Soggy Wet Magic

Saturday we went to Magic Kingdom. It was an opportunity that we did not want to miss despite the weather. And we felt like a day of fun was just what we needed - rain or shine.

Luckily we had cheap ponchos out of a dollar bin and they served us well. It was soggy day.

We were invited to a dinner party at Scott and Barbara's. Scott works for Disney and gave us the opportunity to go to the parks for day as his guest. That was wonderful. We decided to take a new approach to Disney which was we do what we do, and what we WON'T do is rush. It is so hard to go to Disney without getting into that "cram as much as you can into the day" frenetic pace. It always ends the same - a full day and whimpering at the end. Yes, we did it ALL but at what cost. And how much did we enjoy it?

The plan worked well. A couple of times we had to remind ourselves - STOP - but only a couple and the day was lovely. We enjoyed it all even though it was crowded and rainy.

My cheap garage sale party tiara broke recently. I am considering one of these as a replacement. They average about $25 so I think it is a good investment. Aprons and tiaras ARE a tradition now.

Afterwards, we went to dinner at Scott and Barbara's. It was a wonderful meal and their house looked beautiful. They know how to make an occasion feel very special and their guests feel welcomed. That is an art unto itself.

Considering that the occasion was fraught with emotional difficulties and heart in throat moments, it was still lovely to be with them. Joan's husband has a new fiance. This party was to introduce her to everyone.

It is one of those moments when you have to decide who you truly are. And stretch to be your highest self. Can you accept that someone else is dealing with their grief in a very different way than you are? Can you want happiness for someone despite what that feels like to you? Can you accept someone new in a place that was filled by someone you treasured and not have it feel weird?

They are hard questions.