October 9, 2005, Wonder

[momm2four]

rwaller, when you say that want to register the kids, do you mean for the kids' clubs? You can go through the DLC site and do that. I've already registered the boys for those, but are you meaning something else?

What do your 7 year old boys like to do? My 8 year old is always on the lookout for new friends.

Lori P.

 

[rwaller]

Lori, I've registered the kids for the clubs, I'm wanting to pick their activities? The boys are actually my best friends boys. we're traveling together. I know they like just about anything!!! We're going to visit w/them next week, I'll get some ideas.

 

[momm2four]

The boys are actually my best friends boys. we're traveling together. .

Ooops! I guess if I'd gone back and read the first posts, I'd have known that. Sorry Does your friend frequent the DIS? I don't know where I'd be without these boards. I feel that I have learned so much.

Anyway, I guess I'll go to bed. Have to be at work in the morning, so Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to Bed I Go....

Lori P.

 

[momm2four]

Just bumping b/c we're on page 3.

We're halfway through August. October will be here before we know it!!!

Lori P.

 

[MoiMoi]

We're commin all the way from Califor-neye-ay to cruise with da mouse!

D&T

 

[auntie k]

yeah! another DISer on OUR cruise!!!

what's your group consist of? Is this your first DCL?
Fill us in...

Are any of you doing the door sign? I'm not sure I get it all, but basically they are to help you locate your room easier - since they all look alike and
just another way to have a little Disney fun.

Unfortunately, for things like the signs, costumes for pirate night, etc...I just keep thinking "more to pack and tote"....am I the only one?

I'm just trying to use the pack 50% less than I think I need tip - it's on every cruise board I've seen.

 

[MoiMoi]

Just me and the DH. Its our first cruise. Both of us Disney fans since the '50s. OOPS! giving away our age! Not really into the door sign thing yet, will have to read more about it. Thinking about the costume on Pirate night, sounds fun!

D&T

 

[auntie k]

I think we are up to 6 or so DISers on this cruise.....Yee Haw!!

Looks like southern states of AR, NC, TN are represented as well as CA...I couldn't tell where a couple of you were from.

Is anyone else doing the transfers from airport to port via DCL?

I did note that Palo on line ressies are full - what I get for waiting!

 

[momm2four]

Hi MoiMoi!

I'll tell you, guys, I'm already needing a vacation, after only one week of school, lol. The students came back on Monday, and I am EXHAUSTED! The first week is the hardest, having to keep up with new students coming in every day, schedule changes, lost new students, and teaching the kids that "I" am in control of my classroom, not to mention trying to teach math to 7th graders who are more interested in making each other laugh and passing notes. Okay...enough complaining, thanks for letting me vent.

DCL....Take Me Away!

Lori P.

 

[auntie k]

Momm2four-
is your school on a break during our cruise? If so...good for you!!!

 

[momm2four]

Momm2four-
is your school on a break during our cruise? If so...good for you!!!

Welllll.....actually my fall break is the week after our cruise. I DID plan our trip for when I THOUGHT our fall break would be. For the last three years, our break was the second full week of October, so I planned it for then back in Feb '04. When the new schedule for this year came out, they had moved fall break to the third week. Oh well, I guess I'll just have TWO weeks off for break. My principal is fine with it, so I'm not too worried.

Only 1 1/2 months to go,

 

[auntie k]

WOO HOO!! Apx 40 days - give or take - but who's countin???? lol.

I'm READY to GO!!!

Did you see the new cruise specials at the top of the meet thread?
I'm wanting to plan another one already!

 

[rwaller]

WOO HOO!! Apx 40 days - give or take - but who's countin???? lol.

I'm READY to GO!!!

Did you see the new cruise specials at the top of the meet thread?
I'm wanting to plan another one already!

I'm with you Auntie K I am counting down those days!!! I guess in ten days we'll be hanging our 30 day countdown calender. My girls received postcards today from Mickey & Minnie thanks to Varendah Man! They were very excited! I'm starting to dwell a little to much on details, for our days at WDW. I know things will fall into place when we get there. There's just so much to see in such a short time.

 

[momm2four]

I was sitting here reading some posts and saw my countdown, when I went bug-eyed . I can't believe we have under 6 weeks before we're all S-A-I-L-I-N-G!!!

My mind immediately went into overdrive with "What do I need to do?" "Am I leaving anything undone?" "I have to plan my lessons for the week I'm gone" "I wonder who my sub will be" "Will my students behave?" ARRGGHHH....okay, I'm taking a deep breath....I'm okay.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Lori P.

 

[auntie k]

I can't wait - however the Hurricanes have had my focus for the last couple of days. I feel for the people in my sister southern states.

I am an overplanner, I started feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the thoughts of packing, transfers, documents....so I've tried to lay low a little. I think I was way over thinking things and it was taking the "magic" out of it for me.

At this point, I want to "throw a few things in a bag" and just go with the flow! It is a vacation afterall!!!

Anyone else feeling overwhelmed & anxious?

 

[rwaller]

I 've been feeling the same myself. I'm trying to get everything just right! I know I need to lay off but I've been accused of being a planner as well. I to have been focusing on the Hurricane, my cousins are in Pascagoula MS. I know they're o.k but I don't know how much destruction they've had. We all need to say an extra prayer tonight for all the people!!

 

[momm2four]

Okay, Overplanners Anonymous, what's the first things you all are going to do when you board the ship?

Since I have already registered my kids in the clubs, and we have brunch res. for Palo, I think I'm going to let the boys swim first thing, then go grab a bite to eat. I wonder what time the restaurants serve lunch. We may have to eat and then swim.

What's first for you?

Lori P.

 

[auntie k]

Okay, Overplanners Anonymous, what's the first things you all are going to do when you board the ship?
Lori P.

I think the buffet is available starting around noon....and I figure we will be wanting to eat, since we will probably skip breakfast that morning. I just want to tour the ship and get a "lay of the land" so to speak. We have no children on this trip so we will forego swimming prior to the lifeboat drill. But I think that's a great idea for you.

After we get in our room - I plan (there's that word again!) to grab the Navigator and a highlighter!! And also being an over-organizer I'm sure I'll unpack and tidy things up in the cabin! Then, let the fun begin.

I honestly will be happy just sitting on Deck 4 (comfy chairs) with a smoothie drink of the day - that just sounds heavenly!

 

[auntie k]

I'm back in high gear again.....I've been reading the magnetic door sign thread...and now I want one...but I'm not creative, nor do I totally understand all the posts on how to do them.

Are any of you doing the signs????

 

[momm2four]

auntie K, I think I actually may let my DH take my kids to the pool, and I'll join you on Deck 4 for a smoothie!

I think I'd like to make a sign for the door. I guess since we only have THIRTY NINE days until the cruise, I'd better start planning one, hehe.

I think this weekend, I may actually get a suitcase out and start putting in things we'll need then, but don't need know. At least, I'll start a packing list.

Lori P.