Girls Only Disneyland Trip - Old Thread

[bumbershoot]

We've talked about taking a family cruise to Alaska. So if we decide to do that it will mean no ladies trip for me in 2010 since I'll be saving every penny for that cruise.
Anyway, whether we do a cruise or not, I know I want to do something BIG!

Become friends with cruisecritic. Find out where you can save money and where you should just do the official excursions.

We went on Royal Caribbean for our honeymoon to Alaska; left out of Vancouver and it was just wonderful. Of course it was just two of us (and a stowaway, as my friend refers to DS, who was a group of rapidly dividing cells at that point, LOL).

We went towards the end of the season, in late August, so it was a bit cheaper but also a bit colder. You'll want to make sure everyone does have nice warm coats to bring, just in case. Might be an added expense that you need to budget in asap, depending on how fast people in your family are growing (or shrinking in your case!). And something to thikn about while coats are being sold...trying to find warm coats in the middle of summer was difficult!

Sign up for accounts on cruiseline websites so you're emailed all the offers. We haven't done this yet but we plan to...get the deposit for a cruise into an envelope (or savings account) so if we see a deal we just cannot deny, we can toss that deposit to the cruiseline and then work on getting the money for it.

We only did a week cruise...up and back to BC, so we didn't see all that much, but it was gorgeous!

I absolutely abhor Dole Whips (I think that they taste like melted plastic to quote one of the other ladies who is joining us for the trip). But, I would be happy to raise a pineapple spear or glass of pineapple juice to Bawb.

That would be me. Pineapple flavored melted plastic. And I'd do the pineapple juice too in honor of him.



staley, I'm impressed that your birth attendant is positive towards V birth! ***they don't let us use the V word, so I'm using that ridiculous V to indicate what I'm talking about.*** I think you've found the last one knowledgeable enough to do it. Yay! Who are you using? I'm really curious. Always good to know of smart OBs, since the one I came across was the exact opposite of intelligent. (as were the midwives I hired...burned by them all in one fell swoop!) And just in case you do not use the epidural, getting on hands and knees is pretty much the traditional and safe way of helping a breech baby come out...difficult to do on those scarily high hospital beds, but I'd think it would be worth the perilous position.

(I researched the heck out of breech while pg, absolutely KNOWING that DS was going to be breech...didn't research posterior presentations at all, and Bradley classes were spectacularly useless on that front, and that's what DS was (with one or two hands at his face, silly little Superman baby), and that's ultimately what caused the long labor which pushed me to the WA midwifery limits and caused the problems (since the midwives and OB didn't check his position to find out what was causing the long and wonky labor)...goofy little kid...I know better for the future)

But anyway, do tell me who you are using!




Editing to add...and NO, this is not for use within the next 9 months (or even 10...DS was 42 weeks 3 days when forced out...hubby himself was a 44 week baby...). Harumph. Just me, continuing to be hopeful for the future future! And just b/c it's good to know of OBs (and midwives) who are cool being at Births of multiples.

 

[jordansmomma]

I must have missed this question during the mass postings that were going on yesterday.

I am in Boise.

I love Boise. I swear I lived at the Ameritel on Overland for 4 years. Thankfully I don't have to travel there for work as much anymore.

Morning! I was looking at pictures from a cruise I took back in 2001 yesterday. I want to go again sometime. I'd love to do a Disney cruise when the kids get a little bigger. I also hope adventures by Disney is still around in about 10 years or so. They have some vacations that I would love to do!

Another day in paradise here. It rained last night. I love the sound of rain. The boys are fighting lots lately. I should clarify...Nathan is hitting the terrible twos hard, and is beating his brother up every chance he gets. He's been in time out 3 times already this morning. I hope my little one lives through the year.

Not much else going on. I'm in for the tote bag exchange...it sounds like fun to me.

Talk with you all later!

Heather

Sorry about the terrible 2s. Kaeleb had the terrible 3s, 4s, 5s and little bit of the 6s.

Good morning ladies,

I got the boys off to school this morning. It's was Luke's turn to bring snack for his kindergarten class.....it's supposed to be a somewhat healthy snack, but hubby got Oreo cookie packs. I'm sure his teacher will be THRILLED to have 20 kids like this today.

Ryan, my nine year old, is in the third grade, and his teachers (his regular third grade teacher and his resource room teacher) are trying to get him ready to take the third grade state math exam (called the WASL). Anyway, he came home yesterday with a math quiz he did in class. It was only 5 problems, adding 4 digit numbers together (like 3764 + 4529). He got 100% on his quiz, so I went in his room to tell him what a great job he did and that I was so proud of him. He responded, "Yeah mom, I'm getting smarter now. I'm not autistic anymore."

Poor guy, he's getting more aware and self conscious (and maybe embarrassed) of being autistic.

Okay, enough of my kid stories.

When is everyone getting in on Thursday? I can't decide on a flight......I could get in early, like 11:10am, and spend the afternoon in the parks with someone......or I could fly in later around 3:15pm, which would save me a little money because then my hubby could drive me to the airport and I wouldn't have to leave a car in the parking garage for four days.

Hmmmmm, do I want to save $36 on parking, or do I want to spend the afternoon in Disneyland with some of the ladies (if there are going to be any available)?

Money is extremely TIGHT.....but fun is, well, FUN. Crap.

Well, at least I won't be the only lady not doing the tote exchange. Whew!

1. I read in the paper today that we might be getting rid of the WASL.
Frankly I am not in favor of the WASL. It has some kids really stressed out.
I remember taking it my JR year of high school. My the class of 1996 in ML did the worst on almost the entire test. We sat and talked through most of it.

2. Aren't you flying in on Alaska?
I haven't booked my flight yet. I am not sure if I am going to fly in on Wednesday night (when I checked as a little bit cheaper than Thursday morning) or the earliest flight on Thursday morning. I wouldn't mind hitting the parks.



Kate~ OH the baby is soooooooo cute!!

 

[sahbushka]

My CD pick is My Sharona!

 

[staley7580]

staley, I'm impressed that your birth attendant is positive towards V birth! ***they don't let us use the V word, so I'm using that ridiculous V to indicate what I'm talking about.*** I think you've found the last one knowledgeable enough to do it. Yay! Who are you using? I'm really curious. Always good to know of smart OBs, since the one I came across was the exact opposite of intelligent. (as were the midwives I hired...burned by them all in one fell swoop!) And just in case you do not use the epidural, getting on hands and knees is pretty much the traditional and safe way of helping a breech baby come out...difficult to do on those scarily high hospital beds, but I'd think it would be worth the perilous position.

(I researched the heck out of breech while pg, absolutely KNOWING that DS was going to be breech...didn't research posterior presentations at all, and Bradley classes were spectacularly useless on that front, and that's what DS was (with one or two hands at his face, silly little Superman baby), and that's ultimately what caused the long labor which pushed me to the WA midwifery limits and caused the problems (since the midwives and OB didn't check his position to find out what was causing the long and wonky labor)...goofy little kid...I know better for the future)

But anyway, do tell me who you are using!




Editing to add...and NO, this is not for use within the next 9 months (or even 10...DS was 42 weeks 3 days when forced out...hubby himself was a 44 week baby...). Harumph. Just me, continuing to be hopeful for the future future! And just b/c it's good to know of OBs (and midwives) who are cool being at Births of multiples.

Hey! Im going to Babycatchers and Beyond out by the Tacoma Mall. I was seeing the midwife there, and she was lovely.. Until we found out it was twins, and she wouldnt touch me after that. The high risk OB they work with is Dr. Ho, and she is just lovely. She is really hands off, and is just kinda letting me do things how ever I want. It is just like when I was seeing the midwife.. and nothing like when I was seeing my OB I had with my other two. My appointments are always at least 30 minutes to an hour, and she has been totally on board for me to have a Vag. delivery since the get go.

As long as both babies are healthy, she is more then willing to let me have my way! Plus my kids can be there.. Which is something we all wanted.

 

[bumbershoot]

I haven't booked my flight yet. I am not sure if I am going to fly in on Wednesday night (when I checked as a little bit cheaper than Thursday morning) or the earliest flight on Thursday morning. I wouldn't mind hitting the parks.

Their sale is getting ready to close up...it says to book by the 24th. Just so ya know.

 

[sahbushka]

I haven't had a chance to read back...what is this about a bag of candy?

 

[toocherie]

Oops! Hi Sarah!

for the pizza party on Thursday night, in lieu of "desserts" we are doing a candy buffet--and are asking each lady to bring a bag (or two) of her favorite candy to share . . . if you look back in the thread Beth posted some yummy looking pictures of other candy buffets and they look really exciting and fun! The idea is that we will each have a bag and can pick and choose what candy we want to have and have it as a "goodie bag" for the weekend. (Either keep in your room or carry with you into the park!)

 

[Queenbillabong]

This winter has had some psycho weather!! We have had so much cold and fog (NEVER seen it like this before). This is a picture of downtown Vancouver from this morning:

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[DangerMouse]

This winter has had some psycho weather!! We have had so much cold and fog (NEVER seen it like this before). This is a picture of downtown Vancouver from this morning:

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OMgoodness! That is just gorgeous. (yes, I know I'm weird).

 

[Queenbillabong]

It is gorgeous - just sad to know that there really is a sky up there somewhere that we have not seen in so looooooooong now (I can barely see the trees in my backyard!).

 

[disney-super-mom]

1. I read in the paper today that we might be getting rid of the WASL.
Frankly I am not in favor of the WASL. It has some kids really stressed out.
I remember taking it my JR year of high school. My the class of 1996 in ML did the worst on almost the entire test. We sat and talked through most of it.

2. Aren't you flying in on Alaska?
I haven't booked my flight yet. I am not sure if I am going to fly in on Wednesday night (when I checked as a little bit cheaper than Thursday morning) or the earliest flight on Thursday morning. I wouldn't mind hitting the parks.

1. I can't wait for the WASL to go bye-bye!

2. What airport do you fly out of?

 

[wendylady36]

There's a video on YouTube that I was supposed to show to Cheryl and Wendy last weekend but completely forgot; here's the link, make sure you watch the first 1:10 at least... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9-CS2v8wcc&feature=related

Wow. Creepy, but very cool too.

 

[cheshiregirl]

Well, nearly 3 hours later I am finally back from taking Ty to the doctor and picking up prescriptions.

And, yet again, the child has a double ear infection. Part of me wishes that they would just go ahead and put tubes in, as this is the 5th time that he has had ear infections and he's only 16 months old!!! But, today we just saw the physician's assistant, so it wasn't the right time for that conversation. Perhaps at his 18 month checkup, which is the week after the Girls Trip.

Hope that everyone else is having a great day!

Heather, hang in there with the terrible twos. Ty is also at that stage (although we still have several months before he'll even be two) too, and everyone keeps telling me that you just have to wait it out, but I know how frustrating it can be for you as a parent. Ty has bitten classmates twice in the past month, and although his teachers said that it was self defense (another kid trying to take a toy away from him one time & a classmate biting him first the other time) I just felt awful about him hurting another child let alone his own sibling. But, kids are resilent and Nolan will survive... perhaps there's a reason why most of us don't have any memories from before the age of 3-5. Otherwise, we'd remember the things that our siblings did to us, or that we did to them!

Oh, and Theresa--I thought that picture was really cool. Thanks for sharing!

 

[jordansmomma]

Their sale is getting ready to close up...it says to book by the 24th. Just so ya know.

Thanks.

1. I can't wait for the WASL to go bye-bye!

2. What airport do you fly out of?

1. I can't wait either!!
2. I always fly out of Spokane, its closer. Its only 1.5 hours away.

 

[daisy_77]

Hey everyone....Lots and lots of chatter the last couple of days. I finally caught up.
Katie, your DD is so adorable! I can't wait to see her.

So, I'm gonna go to DL on my b-day (my 40th bday), 2/17. Who can join me? Most of my family won't have passes, so I was thinking about just a trip with me and whatever gals are available. Anyone?

I can't go...but what a wonderful way to celebrate your b-day!

I love Boise. I swear I lived at the Ameritel on Overland for 4 years. Thankfully I don't have to travel there for work as much anymore.



Sorry about the terrible 2s. Kaeleb had the terrible 3s, 4s, 5s and little bit of the 6s.

Boise is a great little city. The only thing I really do not like is the weather. It is hot hot hot in the summer and too dang cold in the winter. I wish it would make up its mind. Other than that, it is a great place to raise kids and also has great schools.

I pass that Ameritel almost every day. May I ask what you do for a living?

This winter has had some psycho weather!! We have had so much cold and fog (NEVER seen it like this before). This is a picture of downtown Vancouver from this morning:

That is pretty and freaky looking at the same time! I hope it all clears out soon!

Well, nearly 3 hours later I am finally back from taking Ty to the doctor and picking up prescriptions.

And, yet again, the child has a double ear infection. Part of me wishes that they would just go ahead and put tubes in, as this is the 5th time that he has had ear infections and he's only 16 months old!!! But, today we just saw the physician's assistant, so it wasn't the right time for that conversation. Perhaps at his 18 month checkup, which is the week after the Girls Trip.

Hope that everyone else is having a great day!

Heather, hang in there with the terrible twos. Ty is also at that stage (although we still have several months before he'll even be two) too, and everyone keeps telling me that you just have to wait it out, but I know how frustrating it can be for you as a parent. Ty has bitten classmates twice in the past month, and although his teachers said that it was self defense (another kid trying to take a toy away from him one time & a classmate biting him first the other time) I just felt awful about him hurting another child let alone his own sibling. But, kids are resilent and Nolan will survive... perhaps there's a reason why most of us don't have any memories from before the age of 3-5. Otherwise, we'd remember the things that our siblings did to us, or that we did to them!

Oh, and Theresa--I thought that picture was really cool. Thanks for sharing!

I hope that your little one feels better soon. I hate when kids are sick. It is so sad.

 

[tinkermell]

Geesh..I should have multi-quoted. Just know that I read everything quite thoroughly this time. I wish I could comment on all your quotes, but I don't have time.

The one thing I want to mention is the song.

How about the "Chicken Song"? That along with YMCA should get us going. There is another song that is played at weddings alot, but I don't know the name. All I know is that you are instructed to jump forward, step back, slide to the side, rock back and forth, and so on. Does anyone have a clue what I'm talking about?



Oh and one more important thing.

To those who are interested in the scavvy hunt, and have not signed up yet. You need to let us know.

We are ready to put the teams together.

Thanks!

 

[cheshiregirl]

The one thing I want to mention is the song.

How about the "Chicken Song"? That along with YMCA should get us going. There is another song that is played at weddings alot, but I don't know the name. All I know is that you are instructed to jump forward, step back, slide to the side, rock back and forth, and so on. Does anyone have a clue what I'm talking about?

It's called the Cha-Cha Slide. Good, fun choice!

 

[disney-super-mom]

Thanks.

2. I always fly out of Spokane, its closer. Its only 1.5 hours away.

I fly out of Spokane too. I have a companion ticket on Alaska I need to use. We have to be on the same flights to use it though, but if we can agree on flight times/airport, then we could split the cost of everything.

If we fly into LAX or Long Beach, it would probably be around $180-$190 per person round-trip.

I'm flying down sometime on Thursday and flying back sometime on Sunday.

Let me know if you'd be interested.

 

[cccdisney]

Ryan, my nine year old, is in the third grade, and his teachers (his regular third grade teacher and his resource room teacher) are trying to get him ready to take the third grade state math exam (called the WASL). Anyway, he came home yesterday with a math quiz he did in class. It was only 5 problems, adding 4 digit numbers together (like 3764 + 4529). He got 100% on his quiz, so I went in his room to tell him what a great job he did and that I was so proud of him. He responded, "Yeah mom, I'm getting smarter now. I'm not autistic anymore."

Poor guy, he's getting more aware and self conscious (and maybe embarrassed) of being autistic.

Okay, enough of my kid stories.

I smiled reading that. As you know my 5 yr old son has autism. He has given me a tough couple of days. I am emotionally drained. I felt bad yesterday because a friend, who also has a 5 yr old w/ autism, emailed to tell me her son had called her "mama" for the first time. Even though I was happy for her I was feeling jealous also. My guy has never called me "mom", "mommy" or anything else. And we are trying to potty train - I don't think that will ever happen.
OK - sorry for the rant.
I just love coming on this thread and thinking about how wonderful it is going to be to have a relaxing weekend.
And I promise to be fun!

 

[stacielee]

Geesh..I should have multi-quoted. Just know that I read everything quite thoroughly this time. I wish I could comment on all your quotes, but I don't have time.

The one thing I want to mention is the song.

How about the "Chicken Song"? That along with YMCA should get us going. There is another song that is played at weddings alot, but I don't know the name. All I know is that you are instructed to jump forward, step back, slide to the side, rock back and forth, and so on. Does anyone have a clue what I'm talking about?



Oh and one more important thing.

To those who are interested in the scavvy hunt, and have not signed up yet. You need to let us know.

We are ready to put the teams together.

Thanks!

That would be the ChaCha slide. Pretty much any song from the late 70s to early 80s would be great; Beth, you decide for me!!