Surprise... It's Someday!! A Dec 2010 PTR!!

[Tinkermom76]

ok, All my readers who are still with me... I have a HUGE announcement!!!!

2 weeks from this very moment we will already be on the road!!!!!!

I am getting so excited... and on the other hand, so tired of "Mom, is today the day?" Even with the countdown calendar they ask... just to make sure it is right! Although, Brenda asked me today if she could just keep taking the numbers off so that the trip would get here already! I had to tell her she could pull off all the numbers she wanted but it wouldn't get the trip here any faster... She is a smart cookie... don't know where she gets it!!!!

So exciting how close the trips are getting!!!!!

 

[eecteacher82]

Yeah for being SO close!!!! We are at 20 days!!


P.S.-I sent you a PM w/ my number!

 

[PoppyGirl]

Hey, I just wanted to chime in about the whole "Santas" things at Epcot. I've done a lot of research on this while making my passports for the kidcot stations. Not all the countries have a "Santa" per say. For example, without giving too much away, here is an idea of what to expect:

Canada: the storyteller look a lot like our traditional Santa but they actually tell the story of Belsnickles which are little creatures that help Santa.

United Kingdom: tells the history of Christmas cards, Christmas carols, and mistletoe. They do have a Santa but it's basically the same tradition we have.

France: They have La Pere Noel, Father Christmas. Once again, it's pretty similar to the traditional American Santa and they just talk about other traditions.

Morocco: they have Ashoora. No form of a "Santa"

Japan: they have a vendor that is selling Daruma Dolls. No form of a "Santa".

American Adventure: they discuss Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and you can meet & greet with a Traditional American Santa.

Italy: has La Befana, I won't tell you her story because it's one of my favorites but it's nothing like "Santa".

Germany: tells the story of the history of a Christmas tree. Only thing here is the parents "secretly" decorate it.

China: story of the Monkey King, once again, nothing like "Santa".

Norway: tells the story of Julenissen which is an elf. And then on Christmas day they have a tradition more similar to a different American holiday.

Mexico: is the story of the Three Kings.

I don't think your kids would really notice anything about the different "Santas" but if they start to question it, you could just tell them that Santa uses his magic to change himself to fit in for all the different countries beliefs...

Anyway, I hoped this help without ruining the surprise. Also, I obviously didn't put anything very eloquently but I was just trying not to give too much away.

Thanks for posting that! I printed it out for my notebook.

My kids always just thought that the Santa at the mall was one of the "real" Santa's helpers because he was busy at the north pole.

 

[stephielela]

That's really neat about the different Santas/non Santas. I am not sure Jack is going to be old enough to appreciate it though. Today I asked him if he wanted to go see Santa at the mall next week. He said no. I said if he did, he would get to sit on Santa's lap and tell him all the stuff he wants for Christmas. He said, "Oh, okay then". Maybe I will take him next week, and then if that goes well we will try and visit with some of the Epcot versions...

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I am slowly running out of time... so I thought I best get moving on things. I can hardly believe that 2 weeks from today we will be at MIL's finishing up the final fittings on Brenda's Princess stuff. She has been super busy lately with her store so she is stressing about getting things done. I am sure things will turn out just fine.

So, on to December 8!!! Once again, this day I will wake up and think about how close to the end of the trip it is. I am sure by this time I will be BEGGING Jon on a bounce back offer... But I do know, going into this, that isn't able to happen for us. Maybe I'll buy a lottery ticket while I am there!

So we will wake up and get ready. I am not sure if I have mentioned it before but other than the few character breakfasts we have planned we are just going to grab quick things in the room for breakfast. The kids love pop tarts and cereal bars... easy stuff like that. Especially if they know they are headed to a park! When everyone is ready we will head off to Epcot again today. We will hit anything on the list that we had forgotten about. I am sure Soarin' will be hit before we are done today... again, I bet.

I am so excited about dinner tonight! We have an early reservation (4:40) for Le Celier! I have to splurge for the soup!!! I have heard so much about it that I just can't pass it up!!

After we are done, I am thinking about hopping over to MK for a little while. It is open till 8 that evening. I really do think MK will be the park the kids like the most. I have a feeling the castle alone will suck Brenda in! She already told me she wants one of those castle blankets for her bed. I really have to remember to watch what shopping stuff I pull up here. She is really looking over my shoulder lately!

The other thing I am really trying to figure out is... I NEED more DTD time! I think we will want a few more hours than what I have in the plans. Does anyone know what time DTD closes??? I can't seem to find that info anywhere!

So that brings us to the end of day #9. It seems so unreal that in 2 weeks we will be starting our vacation. While many people are saying "can't wait till next month this time" I am hoping that it goes soooooo slowly for them. I must tell you all that I feel VERY guilty for that but I just don't want this trip to end! Our family needs an escape from reality!!!!!

 

[KatMark]

I am slowly running out of time... so I thought I best get moving on things. I can hardly believe that 2 weeks from today we will be at MIL's finishing up the final fittings on Brenda's Princess stuff. She has been super busy lately with her store so she is stressing about getting things done. I am sure things will turn out just fine.

So, on to December 8!!! Once again, this day I will wake up and think about how close to the end of the trip it is. I am sure by this time I will be BEGGING Jon on a bounce back offer... But I do know, going into this, that isn't able to happen for us. Maybe I'll buy a lottery ticket while I am there!

So we will wake up and get ready. I am not sure if I have mentioned it before but other than the few character breakfasts we have planned we are just going to grab quick things in the room for breakfast. The kids love pop tarts and cereal bars... easy stuff like that. Especially if they know they are headed to a park! When everyone is ready we will head off to Epcot again today. We will hit anything on the list that we had forgotten about. I am sure Soarin' will be hit before we are done today... again, I bet.

I am so excited about dinner tonight! We have an early reservation (4:40) for Le Celier! I have to splurge for the soup!!! I have heard so much about it that I just can't pass it up!!

After we are done, I am thinking about hopping over to MK for a little while. It is open till 8 that evening. I really do think MK will be the park the kids like the most. I have a feeling the castle alone will suck Brenda in! She already told me she wants one of those castle blankets for her bed. I really have to remember to watch what shopping stuff I pull up here. She is really looking over my shoulder lately!

The other thing I am really trying to figure out is... I NEED more DTD time! I think we will want a few more hours than what I have in the plans. Does anyone know what time DTD closes??? I can't seem to find that info anywhere!

So that brings us to the end of day #9. It seems so unreal that in 2 weeks we will be starting our vacation. While many people are saying "can't wait till next month this time" I am hoping that it goes soooooo slowly for them. I must tell you all that I feel VERY guilty for that but I just don't want this trip to end! Our family needs an escape from reality!!!!!

You are going to LOVE the cheddar cheese soup, Tam. Be sure to dip the pretzel bread in the soup.

DTD is open until 11 p.m. I do not know if they extend their hours during the holidays???

 

[eecteacher82]

I am slowly running out of time... so I thought I best get moving on things. I can hardly believe that 2 weeks from today we will be at MIL's finishing up the final fittings on Brenda's Princess stuff. She has been super busy lately with her store so she is stressing about getting things done. I am sure things will turn out just fine.

So, on to December 8!!! Once again, this day I will wake up and think about how close to the end of the trip it is. I am sure by this time I will be BEGGING Jon on a bounce back offer... But I do know, going into this, that isn't able to happen for us. Maybe I'll buy a lottery ticket while I am there!

So we will wake up and get ready. I am not sure if I have mentioned it before but other than the few character breakfasts we have planned we are just going to grab quick things in the room for breakfast. The kids love pop tarts and cereal bars... easy stuff like that. Especially if they know they are headed to a park! When everyone is ready we will head off to Epcot again today. We will hit anything on the list that we had forgotten about. I am sure Soarin' will be hit before we are done today... again, I bet.

I am so excited about dinner tonight! We have an early reservation (4:40) for Le Celier! I have to splurge for the soup!!! I have heard so much about it that I just can't pass it up!!

After we are done, I am thinking about hopping over to MK for a little while. It is open till 8 that evening. I really do think MK will be the park the kids like the most. I have a feeling the castle alone will suck Brenda in! She already told me she wants one of those castle blankets for her bed. I really have to remember to watch what shopping stuff I pull up here. She is really looking over my shoulder lately!

The other thing I am really trying to figure out is... I NEED more DTD time! I think we will want a few more hours than what I have in the plans. Does anyone know what time DTD closes??? I can't seem to find that info anywhere!

So that brings us to the end of day #9. It seems so unreal that in 2 weeks we will be starting our vacation. While many people are saying "can't wait till next month this time" I am hoping that it goes soooooo slowly for them. I must tell you all that I feel VERY guilty for that but I just don't want this trip to end! Our family needs an escape from reality!!!!!

The 8th is our Epcot day too!!!! How funny is that?! We are doing Le Cellier as well, but for a 1:30 lunch! The cheddar cheese soup and pretzel bread were the ONLY reasons I booked this! I don't eat red meat, so the steak does nothing for me, but I have been dreaming about the soup!

Maybe we could meet up at some point and let the kiddos hang out? We have breakfast at Cape May Cafe, Lunch at Le Cellier and then a late dinner at 8:00 at O'hana....wait a minute...I haven't done this day on my PTR yet!!! I'm giving away all my secrets!! LOL, I guess I will just call it a preview for you! I have the update all written, I just need to get it up tomorrow!

Your day looks great! I know what you mean about DTD! We never seem to get enough of it!

 

[exwdwcm]

sorry to hear Gavin is having rough nights, i hope it gets better soon.

love your plans! i think we are going to try pick a pearl this trip. i ordered 3 of the cages off ebay too- what a great deal. i've always walked by and watched from time to time, but i think i will do this time. how much is it anyways? I figured it would be fun for my MIL and niece to do too, so i bought 3 cages just in case! or if not, i can give one to my mom for christmas!

the cheddar cheese soup is so yummy, i plan to get it too! even if i can't finish my steak. i love the idea of picking 3-5 things to do per day- sounds like a great plan and totally realistic too! i might just have to borrow that idea!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

You are going to LOVE the cheddar cheese soup, Tam. Be sure to dip the pretzel bread in the soup.

DTD is open until 11 p.m. I do not know if they extend their hours during the holidays???

I am so looking forward to the cheese soup!! I have heard about the pretzel bread too. I'll have to make sure there are no oats because Jon is allergic to oats!

Thanks, I couldn't find the times anywhere!

The 8th is our Epcot day too!!!! How funny is that?! We are doing Le Cellier as well, but for a 1:30 lunch! The cheddar cheese soup and pretzel bread were the ONLY reasons I booked this! I don't eat red meat, so the steak does nothing for me, but I have been dreaming about the soup!

Maybe we could meet up at some point and let the kiddos hang out? We have breakfast at Cape May Cafe, Lunch at Le Cellier and then a late dinner at 8:00 at O'hana....wait a minute...I haven't done this day on my PTR yet!!! I'm giving away all my secrets!! LOL, I guess I will just call it a preview for you! I have the update all written, I just need to get it up tomorrow!

Your day looks great! I know what you mean about DTD! We never seem to get enough of it!

Yaaaa for us being at Epcot on the same day!! We really do need to meet up and let the kiddos play! I am hoping we are at least close to each other at Pop! I do think it is funny... you spilled the beans on your day! I have to say, the soup is one of the main reasons for our ADR. Jon will enjoy the steak though! Also, one of us has to order the mousse so we can get pictures!

sorry to hear Gavin is having rough nights, i hope it gets better soon.

love your plans! i think we are going to try pick a pearl this trip. i ordered 3 of the cages off ebay too- what a great deal. i've always walked by and watched from time to time, but i think i will do this time. how much is it anyways? I figured it would be fun for my MIL and niece to do too, so i bought 3 cages just in case! or if not, i can give one to my mom for christmas!

the cheddar cheese soup is so yummy, i plan to get it too! even if i can't finish my steak. i love the idea of picking 3-5 things to do per day- sounds like a great plan and totally realistic too! i might just have to borrow that idea!

Aren't those cages super cute!!! I was so glad when I got them in the mail, oh... about 6 months ago! I think I found where it is right around $20 to pick. Jon got me a $25 gift card and that should cover it. I think it will be a great experience!

I really need to get working on my 3-5 things a day plan. I am running out of time!

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The kids have had those stupid colds off and on for the last month. They just get rid of them it seems and they get them again... guess who they shared with this time??? Yep! ME! I woke up this morning feeling pretty yucky! Darn it! At least it is now and not while we are at Disney. I will kick this thing before we leave... in 12 days and for sure before we get there in 14!

 

[KatMark]

I hate this time of the year with the colds and everything. Here's some that you are all feeling perfect in 12 days (sooner would be better, of course).

 

[jenseib]

sorry to hear Gavin is having rough nights, i hope it gets better soon.

love your plans! i think we are going to try pick a pearl this trip. i ordered 3 of the cages off ebay too- what a great deal. i've always walked by and watched from time to time, but i think i will do this time. how much is it anyways? I figured it would be fun for my MIL and niece to do too, so i bought 3 cages just in case! or if not, i can give one to my mom for christmas!

the cheddar cheese soup is so yummy, i plan to get it too! even if i can't finish my steak. i love the idea of picking 3-5 things to do per day- sounds like a great plan and totally realistic too! i might just have to borrow that idea!

I've been told they are somewhere around $15 - $20.

 

[VroomVroomLightning]

I was reading up on your updates and told my nephew that you had a little boy and girl! He wanted to send them some of the smiley faces on here and make them smile. He says they make him smile so he knows they will make them smile too!




These are from Casey!

 

[Tinkermom76]

Epcot/MK plans look great! I believe DTD closes at 11pm but don't quote me on that!

 

[Tinker_Tam]

I hate this time of the year with the colds and everything. Here's some that you are all feeling perfect in 12 days (sooner would be better, of course).

Thanks! This time of year is always rough. Colds are everywhere! I had to do groceries today in the rain and that was just miserable. I noticed the cough and chest stuff is worse tonight so I am hoping maybe my body will go tot sleep earlier tonight.

I've been told they are somewhere around $15 - $20.

That's what I thought too. I knew the Gift Card Jon got me was for $25 and that was to cover it. I have been ordered... that is the only thing that Gift Card is to be used for! I have such a sweet husband!

I was reading up on your updates and told my nephew that you had a little boy and girl! He wanted to send them some of the smiley faces on here and make them smile. He says they make him smile so he knows they will make them smile too!




These are from Casey!

Thank Casey for us! I know the kiddos will love seeing them tomorrow. Brenda will most likely ask me to print them out and take them into Preschool. She has been wanting to take everything into Preschool lately. Even asked to take the Disney Documents to school last week. I had to say NO!!!

Epcot/MK plans look great! I believe DTD closes at 11pm but don't quote me on that!

Thank you! Maybe if DTD closes at 11 I can squeeze in a few hours on one of our shorter nights.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

10 days till we leave... 12 till we check in and we all have the nasty yucks!!! Doesn't it just figure that we would all catch nasty colds just in time to go to the Happiest Place on Earth. I am hoping to post the next day soon... please bear with me!

 

[exwdwcm]

10 days till we leave... 12 till we check in and we all have the nasty yucks!!! Doesn't it just figure that we would all catch nasty colds just in time to go to the Happiest Place on Earth. I am hoping to post the next day soon... please bear with me!

woo hoo- you are almost to single digits!!! so exciting. we are 15 days. so right behind you!

hope you guys all get better soon- is it just cold type stuff? I am heading to the doc today for it too myself. i figure better safe than sorry.

 

[2princesses2princes]

Wow this time did fly by. Less than 2 weeks to go!!! I am so happy to hear Gavin's surgery went well, and hope is recovering well. Sounded like you had some rough nights there.

I love pick a pearl and cannot wait to do it when we go. My birthstone is a pearl, I did it in 2004 when I went. My 11yr old daughter's birthstone is also a pearl. I hope to let her do it and maybe my 2yr old as well. Not sure though yet. How is the cage you bought on ebay? I have looked at them but I am always nervous about buying things like that on ebay.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

woo hoo- you are almost to single digits!!! so exciting. we are 15 days. so right behind you!

hope you guys all get better soon- is it just cold type stuff? I am heading to the doc today for it too myself. i figure better safe than sorry.

Thanks. We have the whole chest cold along with something going on in the sinus area. I keep telling myself I have too much to do to slow down and rest. Jon had to run out to pick up something I forgot to make dinner. While he was out he hit the blockbuster express and picked up A Christmas Carol so he thought I would sit and watch it. I know I should try to rest but I have sooo much to do ! I know I say that and then I am on the Dis!

Wow this time did fly by. Less than 2 weeks to go!!! I am so happy to hear Gavin's surgery went well, and hope is recovering well. Sounded like you had some rough nights there.

I love pick a pearl and cannot wait to do it when we go. My birthstone is a pearl, I did it in 2004 when I went. My 11yr old daughter's birthstone is also a pearl. I hope to let her do it and maybe my 2yr old as well. Not sure though yet. How is the cage you bought on ebay? I have looked at them but I am always nervous about buying things like that on ebay.

Ahhh!! June babies!!! I was born in June to so I we all share the pearl as our birthstone. The carriages are really nice. I was a little worried about it since they were so cheap but they were nice when they came. I am going to pick up another chain for mine though as I have a thick neck and want it a little longer. Otherwise, it is perfect! Glad I mentioned the chain... I have to add a trip to the store for a chain to my list. I will just get an inexpensive one from Walmart, but it will be perfect!

 

[Tinkermom76]

I am so excited that you are so close TO YOUR FIRST TRIP!!!

Don't worry you have 10 days to get better, drink lots of OJ

 

[mrsksomeday]

I agree with the OJ, take vitamins, take anything to get feeling better . I have a sinus isssues too and have told myself I REFUSE to be sick in Disney so I have been taking meds and drinking OJ like crazy.