I started my TR ~ A Wish Come True ~ August/September 2009 Pre-Trip Report

[Goofy22]

I got the same result as you.


Is Perdita from 101 Dalmatians
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Whether you are mom to one, 15 or 99, there is more than enough room in your heart for all. You are always around to listen, to offer advice and to give plenty of hugs and kisses. You are an incredibly loyal friend and partner, and can always sense when there's trouble (you've been known to start a Twilight Bark or two). Your kids sometimes might call you a "worrier," but you are just trying your best to protect them against the world's evils — or DeVilles, as the case may be.


Also good luck with the weight loss I'm right there with you! Im hoping to loose at least 15lbs by disney! I'll be here for you as I'm in the same boat!

 

[accountingbabe08]

Stephanie,

I know you can achieve your weight loss goal before Disney!!!

Belinda

 

[Disney Brat]

WOW I have missed a lot!! Thanks so much for the welcomming!! Your plans look great so far! I am glad you chose your arrival day to hang out at the resort, you will be glad you did too!! We too are on the fence about MNSSHP, we went last year, when they had record breaking low temps, and we froze! We could see our breath!

!!! I am SOOO looking forward to the pool party!! can't wait to see you there!





Thanks for the welcomming! We too are looking forward to the Pool Party!!

Can I just start by saying somehow I deleted the subscription to my own thread!!!! But I am back now and I so excited that I have some new readers!!!

Well I want to start by doing a happy dance, because we are PAID IN FULL!!!!

Okay I am done celebrating!!! No wait...not yet:


Okay now I am done!! My weekend was great. We didn't do anything too elaborate, my husband and I just "hung out" with each other. We don't get to do that too often, being the we don't really have any family here. On Friday we went into DC with another couple...it was really nice. We went to a place called Utopia and had dinner and listened to a live band. Really lowkey spot, with a very mature atmosphere. It was reasonably priced...only about $90 for the 4 of us!!

Saturday we went to Cheesecake factory and had a nice dinner/lunch. One of my FAVORITE resturants. DH was not too please with his meal...he had the steak and said it was not that great. I didn't try it...but I love my meal. Of course we ended with a piece of cheescake to go...knew I wanted it for later. We went over my sister's for a little while, then called it a night.

Yesterday we got up early and went to Cracker Barrell for breakfast...the place was PACKED . I have never seen so many people there before, we had to wait like 20 minutes for a table. Then we went to the mall and DH made me pick out something only for me...I am very guilty of going to the mall and buying something for everyone in the house (dog included) and nothing for myself. This trip was all about me and he made sure of it. Would not let me go into The Children's Place or Gap!!! However we did make a detour into The Disney Store...he knows that that would really make me happy!! I found t-shirts for the boys for $2.99!!! I got them 2 a piece and I think I am going back to get more. I also got Jahlil some shade for $1.62!!! Walked out of there with 4 shirts and the shades for less than $15!!! Then we went back to Cheesecake Factory so I could get another piece of cheesecake for my b-day cake!! DH couldn't believe I just didn't buy 2 on Friday!! We then enjoyed a quiet bbq dinner at home and went to bed!!

I will post picture of the purchases later tonight. Now it's time for some serious Disney planning...it so real now! We are actually going!!! I am so excited, I don't know what to do with myself!!

I am so happy for you paying off your trip!!!

Your trip sounds really nice! Happy belated Birthday and Anniversary!!

Hello Again!
So I didn't take a picture of the stuff I purchased from the Disney Store...for whatever reason I went to sleep at like 8:30 tonight...so mow I am wide awake and on The DIS at this ungodly hour!!!

I did make a purchase this evening. It's all about caputuring the memories at Disney right? So I thought why not catch it from all perspectives. Well I ordered this camera from ebay tonight for like $15 including shipping:

I thought it would be GREAT for Jahlil to use to take pictures of what he sees. I am going to give my other digital camera to Jeffery and of course I plan to purchase the Nikon L100 for myself. They have it on Amazon right now for like $219. I want to wait a little while though. We are planning to get a new TV for our living room, both Jeff and I want it so we decided it will be out Anniversary present to each other.

I decided that the binder thing is not working for me. I am going to use the Passporter that I purchased last year to keep me organized. I am going to start making my packing list this week. I want to start to cross things off. We get the boys back in 2 weeks and I want to have as much stuff purchased before they get back as possible.

I started working on the slide show presentation that I am going to play for them in the car. I need to add music, but I can't find any that I can download from the web. I am looking for "When you wish upon a star" I thought that would be really fitting. Do you guys know where I can find it? If you could help me with that, I would be truely greatful!!

I think I am going to visit the Photography boards to see what's going on over there. I need some tips on how to capture the best memories in the world. I wanted to get a new camcorder too...the one we have is ancient . However both a new camera and camcorder are not in the budget. I am just going to get a big enough memory card, so I can make videos using the camera.

I am getting so excited for this trip...it's going to be here before you know it!!v

The camera is so cute!! DD would love something like that too! The slideshow sounds really nice!

Okay sooooo....it's really time to focus on getting in shape! My ultimate goal is to lose 23 lbs. But my goal for Disney is 10 lbs. I am going to use all of you for my support. If you take a look at my siggy, I have added a new ticker. Last night was day 1 of my relationship with Chalene Johnson...her and I have a date with Turbo Jam EVERY night!!! I love the workout...it's fun and the music is great. My plan is to workout twice a day 6 days/week, every week leading up to Disney!!! Please wish me luck, and if anyone cares to join I would love the company!!

I am going to post more later...Just wanted to give you that quick update!

Congrats on starting your weight loss journey, it is one that DH and I are on too! Although I have a bit more than 23lbs to go....

So I took this quiz:
Which Disney Mom are you?

And here are my results:

Your Inner Disney Mom Is Perdita from 101 Dalmatians

Whether you are mom to one, 15 or 99, there is more than enough room in your heart for all. You are always around to listen, to offer advice and to give plenty of hugs and kisses. You are an incredibly loyal friend and partner, and can always sense when there's trouble (you've been known to start a Twilight Bark or two). Your kids sometimes might call you a "worrier," but you are just trying your best to protect them against the world's evils — or DeVilles, as the case may be.

So what Disney Mom are you? Please post your results for the fun of it!!!

I got the same results too!!
Your Inner Disney Mom Is Perdita from 101 Dalmatians

Whether you are mom to one, 15 or 99, there is more than enough room in your heart for all. You are always around to listen, to offer advice and to give plenty of hugs and kisses. You are an incredibly loyal friend and partner, and can always sense when there's trouble (you've been known to start a Twilight Bark or two). Your kids sometimes might call you a "worrier," but you are just trying your best to protect them against the world's evils — or DeVilles, as the case may be.


Looks like a few of us are the same type of Disney Moms!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Hey Tiff!
Welcome back!! So glad you decided to keep reading...not much going on with the Disney Planning...I do have a BUNCH of pictures that I need to post of things that I purchased so far!! As far as weight lose, I just need to get in shape. I know if I am going to walk 10 miles a day...I need to start training now. When the boys come home...I am going to have them walk around the neighborhood with me to get their training. It will be good bonding time for us!!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Alright, I'm not a mom, but I took the test...

I got:

"Your Inner Disney Mom Is Helen Parr/Elastigirl from The Incredibles
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Before you were a mom, you were a superhero, so why should that change now? No matter how big the task, you bend, reach, and stretch to get it done. It takes a lot to keep track of a family that has so many different interests, but since you can do several things at once, you are never too busy to help your kids. Though sometimes you might put the needs of the family before yourself, you make sure everyone gets the attention he or she deserves. Just don't forget that even superheros need to take a break now and then."

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Okay ~ so I started to make one of my many lists that I need while preparing for this trip. One of the easiest was my grocery list so I decided to get that out of the way. Since we are driving I am going to get everything while we are here, that way we don’t have to worry about trying to find a store when we get to Disney. As I pick up items from the store I am going to put them in a tote…I am actually close to needing another one because the one I was packing is almost full. So here is my tentative grocery list....

• Milk
• Water 24 pk
• Bananas
• Apples
• Juice
• flavored water mixes
• Cereal bars.
• Donuts
• muffins
• Cereal boxes mini's
• Gummy snacks
• snack packs – pretzels, crackers, cookie etc
• candies
• PopTarts – I picked up 2 boxes in Target…they were on clearance 12pk for $1.58!! Only bringing one on the trip.

So what do you think?? Anything that I am not thinking of? We are on the Dining Plan of course…do you think we are getting too much?? Well now I have to go and work on the many other lists I need to make!

Thanks for reading!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Thanks everyone for taking the quiz...I thought it would be fun to see others results!! Thanks for playing along!!

 

[ZeroToHero]

I think I need to go to target for clearance poptarts.... did they have a good selection of flavors?

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I am SO jealous of your ticker!!! Almost down to 1 month!!

We hit 55 days today...

Plans are looking good!

I am also trying to get into better shape before our trip... Terry bought me Wii Active... I am on the 30 day challenge, 2nd day in and I can already feel it!!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

I think I need to go to target for clearance poptarts.... did they have a good selection of flavors?

I only saw strawberry and chocolate...not a fan of the chocolate. The boys eat other kinds, but I only like the strawberry!!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

I am SO jealous of your ticker!!! Almost down to 1 month!!

We hit 55 days today...

Plans are looking good!

I am also trying to get into better shape before our trip... Terry bought me Wii Active... I am on the 30 day challenge, 2nd day in and I can already feel it!!!

I was just asking you about Wii Active on you pre-trippie!! So you feel the burn huh? Yeah I can feel the pain when I do Turbo Jam!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I was just asking you about Wii Active on you pre-trippie!! So you feel the burn huh? Yeah I can feel the pain when I do Turbo Jam!

HA!! I just respond the longest response in DIS history about the Wii Active on my PTR... I am loving it... I will have to check out Turbo Jam... Have not heard of that one yet...

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

So I just purchased a 90 day subscription to Ridemax!! I think that I like it much better than UG...we will see though. As I was looking at my MK day and putting in the attractions that I though we would like the most...the projected wait time are all less than 20 minutes!! We will see how it works!

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Okay so I received a very disturbing phone call from my mother today. She said that she was taking DS10 to the doctors because his brother feel into his stomach with his knee and he was complaining that it was hurting really bad!! I wasn't too worried...they called around 2:15 pm to get permission from me to treat him. So around 4:20 I still hadn't heard anything so I call my mother...her voicemail came on on the 2nd ring!!! This is when I started to freak out...so I waited another 20 minutes and called again! She answered and said that they sent them to the hospital from the doctors office because they wanted to do further tests!! They are still in the hospital, trying to rule out any ruptures or appendicitis!!! OMG ~ I am loosing it!!! They have done a urine sample and are waiting for the results of his blood tests, before ordering a CTScan!!! I told her if it is appendicitis, THEY ARE NOT TO OPERATE UNTIL WE GET THERE!!!!!!! I am freaking out...I am in the process of throwing a bag together for DH and I just in case we have to jump on the road. We don't want to go just yet and have it be nothing but a bruise...my patience is wearing thin. Needless to say, their rooms are not the way I wanted them before they got back and my house is in shambles, for cleaning out closets and cabinets!! I don't need this right now...please pray that they don't have to operate on my baby!!!

 

[Goofy22]

I am SO jealous of your ticker!!! Almost down to 1 month!!

We hit 55 days today...

Plans are looking good!

I am also trying to get into better shape before our trip... Terry bought me Wii Active... I am on the 30 day challenge, 2nd day in and I can already feel it!!!

So how is the Wii active ? I've been thinking about getting it?

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

So how is the Wii active ? I've been thinking about getting it?

I don't have the Wii Active...oregonmommy does and she loves it!! I have Wii Fit and I find it a bore!!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

So how is the Wii active ? I've been thinking about getting it?

Today is my 4th day and I totally love it!!! I can already feel a difference in my energy level, and I am in a better mood!

It has a lot of different activities and is not boring like Wii Fit...

I can definitely feel the burn... And I find myself excited to do the workout routines ... Which is not normal for me... I would rather watch a workout video and lose weight by just watching it...

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Okay so I received a very disturbing phone call from my mother today. She said that she was taking DS10 to the doctors because his brother feel into his stomach with his knee and he was complaining that it was hurting really bad!! I wasn't too worried...they called around 2:15 pm to get permission from me to treat him. So around 4:20 I still hadn't heard anything so I call my mother...her voicemail came on on the 2nd ring!!! This is when I started to freak out...so I waited another 20 minutes and called again! She answered and said that they sent them to the hospital from the doctors office because they wanted to do further tests!! They are still in the hospital, trying to rule out any ruptures or appendicitis!!! OMG ~ I am loosing it!!! They have done a urine sample and are waiting for the results of his blood tests, before ordering a CTScan!!! I told her if it is appendicitis, THEY ARE NOT TO OPERATE UNTIL WE GET THERE!!!!!!! I am freaking out...I am in the process of throwing a bag together for DH and I just in case we have to jump on the road. We don't want to go just yet and have it be nothing but a bruise...my patience is wearing thin. Needless to say, their rooms are not the way I wanted them before they got back and my house is in shambles, for cleaning out closets and cabinets!! I don't need this right now...please pray that they don't have to operate on my baby!!!

Hope everything works out for your DS!!! Keep us posted!

 

[ZeroToHero]

I hope that everything is okay with your son! My thoughts go out to your family.

 

[nu2wdisneyw]

Hello All!
Well they are transferring my son to another hospital for further evaluation...one that has a BIGGER peds department and a pedatric surgeon. It's looking very likely that he is going to need the surgery!! I know that it is a minor surgery, but the ultrasound was very suspicious for appendicitis. Needless to say we will be driving out tonight. We have a few things we need to take care of and we will be on the road!!

I do have some BIG news to bring a little joy to this post. So ~ I get home today and check my email...there is one from Disney with a pin code to upgrade to a SSR or OKW Studio for FREE!!! Well I got right on the phones and while on hold checking the DIS to see if there were others out there with the same code. Yep, there were LOTS of people posting about the pin code...many of them with NO luck at getting the upgrade!! So I began to be very doubtful that they would have availability for us either. The nice CM I got on the phone was not familiar with the pin code...said that it was one that just went out today. He first said that we could upgrade for a discount , I read the email to him that said FREE. He put me on hold for like 5 minutes...when he came back he sadi "You were right!" So he searched for availability for my dates...both OKW and SSR had rooms available!!! SWEET!!! So guess what?!?! We are staying in a 1 bdrm villa at SSR ...the email said STUDIO and he booked us in a 1 bdrm!!! And Disney OWES me $3!! Tinkerbell was sure looking out for me today!! She knew that I needed all the I could get today!!