One big (blended) happy (sometimes) family PreTrip June 09 *new updates* pg 8 6/11

[princess&her4princes]

EEK! 4 more get-ups!! - That's what Steve told me this morning while we were getting ready for work. I then reminded him that a Disney vacation... we get up at 6am. He groaned but got over it LOL. I mean, thats when we get up for work, so its not bad at all.

Updates: Today... I ordered a CAKE for our dinner on 6/21. It will be MY BIRTHDAY (have ya'll realized yet, that I'm excited about my bday) AND Father's Day. So I had them write "Magical Day" on it. I dunno, corny but whatever.

It will be delivered to our dinner at 'Ohana. VERY Excited about that! And a big suprise to everyone (but me of course).

Today - at lunch I'll do some shopping for last minute items. Still need mister fans. Sharpies AND Address Books. HELLO I need to get those made. Oh, and Pull-Ups for Emma. we use them at hotels - JUST IN CASE!

Yay, 4 more sleeps!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!!!

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Oh, my , only 4 more days, you guys must be so excited. Glad to see everything sounds organized and (almost) ready to go. I'm going to be in the same situation you are next year, with wedding planning AND Disney trip planning. I love your wedding dress, I absolutely can't wait until it's time to go pick out mine!! And, we're getting married right by the water too.

And you mentioned a meet!!!! I'd love too, if you're around Disney when we were are next year. We're shooting for end of September into October. I'll be starting up another pre trip report for my next trip too, so look out for me And yes MNSSHP is a must. My kids LOVE Halloween they are already excited about seeing Disney looking all "spooky"

Well, i'm sure i'll be back on before you go, but if not, HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME IN DISNEY!!!

I know we were so excited the last couple of days before we left, it's so exciting. Have a blast!!!

 

[catherines_mama]

I am going crazy!!!!!!!!

Still didnt do all my shopping. Couldnt find mister fans! HELLO PEOPLE Its FL in the summer. You'd think they'd at least carry them for the tourists here going to the beach!

Also, Walgreens did not have retractable sharpies. Whats up with that. And last night I realized ... we're out of Pepcid. Steve and I are heart burn maniacs so I'll need to get a new bottle for sure. TOO MUCH TO DO!

Got Emma new sneakers last night. The girl has such WIDE feet her shoes we got a few wks ago do not fit well. SO I got her 9-WIDES. We'll hope those work.

Tonight I pack. Like all out PACK the kids. They get 3 outfits set out, Thurs-Fri-Sat AM and everything else - PACKED! SO EXCITED!!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

I am going crazy!!!!!!!!

Still didnt do all my shopping. Couldnt find mister fans! HELLO PEOPLE Its FL in the summer. You'd think they'd at least carry them for the tourists here going to the beach!

Also, Walgreens did not have retractable sharpies. Whats up with that. And last night I realized ... we're out of Pepcid. Steve and I are heart burn maniacs so I'll need to get a new bottle for sure. TOO MUCH TO DO!

Got Emma new sneakers last night. The girl has such WIDE feet her shoes we got a few wks ago do not fit well. SO I got her 9-WIDES. We'll hope those work.

Tonight I pack. Like all out PACK the kids. They get 3 outfits set out, Thurs-Fri-Sat AM and everything else - PACKED! SO EXCITED!!!

Take a deep breath, you'll be okay!!! Try Target for the Sharpies, I'm pretty sure that's where I got mine in December and you can get the Pepcid there, too. And possibly even the Mister fans? Or Walmart? In their Summer aisles....

I can't believe your trip is here! 3 more days....soooo jealous! Just think...in a few more days you'll be with the Mouse!!!

 

[catherines_mama]

Ya know.. everytime I read one of your postes... your fishies get me. they are so cute. Are the real Buzz & Woody as cute as their emoticon versions? LOL

I'll shop after work tomorrow (aka payday). LOL

 

[iluv2go2disney]

I just found your PTR......your dates caught my attention because they are the exact same as mine. And not only that....we're also staying at POFQ!!!!
So I thought I'd stop by and say hey. Hope we get to say hello at some point in the week.

 

[catherines_mama]

I just found your PTR......your dates caught my attention because they are the exact same as mine. And not only that....we're also staying at POFQ!!!!
So I thought I'd stop by and say hey. Hope we get to say hello at some point in the week.

OMGoodness - how fun! Now is it just you and DH? I will have to read your report to see? Well, you know what we look like, so if you see us - say HI!.

Warning - like my post says we are happy (sometimes). So if you see us at one of our not happy moments, please forgive. 2 kids 5 mos apart - CLASH often. They love eachother but they'd be caught dead acting like it. LOL

But don't let me scare you, just wanted the disclaimer: May look more grouchy in person (my kids, not me - of course) SAY HI if you see us. We're doing daily breaks at the pool so I'm sure I can be found by the water slide.

 

[catherines_mama]

Okay, so I worked from home today. LOVE IT! They really don't encourage it, and they don't like you to do it alot, but I only do it about once every-other month.

Got up at 6am and started working, I am WAY more productive when I work from home then in the office. At 7 the kids got up and on with their routine (usually by 7am they are at camp and I'm on my way to work).

Dropped them at camp at 7:50 and was home and on a ph call by 8:15. Worked a lot.. got a lot of Work work done.

Then I did some organization. Found my toiletres and my bag for those. Realized I need a smallish something for my shampoo (added that to the list). Am I the only one who buys the salon size bottles, they are HUGE and there is no way I'm taking THAT with me.

Got some more work done. Stripped 2 beds, put them in the wash. Realized I was out of detergant (Add to the list). Shrug and run out to KMart. At KMart I got:
MISTER FANS!! Yes folks, I found them
snacks for the kids for the backpack
Fathers Day cards
Pepcid
Contact solution, I think I'm low
NO SHARPIES! Okay they only had black, red and blue. Catherine has like ALL the colors in retractable. Why can I not find more for J & E.
Dog Food and Detergant

Came home, worked some more work work work

At 1:00 the dog groomer arrived. Einstein is currently getting bathed and shaved. Nice and clean for his stay at Nana & Papa's (Steve's parents)

Steve just called - he kicked tail on his project at work and boss said "take the rest of the day PAID" woohoo! SO honey is coming home.

Left to do today
Pick up Cat & Emma - GO to Dollar Tree - Glow Sticks
Go to Target - Cat needs 2 comfy cotton dresses and we need SHARPIES
Go to FedEx Office - pick up autograph books
HAIR CUTS

WOOHOO!!! Is it Saturday yet?

 

[princess&her4princes]

Ya know.. everytime I read one of your postes... your fishies get me. they are so cute. Are the real Buzz & Woody as cute as their emoticon versions? LOL

I'll shop after work tomorrow (aka payday). LOL

Aren't they cute!! They are cute!! But Buzz is bigger than Woody!! He's a pig!! Maybe I should change his pic!! LOL!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

WOW, you go girl!!! You got lots done today, I was reading your list and was just tired thinking about it all......

Have a wonderfully magical safe trip! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!

 

[iluv2go2disney]

OMGoodness - how fun! Now is it just you and DH? I will have to read your report to see? Well, you know what we look like, so if you see us - say HI!.

Warning - like my post says we are happy (sometimes). So if you see us at one of our not happy moments, please forgive. 2 kids 5 mos apart - CLASH often. They love eachother but they'd be caught dead acting like it. LOL

But don't let me scare you, just wanted the disclaimer: May look more grouchy in person (my kids, not me - of course) SAY HI if you see us. We're doing daily breaks at the pool so I'm sure I can be found by the water slide.

You absolutely didn't scare me. I understand about the kids. Mine are 19 months apart and their favorite thing to do it find new ways to annoy the other one. This trip will be me (Wendy), DH, DD-11, DS-10, my mom and dad. I didn't write a PTR for this trip. I'll keep an eye out for you and say hi if I see you.

 

[catherines_mama]

You absolutely didn't scare me. I understand about the kids. Mine are 19 months apart and their favorite thing to do it find new ways to annoy the other one. This trip will be me (Wendy), DH, DD-11, DS-10, my mom and dad. I didn't write a PTR for this trip. I'll keep an eye out for you and say hi if I see you.

If you see us in the pool definetly come say HI. I can see DS10 and DS7(almost 8) having fun in the pool, and DD8 would LOVE your DD11. We'll just be stuck with DD4, but she's easy.

Just got back from ALL my errands and my nerves are fried. DD4 needed a PLAN by PLAN and cannot understand why we cannot go to Disney tomorrow. b/c its not yet Saturday honey. *sigh* I need a shower

 

[catherines_mama]

OMG OMG OMG... we leave tomorrow! I am an absolute BASKET case!

I was so stressed out yesturday and am fighting off the stress as best I can today.

I am packed. Catherine is packed. Emma is packed.

Steve and Jack are not yet packed. They are.... Steve's job so I cannot stress b/c its not my job (that's what I keep telling myself anyway).

Last night Steve realized that Jack doesn't have shirt / short combos for daytime. MMHMM I've only had the kids clothes on the dining table for a week now and LAST NIGHT he realizes this! Kidding right? So on his way home today, he'll stop at Bealls Outlet and get him some shirts. mmhmm *deep breath*

I've never prepped 5 people for vacation before. This is very overwhelming. And I think what does not help, I am ALSO packing Catherine to leave for 5 wks. There are things she needs for SC, that she won't have at Disney. AND she needs like all her clothes for SC.

Tonight: 5:45 kids have program for VBS then bday party for our friends 6yo.

I had to take something to help me sleep last night, will probably need that tonight too.

OMG - we leave TOMORROW!

 

[disneygirlinnj]

sooooo excited for you!

TAKE A DEEP BREATH!!!

haha do you drink? maybe you want a glass of wine? if not go park your behind on the couch for thirty mins and watch some mind numbing television!

 

[catherines_mama]

sooooo excited for you!

TAKE A DEEP BREATH!!!

haha do you drink? maybe you want a glass of wine? if not go park your behind on the couch for thirty mins and watch some mind numbing television!

Wine - yes please!

Hey, where'd your siggie pic go? I miss Jack Sparrow.

 

[iluv2go2disney]

I'll see you there. It doesn't hardly seem real, I mean that we're leaving tomorrow. We're so excited. Make sure to look for our window decorations. We'll have 2 windows and the they'll be a University of Kentucky basketball theme.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Have a WONDERFUL trip!!!!!!!! Say hi to Mickey for me and can't wait to hear all about it when you get home!!!!

 

[catherines_mama]

So we are off! Cat had a great swim meet... I will post more about it in my TR but she did great! We stopped for McDs and now we are on the road to Disney. Steve's driving will have is there in no time. Ya'll have a great week!

 

[catherines_mama]

We're back! We're back!

We got back around 4:30pm and have been setting up laundry, visitng with the neighbor (had to thank her for helping with the dog), going through mail, SHOWERING in OUR shower, and even spent about 5 min just laying on OUR bed! LOL

Steve is out getting pizza for dinner and we're curling up to watch the Rays game. I got Photoshop Elements for my bday, so I'm going to upload my pics and start having some fun with my new toy. My mother gave me the $ for my bday and made me PROMISE I'd spend it on ME. Well, this is for me - right? WIth this trip, and the wedding / honeymoon coming up - I'll definetly get lots of use our of it! - I'm really excited!

Starting my TR thread soon, I'll update my siggie soon with the link to my TR. OH I got to meet Wendy - she found me on DAY 1!!!

 

[iluv2go2disney]

I'm here!!! So glad we got to meet. I think we saw each other almost everyday. LOL I can't wait to hear all about it.