Disney Magic with an ADD Family - PTR for March 09 (Update 4/20)

[trinaweena]

For three days I've been telling myself I'm going to start packing. I want to be packed by the end of tomorrow so the rest of my week can be spent focusing on the new job and hanging out with the boyfriend, since I will miss him lots while I am gone.

Of course I haven't even started packing. My mom has had Brochitis all week but seems to be feeling better, although I now have a sore throat! I am drinking orange juice by the gallon and hoping to feel better by Saturday!

Yes that's right we leave SATURDAY!!! This time next week I'll be in Disney!

Everything seems to be ready for our trip, we still need to get out universal tickets, but we did decide on how we are gettting to the airport (driving and leaving the car there) and I went out and stocked up on pet food today so that's out of the way.

So really all that's left is packing...how far in advance do you guys pack? I know some people pack way in advance but I haven't even started yet!

 

[rsjj]

i'm doing "inventory" of our boys' summer outfits, to see if i need to go shopping for new shorts/clothes for the trip. summer outfits/shorts, because i'm assuming that it will be hot when we go. i do have my "list" of what to pack, ready to go. i might start packing a week before...since the stuff i'll be packing, the boys can't be wearing anyways. which means, i'll have to do all the laundry like 2 weeks before our trip, and some clothes, i'll have to make "off limits", so i can pack away.

anyways...i bet you are really excited!! i hope you & your family have a wonderful time!!

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

I made a spreadsheet that is color coordinated. One column is tops, bottoms, dresses, purses, accessories. So, I pick a top and a bottom OR a dress, then a purse etc and make outfit combos that way and see how many outfits I can make with what I'm going to pack!! If it makes you feel better, I leave Wednesday and didn't pack yet! Though I DID set aside what is going in the suitcase!

 

[trinaweena]

I made a spreadsheet that is color coordinated. One column is tops, bottoms, dresses, purses, accessories. So, I pick a top and a bottom OR a dress, then a purse etc and make outfit combos that way and see how many outfits I can make with what I'm going to pack!! If it makes you feel better, I leave Wednesday and didn't pack yet! Though I DID set aside what is going in the suitcase!

You made a spreadsheet!!! What i'd give to be that organized! (That's the problem with ADD, you need these things to be organized but are praactically incapable of doing them!)

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I can't wait till I am at the packing stage! I will probably start 2 weeks out because the clothes I need to pack are summer clothes and won't be being worn anyway! Don't stress out...you'll get it done!

Sorry you are not feeling great. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Subscribed and all caught up!

I love your Mickey ears; they are especially cute on your dog!

It sounds like you have such a great family; and, what fun to have a non-blood related sister! That's awesome!

I love the spring break pics; I would've totally done WDW during undergrad if I didn't have to work all of my spring breaks. But, if that makes me a nerd, so be it! I'll own up, proudly! Haha.

Your plans look fantastic; I can't wait to hear how everything goes!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Wow Trina! Only 3 days left...how are things coming along?? Are you SO excited!

 

[trinaweena]

I think my suitcase is too heavy

But you know...I have a suitcase....because we're leaving TOMORROW!!!!!

I still have much to do...ok well maybe not too much because my suitcase is packed but it is very heavy, but I still have to pack up my carryon stuff and I'm trying to get my ipod organized and type up some stuff for the dog sitter. All last minute stuff that should have been done before but of course I put off till now!

I still haven't done any touring plans to speak of and I don't think those will get done either...just gonna hope for the best. Whatever happens, we'll have fun, I just kind of wish I had one more day to get everything done!

So I'll have my computer and I will check in with everyone! If you have any requests or anything, lemme know and I will talk to you all when I get back!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Woo-Hoo!!!!

Have an incredible time! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back!

 

[KathyRN137]

Bon Voyage! Have a magical trip!!


Kathy

 

[trinaweena]

We made it to Disney!!!

Arrived on Saturday and had a wonderful first night at Chef Mickey's...Sunday was Epcot and oh my god i can't believe how low the crowds were. We literally walked onto every ride, and even got to do test track twice! Only had to lign up for Illuminations about 20 minutes before hand and got a really good spot along the bridge into mexico! Also finally got to try an orange slush in France and met Belle and Alice, who happen to be my two favorites so I feel my life is complete

Today was Seaworld and once again, NO CROWDS!!! Walked right onto Journey of Atlantis twice and Kraken, and the shows were not too crowded, we were able to do most of them all in one day!

Weather has been so so, kind of cool and it rained this morning and off and on through out the day, but no downpours and looks like the rest of the week will be awesome!

 

[lilyfrog73]

Glad you are having a great time and awesome about the crowds. I hope they'll be like that when we are there. Can't wait to here about your trip when you get back!!!!

 

[trinaweena]

Well the vacation took a bit of a plunge in the 'going good' department. I've come down with a nasty sinus infection and right now I'm confined to my room in the hotel sick as a dog. Managed to do Discovery Cove today but by the time we left I thought i might pass out and I came home and layed on the bed for a few hours and really thought I was going to have to go to the ER with how bad I was feeling. Looks like I might be missing out on Hollywood Studios tomorrow. IF I still feel like I do tonight tomorrow then it's a definate not going to happen

Here's hoping I feel better soon...what a time to get sick!

 

[lilyfrog73]

Well the vacation took a bit of a plunge in the 'going good' department. I've come down with a nasty sinus infection and right now I'm confined to my room in the hotel sick as a dog. Managed to do Discovery Cove today but by the time we left I thought i might pass out and I came home and layed on the bed for a few hours and really thought I was going to have to go to the ER with how bad I was feeling. Looks like I might be missing out on Hollywood Studios tomorrow. IF I still feel like I do tonight tomorrow then it's a definate not going to happen

Here's hoping I feel better soon...what a time to get sick!

Ohhh, I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. My husband had one last week and I know how bad he felt. I hope you get better fast!!!!

 

[trinaweena]

Ohhh, I'm so sorry you are not feeling well. My husband had one last week and I know how bad he felt. I hope you get better fast!!!!

Well I've missed two days at the parks so far so I'm hoping I feel well enough for our last day tomorrow at the Magic Kingdom...Idk at this point I'm almost just ready to be home!

Being sick in Disney is just no fun

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I'm so sorry you are sick. I hope you are able to enjoy your last day at MK. Feel better!

 

[DisneymoonJess07]

Poor Trina! I hope you were able to make it to the Magic Kingdom!!! Can't wait to see your pictures!!

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

OMG BEING SICK AT DISNEY SUCKS! I had the stomach flu a few years ago. So sad. I wish I had requested a picture of Eddie from Rose & Crown before you did your EPCOT day. Darnit! Well I hope you feel better, try to enjoy the rest of your trip!

 

[seasideteacher]

I just read your pre-trippe and I can't wait to hear how your trip went! How exciting!

I also have ADD and used to suffer with insomnia, so I know what you mean. My family is also surprised that I have been so organized! Although I started out good, but haven't done much in the past two weeks!
Can't wait to see some pics!

 

[trinaweena]

Well I'm home...it kind of sucks to say that my trip was not very fun but at least I get to go back in 3 months yes? Between being sick and fighting with the Boyfriend the whole time I was there, eh, didn't have the greatest time.

But it was no fault of Disney's and I still did enjoy what time I had in the parks. I did end up doing Magic Kingdom yesterday but actually spent the day in a wheel chair cause there was no way I could actually walk the park. the only perk was not waiting in lines but I feel very bad for anyone who has to do the parks in a wheelchair!

So anyways we're back now, I have over 800 pictures so I'll have to get started on my Trip Report but tomorrow it's back to work so for now its time for bed!