Pixieflip
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10 DAYS!!!!! 
Where is the time going?? So much to do! I did accomplish a few important things since we last chatted. I was eligible for an upgrade/new cell phone, so while we were at Best Buy accomplishing that, I grabbed a couple of DVD's. The Doris Day one is for me.
But I also picked up Season 3 of Gilligan's Island for the kids. They have the first two seasons already and love it. Those tv show dvd's are awesome for long trips! They can watch and watch. In fact, the first time we took Gilligan, they would sing the theme song every time it came on, even though they were using headphones...and it came up every 22.5 minutes!! 
It really was funny. I also have a few stashed away that I've been saving for months. Those will be surprises on the road. Also, picked up some glow sticks for the van and for night time at the parks.
That little bit of things collected warranted the beginning of "the pile" of stuff that is going to WDW. Yes, it will grow and grow. Also included are a pop up hamper and an air mattress. Not sure if we're really taking that or if the boys will agree to sleep together. Looks like something we need to discuss.
I also have our road snacks shopped for and collected on the dining room table. Can't put those on the floor with the rest of the stuff. Crazy dog will eat them all.
Tried to do online check in last night for Coronado Springs...only to realize I was two whole days early.
Long weekends will do that to ya. So that is on tomorrow's agenda.
Mom and Dad received the ME packets, twice. Not sure what that was about, but now they have enough luggage tags to share with the kids.
Friday night's Disney Night plans never happened. Two of the kids went to the high school football game, one went to a sleepover and my DH did yardwork. Oh well! Tonight is free, I have some ideas floating in my little head. We'll see.
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Where is the time going?? So much to do! I did accomplish a few important things since we last chatted. I was eligible for an upgrade/new cell phone, so while we were at Best Buy accomplishing that, I grabbed a couple of DVD's. The Doris Day one is for me.
But I also picked up Season 3 of Gilligan's Island for the kids. They have the first two seasons already and love it. Those tv show dvd's are awesome for long trips! They can watch and watch. In fact, the first time we took Gilligan, they would sing the theme song every time it came on, even though they were using headphones...and it came up every 22.5 minutes!! It really was funny. I also have a few stashed away that I've been saving for months. Those will be surprises on the road. Also, picked up some glow sticks for the van and for night time at the parks. That little bit of things collected warranted the beginning of "the pile" of stuff that is going to WDW. Yes, it will grow and grow. Also included are a pop up hamper and an air mattress. Not sure if we're really taking that or if the boys will agree to sleep together. Looks like something we need to discuss.
I also have our road snacks shopped for and collected on the dining room table. Can't put those on the floor with the rest of the stuff. Crazy dog will eat them all.
Tried to do online check in last night for Coronado Springs...only to realize I was two whole days early.
Long weekends will do that to ya. So that is on tomorrow's agenda. Mom and Dad received the ME packets, twice. Not sure what that was about, but now they have enough luggage tags to share with the kids.
Friday night's Disney Night plans never happened. Two of the kids went to the high school football game, one went to a sleepover and my DH did yardwork. Oh well! Tonight is free, I have some ideas floating in my little head. We'll see.
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Who wants to take a three hour test while on vacation??
We are going to take the plunge and drive down for February break (airfare is too high, and now that DS is in high school we are really tied to school vacations). Sounds like about the same length drive as yours, around 24 hours. You are super organized!
We drove down about six years ago, but we had my DSIL to help with the driving, and the kids were younger and better travelers.
We'll see how they do now that they're teenagers!
You can do the drive! I know you can! My biggest tip for traveling with teens, well, I have two. First, plan your food well. You know how they get, but if you have some protein with you it's amazing how quickly they can perk up. Second tip is to have a converter thingie (I'm sure that's the technical name!) so they can charge/use their Ipods, DVD players, text on their cell phones and use their laptops. A well fed and occupied/entertained teen is a happy teen. 
DH has already started packing, however, we are flying since it's just the 2 of us. 
WOW!!!! Love your TR!!
) Well, I guess it can be...in an "It's an honor to be nominated," type of way. Apparently the school has a grant program that selects the top 15 juniors (600 or so in his class?) based on their PSAT scores as sophomores to attend the hoity-toity-expensive PSAT Prep Class for free. They have a special one just for them. Next Thursday, when we are in Florida. The day after he takes the test. 
