He was against the idea of going twice in one year. Oh well, I guess that just means the next trip could be next Dec... 
I know! Of course, I was HOPING to convince my husband to take a trip next May (as that was our original plan)... I guess that is out now!
I didn't know this! Last you told me, your next trip was probably going to be in the spring of 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS! Everyone just needs to hope Christen's second pregnancy is different from her first in this one aspect. She was ALWAYS tired with Cortlyn. I would call her at 6 or 7 at night and she would be heading to bed! That just will not work with our Disney plans. Maybe this one will be the opposite though... 
Anyway, so I got The Lion King book. When I told C about it, she made a good suggestion to use it for the day they go to Animal Kingdom (DH and I are not doing that park this trip...we'll be in Epcot this day). For $1, I thought this was great!
You're Welcome, by the way!
I could always go back. It would give me an excuse to go back to Target. And how many of us don't just love that store, right? Christen, if you think she would like that let me know and I'll go get it 
You little sneak! Talk about finding out new things
Although I've already said it to you personally, I'll say it again!
Anyway, I mainly wanted to tell everyone about some great little gifts I found for the girls at Target last night. I know Christen and I are both addicted to the dollar section right as you walk in. I ALWAYS stop there to see what they have. Well, last night I was shopping for my hubby (his birthday is today! woo hoo!!) and of course I had to stop there first. I came across several Disney related things and just had to get several things to help Christen in her goody-bag quest.
First, there were some little books. You know, the short ones with cardboard pages for really small kids? They had both The Lion King and Winnie the Pooh. If she hasn't mentioned it already, Christen doesn't really like Pooh. Not sure why really but this was one reason she didn't want to go to Crystal Palace for any meal.
Next, they had some Tinkerbell markers. Again, these were only $1! Not sure how long they'll work but a decent price for what we got nonetheless.
And lastly was a Princess eating tray. I thought this was adorable. Of course, it was $2.50 but still worth it IMO. I can totally see Christen having to wash this everytime she feeds Cortlyn
They had a few other Disney related items. A few Cars things for boys. They did have a Fairy Activity Book but that's a little too old for a 2.5 year old. They also had a sports bottle type thing in a pack with a tupperware type sandwish case. I probably should have gotten this but I just wasn't sure. I also should have at least taken a picture of it with my phone but I actually just now thought of that
Well, it was just a thought, because really, going twice in one year would be a lot for us! 
I have been moved to a busier department in the medical clinic I work at, so it cuts into my social/internet life. Clearly, I was not very smart when I accepted the position! 
No, its a better (although lateral) move for me in the clinic. 
The Jungle Cruise would be nice- I don't really remember ever doing this. Of course, I'm hoping Cortlyn will want to do the Barnstormer (again- will this be there? I'm confused by this expansion stuff!). For those with small children, I saw somewhere that the Barnstormer was for 36 or 38 inches and at least 3 years old... do they actually ask for the age? Cause Cortlyn is 36.5 inches now, so I'm pretty sure she will be tall enough but she's only 2.5. 
tone picked up and told me I had gotten thru and the clock read 7:59. 
So I go thru the prompt and was politely informed that my wait would be "more than 30 minutes". I was so overjoyed at this point though to at least be on hold! So I begin working at my desk, holding my phone to my ear. I have never wanted a blue tooth until this morning! I had texted Christen about my dilemma earlier and she offered to call for me too. But they needed a CC hold and we hadn't gone over EXACTLY what I wanted so I decided to trudge thru myself. I can't believe I'm already thinking that!
CONGRATS AGAIN!
Hi! I followed your link to your PTR in your signature from Reese's report!
I need to go back to the beginning & read everything but had to post this before I forgot!!! I was in the Magical Music Days parade at Disney back in 1999 too!!!! (I actually still have the pin they gave us!)
I just thought that was so interesting to find someone on DIS who was also in that parade!
I'll have to find my mom's pictures & you can see if you are in any of them! Don't worry, I won't post them on DIS...its too embarassing! I looked awful back then!
Anyway, back to reading!
OMG face. She smiled at me and shook her head like yeah, its me. Then when we were marching, she was sitting off to the side and I saw her again and she waved at ME! Not that she's some BIG star, but it was cool for me! 
Good evening folks! How are you? I'm sooooo sorry that I haven't updated in a while. Things have been slightly crazy at work and I've been extra tired at night!
So, I thought today, I would discuss my "must do's" while at the parks. What do you think?
Magic Kindgom
I really really really want to take Cortlyn on Dumbo and Its a Small World. However... I'm a little worried with this expansion stuff. Is Dumbo gonna be there still? I also want to the Tiki Room (its one of the few things I vividly remember about Disney from my childhood). Pirates of the Caribbean is defiantly a must as well. Nita and I were discussing POTC and she's afraid it would be too scary for the girls. What do you people think? We MUST see the Philharmagic.... its important since my husband is a conductor.
So, those are my "musts". Of course, that list has changed since I found out I'm gonna be limited in my rides.
Okay... I just totally got side tracked while writing this... Our neighbor has a Segway! I go to ride it! Totally cool!
Dumbo is a must do for kids. I didn't really like the Tiki Room, and will skip it this time around. I'm trying to convince my daughter to give POTC and the Haunted Mansion a try this time around. Last time (2007) she didn't want to and she is thinking they might be too scary for her. Philharmagic is definitely a must do. While you are in there, see if you can find the sunglasses I lost in 2007.
There is a spot outside of Cinderella's castle that I want to see. There is a little statue of Cinderella, and if you place yourself in the right spot it will look like she has a crown on her head.
Like, I know I have looked and thought "Hmm... I thought this was on the right hand side!" Oh well... not a HUGE deal! Cortlyn wanted to ride it, but I couldn't really let her, since you have to balance on it. Have any of you seen it? I thought it was soooo cool that Walt Disney had children from all over the world bring a vial of water to add to the ride, so you were literally riding on water from different countries!
I just thought that was a nice touch. That video showed updates to the ride with Alice, Ariel, Lilo and Peter Pan. Does the DisneyWorld have those updates or do you think that will be part of the new stuff? 
I hadn't really heard of the Plaza- okay, I haven't heard of MOST of the places at disney! - but this little place looks like a good choice for a nice lunch before the MVMCP. I'm hoping the weather is nice, so we can sit outside. 
Okay, so I finally had a chance to get on the POP thread over in the Resorts Forum. From looking at all the choices, I think I've figured out which buildings we should request for our stay. From talking to Christen, I think the following things are what we're both looking for.
1. We both want connecting rooms with each other. I think this will be good for when we're in the rooms specifically in the morning and at night. We won't have to go back and forth via the outside walk way. Plus, during the day, if they need to lay Cortlyn down for a nap, Christen and Corey can open the door between our rooms. They can then watch tv in our room or whatever while she sleeps and not feel like they have to be so quiet.
2. Brian and I want a king size bed but we do not want a roll-in shower (so a standard room as opposed to a wheelchair accessible room). Buildings 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 are the rooms designated as standard so I think these are our best bets for that. Since King rooms only connect with double rooms, this works well also. That is what you want, right Christen?
3. When I look at the POP map, it seems Buildings 4 (60's - Play-Doh), 6 (70's - Mickey Phone), and 9 (80's - Walkman) are the closest to the food court area and bus stops. I guess it really would depend on our room in these buildings though. But that kind of knocks out buildings 2 (50's) and 8 (90's) for me. Those two seem pretty far from the main building and bus stops.
4. Now Christen mentioned something about seeing the fireworks. From what I read, the rooms on the 4th floor in building 4, facing the lake, are the rooms with the most likely chance of being able to see this. But my question to her is, would you rather have a 4th floor room (having the use the elevator a lot) or just being on the ground floor for easy accessibility?
5. Also, Christen mentioned something about not wanting a room facing the pool for Cortlyn's sake. I think you said something about how if she sees the pool at all she's going to want to get in all the time?
So, taking all of our requests into account, I think the best way to word it would be this (for me): "Connecting room with Christen Francis, standard King bed in building 4, 6, or 9, Lake facing room, on 4th floor" That sounds like a lot to request though! I'll be shocked if we get all of that but it doesn't hurt to ask for it. How does this sound to you Christen? Anything you want to add?
Well, Yes, if Cortlyn sees the pool every day, we can forget going to the Parks... I believe that she thinks she's part fish. She would only want to be in the water. I can see a lot of freezing cold walks from the pool to the room. Maybe we could split up our request? Like I request Building 4,6 or 9 Lake Facing and you could request king and connecting? I dunno. And the 4th floor... well, that would be okay as LONG as we use the elevators this time!!! 
