"First rule of leadership, Princess...." ~Overdosing on Ice Cream

[Charleston Princess]

Ummm, what is this? You are inviting the kids to dinner?

Go over to the Creative Designs thread and look at Natalie's designs -- they are these little invitations to the places where you eat at WDW -- very cute!

 

[stagemomx3]

Here's a couple pictures of Joey and Adam at the skate park. Joey is in the maroon sweatshirt, Adam is in the black sweatshirt.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Here's a couple pictures of Joey and Adam at the skate park. Joey is in the maroon sweatshirt, Adam is in the black sweatshirt.

Did they have as much fun as they looked like they were having? Did Joey decide it was worth it to have to wear the clothes you picked out?

 

[stagemomx3]

“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” - Winnie the Pooh

Over the past few days my entire brain has been consumed by Disney planning. What was once a pleasant filter for thoughts of mundane chores, such as "The boys need haircuts. I need to schedule that so their hair looks nice for Disney World." or "The Science Fair is next Wednesday, that's two days before we leave for Disney World." This filter has now grown and covered my brain, causing a Disney Fog that regular life has a hard time breaking though. I feel dazed and unfocused when I am doing anything other than trip planning. This is not good at work! Middle schoolers can eat you alive if they suspect you are off your game. Luckily for me I'm working with 6th graders this year and it's a little easier to fake your way though with them. If I had 8th graders again I'd never make it!

Yesterday on my break I needed to run to Starbucks to pick-up something for lunch. Remembering my lunch was one of those regular life things that had slipped my mind. I had remembered all of my Disney binders and notes so I could work on those, but not my lunch. Off I went to the parking lot. Starbucks is next door to my school but it's down a big hill and across a street and I only had 15 minutes. So out into the slight drizzle I went, my brain firmly occupied by all the things I still needed to do for Disney World.

As I headed down the slight embankment leading to the parking lot I spied in the path a small plastic bag. Now behind the Disney Fog my brain did register that a wet plastic bag would be slippery. However that information failed to reach my foot. I stepped onto the plastic bag.

Immediately my foot shot out from under me and I lurched off balance. Arms flailing I stumbled forward. For a brief moment I thought I had caught myself, but the momentum from hurrying downhill was to great. I careened into the side of a car and then sprawled onto the pavement.

I quickly popped up, hoping that no one was watching out the windows. There I stood in the parking lot at school doing a slow mental assessment to check if I was alright. My left knee was stinging in the telltale way that skin that has been scoured off by pavement does. As I looked over the damage to my body and clothing the Disney Fog once again sprang into action and my first thought was "I'm going to have a skinned knee for the water parks at Disney World."

Up Next: The Disney Silver Lining

 

[stagemomx3]

Did they have as much fun as they looked like they were having? Did Joey decide it was worth it to have to wear the clothes you picked out?

Yes they had fun. Joey was finally able to do a trick he has been working on so it was a good day. And yes he's on board for wearing the clothes.

 

[BrittBritt]

First off, I would be in a lot of trouble if Starbucks was right next door to my school. I'd be inventing reasons why my classes would need little field trips over in that direction! I'd probably be a whole lot nicer to the children in the afternoon if I could have that extra caffeine boost...Instead, my students often see this ---> and it's not pretty.
Secondly, the way you told the story of your near death accident was priceless. You know you've gone Disney crazy when Typhoon Lagoon is the first thing to pop into your mind after you've just endured bodily harm! Your trip is so close now!

 

[stagemomx3]

First off, I would be in a lot of trouble if Starbucks was right next door to my school. I'd be inventing reasons why my classes would need little field trips over in that direction! I'd probably be a whole lot nicer to the children in the afternoon if I could have that extra caffeine boost...Instead, my students often see this ---> and it's not pretty.

That was me today at school. PMS has hit hard and even my liquid crack from Starbucks did not help.

Secondly, the way you told the story of your near death accident was priceless. You know you've gone Disney crazy when Typhoon Lagoon is the first thing to pop into your mind after you've just endured bodily harm! Your trip is so close now!

Thank you. Yes are trip is getting so close, and I have for sure gone Disney crazy!

 

[brookelizabeth]

...my first thought was "I'm going to have a skinned knee for the water parks at Disney World."

too funny!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

That is too funny! I love how you popped up quickly, hoping that no one saw you!

I know exactly what you mean about middle schoolers -- I teach all three grades (the same kids come to me for all three years) and as 6th graders they are much easier to deal with than when they are 8th graders and fancy themselves "adults." You can't let your guard down for a minute!

 

[stagemomx3]

I know exactly what you mean about middle schoolers -- I teach all three grades (the same kids come to me for all three years) and as 6th graders they are much easier to deal with than when they are 8th graders and fancy themselves "adults." You can't let your guard down for a minute!

We will keep our kids for all 3 years too, so we had 8th graders last year. Eighth graders in the spring- I was so happy to start September with sixth graders!

 

[CruisingCamper]

“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” - Winnie the Pooh

Over the past few days my entire brain has been consumed by Disney planning. What was once a pleasant filter for thoughts of mundane chores, such as "The boys need haircuts. I need to schedule that so their hair looks nice for Disney World." or "The Science Fair is next Wednesday, that's two days before we leave for Disney World." This filter has now grown and covered my brain, causing a Disney Fog that regular life has a hard time breaking though. I feel dazed and unfocused when I am doing anything other than trip planning. This is not good at work! Middle schoolers can eat you alive if they suspect you are off your game. Luckily for me I'm working with 6th graders this year and it's a little easier to fake your way though with them. If I had 8th graders again I'd never make it!

Yesterday on my break I needed to run to Starbucks to pick-up something for lunch. Remembering my lunch was one of those regular life things that had slipped my mind. I had remembered all of my Disney binders and notes so I could work on those, but not my lunch. Off I went to the parking lot. Starbucks is next door to my school but it's down a big hill and across a street and I only had 15 minutes. So out into the slight drizzle I went, my brain firmly occupied by all the things I still needed to do for Disney World.

As I headed down the slight embankment leading to the parking lot I spied in the path a small plastic bag. Now behind the Disney Fog my brain did register that a wet plastic bag would be slippery. However that information failed to reach my foot. I stepped onto the plastic bag.

Immediately my foot shot out from under me and I lurched off balance. Arms flailing I stumbled forward. For a brief moment I thought I had caught myself, but the momentum from hurrying downhill was to great. I careened into the side of a car and then sprawled onto the pavement.

I quickly popped up, hoping that no one was watching out the windows. There I stood in the parking lot at school doing a slow mental assessment to check if I was alright. My left knee was stinging in the telltale way that skin that has been scoured off by pavement does. As I looked over the damage to my body and clothing the Disney Fog once again sprang into action and my first thought was "I'm going to have a skinned knee for the water parks at Disney World."

Up Next: The Disney Silver Lining

I am the same as you...the Disney Fog. That's a very appropriate way to look at it. It's happening to me BIG TIME. And DH is even getting some of the fog too. Last night, he was cleaning the fish tank, where NEMO and DORY live at our house, of course!!! And he said out of the blue..."he'll be a lot of fun down there". I lokked back at him like he was crazy...you see, I thought he must be talking to NEMO.. So I asked "What did you say?" and he repeated it. I told him you lost me, who will have fun where? He said our DS would love it at WDW..he couldn't wait to take him...

So see, it's really bad at my house too. It's all we think about. And right now, my DB is living with us, and he thinks we're nuts to be so excited about the trip.

I am so sorry about your fall. Are you ok?

 

[stagemomx3]

So see, it's really bad at my house too. It's all we think about. And right now, my DB is living with us, and he thinks we're nuts to be so excited about the trip.

I am so sorry about your fall. Are you ok?

I'm glad someone else's house is enveloped in the fog as well. I am ok, I was really sore yesterday, and still a little sore today.

 

[Charleston Princess]

We will keep our kids for all 3 years too, so we had 8th graders last year. Eighth graders in the spring- I was so happy to start September with sixth graders!

I love having them for three years, but that last nine weeks with 8th graders is brutal -- can you imagine what it will be like with their spring fever/finished with middle school mentalities and my own Disney fog as my trip gets closer ! As it is, it's pretty misty in my mind, and we are still 102 days away !

 

[stagemomx3]

I love having them for three years, but that last nine weeks with 8th graders is brutal -- can you imagine what it will be like with their spring fever/finished with middle school mentalities and my own Disney fog as my trip gets closer ! As it is, it's pretty misty in my mind, and we are still 102 days away !

I'm scared for you on that one! Maybe your Disney Fog will keep your bubble wrapped against their end of the year attitudes.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I'm scared for you on that one! Maybe your Disney Fog will keep your bubble wrapped against their end of the year attitudes.

YES! That's perfect -- I will just keep thinking "Disney! I'm going to Disney soon!" It will be my version of "Serenity Now!"

 

[CruisingCamper]

We are only 11 days out, and I still have no idea what I am packing!!! Am I crazy or what? And this weekend, I have to go to my parents (3 hours away)for a baby shower, so no packing this weekend either. Next week, after work, I better get busy...maybe this week, I'll get the list made.

What should go on my list??????

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Yikes! I'm glad you didn't get anything more then a scrapped knee. It would stink to go to WDW with a broken ankle or something along those lines!!

I'm in kind of a Disney Panic now. I know I have about 50 million things to do before the 8th!

 

[dddisrunner]

“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” - Winnie the Pooh

Over the past few days my entire brain has been consumed by Disney planning. What was once a pleasant filter for thoughts of mundane chores, such as "The boys need haircuts. I need to schedule that so their hair looks nice for Disney World." or "The Science Fair is next Wednesday, that's two days before we leave for Disney World." This filter has now grown and covered my brain, causing a Disney Fog that regular life has a hard time breaking though. I feel dazed and unfocused when I am doing anything other than trip planning. This is not good at work! Middle schoolers can eat you alive if they suspect you are off your game. Luckily for me I'm working with 6th graders this year and it's a little easier to fake your way though with them. If I had 8th graders again I'd never make it!

Yesterday on my break I needed to run to Starbucks to pick-up something for lunch. Remembering my lunch was one of those regular life things that had slipped my mind. I had remembered all of my Disney binders and notes so I could work on those, but not my lunch. Off I went to the parking lot. Starbucks is next door to my school but it's down a big hill and across a street and I only had 15 minutes. So out into the slight drizzle I went, my brain firmly occupied by all the things I still needed to do for Disney World.

As I headed down the slight embankment leading to the parking lot I spied in the path a small plastic bag. Now behind the Disney Fog my brain did register that a wet plastic bag would be slippery. However that information failed to reach my foot. I stepped onto the plastic bag.

Immediately my foot shot out from under me and I lurched off balance. Arms flailing I stumbled forward. For a brief moment I thought I had caught myself, but the momentum from hurrying downhill was to great. I careened into the side of a car and then sprawled onto the pavement.

I quickly popped up, hoping that no one was watching out the windows. There I stood in the parking lot at school doing a slow mental assessment to check if I was alright. My left knee was stinging in the telltale way that skin that has been scoured off by pavement does. As I looked over the damage to my body and clothing the Disney Fog once again sprang into action and my first thought was "I'm going to have a skinned knee for the water parks at Disney World."

Up Next: The Disney Silver Lining

Darn Disney fog! That is the only thing that got me through my dentist appt. today! I hope you eventually got eat
Diane

 

[swwake]

Ok, Chel, you got me! You posted on my PTR once or twice, but I don't remember seeing your PTR in your siggy at that time. Today I found you somewhere else and of course followed the link. I've been subscribed and have been reading on my breaks at work. I am at the end of Page 2.

I cannot believe the organization behind your "Choose your own adventure" concept! That is amazing! I think it's a great idea!

I think I could do that for our family too. It would go a little something like this:

Day 1 - Arrive at BC 5:30pm

Choose A or B:

A - Follow my PTR itinerary
B - Don't follow my PTR itinerary. Do your own thing. Make me feel like I did all that work for nothing. That's ok.

LOL - Yeah, my family won't go for the pre-planned thing - so I have to figure out how to put together a loose plan and be flexible. You are very lucky!

I am really enjoying reading your PTR and I can't believe you have only 9 days to wait!! I wish I were in your shoes.

Looking forward to more!

 

[BrittBritt]

I think I could do that for our family too. It would go a little something like this:

Day 1 - Arrive at BC 5:30pm

Choose A or B:

A - Follow my PTR itinerary
B - Don't follow my PTR itinerary. Do your own thing. Make me feel like I did all that work for nothing. That's ok.

Now that is funny!