Make A Wish--Kyle Edition

Kyle finally made his Wish.  In a real way.

As I changed his clothes a few weeks ago he was gazing at the poster of Chase Field next to his bed--while his Arizona Diamondbacks bobbleheads and other paraphenelia gazed down upon him--and he turned his head to me, furrowed his brow, and said, "Mom.  I just want to be a real baseball player.  Can you call Make A Wish and tell them?"

That's when I knew.  THIS was his real Wish.  We had been waiting and waiting.  I suspected it would be something related to baseball, and he has made remarks about what his Wish would be over the last year since he became eligible for a Wish.

But never did he seem so thoughtful--so wistful--as when he turned his face to me and I knew deep in my heart that THIS is his Wish.  "You only get one Wish, you know.  You really wish to be a real baseball player?"  His reply was affirmative.  I consulted Chris, who agreed that this was the right decision.

I contacted Make A Wish to tell them that Kyle was ready for his interview.  Kyle--just 5 years old--maintained throughout his interview that he just wanted to be a real baseball player, so his commitment to his Wish decision was clear.  And then a Dbacks game happened to start on TV here at home while his interview was happening, and that's when the interview essentially ended.  Nothing distracts this kid from a Dbacks game.  Sometimes I wonder if the players know that there are people like Kyle depending on them to make their day by knocking one out of the park.  (Our guys do their best to do that at every at bat, I know that. And they almost always deliver!)

After further questioning, I've determined that Kyle's definition of being a "real baseball player" involves swinging a standard wooden bat at a standard ball.  He would need help to do that, but I have full confidence that Make A Wish will make it happen.

(Technically, we don't know how or if Make A Wish will or can grant his Wish, but we're on the edges of our seats to see how it all goes down.)

Lauren's Wish Trip

I apologize for my absence.  My old laptop died months ago and I finally got a new one, and trying to keep up with all my passwords has been challenging.  The internet is so hard sometimes.

As you may already know, we made it to Disney World and back last month.  I still have some loose ends to wrap up in regards to that trip, but you inquiring minds can check here for a recaps and photos.

If anyone wants details in regards to the accessibility of the Magic Kingdom or Give Kids the World, ping me.  The Disney World website is VERY detailed in which rides are accessible, but I am happy to elaborate if anyone has a specific question.

Additionally, Southwest Airlines featured Lauren's Make-A-Wish story on their blog.  Read it here.  Pretty cool, eh?

#SSfO (Such Suckers for Ollivander)

To catch you up:
Kyle is pooped out. (literally)  (mostly)
Lauren is well.  (mostly)  (still hoarse, but otherwise mostly okay respiratory-wise)
Jenna is living every 8 year old's dream:  to skip a week of school and hang at Disney World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Speaking of the latter, I have a few moments to finish uploading this amazing experience at Ollivander's Wand Shop at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  There is a long line to get in, but for good reason.

The set is pretty dark, but you may spy someone familiar despite that.  Witness the magic:

Poop today, Disneyworld tomorrow.

The last 30 hours have been nuts.  We get on a plane tomorrow headed for Orlando, but this time yesterday we were consulting with an E.R. surgeon about disimpacting Kyle's recent bowel obstruction.  And today Lauren woke up with itchy eyes and terrible secretions, so it's been electric suction after Cough Assist after electric suction.

Mickey Mouse would not approve of our weekend thus far.  I'm keeping our fingers crossed that tomorrow's long trip will go better than we ever could have imagine.

Also hoping Kyle poops.  Like, a whole lotta poop.  May The Force be with him, etc.

Getting Prepped for Disney World!

Last night our lovely Make A Wish granters came over for Lauren's big send-off party!  We leave for Disney World next week.  Huzzah!

She *might* be getting excited.

Coincidence?

The twins got their eligibility/welcome letters from the Make A Wish Foundation on the same day as a Disney Vacation solicitation.

A sign?