4 day Wonder Aug 28, 2005

[deeron51]

Our docs arrived today, too!!!!

 

[cruisedis05]

 

[cepmom]

finally got our other set of docs!! Now everytime I look at the clock, I tell the kids "2 weeks from today we will be flying to Disney" or "2 weeks from today we will be in line for Splash Mountain" etc. They think I'm nuts

Anyon'e kids going to the Lab?? All of a sudden (in the last couple of months) DD8 has been having anxiety about going places when she doesn't know anyone. (was afraid to go to camp, swimming, gymnastics etc because she didn't know the kids in her group) She literally can't walk over and join the group without my being right on her side. Now that she has turned 8, she will be in another age group than her sister (DD5) and she is stressing about being in the Lab and DD5 being in the Club. I though that maybe if she met some other kids her age at the meet, she would feel a little better. Otherwise, I might have to see if Disney will let me put her in the Club with DD5.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

finally got our other set of docs!! Now everytime I look at the clock, I tell the kids "2 weeks from today we will be flying to Disney" or "2 weeks from today we will be in line for Splash Mountain" etc. They think I'm nuts

Anyon'e kids going to the Lab?? All of a sudden (in the last couple of months) DD8 has been having anxiety about going places when she doesn't know anyone. (was afraid to go to camp, swimming, gymnastics etc because she didn't know the kids in her group) She literally can't walk over and join the group without my being right on her side. Now that she has turned 8, she will be in another age group than her sister (DD5) and she is stressing about being in the Lab and DD5 being in the Club.

I do the same thing -- Every day my ds7 asks how many days, and we are counting them down! This morning as I was walking around my office, I was thinking in 2 weeks I'll be riding Space Mountain. Woohoo!

I'm sorry my ds will be in the Club with your little one instead of the Lab with your older child... but he will be very excited to meet her, as an only he's always looking to make new friends.

 

[cruisedis05]

Just finished making my door magnets. My kitchen table is full of stuff we are taking and none of it's clothing. Has anyone really started to pack yet?

 

[cepmom]

Just finished making my door magnets. My kitchen table is full of stuff we are taking and none of it's clothing. Has anyone really started to pack yet?

haven't started packing yet ~ still wearing most everything we need to bring!!!
I have a Rubbermaid tote in the closet upstairs filled with junk I am bringing and none of it is clothes either!!

I borrowed my Mom's luggage and it's upstairs waiting to be filled....I am a notorious overpacker so I figured if I don't start too soon, I won't get carried away!!

 

[muskokaV]

Hi Guys,
Well, I wouldn't say that I am packed, but I have written down everything (and I mean everything) on a gazillion lists. I did a wack of ironing last night and instructed the children not to wear any of those clothes again, until we are away! I am so obsessed with this trip, I have left next week completely open, so I can concentrate fully on getting ready.
My DS is 8 and my DD is 11. They are going to be in separate groups for the lab, and I don't know how they are going to do with that. They are very excited, but I know they would rather be together. I am not expecting them to spend much time in the labs, I am anxious to spend time as a family, anyway. We'll see...

 

[cruisedis05]

My DS is 8 and my DD is 11. They are going to be in separate groups for the lab, and I don't know how they are going to do with that. They are very excited, but I know they would rather be together. I am not expecting them to spend much time in the labs, I am anxious to spend time as a family, anyway. We'll see...

I have a DD 11. She has done this stuff before. We should make sure they meet. Jessica, my DD, would also like to meet some kids before hand. As for your DS I don't have anyone traveling with us in that age group. But I'm sure he'll meet someone and have fun.

 

[kaceyisme]

I have a DD 11. She has done this stuff before. We should make sure they meet. Jessica, my DD, would also like to meet some kids before hand. As for your DS I don't have anyone traveling with us in that age group. But I'm sure he'll meet someone and have fun.

My DS 12 would also like to meet with both of your kids. He is an only child, and would like to "meet" someone before going into the lab.

 

[kaceyisme]

haven't started packing yet ~ still wearing most everything we need to bring!!!

I know -- isn't it so hard to plan this trip when we are all wearing everything we need to bring with us! We need to pack for 11 days, and I don't want to do any laundry on the trip, so we really need to pack everything!! It's good to know that we are all in this together - the insanity!! It brings a smile to my face reading everyone's posts about how obsessed they are, etc. about this trip! I am exactly the same way - I can't think about anything else! Next week at work will be unbearable!!

 

[snoopyandpooh]

I made a list, but haven't started packing yet. I made the mistake of putting snacks on the list twice, my DD caught it and she was laughing at me!

I still have a ton of things to do before leaving next Wednesday (driving 24 hrs from Toronto), top on the list is laundry, than it is mowing the lawn, buying all the snacks we need for the long drive, pre-celebrate my DM's birthday with the rest of the family (her real birthday will be when we are on the cruise), looks like the last thing to do is to pack our luggage and triple check to make sure we have all the travel documents.

 

[cruisedis05]

In a previous post I stated I have extra pirate stuff if anyone wanted to buy. But I was told I'm not allowed to sell anything on here. So I'm just going to give it to anyone who wants. I know kaceyisme wanted a set ( sword, patch, tattoo,earring, & bandana) So I have 7 sets left if anyone wants. Just let me know.

 

[Pengy]

We've started packing some things that we won't need between now and the trip, and figuring out what clothes we can set aside now for the trip. And things like camera, camcorder, beach towel for each, etc.

Maybe we'll turn the trip into a "relocation research" excursion too, perhaps Mickey's hiring!!

Pengy

 

[ewt715]

Since this is my first Disney cruise, could someone explain, Pirates Night for me. I have my docs, starting to pack, we are bringing four suit cases, two for the cruise and two for are post cruise stay at Disney. I am flying in a day early, staying at the Hampton Inn. The Hampton Inn will store the suitcases for a few days, so we will only have to bring two onboard.

Looking foward to meeting everone. Does anyone have the second seating for dinner.

Bill & Billy

 

[kaceyisme]

Since this is my first Disney cruise, could someone explain, Pirates Night for me. I have my docs, starting to pack, we are bringing four suit cases, two for the cruise and two for are post cruise stay at Disney. I am flying in a day early, staying at the Hampton Inn. The Hampton Inn will store the suitcases for a few days, so we will only have to bring two onboard.

Looking foward to meeting everone. Does anyone have the second seating for dinner.

Bill & Billy

It's our first cruise too! Pirate night starts out at dinner where there is a themed menu. The servers are dressed in pirate costume as well, and they give out bandanas, etc. for us to wear. Some people get dressed up as well. The evening continues after dinner on deck, where they will have a Pirate themed deck party, and a late evening dessert buffet.

We have early seating for dinner, but I understand that the deck party starts after the late seating dinner ends.

Hope this helps!

 

[cruisedis05]

I just can't stop I can't wait!!

 

[Pengy]

Hi Bill & Billy, we have second seating as well. It's so nice to be in single digits for the start of our vacation, and under 2 weeks for the cruise!



Pengy, Jen, Samantha & Maeghan

 

[muskokaV]

I made a list, but haven't started packing yet. I made the mistake of putting snacks on the list twice, my DD caught it and she was laughing at me!

I still have a ton of things to do before leaving next Wednesday (driving 24 hrs from Toronto), top on the list is laundry, than it is mowing the lawn, buying all the snacks we need for the long drive, pre-celebrate my DM's birthday with the rest of the family (her real birthday will be when we are on the cruise), looks like the last thing to do is to pack our luggage and triple check to make sure we have all the travel documents.

Hey, SnoopyandPooh,

You are from Markham? We are from London. Are you leaving on Wednesday the 24th? That is the day we are leaving. Are you driving straight through? We are, it takes us 22 hours on the I-75. We leave here late afternoon and arrive in time for dinner at WDW the next day. Are you doing Land/Sea?
I was trying to figure out how to do this privately, sorry to bunk up everyone elses's message board.
By the way, is anyone else going to spontaneuosly combust from the excitement????

 

[cruisedis05]

By the way, is anyone else going to spontaneuosly combust from the excitement????

I am!!! I am!!!

 

[kaceyisme]

I can't believe that we leave one week from today for the Disney World portion of our trip!!