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[brookelizabeth]

Welcome back!!! Today marks our one month, so I'm dancin' too!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Welcome home! Glad you had a great time and get to do it all again in a month!

Thansk Jackie!! We had a blast & I'm excited to be able to jump right into preparing for the next one.

Glad you ladies had a great time!

Thanks Carissa!! It was amazing!

Welcome back!!! Today marks our one month, so I'm dancin' too!

Woo Hoo!! Yay for less than one month!! Today is our one month until Disney... the first three days will be spent with Tim's brother.

 

[DisMomAmy]

In one month we should be checked in at Vistana (villa probably not ready) & enjoying our first park, Animal Kingdom!!

The big news is that we've added a park day to our plans... sort of... Karen (DBIL's girlfriend) texted me last night asking if we wanted to check out Busch Gardens! They haven't been in a long time & we have never been so we thought it sounded fun. I'm a bit nervous because it isn't Disney, but I'll go into it with low expectations & hopefully we'll have fun.

In other Disney news... I bought the soundtrack to Wishes last weekend & listened to it for the first time today... it gave me goosebumps!

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

Glad you had a good time on your trip! I would love to do a girls only trip with my friends someday! It sounds like so much fun!
My DS had another 2 hour delay this morning! That makes 3 snow days and two delayed starts so far this year! And it's not even Feb. yet! At this rate they'll be in school until July!

You're going to have so much fun at Busch Gardens! Especially if you like roller coasters. They have some great ones!
Woo Hoo for one month to go! That means my trip is soon too!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Woo hoo for heading to Busch Gardens! It's bound to be fun!

 

[mousescrapper]

I'm back!! I had soooo much fun with the other Spectrum Moms - it was amazing and I hope we get to do it again some day.

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me too! and here's some more dancin for ya

Thanks Julie! No post Disney blues here... I'm on such a high for the amazing trip we had & with another trip one month away I think I'll probably stay that way!! (But I'm sure I'll come down hard after the next trip!)

my Disney blues were more in re to not seeing so many of you again and I flet bad I din't really say bye to Jess or Kathy....man this time last week I think I was drinking my strawberry margarita

In one month we should be checked in at Vistana (villa probably not ready) & enjoying our first park, Animal Kingdom!!

sweet!

In other Disney news... I bought the soundtrack to Wishes last weekend & listened to it for the first time today... it gave me goosebumps!

very cool! I have listened to Spectro seveal times already too!

 

[KathyRN137]

The big news is that we've added a park day to our plans... sort of... Karen (DBIL's girlfriend) texted me last night asking if we wanted to check out Busch Gardens! They haven't been in a long time & we have never been so we thought it sounded fun. I'm a bit nervous because it isn't Disney, but I'll go into it with low expectations & hopefully we'll have fun.

In other Disney news... I bought the soundtrack to Wishes last weekend & listened to it for the first time today... it gave me goosebumps!

I heard you singing along during the show!

I know there's a website for BG... and an interactive map that may be helpful, especially for the boys!


Kathy

 

[brookelizabeth]

Bush Gardens will be a whole new experience, it looks like so much fun! My MIL went to Disney in the 70s for a class trip, they also went to Busch Gardens and that was actually her favorite part! She thought the animals with the rides was really amazing...needless to say when she went back to Disney in 2009, she loved AK even more!

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

I have good news and bad news... the good news is that my DF was able to swap leave dates with someone and now our R&R overlaps by 4 days! The bad news is that I had to change the trip dates and now I'm not arriving in Orlando until the 4th. My whole touring plan has to be changed around now and I won't make our DIS meet on the 3rd. As soon as I have things figured out I'll let you know and we can see if we can do it a different day!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Glad you had a good time on your trip! I would love to do a girls only trip with my friends someday! It sounds like so much fun!
My DS had another 2 hour delay this morning! That makes 3 snow days and two delayed starts so far this year! And it's not even Feb. yet! At this rate they'll be in school until July!

You're going to have so much fun at Busch Gardens! Especially if you like roller coasters. They have some great ones!
Woo Hoo for one month to go! That means my trip is soon too!

We've had three snow days & two delays as well... plus I'm expecting another snow day on Wednesay. This one will push us into the week of June 20th.

Woo hoo for heading to Busch Gardens! It's bound to be fun!

I think we'll enjoy Busch Gardens - it'll be fun to try out something new. When I asked Tim if he wanted to go, he said, "Any theme park sponsored by a beer company is OK with me!"

me too! and here's some more dancin for ya

very cool! I have listened to Spectro seveal times already too!

I love my new CD! Thanks for the dance!

I heard you singing along during the show!

I know there's a website for BG... and an interactive map that may be helpful, especially for the boys!


Kathy

Oh no... I hope I didn't ruin the show for you!

I've peeked at the website but have to check it out more when I have some time.

Bush Gardens will be a whole new experience, it looks like so much fun! My MIL went to Disney in the 70s for a class trip, they also went to Busch Gardens and that was actually her favorite part! She thought the animals with the rides was really amazing...needless to say when she went back to Disney in 2009, she loved AK even more!

I think the boys will enjoy Busch Gardens - I'm glad we're going before Disney.

I have good news and bad news... the good news is that my DF was able to swap leave dates with someone and now our R&R overlaps by 4 days! The bad news is that I had to change the trip dates and now I'm not arriving in Orlando until the 4th. My whole touring plan has to be changed around now and I won't make our DIS meet on the 3rd. As soon as I have things figured out I'll let you know and we can see if we can do it a different day!

Well that's great news! Time with your DF is much more important that a DISmeet with me! Hopefully we'll get another chance... our last few days are usually up in the air a bit but we can see how things pan out.

 

[DisMomAmy]

With only three and a half weeks to go, I'm starting to feel like I have A LOT to do! Here is my original to-do list along with what I've done so far... I'm way behind.

Before Jan trip:
• Work on Alex’s “rules”/Self Help cards – found them but haven't made any changes…
• Organize trading pins - DONE
• Get ink for printer - DONE
• Start working on kids ID cards – updated/printed – need to laminate
• Buy Earplanes for the boys - DONE

4 weeks to go: (1/24 – 2/2)
• Get new sharpies for autographs
• Coordinate pet care - have a plan, need to work out details
• Work on packing lists - I have Heidi's awesome outline - need to work on it more today/tonight
• Start grocery list (for villa) - started
• Work on touring plans - done
• Organize ipods/ipad - music, videos, games
• Make emergency phone number & travel info list for neighbor/moms
• Inventory batteries – buy more rechargeables if needed?
• Buy more Ziploc bags

3 weeks to go: (2/3 – 2/9)
• Put menus in phone - done - have a menu app
• Put ADRs in phone
• Put Touring Plans in phone
• Let schools know about kids 2/24 & 2/25
• Start matching outfits and putting in Ziplocs – went through clothes & ordered boys new bathing suits
• Organize/label toiletries
• Watch the “Stranger Danger” video
• Submit Diamond Lane form - DONE

2 weeks to go: (2/10 – 2/16)
• Buy snacks for travel day
• Buy extra cat food & litter
• Pull apart Disney binder and take only what’s needed
• Make daily park bags
• Start packing into suitcases
• Get money organized
• Roll coins from change jar
• Get my glasses/sunglasses adjusted at Lenscrafters
• Make list of addresses for postcards/get postcard stamps
• Make list of DISers/TGMers who have overlapping trips (put in phone)
• Find/redo DIS tag
• DH finish loading ipods
• Organize DVDs & kids games

Last week: (2/17 – 2/23)
• Pedicure
• Chiropractor
• Haircuts
• Print entertainment schedules from Steve Soares site or put key times in phone
• Get Quarters
• Park hours in phone
• TGM viewing spots in phone - DONE from last year
• Check weather – started peeking...
• Remind school about kids missing days
• Final laundry/packing
• Print grocery list
• Charge everything
• Southwest online check-in
• Clean house/change sheets
• Finalize rental car
• Pay Bills/check online banking
• Program addresses into GPS
• Clean Frog Tank
• Stop Mail & Paper

So time to get my butt in gear!

 

[oOJulieOo]

With only three and a half weeks to go, I'm starting to feel like I have A LOT to do! Here is my original to-do list along with what I've done so far... I'm way behind.

Before Jan trip:
• Work on Alex’s “rules”/Self Help cards – found them but haven't made any changes…
• Organize trading pins - DONE
• Get ink for printer - DONE
• Start working on kids ID cards – updated/printed – need to laminate
• Buy Earplanes for the boys - DONE

4 weeks to go: (1/24 – 2/2)
• Get new sharpies for autographs
• Coordinate pet care - have a plan, need to work out details
• Work on packing lists - I have Heidi's awesome outline - need to work on it more today/tonight
• Start grocery list (for villa) - started
• Work on touring plans - done
• Organize ipods/ipad - music, videos, games
• Make emergency phone number & travel info list for neighbor/moms
• Inventory batteries – buy more rechargeables if needed?
• Buy more Ziploc bags

3 weeks to go: (2/3 – 2/9)
• Put menus in phone - done - have a menu app
• Put ADRs in phone
• Put Touring Plans in phone
• Let schools know about kids 2/24 & 2/25
• Start matching outfits and putting in Ziplocs – went through clothes & ordered boys new bathing suits
• Organize/label toiletries
• Watch the “Stranger Danger” video
• Submit Diamond Lane form - DONE

2 weeks to go: (2/10 – 2/16)
• Buy snacks for travel day
• Buy extra cat food & litter
• Pull apart Disney binder and take only what’s needed
• Make daily park bags
• Start packing into suitcases
• Get money organized
• Roll coins from change jar
• Get my glasses/sunglasses adjusted at Lenscrafters
• Make list of addresses for postcards/get postcard stamps
• Make list of DISers/TGMers who have overlapping trips (put in phone)
• Find/redo DIS tag
• DH finish loading ipods
• Organize DVDs & kids games

Last week: (2/17 – 2/23)
• Pedicure
• Chiropractor
• Haircuts
• Print entertainment schedules from Steve Soares site or put key times in phone
• Get Quarters
• Park hours in phone
• TGM viewing spots in phone - DONE from last year
• Check weather – started peeking...
• Remind school about kids missing days
• Final laundry/packing
• Print grocery list
• Charge everything
• Southwest online check-in
• Clean house/change sheets
• Finalize rental car
• Pay Bills/check online banking
• Program addresses into GPS
• Clean Frog Tank
• Stop Mail & Paper

So time to get my butt in gear!

You're so organized!!!!! I need to get organized like that.

Looks to me like you're doing pretty well!

 

[MeMom]

You're so organized!!!!! I need to get organized like that.

Looks to me like you're doing pretty well!

That's what I was thinking - she's got way more in order than I do.
I think in about two more weeks, I will get serious about things.

 

[DisMomAmy]

You're so organized!!!!! I need to get organized like that.

Looks to me like you're doing pretty well!

That's what I was thinking - she's got way more in order than I do.
I think in about two more weeks, I will get serious about things.

Thanks Ladies! I feel better now that I posted it & see what I've done but I know the last week & a half will be really crazy trying to get things done for work. One of the cons of working from home is that you can't leave the office!

Plus DH just planned a trip for work that will have him away from home for the week and a half before our trip. He's flying home Tuesday night & we leave Thursday morning.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I think we'll enjoy Busch Gardens - it'll be fun to try out something new. When I asked Tim if he wanted to go, he said, "Any theme park sponsored by a beer company is OK with me!"

Spoken like a true man!

I think your to-do list looks fabulous. Look how many things you already have crossed off for this week, and it's only Sunday!

 

[disneyfan61]

Are you ready for another foot of snow this week?? I do not know where we are going to put it all!!

Wow you ARE so organized!! I make lists but usually not weeks ahead. I need to take some pointers from you.

Adding park days to a trip is always a good thing Busch Gardens sounds like a lot of fun. The boys will love it.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Spoken like a true man!

I think your to-do list looks fabulous. Look how many things you already have crossed off for this week, and it's only Sunday!

Thanks Jackie! I bought a bunch of travel stuff at the store today - I'll have to post a picture for everyone to oooohh & ahhhh over!

Are you ready for another foot of snow this week?? I do not know where we are going to put it all!!

Wow you ARE so organized!! I make lists but usually not weeks ahead. I need to take some pointers from you.

Adding park days to a trip is always a good thing Busch Gardens sounds like a lot of fun. The boys will love it.

Ugghh... Tomorrow night is supposed to be the rescheduled winter concert for the boys' school. The principal has already said it will probably be rescheduled... AGAIN! I'm sure there will be no school Wednesday & I'm planning for a 2 hour delay on Thursday. 12-20 inches! And we're closer to the 20 side of things.

I've stolen most of my lists from other super planners here on the DIS.

I'm looking forward to Busch Gardens.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Ready and waiting to ooh and ahh over the travel sizes!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I can't believe your trip is so close! You look like you are well organized and have a great plan of attack to get ready...as usual!

Busch Gardens sounds fun! I know what you mean about being nervous though...Disney definitely has us spoiled and I find myself comparing other parks to WDW all the time.

 

[carissanboys]

That is a long to do list! Hopefully you can get everything done without too much stress. I feel for you guys with all of the snow!