sorry the initial reaction wasn't what you hoped for, but sounds like he finally got it. so hard with kids- they don't always do what we anticipate.We told our son last night. He opened his first book for Hanukkah (he gets a book each night) and read the note. His reaction was "for real?" and then went on to reading his book.However, about an hour later, he came down to me and started jumping up and down, asking about who we were going to eat with (character meals). When I told him we were having a princess lunch, he asked if Snow White will be there (is she at Akhershus?) I said maybe. He then started asking if we'll be seeing the animals again, and I told him we were staying at the Contemporary this time. He was a little disappointed, but is excited to be able to walk to the Magic Kingdom. I think he'll the Contemporary as much as he likes AKL. At least I hope he will!
And thanks to this thread, I just went online and put a hold on our mail.
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NO WAY....i would be pissed. That is not a boss/company i would want to continue working for. I know it is a rough economy and all that, but no job is worth that heartache- i mean in today's society most companies are pretty good with life/work balance. Even my workaholic boss who isn't married with no kids is GREAT with all of us that have kids and is so flexible if we need to leave early for a school function- sick kid, whatever. That's part of the job for us. I would never work somewhere that didn't let me go if my parent was dying. that's just, well i am LIVID reading it. I hope karma slaps this boss back one day and i hope your hubby still goes and has a great time. i know it isn't possible given finances for everyone to just walk away from a job, but boy, this would be one i would really consider doing that too!Well DH's boss decided last night that we needed another punch to the gut, that the year we've had has not been bad enough already. He sent an email out late that all vacation requests for December have been suspended due to work load.I told DH to tell boss we are not canceling our trip and to let him fire him if he doesn't like it. I am so mad this morning I could breathe fire!
let us know how it goes- saying a little prayer for you!
We got my son's haircut last night and getting my pedi at lunch today. Finished packing last night......we are checking one bag, carrying on two small suitcases (one is toddler sized!) and two backpacks. plus stroller and booster seat will be checked (need seat for rental car). 
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We leave in 44 hours!!! Only two more sleeps- well more like one and a half, since we have to get up at 3am on Saturday am.
Seems we had a lot of haircuts and pedis lately on this board!
and good news- anyone renting a car, be sure and go back and check for lower rates. We originally had booked a full size (like impala) through National (my preference as an Emerald Aisle customer) for $225 for the week. Yesterday, i checked the same exact reservation as a new one- and it went down to $200. I found another coupon and got it down to $157, saving almost $70!!! And all through national who isn't known to be the cheapest (but most convenient for us, no line/counter etc.). woo hoo! that's enough to pay for my TIW card!
Getting so excited, so hard to function at work. Also booking another trip today----the social media moms trip registration opens today (invite only i believe) this afternoon- so hoping to get a spot for it- it is a fabulous deal- with a room for 3 nights at the GF and park hoppers (although we have APs) for a fantastic price (really really cheap, unbelievably cheap!). So we are heading back for 3 nights in March 17-20. I don't have enough vacation time to make it a longer trip (doing a mountain trip to Gatlinburg with family in June and WDW week in October), plus it is peak season and crowded, so i figure a brief taste is fine. i was shocked DH wanted to go back with me- i thought i might be going alone (since it is a conference). then we are back in October. so even when this trip is over and i am sad, at least i have something else to look forward too. definitely counting my blessings today.
I hope you have a wonderful time! April
ticker reads 2 DAYS!!!
We leave in 44 hours!!! Only two more sleeps- well more like one and a half, since we have to get up at 3am on Saturday am.
Thanks! April
20 DAY DANCE 
So glad i could help!!! it is always those little things you forget. There are great pharmacies close to disney if you ever needed it, but why hassle? We've even had to visit urgent care at disney before too, so don't forget your health insurance cards!exwdwcm, thank you SO MUCH for your lists on P. 80! Thanks to you I'm going to check my hubby's prescriptions now! I would have totally forgotten that which would've been bad news for us...
Trying to get house work done today, hopefully will make the last Christmas shopping trip out tonight. I can't decide whether to start wrapping gifts or not-on the one hand when we get back we have 6 days until Christmas so I have a LOT of wrapping to do in 6 days, but if I do get it out, I hate to leave everything out while we're out of town! I have to leave with a CLEAN house!
Christmas cards today! Got to get them ready for that PERFECT DW picture!
I think we've decided to leave at 4am on Saturday instead of my original 9am plan- maybe the 3yo will SLEEP for 3 or 4 hours?! Could it be? 3 or 4 hours of QUIET in my car?!
yeah- thank you!! We will be there 17-20th, so just miss you. Where are you guys staying in March? I think i have officially converted DH to the dark side........Dec, March and Oct......I would say that is a pretty solid conversion right?YEAAAA!!! How exciting! Thanks so much for everything you've done on this thread... it's been so much fun chatting with everyone and reading everything!
ETA.... just noticed you'll be there in March; we will too! Mar 3-10th!
You are so welcome!!! Merry Christmas to you too!!! Stay tuned for my TR!!! and if you aren't signed up on FB yet- be sure and find me as Michelle Easler Peters- i'll be posting pics there starting Saturday live from the world!Have a fun and safe trip. Thank you for all the contibutions to this thread and Merry Christmas!!!
I have read about others experiencing issues too- so i think it is not just you. Keep trying though!! i think the upgrade on the 30th maybe caused some problems?Is anyone else having a problem with on-line check-in? It's not working for me right now.
Good luck on your finals and hoping these next few weeks pass by quickly for you (okay and slowly for me next week while at WDW!)
Turned in my big social science methods project last night, have a regular schedule next week for school, but then the 13-17 is finals week so I for sure do not have to go the 14 or to my second class on the 15 and don't have any Friday classes so I will be done with school on the night of the 16th. I can't wait!! Getting my hair done on the 17th, not just for the vacation but so it's nice for when I start student teaching in January. Right now the DIS is helping me to procrastinate on a test I have to create for my methods class, even though it's not due until next Wednesday I like getting things done ahead of time.
Hope everyone has a great day and safe travels to those of you heading to the World today and in the weeks to come.
so nice of you to adopt some sweet angels!!!! we do that at work too.
lol!! wish I was flying with them! I'm flying with Spirit Air..
That is very true
I took a course online about fear of flying and it said to write a letter to the captain explaining your situation.. I was thinking about maybe just mentioning something to the flight attendents.. On my Honeymoon I just sat there with my hood up crying the whole time.. poor DH lol
