Our 2nd Trip to Disney! Did it Measure Up? (w/pics) **THE END**

[carissanboys]

Here's an update on the snow situation in our area:

I'm glad we're heading to sunny Florida!!

Two things I wanted to share. First, a tip for the night before you're heading to drive somewhere with young kids. If you're going to be leaving really early the next day (like we normally do), put them to bed in sweat pants and a t-shirt. It's comfy to sleep in, but it's not actually PJ's. So, the next morning you can just get them up and get them in the van without having to worry about changing clothes. I was going to share this tip with you because that's what we WOULD have done on Saturday morning. But, now we won't be leaving early in the morning!

Second, I asked a CM today about picking up my Hoop Dee Doo tickets. He recommended I pick them up an HOUR before the show (I was planning on 45 minutes). He also said I could pick them up at guest services in Downtown Disney. Just an FYI for anyone who may be in a similar situation. *Edited to add that this actually isn't true. I went to guest services (as you'll read about later in the TR) in DTD, but was told I could only pick up the tickets at a Disney resort or at the Hoop Dee Doo ticket window.

*Carissa thinks if there is anything else she could possibly write about to keep her from having to go pack and clean. She realizes that packing is fun when you're a month away from your trip and really anxious about it and looking for something to pass the time. But, it's not so much fun when you HAVE to do it because you're leaving soon.

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[boyohboyx3]

I hopped on over to your report! Our boys would have so much fun together!!!! A few more similarites: I have the same exact crocs and..... we adopted a kitten in July as well. Seriously!!! And it looks exactly the same as yours. I'll post a pic soon! Have a great great great trip! can't wait to hear about it when you get back! --Amanda

 

[carissanboys]

I hopped on over to your report! Our boys would have so much fun together!!!! A few more similarites: I have the same exact crocs and..... we adopted a kitten in July as well. Seriously!!! And it looks exactly the same as yours. I'll post a pic soon! Have a great great great trip! can't wait to hear about it when you get back! --Amanda

Amanda Thanks for stopping by!

Wow. The similarities between us are UNCANNY! (do-do, do-do, do-do, do-do -- Twilight Music).

 

[irene_dsc]

Go pack! Go pack! Go pack!

I'm sure you already know that the clothes are the easy part - it's all the other junk that needs to get organized that takes most of the time!

(We're getting a bunch of snow here, too!)

And, that is so cute about the girlfriend!

 

[pamouselover]

OMG, It has been snowing here for about two hours now.
Is this what I have in store for me?
Where abouts are you in Maryland?
Please be careful tommorow, I will be praying for a safe drive.
Have a magical time and tell Mickey hi for me.

 

[carissanboys]

OMG, It has been snowing here for about two hours now.
Is this what I have in store for me?
Where abouts are you in Maryland?
Please be careful tommorow, I will be praying for a safe drive.
Have a magical time and tell Mickey hi for me.

We live very close to BWI (airport), which is just Southeast outside of Baltimore. The snow has now switched over to rain. I'm not real worried about the road conditions tomorrow. It's suppose to be in the high 40's and the precipitation should stop tonight.

Thanks

I've been packing!! Just taking a quick break.

 

[carissanboys]

Go pack! Go pack! Go pack!

I'm sure you already know that the clothes are the easy part - it's all the other junk that needs to get organized that takes most of the time!

(We're getting a bunch of snow here, too!)

And, that is so cute about the girlfriend!

The whole packing thing is overwhelming me at the moment. Once I figure out the clothes exactly, I'll be good.

 

[jordanyosh]

It's going to be a late night..........

 

[carissanboys]

It's going to be a late night..........

I'm afraid so

 

[kangaand2roos]

We still have the snow going on up here in south central PA. The kids are loving it!

Have fun and I can't wait to read the TR!

Stace

 

[winkers]

You would'nt be able to sleep tonight anyway! At least you'll have something to keep you busy!

 

[dddisrunner]

Have a great trip Carissa! I hope you have an awesome time and wish you a safe journey to and fro!

 

[carissanboys]

We still have the snow going on up here in south central PA. The kids are loving it!

Have fun and I can't wait to read the TR!

Stace

My boys didn't even get to play in it because it turned to rain so suddenly and it was raining pretty hard. What a mess.

You would'nt be able to sleep tonight anyway! At least you'll have something to keep you busy!

I don't know. I'm pretty tired right now. My class assignment drained me as I had no clue what I was doing I'm ready to go to bed and dream of a happy place

Have a great trip Carissa! I hope you have an awesome time and wish you a safe journey to and fro!

Thanks so much!

I'm getting ready to head to bed. Most of my packing is done. I mainly need to get the items together for in the van (gameboys, leapster, etc.). Of course, I need to run those errands tomorrow as well. So, hopefully I can get a good night's sleep and wake up bright and early and ready to hit the ground running

I'm sure I'll check in before we leave tomorrow.

 

[winkers]

Have a great trip!!!

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Yay!! The time has finally come!! Have a wonderful and safe trip. Can't wait to read all about it when you get back.

 

[jordanyosh]

Have a great time!!!!!!

She's packing and packing and packing

Then in bed, tossing and turning, tossing and turning.....

 

[carissanboys]

Have a great time!!!!!!

She's packing and packing and packing

Then in bed, tossing and turning, tossing and turning.....

I didn't toss and turn too much! I was pretty tuckered.

 

[carissanboys]

Yay!! The time has finally come!! Have a wonderful and safe trip. Can't wait to read all about it when you get back.

Thanks

 

[carissanboys]

As I just said, I didn't toss and turn for too long last night. I was pretty tired. HOWEVER!

Owen must have sensed the trip was coming up and couldn't contain his excitement because...

at 1:30 a.m. Connor woke me up saying he was hungry (that's pretty normal). I went downstairs to get him a granola bar and what do my eyes see? Owen sitting at the kitchen table reading a magazine!!!!

Me: Hello?!! It's 1:30 in the morning!!!!

Owen: My tummy was really rumbling cause I was starving (he says as I spot a half eaten granola bar on the table).

Me: That's great honey. Take the rest of your bar and GO BACK TO BED!

I quickly get Connor settled and then I fell back into MY bed. Until...(brace yourself for more poop talk)


At 5:45 I am woken by the sound of a child hollering, "I'm done pooping!!!" Yes, I am afraid to say that my 5 year old Owen still refuses to wipe his own bottom There are many mornings that I am woken by that lovely statement.

Needless to say, I did not get back to sleep after that. Will there ever come a day that I am allowed to sleep straight through the night and wake of my own accord for more than a night or two?

I completed my class assignment that was due last night. I haven't checked my grade yet, but it was only worth 15 points. No biggie. At least I turned something in. You'll discover that I tend to fret about my grades as I have a 4.0 and would like to keep it that way Honestly , last night I could have cared less. I almost didn't even turn in an assignment because I just couldn't figure out what to write about. But, I've never even turned an assignment in late so I wasn't about to start. I did not complete the assignment that is due Sunday. I've printed everything that I need for it and will work on it during the drive (that's the plan anyway). We don't have any plans Sunday night anyway so I can always finish it then.

I haven't received a message that schools are closed so I'm assuming the roads are fine As soon as the older two head off to school in an hour, the preparations will begin!!

If I don't get on here before I leave, I just wanted to thank you all for following along and for making the days leading up to the big event so exciting I will definitely check in at some point while I'm in Florida (although you will have to wait for the details ).

I'll talk to you all soon

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[pamouselover]

Rain here, and most of the snow is gone.
Have a great and magical time!