Looking for Control Freaks & Worry Warts - Part 4!!!

[tttessa]

Hiya girls,

Yipeeeeeeeee - I can now say - we are going to WDW THIS YEAR!!!

MMMMMMM gained 4 pounds over Christmas - now the effort is on to get rid of it + another 20 pounds - I WILL do it, I will do it.........

Target 1.- end Jan - get rid of those 4 pounds. WW will be hell for the next 4 weeks though.... all those new year's resolutions - so many people turn up for the "free" voucher weeks.

For the 2 weeks before Christmas I had a one to one with the leader and built up my strategies for the future - no one else could be bothered to stay - but my leader saw I needed her and didn't mind holding a meeting JUST FOR ME - isn't she fantastic!!!!!! I know she was planning on holding meetings anyhow, but she did make me feel special. She said - "enjoy Christmas, forget the diet, but REMEMBER!!!!! it is ONLY 1 WEEK - don't let the diet go for any longer than that....." so here's hoping the first pound off will show tonight....

Tessa

 

[LydiaAch]

Hiya girls,

Yipeeeeeeeee - I can now say - we are going to WDW THIS YEAR!!!

MMMMMMM gained 4 pounds over Christmas - now the effort is on to get rid of it + another 20 pounds - I WILL do it, I will do it.........

Target 1.- end Jan - get rid of those 4 pounds. WW will be hell for the next 4 weeks though.... all those new year's resolutions - so many people turn up for the "free" voucher weeks.

For the 2 weeks before Christmas I had a one to one with the leader and built up my strategies for the future - no one else could be bothered to stay - but my leader saw I needed her and didn't mind holding a meeting JUST FOR ME - isn't she fantastic!!!!!! I know she was planning on holding meetings anyhow, but she did make me feel special. She said - "enjoy Christmas, forget the diet, but REMEMBER!!!!! it is ONLY 1 WEEK - don't let the diet go for any longer than that....." so here's hoping the first pound off will show tonight....

Tessa

Good for you! I am right there with you on the weight loss push. I started with a small goal...30 minutes on the Wii Fit Plus daily. Seeing my "obese" Mii motivates me!

 

[DizzyErin]

DizzyErin - I am not quite sure how I am going to tell the kids but I am keeping it an absolute secret until the day that we leave. The way that our flight works out we would have to leave for the airport around the same time that we would leave for school and work. We only live right over the bridge from the airport and I am known for surprise days off to go on day trips so I think that I am going to work that angle somehow.

Oh wow well done you, you must let us know how the reveal went .. I did that going to Disneyland Paris once, literally woke up Chloe at 4.30 and asked her if she'd like to go hahahha it was great

22 days to go

 

[LydiaAch]

What is the deal with the weather in Disney???? I need WARMTH! NH is cold!

 

[CRdisMom]

i can't believe I haven't been on here in a while. The first week back to school was crazy. Now it is REALLY cold. Today it is -13 air temp. Don't ask what the wind chill is. We are off to disinfect the school, monthly cleaning by parents.

Tim is getting more on board with the trip. We have a strong budget laid out and now we just have to pray nothing goes wrong. hee-hee.

I do feel bad for those in FL this week. It is crazy that is it so cold. Hoping it warms up soon.

 

[LydiaAch]

i can't believe I haven't been on here in a while. The first week back to school was crazy. Now it is REALLY cold. Today it is -13 air temp. Don't ask what the wind chill is. We are off to disinfect the school, monthly cleaning by parents.

Tim is getting more on board with the trip. We have a strong budget laid out and now we just have to pray nothing goes wrong. hee-hee.

I do feel bad for those in FL this week. It is crazy that is it so cold. Hoping it warms up soon.

-13????? OMG! I thought 11 was cold. It's going to be so nice to go to FL even if it IS only 40 degrees!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Tessa and Lydia, good going on the weight loss goals! I have lost 5 lbs this week, so alot of it must have been water from bad eating and traveling. I'm starting my protein shakes in the morning - has fat burners and curbs my appetite for the rest of the day. Cutting out coke and fries and doing small portions. I know I need excercise and belong to 123 Fit, but I never remember to FIT it in! Guess I'll have to calendar it.

Lydia, your trip is SO CLOSE!

Stay warm everyone! I told Jim it would still be good to be at Disney if you had nice warm coats on - no lines!!!

 

[CRdisMom]

tessa/erin----
where do you stay off site? I am STRONGLY considering staying off site. (a GF has a condo and has offered it to us at $500/week--inc taxes) with car rental and parking it looks like this is a $932 option, POR is coming in at $1204. Point rental seems to be going at $10/point and a week at a 1 Bdrm villa BC or Saratoga Springs runs around 171 points. C'mon code for a discount.

As I think about it more, the away from the park thing might make it easier for Beth to decompress at the end of each day. I know staying on property has a LOT of advantages but Beth has gotten worse with her over stimulation issues. She needs that quiet alone time. Plus each girl would have their own bedroom. Tim too said he'd rather do this so it is more of a relaxing vacation. Dang I love being in the midst of all of the magic but on the bright side I think I will get the annual pass to save on parking and some of the eating since we couldn't do the doing the dining plan and possibly the TIW card. I can still get in early with the ADRs at MK, Epcot and AK.

I'm looking at a place in Linfields Estates. Looks really close and apparently lots of the homes in the area are vacation rentals. Any thoughts????

 

[LydiaAch]

Lydia, your trip is SO CLOSE!

I gotta get rid of this tummy bug!

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all,

Lydia - keep going on the weight loss!!! I'm with you on the wii fit - seeing it go from obese to overweight was good! Not so good when it went right back to obese over Christmas!! Still, back on the weightloss goals again - only 10 months to go, so I HAVE to lose weight!!!! Sorry - positive affirmation - I WILL lose weight.

Laura - afraid I can't help on the discount codes for villas/homes - we always book through our travel agent - you don't know which home you are in til you get there, but we had a really good one last year, and are hoping for even better this year - we are staying at Emerald Island resort - really close to AK side of things.
We cannot afford to do the on-site stay as we come over for 2 weeks -AND find things MUCH more restful not having to share a room with the 2 kids - they can explore, play away from us, just chill out in the pool -
AND we can cook up breakfast, have lots of fresh fruit in the fridge, have the space to put snacks/food/water - all the stuff that makes going to the parks cheaper and more enjoyable.
AND (lots of ands....) the laundry facility is GREAT!!! Less luggage to take on the plane - just being able to put a wash on in the day when you go out, then dry it overnight - no queuing for the laundry room, no eating into family time etc.

OK, you do not get the resort theming, but the privacy, space, lack of "hustle and bustle" and convenience outweighs it for us every time..

We loved staying in a vacation home in Florida and cannot recommend it enough... it actually made us book a vacation home in the UK for our summer break last year - and I don't think we will look at hotels again.....

Do you think I should apply for a job advertising "Florida Homes - add that extra magic to your vacation"...

Tessa

 

[CRdisMom]

hi there...pretty much set on the condo. Haven't canceled my ressies at POR . Still hopong for a good discount. Today has been filled with Wii and easy bake oven. Love MLK day. Sent them outside for a while. Nice weather. It is nearly 35 here. What a change from negatives. I know they will come back up it is soooo much easier when it is warm.

Tessa--as it gets closer we need to plan a meet. If Kara hasn't abandoned the state FL (just kidding ) we need to get her involved too.

 

[LydiaAch]

Anyone going down next week?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

hi there...pretty much set on the condo. Haven't canceled my ressies at POR . Still hopong for a good discount. Today has been filled with Wii and easy bake oven. Love MLK day. Sent them outside for a while. Nice weather. It is nearly 35 here. What a change from negatives. I know they will come back up it is soooo much easier when it is warm.

Tessa--as it gets closer we need to plan a meet. If Kara hasn't abandoned the state FL (just kidding ) we need to get her involved too.

Laura - did I send the link for the vacation homes for $99 - 109 a night? Dawn Punkin413 stayed there and really recommended it.

http://amazingdisneyhomes.com/Homes/Hemingway_sAnimalKingdom.html

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Anyone going down next week?

I think Erin is!

 

[CRdisMom]

that place looks great! The place that we are looking at we can get for the week (all 7 nights) for $500, taxes included. It is too good of a price to beat. I know always be worried about something too good to be true but it is owned by Beth's best friend's family. It isn't as nicely furnished as that place but can't beat that rate $71/night. Still want to stay on-site. I got spoiled.

 

[DizzyErin]

I think Erin is!

We're there the week after from 30th jan

 

[tttessa]

Lucky, lucky, lucky you..... Any room in your suitcase????

Tessa

 

[DizzyErin]

Lucky, lucky, lucky you..... Any room in your suitcase????

Tessa

Tessa i have had sooo many people ask that so my suitcases are a bit full hahahhahahahhahahaa


Ok so we're 11 days out should i do a Trip Report?? Would you guys come read with me hahhahaha

 

[CRdisMom]

I'd love to hear about all of your adventures with the big crew that is coming over.

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all,

Erin - yes please go for the pre trip...... it would be nice to hear all the planning in one place...

Tessa