Tinkerbell's glitter but, like all magical things, it disappeared!
We went to every evening theatre performance on the ship! Each time there was the sound of Tinkerbell's wings and/or lights that lit to demonstrate Tinkerbell's presence, K's eyes lit to attention! (Both girls also received stick-on Disney earrings from Tinkerbell).
N is now requesting that I make arrangements for a cruise when she gets a loose tooth. Apparently the Toothfairy is passe. Ah, the power of faith!
* N learned how to do the Do-Si-Do in the Club & the children were later joined by Snow White so they could Do-Si-Do together! Sweet!
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