Merry Christmas Ya'll! Riding the Rails to WDW in December PTR!

[katybugsmom]

Hey ya'll!
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but things at school have kept me very busy! Finally got the confirmation that our trip has been paid in full!
I haven't been doing much as far as the trip is concerned, but it's always in the back of my mind! I plan on ordering glow in the dark snowflakes and lighted snowman snowflakes from LTD this week. I love decorating our resort window each time we go! Ialso bought self laminating luggage tags from Target yesterday-I plan on designing tags for our trip. I'll post pictures when I finish them.
My school is starting a "Biggest Loser"contest tomorrow. Everyone who joins will contribute $10.00. The person who loses the most weight by Thanksgiving wins the money! Wish me luck! I need to lose a lot of weight, but lack motivation-it helps if I know someone is going to weigh me each week! I'll keep you posted on my weight lose success! Have a great week everyone!

 

[stephielela]

I just got back from our quickie trip and we stayed at POP. I have stayed there before, but i loved it still! My DS loved it as well, his favorite thing was the Goofy fountain. It is the perfect compromise to swimming when it's too chilly. We got back after it was starting to get dark and there was NO way I was getting in the pool, but Jack was happy to just run through the fountains instead. Then I whisked him back to the room for a warm bath! I figure in December it's likely to be chillier than the ideal swimming weather...

I have ridden the train a few time, never for more than a few hours, but I think it will be exciting! Jack loves trains so we are going to take the train to St. Louis this spring for his 3rd birthday (I think it's liek a 4 hour ride). You sound like you are prepared for all contingencies!

 

[exwdwcm]

wishing you lots of luck for the biggest loser- you can do it!

and yeah for being paid off too! awesome news and a great feeling!

 

[katybugsmom]

wishing you lots of luck for the biggest loser- you can do it!

and yeah for being paid off too! awesome news and a great feeling!

Thanks! 6 pounds so far since last Monday!

 

[katybugsmom]

Welcome aboard! Maybe we will run into each other at MVMCP! I've asked TruBlu on another thread to see if some of us can get together to say a quick hello on the 16th! Have you subscribed to the MVMCP thread?
Question: Was the $760 for a room too? We are riding coach and it's only costing us $302.00 roundtrip with a AAA discount.

Have you subscribed to the MVMCP thread? We are planning a quick meet and greet with everyone going on the December 16th! More details later!

 

[exwdwcm]

that's awesome on the 6lbs, keep up the good work!

 

[stephielela]

6 Lbs is great! I am starting my "hard-core" Disney dieting this week as well. No fast food or soda, and no more than 3 beers a week. I don't ususally drink more than 3 beers between my 2 days off, but with the holidays approaching parties are going to be more frequent. I am not allowing any other alcohol besides beer either. Now if I could just make myself exercise...

 

[katybugsmom]

Thanks everyone! I wish I could exercise, but walking is out of the question with my back.
Best wishes and good luck!:woohoo

Bought DVD players for both kids to take on the train-early Christmas presents! We'll wrap them up and let the kids open them a few days before we leave. I've also bought a Mickey Mouse journal for DD 11 to write a report for school while we are gone and one of the Kingdom Keepers books. Still working on a few things for DS 5, but I still have 43 days to look!

Also bought Disney Christmas fabric on EBAY tonight to make shirts for myself, DD and DS. DH doesn't want to wear a shirt. I guess he wants his own identity!!!!

 

[TruBlu]

Hey everyone! No luck finding books on taking Amtrak. I'll just order on Amazon instead!
I did come across a wonderful book in the travel section entitled Weird Carolinasby Roger Manley. For all my friends in SC and NC it is a very interesting book! Several articles are for places in my own back yard!!!!
Let me know if anyone else buys it or has read it-I'd love to hear your comments!

I don't know how I missed your PTR! But, I just had to comment on that book! It is DS9's absolute favorite! He reads it outloud to me all the time!!!