He said we could go back. October Anniversary trip!

[chicagoshannon]

Shannon do you have a link to the online ADR system. Making reservations for my DW's girls trip and I would prefer not to wait on hold. Thanks!

I don't have a link but what you do is go under restaurants and then select the restaurant you want. There will be an option there to make reservations. Good luck.

 

[BTDTGB]

Thanks Shannon. They will be 90 days out on Sunday, so I should be able to get everything they want.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

found a web site you may be interested in
I have trying to put together worksheets for Ashton and friends
http://www.earlychildhoodlinks.com/teachers/coloringpages.htm
http://www.hellokids.com/
the second one if you scroll down on the right will have a ticker on the fourth pg you can create color sheets w/the child's name
Hope you have fun!!!creating and Madeline has fun learning...

 

[chicagoshannon]

found a web site you may be interested in
I have trying to put together worksheets for Ashton and friends
http://www.earlychildhoodlinks.com/teachers/coloringpages.htm
http://www.hellokids.com/
the second one if you scroll down on the right will have a ticker on the fourth pg you can create color sheets w/the child's name
Hope you have fun!!!creating and Madeline has fun learning...

Thanks. I"ll have to go bookmark those.

We got the Leap Frog Letter Factory DVD from the library. Madeline now knows most of the sounds the letters make. I just put the word factory on hold too. She absolutely loves them.



Sorry I haven't been updating this much. Not much to tell really. I'm not really planning this trip so much <gasp> Basically just waiting for our 90 day to come.

We've been busy doing summer things. Madeline is taking an art class and when that's over it will be swimming lessons. We've also been very busy potty training. Madeline has almost got it down.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

CONGRATULATIONS! on the weight loss!!!
I just noticed your ticker on my2disneyboys's thread
what are you doing?; I need to start something myself: just hard at home w/the tots...

are you finished potty training??? We REALLY started the process on Wed. and today he is driving me nuts. I am trying the kitchen timer we were up to the 25 min but I had to set back to 18 min he either goes right before the timer or he doesn't need to go at all. So, I tried to set it at 10 min intervals when he is "empty" his words; but, not working. So, I just told Danny I'm relaxing today because I'm getting aggravated and we will start fresh tomorrow. For now I'll just take him when I go for the rest of the day; but that messes up the timer schedule we had started.

Any tips (I know you have a girl) but, I just don't remember the other two being this hard. I thought he was going to do it at WDW; but, surgery screwed that up.

 

[Jenjulia]

Shannon, it's almost time to make ADR's. Are you ready?

Jen

 

[chicagoshannon]

CONGRATULATIONS! on the weight loss!!!
I just noticed your ticker on my2disneyboys's thread
what are you doing?; I need to start something myself: just hard at home w/the tots...

are you finished potty training??? We REALLY started the process on Wed. and today he is driving me nuts. I am trying the kitchen timer we were up to the 25 min but I had to set back to 18 min he either goes right before the timer or he doesn't need to go at all. So, I tried to set it at 10 min intervals when he is "empty" his words; but, not working. So, I just told Danny I'm relaxing today because I'm getting aggravated and we will start fresh tomorrow. For now I'll just take him when I go for the rest of the day; but that messes up the timer schedule we had started.

Any tips (I know you have a girl) but, I just don't remember the other two being this hard. I thought he was going to do it at WDW; but, surgery screwed that up.

I'm just being really careful about what I put in my mouth. It's very slow. I'm actually down another pound or 2 but forget the password to my ticker. lol

We're done potty training. She still pees in her diaper at night but is usually dry after nap time. I take her out in underwear now for the most part unless we have a longer drive. She tells me all the time now before she has to go. I cant' believe she's trained!

My only tip is put him in underwear so he can feel when he's wet. That's the only way I was able to train M. She never knew when her diaper or pull up was wet.

Shannon, it's almost time to make ADR's. Are you ready?

Jen

I think we're just going to do Ohana for our anniversary and that's it. We'll see. hopefully we'll get in since we have to wait until exactly 90 days before our anniversary to make the ADR.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Glad you're back, missed you!!!
Must be getting excited Oct. getting closer [/COLOR]

I'm just being really careful about what I put in my mouth. It's very slow. I'm actually down another pound or 2 but forget the password to my ticker. lol
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I just need to excercise; Danny finally got the pool going and A can finally get in so hopefully that will help to take off some pounds. Keep up the great work!!!

My only tip is put him in underwear so he can feel when he's wet. That's the only way I was able to train M. She never knew when her diaper or pull up was wet.
I purchased the pull up "cool alert" (very hard to find)but he just goes Ooooo!!! so, we started two days ago no underwear, no pull up, no diaper (until BM time and nap & nite). It seems to be a very long process w/him...we'll get there. Now I just remind him about every hour and we are trying the sticker chart, again.
Congrats! to M on being a "big" girl, now!!! I think Gwendolyn was almost 3.5 by the time we were completely dry at night!! I used plastic covered trainers w/a trainer at night for her (already bought them for A when we get that far.[/COLOR]
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[Jenjulia]

Congrats on the potty training!

90 days is coming up fast, though. It should be easier to get a ressie the dates you are going.

Did you decide if you were going to go to MNSSHP?

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Shannon! Congrats on the weight loss and potty training! It makes things much easier when they use the potty.

Hope you're having an awesome summer!

Leanne

 

[chicagoshannon]

HI everyone! Thanks for keeping up with this report better then me

The time is getting nearer and I'm finally getting back into the planning a little. SO our plans look like this

October 19- Monday- DHS/EPCOT- I think we've decided on doing the Disney Playhouse breakfast buffet. BUT I think we're going to try for the latest breakfast time (anyone know when that is?) Also which characters are there? Madeline would LOVE if Darby was there. lol Madeline really wants to ride Nemo again so we'll go to Epcot in the afternoon. Will try to see some countries also starting at Canada this time Food and Wine will be going on so maybe just snacks around the world for supper OR maybe we'll finally make it over to the Beach Club for Beaches and Cream

October 20- Tuesday-OFF day Might go to the Kenedy Space Center this day. Not sure yet. Otherwise we'll enjoy the pool and maybe go to Typhoon Lagoon.

October 21- Wednesday- Magic Kingdom This is the day Madeline is looking forward to the most. Not sure where we'll eat today. Still trying to convince Eric that eating at Crystal palace again is a good idea. lol

October 22- Thursday Animal Kingdom This is our make up day. Hopefully it won't be 100 degrees this time and we'll be able to enjoy it more. Looking forward to letting Madeline play in the boneyard. Depending on how this day goes we'll either swing over to the Magic Kingdom again or just go back to the resort for pool time. Eric loved the Tusker House breakfast so maybe we'll try that again

October 23- Friday Our 5 Year Anniversary We'll have dinner at Ohana hopefully and then head over to DTD for the balloon ride hopefully. We'll try to sleep in (yeah right with Madeline) and then do whatever this day. Maybe Typhoon Lagoon or just hang out.

October 24- Saturday Magic Kingdom It's looking like the busiest day but I want it to be our last park. We're just going to enjoy this day with no ADR's or plans. We'll let Madeline choose.

October 25- Sunday head home.

As of now we're still planning on driving.

After I get our Adr's then I'll do the plans for the day. Madeline hasn't stopped talking about Disney since we got back in May. She keeps asking "Pirate Ride?" PLEEEEEEEEEASE. LOL She's so cute!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

HI everyone!
The time is getting nearer and I'm finally getting back into the planning a little.

After I get our Adr's then I'll do the plans for the day. Madeline hasn't stopped talking about Disney since we got back in May. She keeps asking "Pirate Ride?" PLEEEEEEEEEASE. LOL She's so cute!

About time... just kidding...take your time enjoy your summer with Madeline

that is soooo cute...how she is still excited about Disney
you will need to make time to ride the Pirate ride when you walk in the park, lunch time, and walking out of the park and anytime you can muster in between

can't wait to hear how your ADR's go and see what how your final plans turn out...so far so good

by the way you need to check this thread out--it will def. increase your excitement of going to WDW
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2227119

 

[chicagoshannon]

About time... just kidding...take your time enjoy your summer with Madeline

that is soooo cute...how she is still excited about Disney
you will need to make time to ride the Pirate ride when you walk in the park, lunch time, and walking out of the park and anytime you can muster in between

can't wait to hear how your ADR's go and see what how your final plans turn out...so far so good

by the way you need to check this thread out--it will def. increase your excitement of going to WDW
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2227119

Thanks for the link. Eric asked me yesterday "Pirates won't be closed when we're there will it?" LOL if it is.

 

[Jenjulia]

Yay! Happy to see the updates! It sounds like a fun trip!

I've spent the morning watching airplane videos on youtube with Nicholas. There are times I really wish we were driving...

 

[chicagoshannon]

Jen- I'm sure he'll be ok. Too bad they don't let people go meet the pilots anymore. That was always something to look forward to when I was a kid.

SO I'm getting VERY nervous about Ohana. I think we're going to have to come up with a plan B. I've been looking online and it's booked solid so far for the week or so before we get there

 

[lisalonglash]

Shannon, your plans look great! Eating dinner around the world in Epcot was sooooo much fun - I highly recommend it! Oooh, Kennedy Space Centre would be soooo cool! Not that we haven't spent from Sunday to Wednesday glued to NASA TV for the shuttle launch or anything I've heard great things about the TH breakfast - we're looking forward to it! Looks like a great plan for your anniversary

After I get our Adr's then I'll do the plans for the day. Madeline hasn't stopped talking about Disney since we got back in May. She keeps asking "Pirate Ride?" PLEEEEEEEEEASE. LOL She's so cute!

Awww, how sweet is she?!?!

 

[Jenjulia]

Jen- I'm sure he'll be ok. Too bad they don't let people go meet the pilots anymore. That was always something to look forward to when I was a kid.

SO I'm getting VERY nervous about Ohana. I think we're going to have to come up with a plan B. I've been looking online and it's booked solid so far for the week or so before we get there

It looks like your anniversary is a 4 on touring plans, so maybe that will make a difference? I hope so!! I will be crossing my fingers, saying a prayer and making a wish for you!

I sure hope you are correct about Nicholas. I am hoping I am over worrying instead of underworrying. I've been working on ideas for on the airplane. I read online somewhere about buying little $1 gifts, etc...and wrapping them in paper so that they can open them up every once in a while to keep them busy. J's getting a leapster for her birthday so that both little ones have one to keep them busy and they can trade off with Christopher for the dvd player.

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Your plans look fantastic! I'm hoping O'hana is a go for launch! Can't wait to hear how it all turns out!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Small dining update. Ok so we decided to try The Playhouse disney breakfast at DHS. I can make that reservation tomorrow.

I was messing around on the online reservation site a bit ago and decided to just see if Chef Mickey's was available on the 18th (arrival day). Well it WAS so I made an ADR for 5:25pm. Now I haven't run it by Eric yet but thought I better book it just in case. By the end of this week I'll have all of our ADR's made and will know which to cancel.

Now I have to go look up how late breakfast is served at H&V so I'm ready for tomorrow. I know I'm cutting it close. lol

 

[longing2Batdisney]

can't wait to hear how things go...