Curing my BAD TICKER JUJU!!!!...Hey! Where's da Monkey king? New 2/11!

[Lauralee131]

It's just me Kate....

Still waiting....

 

[DisneyJo]

Hey LL want to play?

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

I know, I know. I'm planning to get it up and started today.

And LL, get some sleep!

 

[DisneyJo]

Woohooo starting today

 

[Lauralee131]

Here Jo!!! Catch!!!!

Ok, I've popped a fresh bag...I'm ready....

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

I needed no help waking up Saturday morning.

I had stacked all the clothes that were to come in neat little piles.

I had packed the boxes of oatmeal and granola bars that were to serve as breakfast for the week.

I had located autograph books, lanyards and ponchos.

I was ready.

But everyone else was still asleep.

A quandary.

Making as much noise as humanly possible, I started coffee. I slammed cabinets. I needlessly flushed toilets. I turned on the shower, then turned it off. Nothing. Not a stirring to be had.

Then, as I was running out of options for noise-makers that wouldn't raise questions, the neighbor's dog started howling.

Perfect.

Within a few minutes I had #3 up and I knew it wouldn't be long before the other two were up and about.

The rule in the house is no advent calendar until breakfast has been eaten. They are, after all, filled with little Dove delights, and if #3 had the option, he'd eat nothing but junk all the time. Convincing him to eat early was a challenge. He's not a big breakfast eater. But a bowl of cheerios later we were on our way to the calendars.

DH and I tried not to make a big deal out of the fact that we wanted them all to open at the same time. We desperately tried to be nonchalant with the camera. Yes, it was out of the ordinary to have someone take your photo while opening an advent calendar, but they seemed to chalk it up to parents being odd.

They opened the paper sealing the holder.

#2 was first to lift his chocolate out.

He saw the end of the piece of paper and asked what it was.

I claimed to have no idea.

Then #1 took his chocolate out and asked why he had something sticking out of his as well.

Again

#2 pulled his paper out and started to read. To himself. Then looked puzzled as if he was stuck on a word.

#1 pulled his out and read. To himself. He looked up at us.

#3 pulled his out, stuck the chocolate in his mouth, and asked what was going on.

So we asked #2 to read it out loud.

"Go pack your bag because we're going to Disney World."

Nothing.

Silence.

Silence and stunned faces.

Not stunned happy. More like deer in your headlights stunned.

They didn't believe us.

Well, #3 did. He asked where his suitcase was so he could get packing.

 

[bawsmom]

ooohhhhhh!!! that gave me chills!!!

how exciting!!! can't wait to hear the rest!

 

[DisneyJo]

Well, #3 did. He asked where his suitcase was so he could get packing.

That is so sweet and so funny about #3 I'm going to have to go back and read your intros though as I can't remember how old your DS's are!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

That is so sweet and so funny about #3 I'm going to have to go back and read your intros though as I can't remember how old your DS's are!

Sorry, Jo. #1 is 11. #2 is 7 (8 next month), and #3 is 4.

 

[DisneyJo]

Thanks kate, I did go back and look though

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I love that the 4 year old was ready to rock!

What a great surprise for your boys!

 

[cmp1111]

I love the visuals! That's a great reveal!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey there, I am late to your trippie but I am glad I got here for the start of the actual trip report.

I loved your Twas The Night Before Disney, very cute.

Too funny that the boys didn't believe you about Disney.

 

[Lauralee131]

YAY!! It has BEGUN!!

And how sweet! I got a little verklempt just reading that!!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

ooohhhhhh!!! that gave me chills!!!

how exciting!!! can't wait to hear the rest!

Thanks! Glad you're on board

I love that the 4 year old was ready to rock!

What a great surprise for your boys!

T, he's ALWAYS ready to go to Disney And Mr. 44 inches was ready to take on the biggies this time!

I love the visuals! That's a great reveal!

Thanks. It was a fun way to reveal the trip....even if they didn't believe us

Hey there, I am late to your trippie but I am glad I got here for the start of the actual trip report.

I loved your Twas The Night Before Disney, very cute.

Too funny that the boys didn't believe you about Disney.

Welcome! Glad you're here

YAY!! It has BEGUN!!

And how sweet! I got a little verklempt just reading that!!

Hey LL! Glad you're finding some time to read along. I know things are crazy for you right now. Is Tony home?

 

[jcc0621]

I'm here, I'm here....LAte, but I am here Love the advent calender reveal, what a great idea! I can't keep my big mouth shut so I would never be able to keep the secret

Can't wait to hear the rest

 

[Lauralee131]

Hey LL! Glad you're finding some time to read along. I know things are crazy for you right now. Is Tony home?

Yep - Tony's home...been back since Thanksgiving. He took on a new job with the same company that will keep him home, which is nice. He's working in the trailer now too so it's also nice that he's getting a break from the field. So he's fine-tuning his computer skills now...maybe he'll do HIS side of a TR someday....

 

[jcc0621]

Yep - Tony's home...been back since Thanksgiving. He took on a new job with the same company that will keep him home, which is nice. He's working in the trailer now too so it's also nice that he's getting a break from the field. So he's fine-tuning his computer skills now...maybe he'll do HIS side of a TR someday....

Oooh, flailing hands, neck strains, and everything

 

[Lauralee131]

Oooh, flailing hands, neck strains, and everything

 

[PrincessV]

#3 pulled his out, stuck the chocolate in his mouth, and asked what was going on....

They didn't believe us.

Well, #3 did. He asked where his suitcase was so he could get packing.

Oh Kate, I can totally picture this!

I'm so excited to see your TR - it was so good to meet you!