Procrastinator's PTR for June 2012!

[made75]

Hi. My name is Madeline and I am a procrastinator (Hi Madeline!). I am also going on vacation in two weeks! Yep, two weeks... argh! I am not ready!
I have my Disney binder, which my 8 year old DD and I created a couple of months ago (I do have moments of preparedness), which has my updated packing lists, etc, but that's it! I am hoping that this PTR will help me get myself together for the trip.
Oh, the trip is from June 23 to June 30, but we drive down starting June 22 and return via car July 1.

SO MUCH TO DO... but first things first.... the crew:

Me - I am a single mother of a wonderful 8 year old girl.

DD- the wonderful 8 year old.

Mama and Papa - my parents

aunties - my sisters(ages 34 and 26, both single) and my dd's aunts

one of my sis's lives in Nevada, so it will be a family reunion or sorts. Last time we saw her was our last trip to Disney World area (August 2011).

The rest of us will be driving down together. More details to come!

 

[made75]

We are staying at the Sheraton Vistana Villages from June 23-June 30. We have stayed there several times. We actually are getting a 2 bedroom and an additional 1 bedroom, which will be very roomy for all 6 of us. I should mention that my parents have a timeshare there and are covering the room costs. Lets just say my sisters and I will be buying alot if not all of the meals. Yes, we plan on eating in the room most mornings and a few other meals, depending on our plans for the week.

Several years ago, when I had a decent paying job, I bought my daughter and I 10 day, park hopping, never expires WDW tickets, so we are both covered there. My mom has one day left on her ticket, so we just have to get the others tickets. Which park are we going to? I still have no idea. My family is quite the spontaneous bunch. This should be fun.

We are driving down from the wonderful state of New Jersey! Last year we drove down as well... during Hurricane Irene. This year's route will be more straightforward, I hope. We are renting a mini van for the drive down and back, and for the week there.

So to recap, I have to plan activities for the 8 year old, and myself (when I am not driving) for the car ride there and back, narrow down which WDW park we are going to and plan accordingly, but also allow flexibility and options for the crew. Reassess packing needs and get shopping list together... etc. Sounds like we will be having a family mtg sometime this weekend with my sis in Nevada!

 

[made75]

Here is my packing list, so far. The Disney Vacation Ultimate Packing List ( ) was the basis for my list. I made some changes to fit my ds and my needs suitcase and car needs. The kitchen and park needs I am trying to make work for the entire group since I usually bring the park bag. We take turns carrying it, so it works for us.

Here is my list so far.... i do have to edit it, so here is the before:

Packing List - DD

SUITCASE


Shirts - toothbrush TOOTHPASTE - CAMERA
Shorts - brush - SHOWER GEL - CHARGER
Pants - shower gel - CONDITIONER - CELL CHARG
Underwear- shampoo -SUNSCREEN - WALKIES
Pj’s - deodorant - FACE WASH - BUG SPRAY
Sneaks - lip balm - LOTION - NIGHT LIGHT
Sandals - ortho kit - WIPES - PRESS PENNY
Flip flops - - CONDITIONER - TRADE PINS
Hair clips - - INSURANCE
Hats - stuffy - TICKETS
Watch - blanky - ADDRESS
Sunglass - pics LABEL
Swimsuit - sound machine - PENS
Swim cover - SIG BOOK
Training bra - GUIDEBOOK
Dress - BINDER
socks - 1ST AID KIT
- MEDICINE
-BUG CREAM
Packing List - me - mp3 charger
1ST AIDKIT - laptop charger
- shirts - toothbrush - dd's med -hangers
- shorts - shampoo - bell med2 - hamper
- pants - deodorant - bandaids - sweat towels
- undies - lip balm - antibiotic
- bras - moisturizer - benadryl
- pj’s - makeup - antacids
- socks - remover - pain meds
- sneaks - liners - kids “
- flip flops- powder - vomit bag
- hair bands- chafing lotion - eardrops
- hats - razor - coughdrops
- sunglass- twizzers
- swimsuits- nail clippers, file
- swim cover- hair gel
- belt - hair spray
- dress - pic for hair
- sandals









CAR TRIP STUFF KITCHEN SUPPLIES PARK BAG


- binder - bottled water - park tickets
- guidebooks - coffee - wallet
- coupons for meals- tea bags - cheat sheet
- flashlight - equal - camera
- paper towels - creamer - cell phone
- wipes - oval tine - pennies
- cooler - crackers - ma’s meds
- bags for trash - pretzels - walkie talkies
- snacks - cereal - sunglasses (2)
- drinks - peanut butter - lanyard w/pins
- pillows - adobo - nuts/snacks
- blankets - salt/pepper - water bottle
- dvd player - zip top bags - autograph book
- movies - paper towels - fat pen for “
- new activity - dishwasher tabs - ponchos (6)
- travel games - DD’s cup - mister fan w/battery
- dry erase board - coffee filters - sunscreen
- markers - Lysol - DD meds
- toilet covers - instant oatmeal - wipes
- bottled water - bottled water - lip balm
- mp3 players - sandwich bags - hand gel
- laptop - diet sodas - bag for ponchos
- suitcases (5) - juice boxes - sweat towels (2)
- dvd charger
- ds w/ charger
- ds games, etc.
- things to do list
- trivia game, disney -
-

GROCERY LIST OVERNIGHT BAG(during car trip)

- milk - toothbrush (2)
- eggs - toothpaste
- bread - undies (2)
- cheese - jammies (2)
-deli meat - pants (2)
- creamer - shirts (2)
- juice - socks (2)
- bottled water (gallons) - flipflops
- cereal - ortho kit
- mayo -
- crackers
- fruit
-
-

So it is so hard to read. I am not computer savvy at all. Not even close. That will be part of the after list... easy on eyes.

So this is probably my before list. I didn't mean to include all of my lists... my memory is horrible at such a young age (36), so I have to have a list for everything... including what I pack for the park. But for right now, I will concentrate on the packing lists. Okay, I have a goal.... procrastinators need short term goals... here we go!

 

[made75]

Here are the two updated packing lists for my DD and myself. This is a good place to start. Being a procrastinator, sometimes it helps to take care of an enjoyable task first before jumping into the more tedious ones... for some reason, suitcase packing lists are fun for me. Weird, but true.... so here they are...

Packing List - Me

Suitcase


Clothing

Shirts (phillies, Disney)
Tank tops (3)
Pants
Shorts (denim, hunter green)
Dress
Undies (6)
Bras (neutral , black)
Socks (white 4)
PJ’s
Swimsuit (2)
Swim cover
Sandals *
Sneaks
Flip Flops (will wear on car trip)

Misc

Camera charger
Cell charger
WALKIE TALKIES
BUG SPRAY
Night light
Pressed pennies (quarters, pennies)
Trading pins and lanyard
Autograph book *
Pen for autographs
VACATION BINDER (PARK TICKETS, INFO INCLUDED)
BENADRYL CREAM
Mp3 charger
Laptop charger
Sweat towels *


Toiletries (will be in car trip overnight bag)

Toothbrush
TOOTHPASTE
SHAMPOO
CONDITIONER
Deodorant
Lip balm
Moisturizer
Makeup (tinted moisturizer, waterproof mascara, tinted lip balm)
MAKEUP REMOVER
Fem products
Baby powder
Chafing lotion
Razor
Twizzers
Nail file, clippers
HAIR GEL
HAIR SPRAY
PIC FOR HAIR
HAIRBRUSH
SUNSCREEN
FACE WASH
BODY LOTION
BABY WIPES




ITEMS IN CAPITAL LETTERS WILL BE ITEMS SHARED BY THE GROUP WHO WILL BE SHARING OUR BATHROOM (dd, two sisters, self). My parents are on their own as of now.

* To be purchased before trip

Now, for the 8 year old...


Packing List - DD

Suitcase


Shirts (3)
Tank tops (3)
Shorts (6)
Dress (1)
PJ’s (4)
Undies (7)
Training bra (2)
Swimsuit (2)
Swim cover (1)
Socks (4)
Sneakers
Sandals
Flip flops

Toiletries(which will be in overnight bag in the car)

Toothbrush
Pool shampoo(can go in suitcase)
Deodorant
Lip balm
Ortho kit (wax, floss for braces, go between brushes, oral cleanser)
LEAVE IN CONDITIONER SPRAY(will be used by group)
HAIR TIES


Once again, the capitalized items can be used by the group.


Okay, I think this is a great place to start... now what should I work on next? Well, since I am in the list making mood, I will work on the other lists (car trip, groceries for the suite, park bag list). If I don't have a list for everything, I will forget. Did I mention that I forgot my Disney park tickets last year? Yep... last year I decided to try without the lists... yep, I forgot them.

PROCRASTINATOR TIP.... MAKE LISTS! When you are running around the last minute trying to get things done, at least you have a place to start.... LISTS!

 

[made75]

Here are the things I will be getting together for the overnight drive down to Florida from New Jersey, with an eight year old and three other adults... honestly, once there are more than two adults in the car, it can be just as bad as having a bunch of kids. I am sure we will get things together at the last minute, but with the list, I hope it will work out okay... here it is...


Car Trip Stuff

VACATION BINDER
GUIDEBOOK (UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO DISNEY)
COUPONS FOR MEALS *
FLASHLIGHT
PAPERTOWELS
WIPES
COOLER (WATER BOTTLES SOME FROZEN, JUICE BOXES FROZEN, SODA, MILK BOXES)
BAGS FOR TRASH
DRY SNACKS (NUTS, PB CRACKERS, CEREAL, ETC)
PILLOWS
BLANKETS
PORTABLE DVD PLAYER WITH SEVERAL MOVIES
DRY ERASE BOARD AND MARKERS
DD’s activity bag (some surprises, some picked by her) *
Camera
Disposable toilet seat covers
Mp3 player
Car cell phone charger
Laptop and charger
Ds w/ charger
Ds games
Book, sudoku, and reading light for me when I don’t drive
Eye cover/patch for nap during daytime
DD’s teddy bear
FIRST AID KIT
BANDANGES
NEOSPORIN
ANTACIDS
ADULT PAIN MEDS
CHILD PAIN MEDS
VOMIT BAGS
COUGHDRPOS
EAR DROPS
My Mom's emergency diabetic pack. She will put it together, but I just have to make sure she puts it in the car... yep, she will forget it. I will make sure we have juice, crackers, test kit, meds, doctor's number, etc.


My DD gets migraines. During episodes she vomits, and complains of light, etc. so I made sure to pack the vomit bags and her meds. She has never gotten them during car rides, just after a day at Magic Kingdom, twice... but more on that in another post.