DH gave me the thumbs up on my ideas with a few minor adjustments
Sitting here and thinking, OMgoodness, the girlfriend... DS20 has one that I think may stick around for a while... So, no what to get her
to May, so they will both get Disney gc's and t-shirt, then... 
. I am not ready to put the summer clothes away yet but we can start planning in flip flops, right?!!!
to all the new people on this thread…since I had meetings yesterday and couldn't get on the boards
Ok..so I have been out of pocket for a few days my middle son started at a new high school..so that has been a transition also, my daughter started dance at a new studio, my hubby finally got home yesterday after a week of out-of-town business which included closing on an investment property that we have been trying to sell for a loooong long time. And the first closing was scheduled for July 11 we didn't close until Tuesday!!!! We are sooo very very thankful that it is closed and done. That is one reason he was gone so many days~ he went down primarily to close it on Friday and they kept pushing it back anyway, we are glad he's home and we can close that chapter of our business!!!! And my ds15 seems to be adjusting ok..he had a very hard afternoon Wed when we got home I think all the anticipation of this new thing finally hit him . he was ready to not go back and us put him in the other school that is our option here but I think by today he is getting the hang of his schedule and classes. So, if you think about it, or are so inclined,please say a prayer for my son. I would really appreciate it and that he would make some good friends we still don't really know anyone here
And my ds18 is loving college!!! So that is a positive for sure!!! back on topic here
17 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
We did this 4 years ago and while our families weren't very excited about it, it worked out great and we had a blast.
Hello! We are a family of 6, we have 4 children, 2 boys ages 17 and 5 and 2 girls ages 14 and 6. Our youngest son was adopted from China last year, he was home in tome for Christmas last year and really enjoyed his first!
All of our family lives close and we typically split the holidays between my parents and Dh's parents. But, Ive had enough of that and I booked us 2 weeks at WDW for Christmas and New Years!
We will celebrate with the families before or after we go. For our home celebration, I plan on prompting the children to write our elf a letter about celebrating early since we will not be home, so we will get presents done while at home a week or two before leaving. Then while there they will get a few gifts and stockings. We do drive, so I am able to pack as much as needed, but I dont want to pack a ton of gifts.
We will be at Magic Kingdom for Christmas and will eat at Cinderellas castle for breakfast to start our day. This trip is our main gifts to our children and ourselves.
I am interested in hearing though about ideas for the kids, anyone else experience celebrating early with kiddos who still believe? Im sure we can pull it off, Christmas isn't all about presents and our children mostly understand that. Im thinking about having a cookie or popcorn/snack delivered at the hotel. I did try that last time and it all arrived late though.
) It has horrible issues with the battery life. I really wish DH has mentioned it before he bought it b/c I could have found a decent deal on a new one for just a bit more and we wouldn't have to listen to the whining about how it was just 100% charged and is now 20%.
I can't believe it is almost time for Christmas!!
I will be following this thread. DD will be 10 by the time Dec. comes around and I have no idea what to get her. Whenever she mentions xmas it is usually asking for something she is not getting. Top choices are a crazy cart (go cart type thing) and a smart phone. I just don't see the need for her to have a smart phone in 5th grade
She does have an iPod touch that I would love to replace (DH bought her a refurbed one from Gamestop or something in June without running it by me
If everything goes to plan our little boy will be here and will be able 3 weeks old at xmas. Since he will be a little young to care he will most likely get a stuffed Duffy and maybe an exersaucer for when he is a little older.
The thing that I'm really not looking forward to this year is the return of Elf on the Shelf. She usually comes to our house on Dec. 1 and gets into all types of mischief. I will be having a c-section the week of Dec. 1 and the last thing I am going to want to do is find ideas for the elf. DD asked if I thought a second elf would come for the baby and I said NO WAY!!
my oldest was a Csection on Dec 4
by Christmas day I was up and moving and okay, but that first week you do have to take it easy!! Even on days when you think you are better, do NOT overdo it!!! 
I think a new iPod would be great..that's what my 11 yo dd is wanting .she will not get a phone until she's 13 unless we feel that at some point from being away at dance or church events more and more she will need it ..but that's when our boys' got phones, so she will probably wait too.
As for the Elf on the shelf, have your hubby stick him in the room wherever the baby will be an make it stay there for a while~~fix a note or two beforehand saying that he is in AWE of the new baby and just wants to be where he is. That way you can change a note or two out if you want to when you are doing a nighttime feeding and won't take any creative energy out of you! LOL!!!
