Going in 40hrs and feeling not excited.

[DisFam95]

I've been on this board for months absorbing all the tips and tricks and now it's here and I'm feelin less than excited.

DH calls the other day and asks what time our flight is Monday because he may have to go into the office. I told him "I'M going to be on a plane at 10:30 which means leaving the house at 8:30am" He has a teleconference scheduled the next day..our 1st full day during the afternoon. Shoyuld be no big deal since we'll most likely be heading back for some downtime with the kids but I just feel like other work stuff is going to crop uip. This is a new job and a very executive position so I understand he has big responsibilities and we were lucky they said yes to the trip when he wasa hired.

DS1 went for his 1 yr well check and was told he has a lot of fluid in his left ear. Great!!! Just in time. The doc gave me a script a good inner ear decongestant so we've got him going on antibiotics so here's hoping.

I took DS4 to the Fair yesterday and saw all kinds of attitude in the afternoon when he got hot and tired. A good window into next week. We had lots of talks about what was to be expected and not tolerated etc. Needless to say we'll be doing lots of pool and down time.

I have 2 giant piles of "stuff" in my bedroom to go and none of it is clothes!!! I need to go through and pair down. I just feel like I;m packing the whole house with 2 kids!

Have not done laundry or packed yet. I worked all day and have to go to a b-day party for my son. DH tells me he's committed to making this homemade candy for work. Something that I make for the holidays that usually takes me whole day so he says he will do it tomorrow..yeah..uh huh.

I tell you I'm just going to grab my toothbrush and get on a plan by myself!!!

If this typical of the mom thing? I'm just thinking this trip is going to be no fun all of a sudden.

We're going w/ my bro and sil and thier 2 kids and dreading how well we'll be traveling together. We've not talked about much of anything except I let them know that we get up ealry to go to the parks. They are not early risers.


Sorry to vent I've just feeling "pre-trip" letdown I've been so excited.


Thanks for listening.

 

[LBelle]

there, there!!!

I think it's pretty much on the normal side....we Moms 'usually' end up with making sure every T is crossed and every I is dotted!!! That can be a real downer!!! I felt like an out-of-control freak for the 2-3 days before we left...but then.....

You're in Disney and everything is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disney4Drew]

I get very upset and uptight anytime we're taking a trip! I'm sure our Disney trip will be just the same! Hang in there....you'll have a great time!

 

[disneynewbee]

I got the same thing right before our last vacation and am hoping I don't get it again this time. I think it was the worry that after all that planning things wouldn't go well or someone would get sick or something else would ruin our magical time. Of course I snapped out of it once we got there and we had a magical time. Cheer up things will be great. Have fun!

 

[Vickie46]

just take a deep breath... now breathe.. everything is going to be ok.. everything always comes together!

Now.. enjoy.. this is a trip of a lifetime.. go make some memories that will last forever.. take lots of pics too!

 

[we3disneygo]

 

[Gymbomom]

You will have SUCH a good time once you are there!!! Go and be relaxed and don't be uptight. Take a moment the first night to watch Wishes together as a family....that works for us every time!!!

 

[EthansMom]

One piece of advice... don't wait around each morning for the ILs to get out of bed. Give them your cell phone number and let them call when they catch up to the park you're going to be at. Likewise, if DH needs to go off to get work stuff done.

Good Luck!

 

[diz8297]

Wow, I thought it only happened to me!! Well, from what I've read in this thread, this is pretty common! Just remember to keep it simple-your expectations, your scheduling, and make it clear to your extended family what your family needs. Then enjoy. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[kritter]

Do not worry once you get there it will all be well.......

 

[DisFam95]

Thanks everyone! I know all will be well once we are there. It's just overwhelming being the only one who seems to know how to do ANYTHING!!! It's all up to mom. I always make DH pick his own things out and lay them on the bed and I put them in the suitcase. He still wished I'd pick his stuff but I've learned to draw the line somewhere!

I'm so not an uptight traveller. I totally don't care which ride is next etc.
I need to work on my backbone. I just don't want to seem like the impatient "B". When we get there we'll have a little talk at dinner about the next days plans. The last trip my family went on we were paying our breakfast tab when they were walking in!

Last trip we did w/ my best friend and hubby and their 1 kid. Before the ride they would take forever to park the stroller rifle through their gear and stand there FOREVER trying to figure out their baby carrier and get the baby all settled and then start wandering into the line. I'm pulling my carrier out from the basket as I'm walking and go to the line and then DH and I put the baby in while standing in line. It's more efficient KWIM...you're standing still waiting anyway so why not be in line. That's my little quirks! I did a lot of deep breathing.

DH had to go to some event tonight, the house is a bomb. Maybe some little mice will come and clean my house tonight? A girl can dream right!!

Thanks for

If I ignore it will it all go away???

 

[madge]

If this typical of the mom thing? I'm just thinking this trip is going to be no fun all of a sudden.

Well, I think it's normal.... because I had my pre-trip meltdown this afternoon.... experiencing a lot of the same issues as you... too much stuff to pack, DH working on the trip, etc. My youngest is 4 and announced that strollers are for babies and that she wants to walk. The thought of paying for stroller rental makes me want to cry, but if I bring along the stroller, then my DD will be the one crying.

I hope you're feeling better soon - have a safe trip!!

 

[ilovejack02]

Well, I think it's normal.... because I had my pre-trip meltdown this afternoon.... experiencing a lot of the same issues as you... too much stuff to pack, DH working on the trip, etc. My youngest is 4 and announced that strollers are for babies and that she wants to walk. The thought of paying for stroller rental makes me want to cry, but if I bring along the stroller, then my DD will be the one crying.

I hope you're feeling better soon - have a safe trip!!

Bring the stroller! Tell DD that she cant fuss just because you have it. Tell her it is there to help hold any bags you have and IF she gets tired she may use it, but only after she asks nicely LOL.

 

[alicenwonder99]

Last trip we did w/ my best friend and hubby and their 1 kid. Before the ride they would take forever to park the stroller rifle through their gear and stand there FOREVER trying to figure out their baby carrier and get the baby all settled and then start wandering into the line. I'm pulling my carrier out from the basket as I'm walking and go to the line and then DH and I put the baby in while standing in line. It's more efficient KWIM...you're standing still waiting anyway so why not be in line. That's my little quirks! I did a lot of deep breathing.

Oh, you sound like me!! I would have done the same thing...have the baby carrier all set before I even parked the stroller...lol.

If I were you, I would tell the IL's that you are getting up early and heading to the parks before opening. You will meet them for a late lunch somewhere. Just make sure you have some good snacks set for the kids to hold them off until your lunch time. You can get all the rides done, then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing with the ILs.

I've noticed the more people in your group, the more time wasted waiting around. And if there is just ONE person in the group who moves slowly, then that means more time wasted waiting around. If there are 2 people in the group who move slowly...well, watch out! lol. You will spend the whole day looking for them, waiting for them, standing around doing nothing.

After saying all that...HAVE FUN!!!

Mary

 

[Lauralee131]

Don't worry DisFam95, it will get better!! I too have suffered from Post-Pre-Trip-Planning-Depression...and my DH didn't help either...in fact, true to his typical self, he waited to pack until the night before we left-including trying some things on that he finally realized didn't fit, etc...it finally got to the point, and he pulls this crap everytime we go somewhere, that I finally just said that's it - DS and I will be packed and ready to go...if you're not, you can meet us there...I will leave you home...

I'd had enough of hounding him to try on clothes, pack, etc...and of course, I was the only one who always did all the packing, cleaning, etc...

You just need to flip out once and he'll come around!! Don't worry - it'll get better once you get there!! Hakuna Matata!!

 

[madge]

Bring the stroller! Tell DD that she cant fuss just because you have it. Tell her it is there to help hold any bags you have and IF she gets tired she may use it, but only after she asks nicely LOL.

I've got a few more days to see how it all plays out - I have other things I'd like to spend that $50-60 stroller rental money on, LOL! I'd rather have our stroller to use at the airport, in the parks when it's crowded or dark, and at the end of the day walking to the car or bus. But my strong-willed daughter has decided that she is a big girl and refuses to ride. we'll see.

 

[karinbelle]

Just get to packing and leave the piles of "stuff" for when you return.

I agree with the advice regarding the ILs. We don't like to travel with family for this reason. Well, I don't like to -- my DH is another story. I guess he likes waiting around.

Try to meet with them for late lunch or dinner reservations. Give them your cell number. Let them know ahead of time your plans. If they want to get a move on - that's great. If not, don't stress - just meet them later.

Let DH do what he needs to do. Be cheerful and upbeat when you talk to him and take lots of pictures. He can catch Disney transportation or drive his rental car to the park you're at when he's finished.

Keep your little one on his/her meds for the infection. I'm sure all will be magical.

 

[DisFam95]

Now DS1 has RINGWORM!!!!!! Are you kidding me?? My sil is a nurse and her fiance a MD. They said to just treat it with lamisil while we're gone. Good thing I had some.

The piles of stuff are FOR the trip! Just little things like glow sticks, light fan, costume components, little things to keep the kids occupied etc. I know I've over bought so I need to weed out some stuff.

DH and I just went to Dis in Feb and the main reason we were going on this trip was because my bro and sil were going. Our kids are so close that I really want them go together. SO I feel like I'm going to have to bite my tongue a lot for the sake of the kids. If they turn out to be really late we will go on without them and they can call us when they get there.

I've got about 9 hours until I need to go to bed!

Thanks

 

[karinbelle]

Come on, sing it --- M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E !

Turn on Radio Disney.

Put in the clothes
Put in the swimsuit
Put in the costume (if doing MNSSHP)
Put in the undies
Put in the shoes

Kiss your kids and tell them "It's only X hours until Disney!"

Let them wear the ears from a previous trip.


If you forget something, so what. Buy it there. Just have fun.

I know -- when you get there, slip into your ILs room and schedule them a wake up call for when you want to get up! LOL!

Get them coffee and have your kids knock on their door when they should get started in the AM. Say "surprise" here's your breakfast! and let the kids eat together.