Now Bring Me That Horizon ~ It Begins P115

[eandesmom]

what a great update! I'm gone for a womens' retreat and come back to the first day of school (and 7 hours ALONE lol) and this lovely lovely update!

Speaking of the tie dye shirts, I know that I'd mentioned working on some Halloween ones for us. Well, I did a big batch last weekend, and ended up making mine and DS'. I'm not totally pleased with how DS' Mickey head came out, so he may be getting another one. It's too funny, this is his third tie dye Mickey shirt. A boy can't have too many right?

They are adorable! I might need one for me and no, he can't have too many.

Along the lines of things that need to be made, I think I finally figured out a way to make DS a Wall E costume instead of paying an exorbitant amount for one over the internet.

Now I'll tell you. A lot of people (MOM AND DH) have given me a little criticism about wanting to do laundry on vacation. And to them I say, pishaw!!!! Here's the thing. I don't want to pack a lot. I'm not over-packing. Not over-packing clothes, not over-packing snacks for the room (because there's always too much food with free dining anyway), not over-packing! TK refuses to partake in it!

Now the reason I say we'll do laundry is because it's an eight day trip. The laundry rooms are next to the Hippy Dippy Pool. It's so easy to throw a load or two in, go for a swim or lounge by the pool with your cocktail in hand, and come back and check on things. I always like to have detergent with me when I travel with DS anyway, because although he's fully potty trained, and for all intensive purposes a pretty clean kid, you just never know when accidents will happen. Whether we didn't make it to the bathroom in time, or we were having way too much fun eating a Mickey bar, I want to make sure I have the means to launder things while we're there. I don't like stained clothes to sit for that long, it's less likely you'll be able to get the stains out once you get home. And given that we've put so much effort into the tie dye shirts and that he loves wearing them, well, we want to make sure we can clean 'em!

Thank you for reading my rant about laundry.
And while we're discussing hair cuts which makes me think of changes, let's just say there may be some changes to our non-itinerary plans.

Basically all we have are ADRs, right? So obviously it's one of those that we're thinking about switching around.

Another anecdotal TK clan moment for you.

Monday night, and we're all sitting at the table. We decided to get Chinese take out. So we're sitting there and DS is so into it. He loves Won Ton Soup, he loves chicken and rice (General Tso's and pork fried), he eats it with gusto! And this is a child who eats pretty well, but I mean, this food makes him happy. Do you remember those happy food memories from when you were a kid?

And I looked at my husband and said, "DH?"

And he looked at me and said, "Nine Dragons?"

We're so sympatico.

So anyway, it's highly likely that we're going to try to fit in Nine Dragons. I haven't made an ADR...I know, the HORROR!!!!...because every time that I've checked is wide open. I'm not worried. We've got ADRs lined up, and if we really want to commit, I'll make one. If we're not feeling it until the trip, and they're all booked up, we can always try counter service.

And I know from reading eandemom's trip report that Yak and Yeti has some pretty good counter service as well, so there's a few places that we could fill the "chicken and rice" requirement for DS.

Ok, I'm impressed and dying to see how you make both of those costumes in a way that is packable!

Your vaca my friend and if you want to do laundry to schlep less stuff, I say go for it!

Ah, Y&Y counter service, you are making me think of my egg rolls! I want some now!!! Your DS would probably love the honey chicken that Tink got....

I would suggest reading the nine dragons reviews though....

and Mickey Mail!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

what a great update! I'm gone for a womens' retreat and come back to the first day of school (and 7 hours ALONE lol) and this lovely lovely update!

Oooo, how was your retreat?

They are adorable! I might need one for me and no, he can't have too many.

You know where to find me.

Ok, I'm impressed and dying to see how you make both of those costumes in a way that is packable!

Oh, I think you'll be shocked at how easy they are.

But I reserve the right to withhold my idea until it actually comes to fruition. I'm still a little nervous about it working.

Your vaca my friend and if you want to do laundry to schlep less stuff, I say go for it!

Indeed! I'm just so sick of carrying too much stuff! Plus, we'll be packing the booster seat in our luggage, so that's going to take up some room.

Ah, Y&Y counter service, you are making me think of my egg rolls! I want some now!!! Your DS would probably love the honey chicken that Tink got....

I was thinking of that honey chicken and your report, I'm sure he'd love it! Now what is that drink I'm supposed to have for you?

I would suggest reading the nine dragons reviews though....

You know what, I have read them, and I'm pirating up on this one and saying I don't care. Okay, that sounds wrong. I care that people have had bad meals there, but I have to say, I've had years and years and years of eating there, and I've always loved it. If the menu changes mean that the food has changed and it's really that bad, then it's something that I really need to see and decide for myself. I really place a lot of faith in the opinions of fellow Disboardians, and that has served me so well! I learn a lot here, and I am very, very appreciative of the wealth of information available to me.

In this particular instance, though, I'm going to willfully ignore that information and fly by the seat of my pants. Er...ship. Wind in my sails. Take what you can, give nothing back!!!!

and Mickey Mail!!!!

Shortly after I received our information, my FIL's arrived as well, and my mom just got hers, so that's really exciting! It's officially official for everyone.

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm so totally the same way about places to eat.... try it for yourself, decide for yourself! We read some downright atrocious reviews of Hoop's food, but we actually really liked it. (I'm sure the bottomless sangria didn't hurt).

I go with the theming (place) that sounds fun, novel, or exciting, and go with that. The food comes second, cuz let's face it, if we want a certain kind of food (well, not us here, but you all over there) you can just go get it 365 days a year. Seriously, if 9 Dragons is what you want- go, and enjoy! Just be sure to write up a review with lots of pix for all of us to enjoy.

 

[eandesmom]

Oooo, how was your retreat?

It was good. I've avoided it for years as it's my mom, my sisters, my SIL and one of my sisters friends and it has always felt like my sisters crowd, not mine (I'm a lot older). But my mom guilted me. And while it was fun, it was still my sisters crowd. So I don't know. I would go again but need my own friend if possible. It was fun though, some really good moments. And it made my mama very happy!

You know where to find me.

Seriously considering it. What are your trip dates?

Oh, I think you'll be shocked at how easy they are.

But I reserve the right to withhold my idea until it actually comes to fruition. I'm still a little nervous about it working.

I can't wait to see!

I was thinking of that honey chicken and your report, I'm sure he'd love it! Now what is that drink I'm supposed to have for you?

Yak attack

You know what, I have read them, and I'm pirating up on this one and saying I don't care. Okay, that sounds wrong. I care that people have had bad meals there, but I have to say, I've had years and years and years of eating there, and I've always loved it. If the menu changes mean that the food has changed and it's really that bad, then it's something that I really need to see and decide for myself. I really place a lot of faith in the opinions of fellow Disboardians, and that has served me so well! I learn a lot here, and I am very, very appreciative of the wealth of information available to me.

In this particular instance, though, I'm going to willfully ignore that information and fly by the seat of my pants. Er...ship. Wind in my sails. Take what you can, give nothing back!!!!

Good for you!

 

[TarzansKat]

Seriously, if 9 Dragons is what you want- go, and enjoy! Just be sure to write up a review with lots of pix for all of us to enjoy.

No problem, my dear!

It was good. I've avoided it for years as it's my mom, my sisters, my SIL and one of my sisters friends and it has always felt like my sisters crowd, not mine (I'm a lot older). But my mom guilted me. And while it was fun, it was still my sisters crowd. So I don't know. I would go again but need my own friend if possible. It was fun though, some really good moments. And it made my mama very happy!

I know what you mean. I won't go into to detail, but my sister is actually about 7 years older than I am, so I totally get it. Glad you had a good time and made mom happy. Sometimes we need that.

Seriously considering it. What are your trip dates?

Oh, I can see how this convo is going to go. Eandesmom is at home, waiting for her husband. Little does he know what's coming.

Eandesmom - "Honey?"
Her DH - "Yes, dear."
Eandesmom - "I just need to run a quick errand to pick up something."
Her DH - "What's that?"
Eandesmom - "Just a shirt I had custom made, it's real cute, something Disney."
Her DH - "Sounds good. Where are you going?"
Eandesmom - "Well, TK is in Florida right now so I'm just going to stop by and pick it up."

And my dates are Sunday, Sept. 27th to Sunday, Oct. 4th.

Yak attack

That's right! I'll just have to remember it matches the name of the counter service.

 

[TarzansKat]

Color me overwhelmed.

Completely and totally overwhelmed. I know I have three weeks, but do you know how much that three weeks is going to fly by? Argh! There's so much left to do and so much going on and I don't know what it is. I don't know why I'm pressuring myself so hard about doing these things or feeling a certain way or trying so hard, I don't know what it is.

If I had to guess, I'd say it's a combination of events, a lot of different life type stuff going on all at once. I've had some changes at my work, which are good in many, many ways, but also nervewracking as well. To make a long story short, our staff has been chopped and hacked. We lost some tellers to other branches, and now we will be permanently "short-staffed." Although the grand pubas (as my manager likes to refer to the back office staff) have deemed we have enough people because we have these fancy new fangled machines to count the money (another long boring story you probably don't want to hear) we are still going to be short. And that means my days will fly because I'll be working my butt off. And don't get me wrong. I'm no stranger to hard work, that's for sure. But it does make me nervous in the sense that PTO will get more difficult, and everything in general, will get difficult. But, the bonus is that a huge majority of the drama I've been complaining about for the past three years has actually been removed from our branch. And that's the good part. I know it's a silver lining. I know it's there.

Just like I know I'll get everything done before this trip. It'll happen. I know it will.

I just don't have a lot of time right now. I haven't even made a countdown calendar. And I guess the problem is I may be getting caught up in the hows and whys and the ideas of the boards, and the ideas of the ways of I've done things in the past.

Doing laundry on vacation is an excuse. Don't get me wrong, it's a good idea, because it's nice to have the option to clean the shirt that's going to get chocolate stains from the Mickey bar. But, I don't want to admit it, but it's also an excuse. It's an excuse to not lose weight before vacation, because I have four pairs of shorts that fit and a whole bunch that don't. And the whole bunch that don't fit me, well, they fit last year for A Pirate's Life for Three and fit me the year before that. So what the heck has happened to me?

Where the disconnect? Why all the emotional over-eating? Part of it is stress, I know that, but what else...

What am I afraid of?

So many things.

The trip not being good. Not being enough. Ugh. I don't know how to explain it without going into huge detail, it's just that this could be the last family trip for a while. And I want it to be good. And I know it will be, it's silly, but I worry about things happening like last year where our flight was way too early and DS was so cranky for those first two days and suffered from a serious case of wanting every piece of candy or junk he saw in the World. And I know, he's a whole year older. And we're able to reason with him now and I know we won't really have these issues. I know that.

We'll have whole new ones.

Well, at least I made myself laugh, that's a good sign of the old TK spirit returning.

I'm just overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by a lot of things, and guess the main point is that I really do need this vacation. I really need it a lot.

Oh, gosh. I'm tearing up, my intent was not to go from laughter to tears here. Sheesh.

We just have so much going on. And I know it's like that for everyone, I know this is life and that's what it is and it's not going to get an easier or any better and that I just have to learn how to deal with it.

It's just that it all hit me, all of a sudden.

This is my last year with my son before he goes to public school. I think, for some reason, I'm feeling worse right now than when he'll actually go! And I'm getting these pangs about dropping him off at preschool that I never had before, even though I know it's a good place for him, even though I know he has friends, and he's doing so, so well. It's that selfishness that we all feel as parents, that desire to keep our little ones so close. But my little one is not so little anymore.

That eight month old that I took to Disney for the very first time, he may always be my baby in my heart, but he's a four year old, very grown up, very sweet, very funny boy. I look at his long legs and his sweet smile and how his body is growing and think oh my god! This beautiful creature, this divine blessing grew inside me. What a gift. What a blessed, blessed gift.

Tonight I read him three books before I put him to bed. (Normally it's just one, but I am so clinging to time with him lately. Thank god he's still so lovey.) And I told him, "You know what? I like you."

"Why do you like me, Mama?"



How to even begin to explain to your child why you like them, never mind love them. So I told him, as simply as I possibly could why I liked him and why I loved him. And I ended with, "because you're you. And you're my son. And I love you."

And it's just come crashing down on me all at once, so many life changes, so many things that are out of my control. And I'm faithful, and I believe that God is looking out for me. There are things that have happened lately that make me feel His presence in my life.

I guess I just felt the need to confess, not just to Him, but to you. All my readers, all the people who read this for whatever reason. Laughter. Tears. Inspiration.

Love of pirates.

Whatever floats your boat.

Ha. I didn't even mean to make a funny.

Well, my DH is home from work now, so perhaps I'll use that strong shoulder to cry on.

I am looking forward to this trip. And much like I threw out the itinerary, I need to let go of all the idea of what needs to get done. If it does, it does. If it doesn't, oh well. We're still us, and in three weeks, we're going to Disney World.

Say it with me.

WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!

 

[Native NYer]

Everything will work out just fine! You'll have an awesome trip

Three weeks!

 

[If U Had Wings]

TK, hang in there! Just keep telling yourself that whatever happens on your trip, will happen and it's fine. After stressing about my trip for so long, I've taken that up as my new mantra, and so far so good. I think vacations just bring out stress from wanting everything to be perfect, when there is no such thing. If you end up on overload while your there, just tell yourself it's okay to go to your resort, and let your DS decompress at the pool. Remember it's the itineraryless trip. Pirates!

I've been having the same over eating issues lately myself. While I'm feeling pretty calm about my trip, everything else in my regular life has me feeling torn apart and disconnected lately. I've been dealing, unhealthily by eating. My best medicine, hugs and laughs with my nieces. While on one hand they are a bit painful for me, as they are reminders of what is ultimately missing from my life, they bring me more than I could ever hope for. Even though your DS is getting bigger, it's just changes. He'll be needing his mom for ages.

 

[jmamom]

TK, you are so not alone in your feelings of overwhelmdiness (if that's even a word). I too feel like I have a million things I should be doing, but I have no idea exactly what those things are! Too early to pack, shopping all done, ther must be something else I have to do? Also, none of my clothes fit either. That 10 lbs I was supposed to lose before this trip never happened, and the 5 lbs I lost last spring came right back when the summer goodies started appearing (ice cream, cookouts, etc). I finally gave in and bought new shorts ( at least the summer stuff is on clearance now). Although I suppose if I was really good and I exercised for three straight weeks -, hey is that a cookie?
Oh and those feelings about your little sweetie growing up too fast, they never go away. I look at my 12 y.o. DD, who is now taller than me, and looking more like a teenager than a kid, and I think when did this happen? My littlest will be in full day kindergarten this year, it'll be so weird to be alone so much. But then I think of all the wonderful ways they are growing up, getting responsible, having friends, discovering the things they love to do, and I don't miss the baby days. Except for naps - I will always miss naptime!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hang in there, TK! Sometimes, when I feel like you are feeling, I just take it literally one day at a time.

Your vacation is going to be lovely! And it's okay if you don't have a countdown calendar and all that stuff (I don't either)...

 

[TarzansKat]

Everything will work out just fine! You'll have an awesome trip

Three weeks!

Thank you!

TK, hang in there! Just keep telling yourself that whatever happens on your trip, will happen and it's fine. After stressing about my trip for so long, I've taken that up as my new mantra, and so far so good. I think vacations just bring out stress from wanting everything to be perfect, when there is no such thing. If you end up on overload while your there, just tell yourself it's okay to go to your resort, and let your DS decompress at the pool. Remember it's the itineraryless trip. Pirates!

You're right. I know you're right. And even though I'm so glad that there are no plans, part of me still worries. But this trip will be good because we're just going to go and have a good time. And if that means decompressing at the pool...or the pool bar...so be it.

I've been having the same over eating issues lately myself. While I'm feeling pretty calm about my trip, everything else in my regular life has me feeling torn apart and disconnected lately. I've been dealing, unhealthily by eating. My best medicine, hugs and laughs with my nieces. While on one hand they are a bit painful for me, as they are reminders of what is ultimately missing from my life, they bring me more than I could ever hope for. Even though your DS is getting bigger, it's just changes. He'll be needing his mom for ages.

Thank you for sharing that. It's so nice to know that I'm not alone. You know, every summer I have been so successful at getting myself down to a really nice weight before my trip and this year for some reason, it's just not happening.

This morning, I'm turning over a new leaf, and I'm going to try to work out more consistently and eat healthier. No junk in the house until we leave, because quite frankly, there will be plenty of it on vacation.

TK, you are so not alone in your feelings of overwhelmdiness (if that's even a word). I too feel like I have a million things I should be doing, but I have no idea exactly what those things are! Too early to pack, shopping all done, ther must be something else I have to do? Also, none of my clothes fit either. That 10 lbs I was supposed to lose before this trip never happened, and the 5 lbs I lost last spring came right back when the summer goodies started appearing (ice cream, cookouts, etc). I finally gave in and bought new shorts ( at least the summer stuff is on clearance now). Although I suppose if I was really good and I exercised for three straight weeks -, hey is that a cookie?

Oh, thank you for sharing! It is that sort of lull where there's a lot of stuff to do, but there's only so much you can do.

And thank you for talking about your weight as well. It's really nice to know that I'm not alone. I just need to stop turning to food to fix things, that's a huge problem of mine, eating when I'm not even hungry but for comfort. A couple of weeks ago, I was really good about stopping when I was full and just by doing that, I lost three pounds. Without even doing any hardcore exercise. I need to get on the ball and combine the two.

Oh and those feelings about your little sweetie growing up too fast, they never go away. I look at my 12 y.o. DD, who is now taller than me, and looking more like a teenager than a kid, and I think when did this happen? My littlest will be in full day kindergarten this year, it'll be so weird to be alone so much. But then I think of all the wonderful ways they are growing up, getting responsible, having friends, discovering the things they love to do, and I don't miss the baby days. Except for naps - I will always miss naptime!

It is amazing to watch them grow, isn't it? I think it's good that I realize how quickly time is slipping, because it'll make me appreciate what we have all the more.

Hang in there, TK! Sometimes, when I feel like you are feeling, I just take it literally one day at a time.

That is pretty much how I'm operating right now. One day at a time. And I was able to cross a few things of my to do list, so that's good.

Your vacation is going to be lovely! And it's okay if you don't have a countdown calendar and all that stuff (I don't either)...

Thank you! There are so many things that I'm not doing this time around, so I just need to let go of them and remember many years ago, before I even know about the DIS, I used to just go to Disney. Just go. No plans, barely an ADRs, just family and good times. I want to capture some of that spirit, while still knowing what I know. If that makes sense.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Awwww, I am sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed.

Your trip is going to be FABULOUS. You have put some much love into the planning and non-planning that it couldn't be anything less than fabulous!

Everything will work out.

I am so happy the drama at work has been sourced out! That is awesome!

 

[LegoMom3]

Oh TK...... You know if I could fly up there and hug you in person, I would.

Like everyone else has already said, just GO. Don't "expect" a perfect trip. NO trip is ever perfect. Just go and have fun and enjoy your family and forget the real world while you're there. That's what Disney is for!

And think of me on your first trip through "Pirates...."

.

 

[MRYPPNS]

First of all what's up with making me cry on a beautiful Sunday morning? I think you owe me a drink for that!

On the weight subject: I'm 36 yo and had 2 kids in 2 years....any idea what that does to your vacation shorts?

As for the trip not being good: ummmm Hello? Have you been reading MY trip report? Talk about not going as planned....I think we averaged 3 attractions a day. But we did have some good moments....in fact some great moments. I like to think of it as a 10 trip for a $5000 first hair cut for Liam. (I'll have to thank Mr. Disney for that pixie dust in October!)

Countdown calendar: I can solve that one for you. On BrookElizabeth's PTR she has a link to a design thread that has the cutest 30 day countdown calendars. You and DS and both have one in minutes!

I think you are a planner by nature so maybe not having plans is causing you stress. I did basic touring plans for my trip but there is something else I did that might help you. For every segment of my trip, I have 1-3 things written down on the plans in a separate box. These 1-3 things are the only things that I really care about doing, anything else in frosting on the cupcake of life. Here's an example. On Friday I will be in Epcot for about 5 hours and these are the only things that I need to "check off":

1. Shopping in UK (that's for Danica's teapot/cup)
2. DIS-Meet with TK and Jackie.

And I'm still willing to share my park bench with you.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Yes, just remember #2 at all times!!!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I know JUST what you mean about feeling overwhelmed, TK. Some weird DIS'er trip planning phenomenon. Your trip WILL be "enough." And special. And magical. And amazing.

We just have to get through the next coupla weeks and then we are in our happy place. Together. With lots of DIS friends. How cool is that??!!

 

[creativeamanda]

Oh, TK! I'm with you. Things will be good and while you are there, just take time to slow down and soak it all up. Those are m intentions in December.

 

[jenjolt]

Lots of Hugs for you TK

Ughh...for feeling overwhelmed....but you know what I get it!! I woke up this morning and was like I have HOW many days until Disney!!! I'm glad you are remembering what this trip is about, not having everything planned...in that sense you have been an inspiration because when its all said and done you will have made memories with the people you love the most in this world and that was all you ever expected to do...and when that's it, how do you not do everything "planned."

No matter what you do between now and leaving day...as long as you pack clothes and have your tickets...oh and the perfect park bag is figured out LOL ....everything else is gravy!!!!

I'm really looking forward to this trip and I'm looking forward to meeting up with you!!!! And its those thoughts that help me get through until then!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

Your trip is going to be FABULOUS. You have put some much love into the planning and non-planning that it couldn't be anything less than fabulous!

Everything will work out.

Thank you for the hugs and support! I really appreciate it.

I am so happy the drama at work has been sourced out! That is awesome!

Seriously, it's like a weight has been lifted.

Oh TK...... You know if I could fly up there and hug you in person, I would.

I would LOVE a hug from LegoMom right now.

Just so you know, in a few weeks, I'll be in Disney.

Like everyone else has already said, just GO. Don't "expect" a perfect trip. NO trip is ever perfect. Just go and have fun and enjoy your family and forget the real world while you're there. That's what Disney is for!

You're right. I fall into this trap every year, the perfect trip pressure. It's silly.

And think of me on your first trip through "Pirates...."

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YOU BETCHA!!!!

First of all what's up with making me cry on a beautiful Sunday morning? I think you owe me a drink for that!

Dang! I am so sorry.

And I will happily, happily buy your slushie. Or whatever.

On the weight subject: I'm 36 yo and had 2 kids in 2 years....any idea what that does to your vacation shorts?

So what you're saying is, you feel my pain.

As for the trip not being good: ummmm Hello? Have you been reading MY trip report? Talk about not going as planned....I think we averaged 3 attractions a day. But we did have some good moments....in fact some great moments. I like to think of it as a 10 trip for a $5000 first hair cut for Liam. (I'll have to thank Mr. Disney for that pixie dust in October!)

Oh my gosh, a $5000 hair cut.

I know what you mean. Your trip was totally not at all what you expected or planned, but you did have some wonderful moments.

Countdown calendar: I can solve that one for you. On BrookElizabeth's PTR she has a link to a design thread that has the cutest 30 day countdown calendars. You and DS and both have one in minutes!

I will definitely check that out. Thank you so much!

I think you are a planner by nature so maybe not having plans is causing you stress. I did basic touring plans for my trip but there is something else I did that might help you. For every segment of my trip, I have 1-3 things written down on the plans in a separate box. These 1-3 things are the only things that I really care about doing, anything else in frosting on the cupcake of life. Here's an example. On Friday I will be in Epcot for about 5 hours and these are the only things that I need to "check off":

1. Shopping in UK (that's for Danica's teapot/cup)
2. DIS-Meet with TK and Jackie.

And I'm still willing to share my park bench with you.

This is a great idea! I think I'll make this into my next chapter. Picking 1-3 things that I really want to do per day is just perfect. It still gives me a few goals, but lets us all be very pirate-y about the rest of it.

And I'm so taking you up on that park bench.

As a matter, of fact, as long as Jackie's cool with it, I think we should all meet, get our drinks, and park it somewhere.

Yes, just remember #2 at all times!!!

That's right!

I know JUST what you mean about feeling overwhelmed, TK. Some weird DIS'er trip planning phenomenon. Your trip WILL be "enough." And special. And magical. And amazing.

Isn't it funny that you and I hit this point at the same time? Weird!

We just have to get through the next coupla weeks and then we are in our happy place. Together. With lots of DIS friends. How cool is that??!!

I am so looking forward to that. To being there, to meeting everyone. It's going to be amazing.

Oh, TK! I'm with you. Things will be good and while you are there, just take time to slow down and soak it all up. Those are m intentions in December.

Thank you. I do want to slow down and soak it all up.

Lots of Hugs for you TK

That was some serious hugging! Thanks!!!

No matter what you do between now and leaving day...as long as you pack clothes and have your tickets...oh and the perfect park bag is figured out LOL ....everything else is gravy!!!!

This is so true. So, so true.

Especially about the park bag.

And also, in my case, shoes.

I'm really looking forward to this trip and I'm looking forward to meeting up with you!!!! And its those thoughts that help me get through until then!!!

Me, too!







Thank you to everyone for your unbelievable support. I was in a rare sort of funk last night, and just posting this was like lifting a weight off my shoulders. I feel better now, and thank you for listening to me and offering your hugs and enthusiasm. It's time to get back on the yay rah rah we're going to disney bandwagon.

 

[Sarilas]

Oh man, I am so sorry you were feelin da funk. But I'm glad you're back on board that bandwagon!

(I'm be feeling the same trepadation in the coming weeks as it sinks in that I just planned a trip to the World with two months to prepare.)