Eeyore's Tiara
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A pre-trip report
.hmmm. I just think this is premature, no telling what kind of trouble Im likely to get into. I wont be able to compete with TwinkieMama, Glendamax, or UtahMama. And, unlike Utahmama, I dont go looking for conflict because it usually finds me! There are some sad parts in this story, so dont read it if you are easily depressed. And just remember, don't do it like me. Just think of me as the sacrificial lamb helping you to learn what not to do! 
Pretrip
Even though we dont leave for our trip until the 6th of September, I was packed two months ago. Of course I had to unpack and repack because of airport alerts. Totally wrecking what I was going to take and how I packed. And guess what. That Disney Princess toothpaste that was going to be a surprise for my girls--it had to be packed underneath and now I have visions of gooey slimed clothes upon arrival. And, even though I packed it in a ziplock, with my luck, the ziplock will open and spew the contents all over everything. Ooooooooohhhhhhhhh yuck! And being from the south, I plan on wearing makeup in the park. Because it's not a pretty picture if I don't. I will be a month early for Halloween.
If my makeup doesnt make it, no trip pictures! Yes, thats what I said. Well, I guess I can still get pics of the girls cause thats probably who everyone wants to see anyway. I mean really-- Id rather see fresh young faces than an old middle aged pooh sized woman. But come to think of it-- its their fault that I look like this! All the stress...... 
I didnt pack this much on our last trip and we were going out of the country. Humorously, we were accused of NOT being Americans on our last trip because we only took one backpack per person. No way you are Americans, you dont have enough luggage! Well I am making up for it on this trip. We have stuffed animals, glow sticks, tiaras, costumes, wands, coloring books, and lots and lots of lime green things. Im going to need a forklift to carry it all. This goes against my pack light philosophy, so it really hurts to contemplate it. This trip is for my kids mainly but I of course am just about as excited. Truth be know, I may be more excited than them, but dont tell anyone.
We visited Paris Disneyland last year and it was more like our Six Flags here. No, we are not richie rich as some people have said, our trip was more like Beverly Hillbillies do Europe. Imagine a husband who looks like a terrorist but works for the government. I can see the wheels turning on this one. My husband purposely doesnt shave since he is another one of those people just looking for conflict. So he goes to the airport looking like someone really scary. And even though hes really just a big old teddy bear, you couldnt tell it by looking at him. I though, am starting to get suspicious because I think hes truly beginning to enjoy the pat downs at the airport!
My dh. He looks nice WHEN he shaves. 
Now add to this motley crew a woman with a schedule yelling, Come on, speed it up we have to make this train or were going to miss all the chocolate shops. Then add in an older woman who looks like a very reserved nanny, my mom, being rushed by me and dragged along by 3 kids. Only to board the WRONG train. You have now seen us doing Europe.
That being said, I will say the people we met at Disney Paris were great. I got to meet a lot of nice people while standing in line waiting to stand in line. Yes, that last sentence is correct. They are so funny and formal. You stand in line to wait to be able to stand in line. As one sweet British lady in front of me said, You queue to queue. Hey she had a great accent! Disneyland Paris was our concession to the kids when we decided we wanted to see Europe. It was the last thing we did before flying home and the kids loved it. Okay back to this trip.
The last pictures are of the Hard Rock Cafe at DTD in Paris, the cornfield at the bus stop right outside the Park, and us.
Pretrip
Even though we dont leave for our trip until the 6th of September, I was packed two months ago. Of course I had to unpack and repack because of airport alerts. Totally wrecking what I was going to take and how I packed. And guess what. That Disney Princess toothpaste that was going to be a surprise for my girls--it had to be packed underneath and now I have visions of gooey slimed clothes upon arrival. And, even though I packed it in a ziplock, with my luck, the ziplock will open and spew the contents all over everything. Ooooooooohhhhhhhhh yuck! And being from the south, I plan on wearing makeup in the park. Because it's not a pretty picture if I don't. I will be a month early for Halloween.
If my makeup doesnt make it, no trip pictures! Yes, thats what I said. Well, I guess I can still get pics of the girls cause thats probably who everyone wants to see anyway. I mean really-- Id rather see fresh young faces than an old middle aged pooh sized woman. But come to think of it-- its their fault that I look like this! All the stress...... I didnt pack this much on our last trip and we were going out of the country. Humorously, we were accused of NOT being Americans on our last trip because we only took one backpack per person. No way you are Americans, you dont have enough luggage! Well I am making up for it on this trip. We have stuffed animals, glow sticks, tiaras, costumes, wands, coloring books, and lots and lots of lime green things. Im going to need a forklift to carry it all. This goes against my pack light philosophy, so it really hurts to contemplate it. This trip is for my kids mainly but I of course am just about as excited. Truth be know, I may be more excited than them, but dont tell anyone.
We visited Paris Disneyland last year and it was more like our Six Flags here. No, we are not richie rich as some people have said, our trip was more like Beverly Hillbillies do Europe. Imagine a husband who looks like a terrorist but works for the government. I can see the wheels turning on this one. My husband purposely doesnt shave since he is another one of those people just looking for conflict. So he goes to the airport looking like someone really scary. And even though hes really just a big old teddy bear, you couldnt tell it by looking at him. I though, am starting to get suspicious because I think hes truly beginning to enjoy the pat downs at the airport!
Now add to this motley crew a woman with a schedule yelling, Come on, speed it up we have to make this train or were going to miss all the chocolate shops. Then add in an older woman who looks like a very reserved nanny, my mom, being rushed by me and dragged along by 3 kids. Only to board the WRONG train. You have now seen us doing Europe.
That being said, I will say the people we met at Disney Paris were great. I got to meet a lot of nice people while standing in line waiting to stand in line. Yes, that last sentence is correct. They are so funny and formal. You stand in line to wait to be able to stand in line. As one sweet British lady in front of me said, You queue to queue. Hey she had a great accent! Disneyland Paris was our concession to the kids when we decided we wanted to see Europe. It was the last thing we did before flying home and the kids loved it. Okay back to this trip.
Pictures from Disneyland Paris
The last pictures are of the Hard Rock Cafe at DTD in Paris, the cornfield at the bus stop right outside the Park, and us.
We are celebrating bdays in Disney, so we can't wait. There are several members in the family that are August/Sept/Oct bday people. So it's an especially good time of the year to have a birthday. 
And thank you for being the first one to find me! 
!!! 
Woulnd't that be hilarous!
They are the non-squirty type potty. I guess she doesn't like those kind of potties. 
. I will not give up! This man tuaght me how to travel on SPAM!! Thats right Spam, we rarely stayed at a motel a rsort no way till he took us to Yellowstone. That memory along with my first trip to WDW in 1971 when I was seven was beyond my widlest dreams! I purchased a tinkerbell pin cushion! It is my treasure!
--but only if we're in trouble by Sheriff MIckey??? Ooh the faithfulness of virtual friends..... 
