Looking For Control Freaks & Worry Warts too........ Part 2

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I hope I am not ignoring any ones posts. I am just in my WDW euphoria right now. Even if it's only 4 nights there I will be happy!

Just read your ticker title at the bottom Debbie. RUB IT IN!

 

[CRdisMom]

I still vote take your own. I can't imagine that the hard ones will hold your DD17mo well. I'm probably spelling it wrong - but the Maclauren - does it come in a double? That would be the way to go. Especially if they have a sit & stand version. I do think you will need one for your older DD too.

Here I go Debbie (told you I was just as bad) since you and DH will be there (right?) why not get TWO Maclaurens. One can push one, one can push the other. They will fold like a dream for the buses (or are you using buses). You can link them together with those things from one step ahead, but better DH could take the older DD to do something while you did something with DD17 mo??? I would say you could probably sell that and get at least half your money back when you are done. Another option would be to get the Maclauren and that little seat you can attach to make it like a sit and stand - maybe I saw it at One Step Ahead? Know what I'm talking about????

Anyway, I'm beat. The kids were too much today on top of 2 hours sleep last night. Have a good one ladies.

Renee- I'm not sure if I have shared this or not. DD 17 mos is not coming along on this trip. DH wants to do WDW with just DD6. I could go on and on. I have just accepted it and that means we will have to go back soon!

 

[soontobewed07]

We already started planning our next trip. We are going for Thanksgiving has anyone done this before? How busy is it? Less than Xmas I imagine?

 

[Camster0307]

Good morning! Still freezing here; supposed to warm up today - all the way into the 50s!

Debbie - Congrats on your ticker. I got the Disney Visa offer also. In my crazy mind, I tried to figure out how I could manage squeezing another trip in at the end of August. But then ..... I looked in my checkbook and I woke up!

Kara - Sorry about the doggie troubles. Think you're doing the right thing.

Renee - Good grief, I hope you feel better soon!

Laura - My two cents re: strollers. Granted, haven't had to use one in awhile, but I would strongly consider renting. I know the price has gone up, but not too much for the singles. I'm just thinking of the hassles you may have with your own and getting them on the busses and monorails. There's very limited space on the busses for strollers; and it's very cumbersome being on a crowded bus or monorail with your own stroller. Just something to think about.

Tammie - Hope you have a good trip!

I'm home for most of the day today. Cable company is coming to actually install my high-def cable box. Keep your fingers crossed that it goes smoothly! Sad, though, that the DirecTV DVR will now be gone and with it goes all of our recorded Disney travel shows. We have two Travel Channel and one Food Channel holiday Disney shows and we love watching them all the time. I'm going to see if I can maybe record them over to a DVD or VHS. I don't think we could stand waiting until December to see them again. BTW - there are a bunch of new Samantha Brown Disney specials airing this month on the travel channel; first one is this friday at 9pm.

Well, being home today will at least allow me to catch up on straightening up - laundry, paperwork, sorting through old clothes. Will check in later.

 

[Camster0307]

We already started planning our next trip. We are going for Thanksgiving has anyone done this before? How busy is it? Less than Xmas I imagine?

Jillian - First of all, WELCOME BACK! Hope you had a great time!

Are you thinking of being there for the week of Thanksgiving? Or right before or after? I've never been on the actual holiday; but we did arrive last year on the Saturday after turkey day. Wasn't bad because most of the holiday crowds were leaving. As the week went on, it became less crowded and was great! Now, I've heard the stories about the crowds during the actual week of Thanksgiving and it sounds like it's crazy! When are you actually thinking of going? And I guess this means that Badookie enjoyed himself?

 

[karajeboo]

Thanks - I ALMOST cried! Ladies - that song is so true - life is so short - enjoy every moment with your kids - they grow up way too fast.

Well, DDIL did bring the baby over yesterday, but not until DS was almost off work and ready to head for home. She used the excuse that he slept from 10am to 2:30pm when she finally had to wake him up... I'm going to chose to believe her since she apologized At least I got to see him for a little while.

OK, I'm so not a country fan but I decided to go ahead and watch the Trace Atkins video - Debbie I have some choice words for you right now!!!! I'm already emotional, and this just about killed me!!!! Balling like a baby!

I hope I am not ignoring any ones posts. I am just in my WDW euphoria right now. Even if it's only 4 nights there I will be happy!

I'm sooo happy for you! Yea! Debbie has a ticker, Debbie has a ticker!!!

Debbie, I must say, I thought of a rather nasty 5 letter word when I saw that last picture....

But I am happy for you! Looks wonderful! You just get that "Aahh!" feeling from looking at it!

I used all those words already when I watched that @#&% video!!! I'm gonna cry again!

We already started planning our next trip. We are going for Thanksgiving has anyone done this before? How busy is it? Less than Xmas I imagine?

Yea! Badookie is back! Did he love it? Did you love seeing him love it?????

Gotta reboot my 'puter - back later!

 

[karajeboo]

OK, I'm gonna play Debbie's game now! Keep in mind, this photo was before digital cameras!!!! You didn't know how the pic would turn out until you had it developed! So this is 10 years old, pulled out of a photo album, and scanned into the computer!!! This was our view from Boardwalk on our honeymoon - and this was a STANDARD view! THIS is why we love BW!!!!

And this is our sweet Bella. Taken just this morning....

 

[karajeboo]

Now here we have sweet little Buckeye right after Christmas - probably around 10-12 weeks old. Soooo cute, right?

WRONG!!!! This is what he did to my blinds and carpet in the bathroom!!!!

And here he is today (yes spoiled rotten laying on the sofa!!!) - "Who? Me?"

 

[karajeboo]

If anyone is trying to decide whether or not to go to Pirate and Princess Party........ uh, yeah, GO!!!!! Ally was scared of him, I think, or maybe she was scared watching her mother drooling! He sooooooo looked like Johnny Depp!

 

[karajeboo]

Funny! Take a look at the Disneyshopping.com new arrivals that are on sale - "Was $10.00 - Sale $12.50" - it's all backwards!!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Renee- I'm not sure if I have shared this or not. DD 17 mos is not coming along on this trip. DH wants to do WDW with just DD6. I could go on and on. I have just accepted it and that means we will have to go back soon!

Now that you say that, I do remember. Yeah, for her I'd probably rent one there? It would be easier I think anyway.

Good morning! Still freezing here; supposed to warm up today - all the way into the 50s!

My two cents re: strollers.
QUOTE]Okay Cammie - now you have me all wigged out. Should I not take my stroller? Now, remember I have to deal with him at the airport solo, and he is all over the place. The stroller I am taking is a little bigger than an umbrella, but still folds like. Its advantage is it has a sunshade and a basket at the bottom. Weighs under 10 lbs. Thoughts?

And this is our sweet Bella. Taken just this morning....

OHHHHHHHHHHH! Love her! She looks so much like my little peanut! I say this with love, Kara, but those eyes don't look too good. She does look like you just want to scoop her up and snuggle her silly though. Sweet Bella.

As for your little guy... I love that "Yeah, I did it. So what" look!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

If anyone is trying to decide whether or not to go to Pirate and Princess Party........ uh, yeah, GO!!!!! Ally was scared of him, I think, or maybe she was scared watching her mother drooling! He sooooooo looked like Johnny Depp!

I think Kara just has a thing for unshowered men. First Matthew, now Jack...

 

[Debbie6221]

But I am happy for you! Looks wonderful! You just get that "Aahh!" feeling from looking at it!

I made it my screen saver...how sad is that......

We already started planning our next trip. We are going for Thanksgiving has anyone done this before? How busy is it? Less than Xmas I imagine?

Welcome back!! I hope it was all MAGICAL!
I heard Thanksgiving week is CRAZY!!! I saw on the WDW calendar that shows slower times that the week after is supposed to be light crowds.

Kara LOVE the pix!
Your doggies are so cute! Naughty....but adorable!!!!!
And of course your DD is the cutest of alll!!!!!


Cammie....I am obsessed with my WDW programs on my TIVO. They are hogging up all the space too! I wish I could figure out how to tape them or burn them onto DVDs. Whenever there is a chance to buy them I do and am thrilled when I can take them off. I just got Modern Marvels for a steal on Ebay. Thanks for the heads up on the Samantha Brown ones because they didn't show up for me under my WDW Disney wishlist. Weird. As for your other ones a lot of them come up again and again. I will write all of mine down and try and post them. Hey, if you figure out how to burn them on DVDs or something let me know and I will pay you for you to do it for me too!!!! I have to get them off my TIVO!

 

[Debbie6221]

Gloomy day today....

Chicago, IL
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT
Forecast Details:
A few showers this morning, becoming a steady light rain during the afternoon hours. High 52F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Thank goodness I soaked up some sunshine over the weekend.......

 

[Debbie6221]

I think Kara just has a thing for unshowered men. First Matthew, now Jack...

Which means she must love Sawyer...........

 

[Debbie6221]

Funny! Take a look at the Disneyshopping.com new arrivals that are on sale - "Was $10.00 - Sale $12.50" - it's all backwards!!!!

That's so funny! Wonder who's falling for it!

NOT US OF COURSE!!!

 

[Camster0307]

Jillian - well, since this has become a picture-posting thread, here are some of mine to help convince you that holiday time at WDW is THE best time to visit - IMO!

 

[Camster0307]

The castle!

 

[Camster0307]

Good morning! Still freezing here; supposed to warm up today - all the way into the 50s!

My two cents re: strollers.
QUOTE]Okay Cammie - now you have me all wigged out. Should I not take my stroller? Now, remember I have to deal with him at the airport solo, and he is all over the place. The stroller I am taking is a little bigger than an umbrella, but still folds like. Its advantage is it has a sunshade and a basket at the bottom. Weighs under 10 lbs. Thoughts?

Renee - Oh I would still bring the stroller, if not for any other reason, like you said, to use in the airport. It sounds very similiar to the one we bought when mine were younger. Just keeps in mind when travelling out to the parks, the busses do get very crowded - especially at All-Stars. Just try to picture yourself on a crowded bus, no seats, and having your 3-yr.old and a stroller to juggle. If you think you can handle - then go for it!

 

[Debbie6221]

My Mom just came upstairs to talk about the trip......I guess we are having buyers remorse (well, we didn't really buy we booked)....so we are having bookers remorse....
Here's the deal...do we stay saty some place less like ASM for more days...do we do GF less days...do we do part Naples...part GF...All ASM, etc.
We don't know what to do. We are just realizing that we said we were NOT going to spend so much and now we are again!

I'll keep you guys posted.

The other bad thing is my Mom NEVER comes upstairs. She just doesn't. She let me know what she thought of the clutter though and I was really embarassed. I could feel my anxiety rising because I have no excuse. It's so much stufff! It's so bad! Can you say "I still have baby stuff in the apartment"? That's bad!!!

Gotta go but I'll be back. I need you guys on the gloomy days here to cheer me up!