PART FOUR!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[SAT887]

Gooooodddd morning!!

I can officially say "I'm getting married next week!"

12 days until Disney!

It's a good Monday.

How many work days? I loved when I got married we took 2.5 weeks off. 2 weeks in WDW and 2 nights in Niagara Falls and a few nights at home. I didn't want to go back to work!

 

[ksromack]

Ok, so just to bring everyone up to speed - this is our first Christmas trip and my in-laws first trip ever. Then a couple months ago, FIL fell and fractured three vertebrae in his neck. He had surgery and began a slow recovery. He's currently in a neck brace.

I immediately started making contingencies plans and eventually split the whole plan into A (with inlaws) and B (without inlaws). At first I focused on A and just did the bare minimum for B. Then a couple weeks ago MIL told us the recovery was going slowly and FIL was frustrated. She said they see the doctor on the 27th and they would make a final decision then. But it sounded like, barring a miracle, he wouldn't be up for it. So I started focusing on Plan B.

So totally bizarre side note - this morning I had this really vivid dream. I dreamed we'd been at Hershey park for a few hours. And it was the next day and FIL was telling me how he was fine and had lots of energy to go back, so he'd be fine at Disney. And in the dream I realized I had to shift my thinking back to Plan A. Then I woke up and was really confused. Amusing foreshadowing there.

So they came home from their FL house this week. Family get together today. (We took the kids to see Wreck-It-Ralph.) So FIL told me about his current state. He is steadier ( though the brace still affects movement and he can't see his feet.) but his stamina is low. But he described how he can walk around the grocery and how he can go most of the day before he wears down. During this description it became very clear to me that he wants to go. Really wants to go. But he wouldn't make it half a day in MK. So then I threw out the wheelchair idea. DH and I had discussed this option, but knowing how frustrated he is when he's not independent, we didn't think he'd go for it. But once I explained it, he totally jumped on it. And MIL explained that she'd been pushing him around a lot in FL and was comfortable doing it. With three able-bodied adults we can handle two wheelchairs. So that combined with afternoon naps and an already slow pace should make it work. He also made it clear that when he needs to go back for a nap or skip something, he doesn't expect the rest of us to stop. And really surprising - MIL piped up and said she would accompany him back to the resort, but then join us back in the park. Remember, this is the same woman who "doesn't do rides" and I wasn't sure even wanted to go.

One other thing came up - they may shorten the trip. I told them that was fine as long as they did it before the trip ( by the 27th) so that I could make appropriate changes. If they do that, I will probably tell them about the split stay. Just so they know what they're giving up.

We talked about how the plan differed from A to B. I think MIL was worried we would be doing things for them we didn't really want to do. But I reassured them with the example of DHS. We aren't fond of DHS, but FIL being a big movie buff, we're looking forward to seeing it through his eyes. I also admitted how much I had stressed myself out trying to make the trip perfect. So we all really cleared the air and agreed that there will be other trips. So in theory, we're going to go with the plan and adjust as needed. In theory. In reality, I need to review Plan A for the updated hours and some other adjustments i've made over the past couple weeks. I'm also thinking I should generally lighten the plan even more than it is.

Honestly, just writing this post took me two hours. I had to keep stopping to absorb. I came home from my SIL's by myself to get things done. But now I'm just so tired. Tomorrow I'm sure Ill be excited but now Im just drained.

MIL did remind me when I left that they still could cancel. Final decision is still Tuesday. But right now it looks like Plan A is the choice so Im running with it.

I am so glad....it looks like everyone will chip in and make this vacation work. What a wonderful dinner for your whole family. It's nice to clear the air and know that everyone is on the same page!

 

[ksromack]

Finally took pics of my crafty project. I am not crafty at all. I can't even cut paper in a straight line. My sister says my wrapping paper rolls look like the dog chewed them. However, my MIL let me borrow her Cricut and I liked it so much, I bought a Silhouette (solves the paper cutting problem for sure). Here's what I made in a combination between the Cricut and Silhouette. All of the restaurant name "logos" I designed in Silhouette. I'm happy to share the files with anyone. Just pm me.

My son is 3 and I wanted to give him an invitation that he could understand for most of the things we're doing.

These are so beautiful! I'm sure it was fun to make, esp knowing that your son will have such a fun reaction to them! I NEED a Silhouette, I think!

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Good Monday Morning and Happy Thanksgiving Week!! Today is DS6's last day of school till next Tuesday. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We took DS6 to see Wreck-it Ralph last night and he loved it! DH & I did too. It was really cute!

Trip related - My car is getting a once over today and an oil change in order to be ready for our big drive. This Friday we get to do online check in. I have 2 ADRs to cancel and I want to get all my ADRs printed out along with a few other things for my trip folder.

Two weeks from today at this time we'll be over the Fla border and about 2-3 hours from checking in

 

[Destructsean]

How many work days? I loved when I got married we took 2.5 weeks off. 2 weeks in WDW and 2 nights in Niagara Falls and a few nights at home. I didn't want to go back to work!

Including today? 8!

We'll be in WDW from the 2nd-14th. Work couldn't bear losing me for any longer.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

So exciting. I remember when we got married we took 2 weeks off came back a few days and had off for Christmas. It was nice.

We also had 10 inches of snow 2 days before our wedding. Made for a cancelled flight for our pastor from ID, he made it in at midnight before our wedding. Made for a minor freak out on my part but it worked out for everyone ( if he came as scheduled he was going to miss his kids Christmas program) and we had beautiful pictures.

 

[mom2travel]

Gooooodddd morning!!

I can officially say "I'm getting married next week!"

12 days until Disney!

It's a good Monday.

Yay!!! So exciting to be so close

 

[Destructsean]

So exciting. I remember when we got married we took 2 weeks off came back a few days and had off for Christmas. It was nice.

We also had 10 inches of snow 2 days before our wedding. Made for a cancelled flight for our pastor from ID, he made it in at midnight before our wedding. Made for a minor freak out on my part but it worked out for everyone ( if he came as scheduled he was going to miss his kids Christmas program) and we had beautiful pictures.

I have to work on Christmas.

We do most of our stuff on Christmas Eve though, so I'm not too bummed.

And the snow? It can wait until we're safely in sunny FL. I can't handle any more stress! We have too many out of town guests. And if my flight to WDW got cancelled/delayed? I'd flip! Haha

 

[Destructsean]

Yay!!! So exciting to be so close

I know, it's making work unbearable.

 

[molitva]

I've been posting updates about this on our little facebook group, but I realized not everyone is in there.

I just wanted to invite you all to come and celebrate with us!

On December 7th, probably around 3pm-ish, my husband will be surprising our four kids at the Art of Animation resort straight from Afghanistan.

What a wonderful surprise!! I wish I could see their reactions. I love those homecoming videos!

 

[Mom2Cody06]

I have to work on Christmas.

We do most of our stuff on Christmas Eve though, so I'm not too bummed.

And the snow? It can wait until we're safely in sunny FL. I can't handle any more stress! We have too many out of town guests. And if my flight to WDW got cancelled/delayed? I'd flip! Haha

I understand the out of towners, DH is from 5 hours away from here so all his guests had a good drive to get here. Just remember you only get one wedding day and it goes soooooo fast! Enjoy every minute of it and let any stresses roll off of your back. They won't mean anything in the grand scheme of things

 

[molitva]

Good morning!

2.5 days of work this week

We put up our Christmas tree last night This was the only time DBF would be able to visit before our Disney trip so I wanted to make sure we decorated the tree together. It's lovely!

I'm getting nervous about the crowds for our trip. The only recent comparison is our Christmas 2010 DL trip. It was pouring rain the entire time and wait times were minimal. All walk on. I'm hoping I don't get frustrated with waits and crowds.

I wish work wasn't so stressful so I could start relaxing and getting excited again.

 

[mom2travel]

Good Monday Morning and Happy Thanksgiving Week!! Today is DS6's last day of school till next Tuesday. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We took DS6 to see Wreck-it Ralph last night and he loved it! DH & I did too. It was really cute!

Trip related - My car is getting a once over today and an oil change in order to be ready for our big drive. This Friday we get to do online check in. I have 2 ADRs to cancel and I want to get all my ADRs printed out along with a few other things for my trip folder.

Two weeks from today at this time we'll be over the Fla border and about 2-3 hours from checking in

Good morning!!
Our kids have school today & tomorrow.
DH & DD are planning to see Wreck It Ralph on Friday. I may go with them.

I'm a little in shock that all of a sudden members of our little group will be starting their trips very soon. I'm at 17 days! at some point it all seems soooooo far away - and we didn't even book until August!

So, a little fun for a Monday morning
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Anyone planning on matching outfits?

(compliments of DD who found this on a Disney account she follows on instagram. I think it's Disney Before You Die, sort of a bucket list of to-dos)

 

[Destructsean]

I understand the out of towners, DH is from 5 hours away from here so all his guests had a good drive to get here. Just remember you only get one wedding day and it goes soooooo fast! Enjoy every minute of it and let any stresses roll off of your back. They won't mean anything in the grand scheme of things

Thanks for the advice.

The "goes by too fast" sentiment seems to be one I'm hearing a lot. I'm hoping that the day before and the day of, we'll have some time to just relax and enjoy it. Although we are doing EVERYTHING ourselves. I think it'll be worth it though.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Good morning!!
Our kids have school today & tomorrow.
DH & DD are planning to see Wreck It Ralph on Friday. I may go with them.

I'm a little in shock that all of a sudden members of our little group will be starting their trips very soon. I'm at 17 days! at some point it all seems soooooo far away - and we didn't even book until August!

So, a little fun for a Monday morning
.
.
.
Anyone planning on matching outfits?

(compliments of DD who found this on a Disney account she follows on instagram. I think it's Disney Before You Die, sort of a bucket list of to-dos)

Ha ha ha. Well not matching to that extreme but I'd love to do matching shirts a time or two.

 

[Mom2Cody06]

Thanks for the advice.

The "goes by too fast" sentiment seems to be one I'm hearing a lot. I'm hoping that the day before and the day of, we'll have some time to just relax and enjoy it. Although we are doing EVERYTHING ourselves. I think it'll be worth it though.

I got that advice too and after I realized just what people were talking about. The 2 days before we relaxed a bit because the day of is a little nuts. But soooo worth it

 

[Destructsean]

I got that advice too and after I realized just what people were talking about. The 2 days before we relaxed a bit because the day of is a little nuts. But soooo worth it

We've been a little...ambitious.

All the flowers/centerpieces/bouquets are all handmade by us, using paper flowers..

And next week we'll be baking 150 cupcakes, in lieu of having wedding cake.

Should be fun!

I'm a little ready for the honeymoon, if you couldn't tell.

 

[mom2travel]

We've been a little...ambitious.

All the flowers/centerpieces/bouquets are all handmade by us, using paper flowers..

And next week we'll be baking 150 cupcakes, in lieu of having wedding cake.

Should be fun!

I'm a little ready for the honeymoon, if you couldn't tell.

Don't sweat the small stuff - remember that no one else knows exactly what is supposed to happen, what things are supposed to look like, etc...

It will all work out. Your wedding sounds like it will be beautiful Lovely personal touches that make it you

Enjoy the day and then you have your honeymoon as a bonus to cap it all off

 

[Destructsean]

remember that no one else knows exactly what is supposed to happen, what things are supposed to look like, etc...

That's VERY true. Hadn't thought of that before.

 

[SAT887]

Including today? 8!

We'll be in WDW from the 2nd-14th. Work couldn't bear losing me for any longer.

We've been a little...ambitious.

All the flowers/centerpieces/bouquets are all handmade by us, using paper flowers..

And next week we'll be baking 150 cupcakes, in lieu of having wedding cake.

Should be fun!

I'm a little ready for the honeymoon, if you couldn't tell.

Well it sounds like you will have some time to de-stress from wedding prep!! That is amazing - I was a giant slacker for my wedding... I wanted to elope - so my husband and I came to a middle ground and invited 11 people up to Niagara Falls and got married there. Very simple, easy, had a private dining room at the inn we stayed at and it was pretty relaxing (minus the hurricanes that were hitting FL) Regardless try and take breaks and no matter what it will be a wonderful day - and remember it's your day and don't fret about guests!!