Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's Off to Celebrate We Go!--LAST UPDATE!!! PG 62 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

[MegansMom]

I'm caught up!

I can't believe how fast your trip is getting here! The time has literally flown by!

I love seeing Megs pictures. She is just a doll.

I can't believe how fast it is getting here either.....I think I might need things to slow down just a bit so I can be ready....but I'm thinking there is NO chance for that!!! Speaking of my "dollbaby," she had picture day at school today....she looked SO cute!!!!

You have sooo much to do!! But I'm sure you'll get it done Michael and I decided this morning that we're going to pull everything out and see what we need to do before our trip. We'll make a BIG TIME list and then I think I'll be able to focus a little. YES--we all need to share our lists. I'll probably put mine on my PTR tomorrow. Our Sept is really filling up as well. We bought the rest of the things on our "buy before Disney" list last night, so that's done...unless we add more between now and then. But I just don't even know where to start.

I have been doing all that list making BIG time....Megan even helped me out with hers!!! It has been so crazy...that's right...MUST be September!!!

I LOVE your packing lists!!!

It is COMING!!!!

oh wow...Jen, are you sick?? NO posts yesterday....that worries me!! You are SO close to Disney and have been posting EVERY DAY. Please let us know you are okay!

Not sick....just a BAD case of Septemberitis....you know...WAY too much going on around here!!!! I will be getting back to everyday posts....but first I have to wade through this CRAZY weekend of ours! Don't worry...I'm GREAT though!

Happy Birthday, Jen!!! Hope you are having a magical day!!!

Thanks so much sweetie!!! You are the BEST!

Happy Happy Birthday Jen!!!

Thank you sweetie!

Happy Birthday Jen

My DH and I plans are the 20th and 21th EPCOT, 22th DHS, 23th MK and 24th head home early morning.

Thanks for the CAKE!!!! YUMMM!!!! I don't think our plans will overlap, but you never know when you just might bump into a DISfriend!

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY
WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE YOU
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FROM THE "DIS" CREW!​

WE'RE SO EXCITED
WE KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE
WHEN IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS
YOU'RE GOIN' TO DIS-NEEEEY!!!!
​

THAT was AWESOME!!!!! Thank you!

Happy Birthday!!!

Thanks hon!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN!! Hope you have an amazing day!!

Thanks Jen....it was amazing indeed!

Happy birthday!!! I hope you are out having a great celebration tonight!

Thank you....love the new picture!!! I have had SUCH an incredible birthday this year!

Hope your having a wonderful birthday!

I am!!!! Thank you so much!

Happy Birthday Jen. Hope it was great

It was!!! THANKS!!!!

 

[MegansMom]

Can you call something a tradition if it happens only twice? Well, I am declaring that you can.....Let the TRADITION continue!!!!! Here it is boys and girls (okay, maybe just girls).....My annual, ULTIMATE, "OH MY GOD, OCD PACKING LIST" for our 2009 WDW TRIP!!!!!! (Drumroll please!!!)

What I need for the car:
--Atlas (place in pocket of door)
--Directions to POFQ and home again! (place in visor storage)
--IPOD and speakers (batteries/power cord)
--Collapsible cooler w/ice pack and bottled drinks (water, and soft drinks for Tom).
--Snacks for the Car (Go to Dollar Store & Target)---Disney fruit snacks, gum, candy, snacks like crackers, Pop Tarts, Granola bars, etc.) PUT ALL SNACKS/FOOD IN MEDIUM SIZE RUBBERMAID CONTAINER
--Need plastic shoebox for Megan to use when eating in the car
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--Small car sized box of tissues--place in purse storage
--Small pack of wipes--place in purse storage
--Small package of Disney napkins--place in glove compartment
--Extra plastic spoons and forks in ziploc bag--place in glove compartment
--DVD Player w/accessories and headphones--store accessories in media storage
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--Megan's Movies and our DVDs--put in black storage box
--SUDOKU and logic puzzle books for me
--Pencils
--Magazines
--Crayons and Disney Pencils for Megan
--Disney Writing Workbooks
--Disney Sticker Puzzles and stickers w/sticker book
--Disney Color All Book w/Magic Marker
--Princess Journal/Notebook for Megan to write in
****Put these items in Megan's Ariel Backpack and hang from the back of the front passenger seat.****

What I need for the parks:

IN MY BACKSACK BAG--
--camera in pouch w/extra memory card
--cell phone
--ID case w/ KTTW, My driver's license, Meg's ID, Health Insurance card, ADR card
--First aid kit in mini blue pouch w/ BandAids, moleskin, sunscreen, small pack of Excedrin, Children's chewable tablets, Rolaids, Immodium-AD, Dramamine, Chapstick and small tube of Neosporin. (All small/travel sizes).
--Gum
--Couple packs of Fruit snacks
--Small tissue packet
--Tip envelope for each day
--Cold washcloth in ziploc bag
--Megan's autograph book and pen
--Extra set of clothes and a small brush for Megs in ziploc bag
--One set of compact, disposable ponchos for all 3 of us

Packing List for Planning Items:
--Tip envelopes w/tips included for all ressies
--Card w/all ADR & BBB ressie #s on it
--Reservation confirmation info
--Directions to POFQ
--Journal for TR and a pen
--Addresses w/stamps for postcards
--Mousekeeping envelope w/tip included

Packing List for Organizational Items:
--Shower organizer for bathroom at POFQ
--Pop up laundry hamper
--Rubbermaid container for food and snacks

Packing List for Food Items:
--24 pack of bottled water
--12 pack of bottled juices (Welch's)
--Pop tarts (2 big boxes--brown sugar cinnamon & strawberry)
--2 boxes of granola bars
--1 box of Disney fruit snacks
--snacks for in the car and in the room

Packing List for Toiletries and Clothing:
--Spray on sunscreen and face moisturizer w/SPF
--chapstick
--aloe
--Megan's toothbrush/toothpaste
--Megan's hairbrush
--baby powder
--Body glide

MEGAN's List
--2 bathing suits
--cover up
--Princess crocs--pool shoes
--Pre-arranged outfits
--4 pairs of PJ Pals
--Tinkerbell costume and accessories
--Snow White costume and accessories
--Cinderella costume and accessories
--Alice in Wonderland costume and accessories
--10 pairs of underwear
--10 pairs of socks
--Princess gym shoes
--Hats--white visor, Minnie baseball cap, Princess baseball cap and Minnie ears
--glow bracelets and necklaces
--hair bows, ponytails, and pretties to match outfits for Megan
MY LIST
--shampoo & conditioner in one
--body wash (from b&bw)
--razor
--deodorant
--contact lenses w/case (w/extra set, glasses, and solution.)
--brush and pick comb
--ponytail holders and clip
--travel size mousse and hair spray
--my toothbrush and toothpaste
--dental floss and mouthwash
--body spray and lotion (from b&bw)
--Qtips
--small make-up kit
--nail file, nail clippers, tweezers
--small sewing kit
--stain stick
--prescription meds
--2 bathing suits
--brown flip flops--pool shoes
--4 sets of PJs
--4 pairs of socks
--10 pairs of underwear/bras
--Teva terra fi sandals, NB gym shoes
--Mickey visor (Beige) and white Mickey visor
--Prearranged outfits
--belt
TOM'S LIST
--Tom's shampoo
--soap
--deodorant
--comb
--toothbrush
--razors
--2 pairs of swim trunks
--Adidas sandals--pool shoes
--10 pairs of underwear
--10 pairs of socks
--3 undershirts
--3 sleep shorts
--good gym shoes
--Prearranged outfits
--Mickey baseball cap
--Laptop and Power cord
--Chargers for cellphones
--All Disney documents

There you go gang!!!! Let me know what I am missing!!! Talk with you soon! ONLY 15 MORE DAYS!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Jen, your OCD packing list is absolutely fab!!! I think I may need to "borrow" it!

 

[jenjolt]

YAY for OCD!!!!

So I kind of took out my packing list so I could compare...the similiarities (well besides the two other people you have to help pack for LOL) was uncanny!! It was very amusing to me!!!!! I'll have to post mine so you can compare too!!!

How exciting is that we are getting closer and closer and closer!!! YAY!!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Now that is what you call a packing list! Holy Moly!!

 

[Trentmom]

Your list is awesome!!!!!!

 

[Roxychica7]

Holy crap girl!!! Can't say you aren't prepared! We must all need to take note from you!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I just love other people's packing lists! Saves me time by using them!

 

[TarzansKat]

Jen, so sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was a good one.

Wow, thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you for putting up your packing list. It definitely gives me some great ideas, and I so appreciate it.

 

[MegansMom]

Jen, your OCD packing list is absolutely fab!!! I think I may need to "borrow" it!

Thanks my love.....gotta use those OCD tendencies for some good, you know?!?!?! Feel free to "borrow" as much as you would like!

YAY for OCD!!!!

So I kind of took out my packing list so I could compare...the similiarities (well besides the two other people you have to help pack for LOL) was uncanny!! It was very amusing to me!!!!! I'll have to post mine so you can compare too!!!

How exciting is that we are getting closer and closer and closer!!! YAY!!!!

SERIOUSLY NOT SURPRISED!!!!! That is SO funny!!!! I can't wait to compare the two!

Now that is what you call a packing list! Holy Moly!!

Now, that is truly an honor to receive the bow of approval from the Listy Queen!!!

Your list is awesome!!!!!!

Thanks my dear! I try so hard to get it just right!

Holy crap girl!!! Can't say you aren't prepared! We must all need to take note from you!

Feel free to use and abuse my list as much as possible!

I just love other people's packing lists! Saves me time by using them!

I hear you!!! I love to make a list!


Not enough scoop to make an update, but thought I would just hop on and share some musings and thoughts with you all.....it helps me think!!!!

Well, our Disney drawer is chock full of STUFF!!!! I literally can't close it right now! On Wednesday, I made a trek to my local Bath and Body Works to fulfill one of my other trip traditions----picking out my Trip Scent. What is a "Trip Scent" you say?!?!?!?! Well, let me tell you........... Three years ago after our September 2006 trip I learned something...I used a certain BBW scent while on our trip, and since scent is such a great memory keeper, everytime I used that scent once we returned home, it took me back to moments and wonderful memories from that trip. AND THUS, began the "legend" of the "Trip Scent." Each trip since, I go select a different scent---they have to be different so that I can remember each trip based upon each individual scent---and use that scent specifically while we are there---the shower gel, lotion, and body spray. And then when I return home, each time I put that scent back on, I am flooded with a whirl of wonderful memories from our fabulous trips, and I get to relive them all over again!!!! It is wonderful!!! SO, on Wednesday, I went and scoured our BBW for a new scent, and after much sniffing settled on Sensual Amber. (I blush everytime I say that name...hee hee hee!) I thought it a perfect combination of what I like, what I think of for "Fall" (even though Orlando will still be in the 90s while we are there probably, there will be pumpkins out people...hence "Fall!"), and what was available in the travel size. So I happily brought my purchases home, and considered that "to do" DONE!!!! UNTIL, my darling angel Megs presented me with a birthday gift yesterday of a new bottle of BBW lotion in White Citrus. It is a new scent that she personally picked out for me, and now I am thinking I need to go take my Sensual Amber back and trade it in for travel sizes in White Citrus. What do you all think????? Give me your opinion!!!!

Okay...off to go relax!!!! Enjoy your Saturday!

 

[jenjolt]

Awwwww...I love that you have a trip scent! That is such a great way to remember your trips. I tend to associate music with a lot of great memories and yesterday I heard the perfect song to describe my upcoming trip...so I told P that we have a theme song...her homework is listen to it!! I just loved the song!!! I'll share it with you later!!

As far as the scent dilemna...if you really like the white citrus I say go for that one...it could be come a mom/daughter scent and it could be something you pass on to Meg and then when she smells it she can remember Disney too. I know you have mentioned a few times that you put lotion on her hands during certain rides...well then you both can have the same scent!!!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a great idea about the trip scent! It is so true, too, because everytime I smell certain scents, I think back to times/places/events, etc.

I think you should exchange the amber for the citrus -- then you will remember not only sweet Megs giving you it for your birthday, but your trip as well!

 

[IluvXU]

I just need a when Megan is where what costume guide... too many cute ones.

I agree to use the scent she picked too.

 

[TarzansKat]

I concur with the other posters. I would definitely go with the scent Megs picked, it'll make your memories of the trip all the sweeter.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Me too! Go with Megan's White Citrus.

 

[MeMom]

Now that is what you call a packing list! Holy Moly!!

My thoughts exactly.
To be so organized!!!

As for scents, I can't smell chocolate chip cookies any more without it taking me straight to Main Street, because that's what the Main Street Bakery smells like to me.

Since Megan picked it out for you by herself, there would be no doubt that that would be my scent choice for this trip....


which, by the way,

is in

two weeks!!!

 

[MegansMom]

Awwwww...I love that you have a trip scent! That is such a great way to remember your trips. I tend to associate music with a lot of great memories and yesterday I heard the perfect song to describe my upcoming trip...so I told P that we have a theme song...her homework is listen to it!! I just loved the song!!! I'll share it with you later!!

As far as the scent dilemna...if you really like the white citrus I say go for that one...it could be come a mom/daughter scent and it could be something you pass on to Meg and then when she smells it she can remember Disney too. I know you have mentioned a few times that you put lotion on her hands during certain rides...well then you both can have the same scent!!!!

I love the theme song too!!!! Can't WAIT to hear what it is!!!! I do put that on her hands several different places at WDW.....since she liked it so much to pick it out for me, I might just have to go exchange it.......

What a great idea about the trip scent! It is so true, too, because everytime I smell certain scents, I think back to times/places/events, etc.

I think you should exchange the amber for the citrus -- then you will remember not only sweet Megs giving you it for your birthday, but your trip as well!

And she did say that I smelled SO GOOD with it on.......

I just need a when Megan is where what costume guide... too many cute ones.

I agree to use the scent she picked too.

I didn't think of that kind of list....will do!!!

Great minds often think alike.......

I concur with the other posters. I would definitely go with the scent Megs picked, it'll make your memories of the trip all the sweeter.

The sweeter the better indeed.....

Me too! Go with Megan's White Citrus.

Hmmmmmm....what to do? What to do?!?!?!?!!

My thoughts exactly.
To be so organized!!!

As for scents, I can't smell chocolate chip cookies any more without it taking me straight to Main Street, because that's what the Main Street Bakery smells like to me.

Since Megan picked it out for you by herself, there would be no doubt that that would be my scent choice for this trip....


which, by the way,

is in

two weeks!!!

And no doubt in my mind either!!!!!

Don't worry gang.......I'm going to go exchange it on Tuesday!!!!!! Now let's just hope that BBW carries the White Citrus in the travel shower gel, lotion, and body spray as well!!!!! Get those fingers crossed for me!!!!!!

AND, just as our lovely MeMom said......in two glorious weeks, my tooshie will be heading SOUTH.....STRAIGHT FOR MICKEY'S HOUSE!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH......I just CAN'T believe it is getting here SO CLOSE!!!! It would be so wonderful if those two weeks could be laid back, do nothing except get ready for Disney weeks, but NO......I will be the ringleader of a three-ring circus over the next two weeks, so please wish me luck that I actually get all those lovely items listed on my OCD packing list PACKED and READY TO GO!!!!

Over the next couple of weeks, my updates will be alot of lists of "To Dos" and kudos when something actually gets completed and checked off the mulitudes of those lists!!! I think typing my thoughts out to you all, will hopefully help me stay sane and remember to do all that I need to do!!! Let's hope!!!!

Monday, September 7:

• Laundry, laundry, LAUNDRY!!!!! (I am going to try to do up the all the laundry and start to pull out what I think I can to start making packing piles for the trip.)
• Begin making packing piles for all three of us.
• Make a list of all the toiletry and vacation items we have.
• Make my shopping list for the few remaining items we still need.

****Luckily, I don't have the kids I babysit due to the holiday, and Megan has no school, so I should hopefully be able to get a LOT done!!!!****

Tuesday, September 8:

• Babysit Ava from 8:30-6pm
• Take Megan to school 11-2pm
• Go shopping for the remaining items on my list while Megs is at school.
• Continue with laundry and packing piles as possible
• Begin figuring out when to schedule Megan's friend birthday party and family birthday gathering.....begin planning the what, where, when of both activities.
• Follow-up on any remaining things that I need to do for CRHP (Church---Women's weekend)

Okay....I'm going to start with the To Dos for the next two days....don't want to get too ahead of myself....will post more later as I get through these days first!!!!

TWO WEEKS GANG!!!!!!! My how time is flying!!!!

 

[jenjolt]

I think I need to take a page from your book Jen and just make day by day to-do lists so I don't feel so overwhelmed with how much needs to be done in such a short period of time LOL!!!

I love your lists and I have no doubts you will get it all accomplished!!!! I keep thinking there is just one more thing I have to, just one more thing...I need to stop before I spend us out of home LOL!!!!!

Can't wait to see more of your lists!!

 

[TarzansKat]

Keeping my fingers crossed that they have the fragrance in the items you want!

Is it wrong that reading your report makes me want to start packing now? I actually have some piles going, but I feel so disorganized.

And I love that you're the leader of the three ring circus. That so describes how we all feel sometimes!

 

[Charleston Princess]

So, Jen, I was wondering...does White Citrus smell like the oranges on Soarin'???