My very first PTR - Can you hear the music? ~ We're off tomorrow & it's MAYHEM here!

[lisalonglash]

No cats here so I can't be much help with that one.

I did just get back from the dentist's office, though so I totally feel your pain! I have to go back again on Tuesday....UGH! What a way to start the summer.
I'm sure Tigger will do fine...you are probably WAY more nervous about it than he is so having Grumpy go is a great idea!

Thanks for the good wishes for Tigger and I'm sorry you're having to go to the dentist too (twice, even!)

for Tigger at the dentist and some more for you and Mickey with the kitty. Sorry I don't have any suggestions for another way to carry him, seems like you have a good plan though

Thank you Liz! It all worked out

I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner

Your plans looks great! Glad you got all your ADR's.

You have a lot of meets planned too. That's so cool!

Can't wait to hear more

Hi Janet! , I'm glad you're here! Thanks

Just checking into to say Hello and see how the dentist appointment and cat groomer trips went.

Thanks, Minnie

Hoping everything went well with the two cats...Tigger and PoleyTalk about a stressful day. I bet your mouth hurt in sympathy!

LOL, thanks, Peg! Yes, it did!

 

[lisalonglash]

Update on Tigger and our Poleycat

Thanks for the good wishes everyone - they worked! Tigger was absolutely fine at his dentist appointment Truly, our dentist is just amazingly gentle - we him! All Tigger felt was a "small pinch, Mom" when the first freezing needle was put in (he needed THREE needles! ). The hardest part of the day was keeping him from running around/riding his bike/etc. (because of where the extracted teeth were, the dentist wanted to make sure his gums had a full day to heal before his normal activity jarred his mouth kwim?). He really had no pain after the freezing wore off, either. Whew!

Carrying Poley in a backpack turned around worked really well, thankfully! He was totally comfy and hardly complained at all!

EXTRA UPDATE - Mickey's New Milestone!

I am very proud to say that Mickey is now a proficient two-wheel bike rider! He resisted our every comment about riding a bike without training wheels until he chose his new bike at the store for his 7th birthday (his gift from my mom and stepdad). He went from being unable to ride a two-wheeler unless Grumpy or I had a hand on the seat to being able to ride his new bike like a pro! He basically learnt in one evening at an empty parking lot near our home - lots of empty space, no fear of moving vehicles LOL The next day, he was trying hard to beat Tigger in a bike race He's very proud of himself and we are proud of him too - way to go, sweet Mickey!

Interestingly, 7yo is around the same age as Tigger was when he learnt how to ride a two-wheeler - go figure LOL We usually go with child-led when it comes to major milestones (potty-training, weaning, etc.), and I just think it's funny that they both self-chose about 7yo to do this

 

[Diamondintheruff]

I'm glad everything went well with the dentist and the groomers.

Yay for Mickey riding a two wheeler.

My kids were around 7 when they decided to do it too. I knew they could do it but it took them a while to realize it for instance my Jedi (DS6 turning 7 in august) is riding around with trainning wheels that rarely touch the ground. Dh keeps lifting them up higher and higher but just by little bits at a time. However Jedi (DS6) will not believe that he could ride his bike without them.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I'm glad all turned out well for both Tigger and Poley. It's nice when things work out that way!

Way to go Mickey!

 

[purplepeg]

Congrats for Mickey! dd9 was 8 when she decided finally to try no extra wheels and did it all by herself, while I was busy talking to the neighbors. I guess she felt safe knowing we were there but doesn't like to be watched so we were distracted enough!

So glad to hear Tigger is doing well.

 

[lisalonglash]

I'm glad everything went well with the dentist and the groomers.

Yay for Mickey riding a two wheeler.

My kids were around 7 when they decided to do it too. I knew they could do it but it took them a while to realize it for instance my Jedi (DS6 turning 7 in august) is riding around with trainning wheels that rarely touch the ground. Dh keeps lifting them up higher and higher but just by little bits at a time. However Jedi (DS6) will not believe that he could ride his bike without them.

Thanks LOL at your dh - smart move! Maybe turning 7yo is somehow linked to bike confidence? I dunno, but I'm glad the training wheel bikes are gone

I'm glad all turned out well for both Tigger and Poley. It's nice when things work out that way!

Way to go Mickey!

Thanks

Congrats for Mickey! dd9 was 8 when she decided finally to try no extra wheels and did it all by herself, while I was busy talking to the neighbors. I guess she felt safe knowing we were there but doesn't like to be watched so we were distracted enough!

So glad to hear Tigger is doing well.

Thanks Whatever works for each child, hey? They are just so unpredictable, darn it!

 

[MinnieNurse]

Isnt it amazing how a new bike can make magic like that? Way to go Mickey!!!

Glad to hear Tigger and Poley has an easy time of their appointments.

How many more days until your trip?

 

[3princesses+aprince]

I'm glad everything was Ok with the Dentist appt. I dread them too!!!! And Yahoo for no training wheels, we're working on that here too.

 

[lisalonglash]

Isnt it amazing how a new bike can make magic like that? Way to go Mickey!!!

Glad to hear Tigger and Poley has an easy time of their appointments.

How many more days until your trip?

Thanks, Minnie I'm not sure, but however many days it is, it's TOO MANY!

Edited to add:
Ooooh, I found an online day-to-day calculator for my lazy self LOL It is 74 days until the day we get on the plane in Seattle!

I'm glad everything was Ok with the Dentist appt. I dread them too!!!! And Yahoo for no training wheels, we're working on that here too.

Thanks I have come to the conclusion that children reach milestones on only their schedules and nobody else's, as I'm positive you know lol. When they're ready, they learn very quickly! Honestly, he learnt how to ride it competently within a span of 1/2 hour when he decided to do it!

 

[lisalonglash]

Time for an on-topic post, methinks

So, now that we're at 74 days to go (thank you, lazy person's day calculator that I found online to figure that out for me lol), I keep thinking there's more stuff I should be doing

My "it's not a Disney binder, honey" binder is now chock-full of paper. I have a "to buy" list, a carryon luggage packing list, a checked luggage list, copies of our flight e-tickets, directions to MasterPark, printout of MasterPark reservation, printout of MasterPark online discount coupons, printout of ATL airport's many concourses, copy of our WDW hotel/pass/FD reservation, printout of ASMu map with my requested room block highlighted, printout of Garden Grocer order (that is STILL not finalized ), printout of trip budget, park plan with dining ADR information, restaurant menus and directions to get home from MasterPark. Yep, it's full

The park days are planned, the ADRs are made (thank you, Christine!) - what else am I supposed to be doing?

Oh, I have far too many Mickey heads from our last trip that I will be getting laminated - finally! LOL

I haven't figured out what designs to choose for our two sets of t-shirts yet either.

Any thoughts on t-shirt designs? I'm doing two sets of shirts (theoretically lol) and I need the design to be in grayscale because buying a $200 colour cartridge for my printer is not in the WDW budget My plan is to get one set of medium blue shirts (Tigger's fave colour) and one set of bright or dark yellow shirts (Mickey's fave colour). All help is appreciated!

I can't make a countdown yet for the boys until we tell them lol

What to do, what to do?

 

[MinnieNurse]

$200 printer cartridge? I would never print in color again. I was whining cause mine was $40. Okay, I promise to never whine about that again.

I think you could maybe do Star Wars in gray scale or a vintage Mickey and Friends.

I would post a thread on the Disign board of what you want and I bet someone can come up with something for you. I think gray scale will look sharp on a bright yellow shirt.

 

[purplepeg]

OMG we're at 39 days and you are way ahead of me in the planning. I'd best get on that

 

[inkedupmomma]

Time for an on-topic post, methinks

So, now that we're at 74 days to go (thank you, lazy person's day calculator that I found online to figure that out for me lol), I keep thinking there's more stuff I should be doing

My "it's not a Disney binder, honey" binder is now chock-full of paper. I have a "to buy" list, a carryon luggage packing list, a checked luggage list, copies of our flight e-tickets, directions to MasterPark, printout of MasterPark reservation, printout of MasterPark online discount coupons, printout of ATL airport's many concourses, copy of our WDW hotel/pass/FD reservation, printout of ASMu map with my requested room block highlighted, printout of Garden Grocer order (that is STILL not finalized ), printout of trip budget, park plan with dining ADR information, restaurant menus and directions to get home from MasterPark. Yep, it's full

The park days are planned, the ADRs are made (thank you, Christine!) - what else am I supposed to be doing?

Oh, I have far too many Mickey heads from our last trip that I will be getting laminated - finally! LOL

I haven't figured out what designs to choose for our two sets of t-shirts yet either.

Any thoughts on t-shirt designs? I'm doing two sets of shirts (theoretically lol) and I need the design to be in grayscale because buying a $200 colour cartridge for my printer is not in the WDW budget My plan is to get one set of medium blue shirts (Tigger's fave colour) and one set of bright or dark yellow shirts (Mickey's fave colour). All help is appreciated!

I can't make a countdown yet for the boys until we tell them lol

What to do, what to do?

Glad your boy is ok! I love the "lazy person calculator"..so much I have one at the bottom of my screen LOL and I am where you are at right now..last year I updated every tiny bit of info.. but I was also buying a lot more and everything on the dis was mega new to me and exciting. This year I feel more put together, a seasoned pro know it all..

I do need to make a countdown calendar, and type up a *new* packing list..Guess I could do that...we should take pics of our binders maybe??

If you are bored maybe you could start making your mousekeeping and ADR tip envelopes?

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Woo-Hoo!! Your binder, ahem, I mean, NOT binder sounds fabulous!!

Sounds like you have things pretty well under control! I agree with the pp about checking the DISign boards for T-shirt ideas. They are really talented over there!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Phew, so glad that Tigger's dental visit went well! DH is heading to one this morning and he has been freaking out all week. Sounds like Tigger was much braver than my DH!

I really like the idea of doing two sets of shirts. I think printing in black will be great on those colors. Perhaps you could do something with a Partners statue silhouette (see my avatar) or maybe a Mickey head? My sister and I did shirts for our October trip. Sadly, this is the best picture I have of it:

 

[jcc0621]

My "it's not a Disney binder, honey" binder is now chock-full of paper. I have a "to buy" list, a carryon luggage packing list, a checked luggage list, copies of our flight e-tickets, directions to MasterPark, printout of MasterPark reservation, printout of MasterPark online discount coupons, printout of ATL airport's many concourses, copy of our WDW hotel/pass/FD reservation, printout of ASMu map with my requested room block highlighted, printout of Garden Grocer order (that is STILL not finalized ), printout of trip budget, park plan with dining ADR information, restaurant menus and directions to get home from MasterPark. Yep, it's full

You are putting me to shame. I am about 40 days out and I have none of this done I better get moving!

 

[raider97]

Just wanted to add for your ADR's!

Not sure how I missed this, but what is Play-N-Dine?

Enjoying reading your trip report... just had to interrupt to say "Hi" to MinnieNurse!! Texas Tech fan too. My oldest dd has a shirt with snow white with the double t tattoo on her face. I love it!!

Stephanie

 

[DisneyMomLiz]

Go Mickey, Go Mickey Something else for me to look forward to when DS moves on from his Big Wheel - to Bike with Training wheels - to Bike free of training wheels!!

hmmm...what to do next? Mousekeeping envelopes? I found a link, in a mousekeeping thread for "pre-made"/designed ones...may use those this time. http://www.arwolff.com/heidi/

I need to make a countdown calendar too?! off to find some ideas

PS - where did you find the lazy countdown...I think I'm at 77 days, just not sure?!

PPS - LGMH do you just write your board name on those and laminate?

 

[lisalonglash]

$200 printer cartridge? I would never print in color again. I was whining cause mine was $40. Okay, I promise to never whine about that again.

I think you could maybe do Star Wars in gray scale or a vintage Mickey and Friends.

I would post a thread on the Disign board of what you want and I bet someone can come up with something for you. I think gray scale will look sharp on a bright yellow shirt.

LOL, yep, it's just over $200 - no colour transfers for me LOL Both of your ideas are fantastic - I wonder if someone could do that for me on that forum? I'd also like one of the two design sets to include baseball references - any ideas on that?

OMG we're at 39 days and you are way ahead of me in the planning. I'd best get on that

Sorry, Peg Last time, I wasn't nearly this far ahead at this point!

Glad your boy is ok! I love the "lazy person calculator"..so much I have one at the bottom of my screen LOL and I am where you are at right now..last year I updated every tiny bit of info.. but I was also buying a lot more and everything on the dis was mega new to me and exciting. This year I feel more put together, a seasoned pro know it all..

I do need to make a countdown calendar, and type up a *new* packing list..Guess I could do that...we should take pics of our binders maybe??

If you are bored maybe you could start making your mousekeeping and ADR tip envelopes?

Oooh, I could take pictures of the "it's not a Disney binder, honey" binder for the PTR - great idea, Jenn!

Woo-Hoo!! Your binder, ahem, I mean, NOT binder sounds fabulous!!

Sounds like you have things pretty well under control! I agree with the pp about checking the DISign boards for T-shirt ideas. They are really talented over there!

Thanks! They are really talented on that board, but the vast majority of the designs really seem to be dependent on colour kwim?

Phew, so glad that Tigger's dental visit went well! DH is heading to one this morning and he has been freaking out all week. Sounds like Tigger was much braver than my DH!

I really like the idea of doing two sets of shirts. I think printing in black will be great on those colors. Perhaps you could do something with a Partners statue silhouette (see my avatar) or maybe a Mickey head? My sister and I did shirts for our October trip. Sadly, this is the best picture I have of it:

You tell your dh that Tigger was totally comfortable the entire time. I am really liking the silhouette idea - I think that could look really nice in grayscale Love the picture!

You are putting me to shame. I am about 40 days out and I have none of this done I better get moving!

Sorry, Janet - what can I say? I'm a wacko

Enjoying reading your trip report... just had to interrupt to say "Hi" to MinnieNurse!! Texas Tech fan too. My oldest dd has a shirt with snow white with the double t tattoo on her face. I love it!!

Stephanie

Thanks, Stephanie and ! I hope you're enjoying my little PTR

Go Mickey, Go Mickey Something else for me to look forward to when DS moves on from his Big Wheel - to Bike with Training wheels - to Bike free of training wheels!!

Thanks! Yep, definitely something to look forward to! We can now go biking together as a family on our local trails - cannot wait!

PS - where did you find the lazy countdown...I think I'm at 77 days, just not sure?!

Here's the lazy countdown calculator I found:
http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html

Enjoy!

PPS - LGMH do you just write your board name on those and laminate?

Well now, I never thought of writing my DISboards name on one of them, but that's a great idea! I would write the name on first, then laminate

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Finally got up to date! Sounds like everything is going very well.

Isn't it amazing how fast the Disney binders "grow?" DH suggested I get a larger one. That made me laugh!