I love the count down calendar.You ARE crafty.
I am sorry I have not been around. A lot has been going on here...and it has just kept me away from DIS. I have been thinking about you though.... I figured you had to have some more planning going on since your trip was getting so close. It really will be here soon!!
BTW, I LOVE the pic of Max with Lotso. Max looks so happy and the semi raised eyebrow on Lotso makes it look as though he is putting up with Max. Too cute!
Have a Merry, Merry Christmas!!!
Happy Holidays to you, Mark and Max. I hope it is a wonderful day.
Merry Christmas, Tina, Mark and Max!
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Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Get ready for the white stuff tomorrow!
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Sounds like a nice Christmas. I love the pics with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
I wish my boys had been able to enjoy Cars just a bit more, but they were too old when it came out. (10 and 12) For us now...it is all princesses and fairies cause dd is only 5.
Love your update. I really like how you find pictures to highlight what you intend to do.
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What a great Christmas! And lucky Max getting ALL the Cars.
Your Day 2 plans sound great. CP is our FAVORITE character meal and the puffed french toast...all I can say is![]()
We'll then head back to the resort, where I will be a good mommy, tuck both of my boys into bed, and hit MK for a solo tour of evening EMHs. Well...hoping I'm not too solo, as Dizneeat, Tom and Karin, should be around to accompany me. I loved evening EMHs at MK last year and I have high expectations again this year. It was truly a trip highlight for me and will give me ample opportunity to ride BTMRR and Space Mountain as many times as I want! Yay for me!
...of course, I realize, I'm setting myself up for a tough morning the next day...but, hey, I'm going to be at Disney....I can sleep some other time, right?
We sure hope to spend some time with you, Tina!And riding SM and BTMRR is right up our street!
Plus all three of us will be in for quite a tough morning on President's Day!But this is Disney ...... you are even refreshed with half the sleep you get at home!
........ or so they say!
........... I love your Christmas photos! So cool to see a little glimpse of your real life as well! Max is just so cute!
Your plans look good, Tina. I can't believe you are so ahead of me ........ I still haven't done any in-depth planning!YET
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Well, as if it weren't enough being Christmas and all...
1. Max started potty training and hasn't had a diaper on during the day in the past forty-eight hours!! We didn't think this kid was ever going to go in his potty!
2. Max got his big boy bed. Its red. Its in the shape of a car. Its Lightening McQueen!!
3. Our trip is PAID IN FULL!
I know I should feel nostalgic or sentimental about my baby growing up, but actually, I'm just totally excited! Yes, I miss holding that little lump of love in my arms and having him sleep on my chest... but I love how he talks and his personality and the way he can make people laugh and light up a room a lot more! I am so enjoying watching him grow up. Its the best thing ever.![]()
This past year has been, by far, one of the most trying of my life thus far. I was not prepared for some of the not so nice things that can happen when you're a responsible adult.I am hopeful that most of the drama and chaos are behind me, but there are still some bumps in the road ahead. I have been having a hard time getting psyched up to go back to school tomorrow, as I would love to be able to stay home and spend more time with my little boy. He is growing into a charming, hillarious little man and he is a blast to hang out with. I've even been questioning my decision to leave the traditional public school I had taught at for a charter school, where the school day is about three hours longer!
I know that in the end I did the right thing but right now I'm feeling a tad overwhelmed by it. I know it will pass...in about seven weeks!
Right about the time our plane takes off from Bradley!
I am very thankful for everyone I've gotten to know on the Dis and, believe me, reading about all of your adventures in Disney has put a smile on my face more times than I can count. It has been a blessing...
And now for some input for all you more seasoned travellers out there... As you know, this is our first plane flight with Max. He was very good on the train to NYC (about an hour and a half long) and he is generally very good in the car. We are debating whether or not to buy a portable DVD player for the plane so that he's occupied. I hate to think this is what its come down to, but I'm anxious about how Max will do during the flight.
Beyond that, I would love to hear any and all tips and information you all have for travelling with an almost potty trained toddler!
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