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

[Debbie6221]

I am such a control freak, too. I thought it was just me! I'm never, ever as bad as when planning a trip. Especially a trip to Disney. This is odd for me, because I live half an hour away, DH works there, and we go at least every two months for a full day. You'd think I had the routine down, right? WRONG. Every time, I drive everyone in my house crazy planning. I start reading up on tips ahead of time (like 2 weeks!) and making lists. Lists of what to pack, lists of what I need in each bag, lists of things to do before leaving the house... it gets ridiculous. I tell you what, though... we are always prepared for anything on our days in the parks.

I'm turning my DS into a list-a-holic as well! He's 12, and he's getting as into the planning as I am. Sometimes I feel bad. No I don't!

Welcome! Come talk with us anytime! We are all crazy planners here. You can vent to us! We will understand!
You are so.... lucky to get to WDW so much! I envy you! Did you go to the MVMCP yet?

Flying Baby B Good luck with your test results. No one here is gonna call you crazy for packing early!

Hi to Everyone Else.... Sorry So Short!

 

[pbharris4]

Hi, all! I am sooo off my game for this trip. I'd be packed by now. I just know I am gooing to forget my DD's swimming vest and other DD's goggles or something else. My mind just can't get into it. I hate waiting until the last minute. Ugh! I can't even bring myself to make a list because I am so overwhelmed I don't even know where to begin. B-R-E-A-T-H-E, Pam. I know once I get there..heck I know once I get on the road it'll be fine. I am looking forward to relaxing in the whirlpool!

It's like Spring here. I wish it would snow. I'm moving to Chicago!!! You would laugh the way people react to snow here. I'll have to fill you in on that another time. I'm hoping for nice weather so the girls can swim.

Ok..it's late and I feel like I am rambling. Hey girls..Friday is right around the corner..yay!!!

Pam

 

[Debbie6221]

OMG Pam You are almost at the one week mark!
Stay cool.... (not that smoking is cool but this is the smiley for cool!)
Crazy hectic days aren't they!
Hope you guys are all doing good! Lisa, I am contemplating a mall for next week! How does your week look?
Debbie

 

[flying_babyb]

Well I found out its just my thryoid. I hope they can fix it with pills insted of removal.
Im so worried about packing. I have a big duffel bag and then a smaller one. How do airlines measure luggage?

 

[pbharris4]

Flying B glad to hear it's your thyroid and not the other. MIL's thyroid was removed ans she just has to take a pill.

Been dipping my cream centers since 3pm..it's now 11pm. I did break for dinner and to put DDs to bed. I still have more to do tomorrow. I won't be packing until friday. I hate to pack the day before I go because then I can't sleep because I worry if I have everything!

I have to remind myself to stop taking so much on!

I hope everyone is enjoying all the decorations, and music, adn being with family, etc.

Talk to you later.

 

[Debbie6221]

PAM....ONE WEEK BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flying babyB I'm glad the results indicate something that is manageable! You will be fine for your trip!

Debbie

 

[flying_babyb]

I wanna pack,alas I shouldnt. 3 months to go

 

[disneyohana]

Debbie - This week I am going to my DH's work Christmas party Wednesday. Friday he is home and would like to do something fun w/DD & I. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are good though.

Flying BabyB - So glad it is not cancer. My MIL and SIL have thyroid problems. They take pills and are fine. Hope all goes well.

Pam - I need to pack the whole week before so as the days go on if I think of something before bed, which is when my mind goes crazy, I can be happier on the day we leave. Hope you stay healthy. It's funny but when I worked in the office I always thought if I got sick on vac. at least I could sit in the sun or in my hotel room and not worry about calling in sick. They were kinda mean if you called in sick, even if you only did it twice a year. Now that I am home w/DD I dread getting sick on vac.

 

[pbharris4]

Almost there!

 

[flying_babyb]

Im down to the two month and spare change Mark! AHHHHH I should really meause my luggage. ANyone know the size regs. for midwest airlines?

 

[Debbie6221]

FLYINGB.....I'm not sure about the measuremnets but you can see them at their web page I'm sure. We weighed our luggage the day we were leaving and had to repack everything because they were too heavy! It was a nightmare but I wasn't about to pay the airlines any more money!

Sorry you are sick DisneyOhana (Lisa).

PAM.........OMG!!!!! 6 days!

Wonder when From Scratch will be back......

 

[flying_babyb]

mine usally comes in way under weight. last time I coulda checked both my bags. Then again last time wasnt a disney trip

 

[Tinklvr]

Just wanted to pop in and say hi I haven't done much planning at all for my Jan trip. I told my husband he was going to plan this trip b/c his family is coming along, but I know that won't happen. I haven't made one ADR yet. At least I have a head start on the packing thing b/c I just put aside the warm weather clothes I packed in Nov.

How is your shoulder feeling, Debbie?

PbHarris...you must be so excited (and stressed!) Hope you have a great Christmas at WDW.

Hi to everyone else, too.

 

[Tinklvr]

Oh no..I just noticed my own ticker. One month to go...oh well, I can't start vacation stressing when I am still doing my holiday stressing

I don't know if anyone will see this is time, but I think the Samantha Brown WDW special will be on TC at 11 PM est.

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Tinklvr.... I am still awake but not for long! I have been trying to stay away from the computer so I can get some work done.
I guess I am almost set. Just some last minute cleaning and shopping. Like I have said before I don't have a lot of holiday responsibilites. My Mom takes on most of it (ie. dinners and hosting everyone). So I don''t like to complain. I finally finshed my Christmas cards to mail out tomorrow. Better late than never!
Back to you....
Yes, you can stress about the trip starting December 26th!

 

[flying_babyb]

Im stressing already and its not even close!

 

[pbharris4]

Oh no..I just noticed my own ticker. One month to go...oh well, I can't start vacation stressing when I am still doing my holiday stressing

Precisely! Come Friday..I am going to be a mess. I hope I can get the laundry done in time so I can pack. I just finished putting away the laundry I did on Saturday! Have fun on your vacation!!

HI, all!!!!

 

[Debbie6221]

If this can make you all feel a little better...... I wish I was stressing over a trip and not all the other dumb random stuff coming up. I NEED a ticker! I would go to WDW every month if I could. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could have a condo on property with the monorail attached so you barely would have to pack and you could go all the time!!!!

 

[disneyohana]

I'm stressing over my trip and it is 5 months away. I have never been like this because we used to just go to the fast food restaurants there. Now that I found the DIS I here about all the great restaurants I have been missing out on. Plus having a 2 yr old there will be so different and I don't know how she will handle everything.
I think I will feel a little better when the holidays are over. The 26th is my niece's b-day and the 27th is my sister's fiance's b-day. After that I can concentrate more on Disney.
Debbie - How is your shoulder? I am getting my energy back after my long afternoon nap. Hope you're doing better.

 

[flying_babyb]

Ive got a little over two months. I guess I may relax once christmas is over. Ive got so much to do:
Gingerbread men who need painting
a mikey painting to make
Gifts to rewrap (cats to lock up)
Cats to bathe (so they smell Pine fresh)
A trip on friday
A party to plan (28th)