The 30 day PTR: UPDATE: We are on our way!!

[Planning fanatic mom]

Here is a list of things that I still need to do.

Get the van checked for the big trip
Make reservation for the night before in Orlando
Cancel Paper and Mail
Make Mousekeeping envelopes
Plan meals for the week before (This is to make sure that the fridge is empty)
Remind neighbors about our trip
Check medication amounts and get refills if necessary
On-line check in (I can't wait for this)
Take change to the bank (We've been saving for a year. This pays for the gas.)
Shop for snacks for car
Wash and clean the van
Pack
Program GPS with all of our destinations
Clean the house (I can't stand coming home to a dirty house!)

I'm sure that I have forgotten lots of things, but this is a start.

 

[topdog]

Here is a list of things that I still need to do.

Get the van checked for the big trip
Make reservation for the night before in Orlando
Cancel Paper and Mail
Make Mousekeeping envelopes
Plan meals for the week before (This is to make sure that the fridge is empty)
Remind neighbors about our trip
Check medication amounts and get refills if necessary
On-line check in (I can't wait for this)
Take change to the bank (We've been saving for a year. This pays for the gas.)
Shop for snacks for car
Wash and clean the van
Pack
Program GPS with all of our destinations
Clean the house (I can't stand coming home to a dirty house!)

I'm sure that I have forgotten lots of things, but this is a start.

Don't forget to take out the trash on the day you leave or you will come home with a smelly house. Ask me how I know? Also one of my habit is to shut off all the water valve or the main water valve.

A game at Disney involve with photography...that ought to be interesting.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Oh, yeah the trash. I'll remember. Thanks,

OK Photography game. We all have cell phones that take pics. So, DH came up with this little scavenger hunt for the family. This is not a competition, just some fun for us.

1. A family member with Mickey
2. A family member with Minnie
3. A family member with Donald
4. A family member with Pluto
5. A family member with Goofy
6. Cinderella’s castle at night
7. Main street USA from Cinderella’s castle
8. A Jedi knight
9. A Family member with a man-eating animal
10. A cast member who is not smiling
11. A pirate
12. A talking animal
13. A horse
14. Sebastian the Crab
15. A juggler
16. A family member with Devine
17. Two wet family members
18. Chicken basket with fries
19. DD13 eating something she wouldn’t normally eat
20. The inside of a ferryboat
21. An Aristocat
22. Pete’s dragon
23. A Dixieland band
24. A sea turtle
25. Fudge
26. Mary Poppins
27. DH on a merry-go-round
28. ME shooting a gun
29. DD16 in stocks
30. Red Crocs
31. A family member being first into a park upon opening
32. A steak
33. Fire
34. Twins in a stroller
35. A crying child
36. Two princesses
37. A cast member named Steve
38. Alice
39. ME with Tigger
40. A man with a beard
41. Grandparents and grandchildren (no parents)
42. DH in a Sorcerer’s apprentice hat
43. Rain
44. Golf balls
45. A red balloon
46. A pizza
47. The Mad Hatter
48. Me with a bird
49. DD13 and DD16 making wishes
50. DH and ME kissing on a ride

Anyway, this is DH's contribution to the trip. The girls and I are very excited. Now I have to figure out a way to carry the list, so we have it.

We'll see what happens.

 

[cjackearl]

Tell DH his game is great! What a fun family activity.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Wow! I missed a tutoring session, talk about CS,a list, AND a game!! Not sure how that happened, but I'm back now!

First....CS. They look good! We've eaten at most of the ones you have listed and liked them all. I LOVE FTBBQ in spite of the birds (believe it or not!). We ate at Backlot Express on this past trip and it was very good. The boys had fish and chips at Yorkshire Fish Shop...not sure if that's the same as the Rose and Crown CS, but they enjoyed it. We have not eaten at Catalina Eddie's or Yak and Yeti...although I've heard GREAT things about the food at Y&Y so I'd definitely try it!

On to the list! I love a good list and yours looks awesome! I also hate to come home to a dirty house so I hear ya on that one! I am so excited that you are getting down to the wire!! YAY!!

That game your DH came up with is AMAZING!! I love it! You know how I feel about a good Disney game! Tell him he outdid himself! I can't wait to hear about how it turns out for you.

Ok...I think I'm all caught up now! Whew!

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

I really like the game too. Today he shrunk the list, glued it on index cards, and laminated them. I was so impressed!

We each have our own copy.

1 more day of school with students. 3 more without students.!!!!

Then everything is about the trip.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

I made my LGMH for my park bags. Yes, I have a fanny pack. This is still the most comfortable for me. I can't stand anything on my shoulders. My girls also wear a "fanny pack" by their choice. I don't make them.

They like to have a place for their sunglasses and cell phones. They also carry pennies and quarters for pressed pennies. I think this year they will have their pins and lanyards.

I hope someone spots my LGMH and says hi. I didn't see even one last trip in 2007.

 

[Kriddlet]

Just got caught up Love the scavenger hunt idea..might save that idea for when my dds' are a bit older


Good Luck on the last couple days of school!

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

We are sitting here having a family meeting. I asked everyone what they are most looking forward to on this trip. Here are their answers;

DD13: Staying at Wilderness Lodge

DD16: Dole Whip

DH: Being anywhere that is not home.

ME: Spectromagic and Wishes

Not much of an update, but I thought I would share.

10 days until we arrive at WDW

 

[mommytothreeboys]

How's things?? Busy, busy?

Not long now!

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Actually I 'm still not done with school. There are no more students, however, I was at school all day today, and I have to spend tomorrow at the administration office writing Learning maps. I have been leaving chores for DH and the girls to complete while I am gone. They have been great about it.

We are having mickey pancakes tonight for dinner.

We leave on Sunday!!!

 

[MinnieNurse]

Just found your report and am all caught up. We are going back in August and I cant wait unitl I am as close as you are. We stayed at WL in December and it is really nice.

I love the new luggage, what brand is that? I need some new bags.

Love the family game with your cell phones. That will be alot of fun. I am glad to see kids still love to go in their teens. DS is 10 and he loves it, just hoping he continues to as he gets older.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Just found your report and am all caught up. We are going back in August and I cant wait unitl I am as close as you are. We stayed at WL in December and it is really nice.

I love the new luggage, what brand is that? I need some new bags.

Love the family game with your cell phones. That will be alot of fun. I am glad to see kids still love to go in their teens. DS is 10 and he loves it, just hoping he continues to as he gets older.

I can't wait for WL!! It seems so nice.

The luggage is Chaps from Kohls. I can't wait to start packing. I won't pack until Sat.

I really like the photo game idea too. Mostly because DH came up with it.

My DDs love WDW. They would go every year if we could. We have a good time together as a family. We enjoy the same things. (Except for me hating the Stitch ride!! They make me go on anyway!!!)

 

[cjackearl]

Yea, we're so close!! We leave on Sunday too, before the crack of dawn. Safe travels.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

We won't be leaving until 10:00ish.

Have a safe trip. Do you have your LGMH so I can spot you??

Have a wonderful time.

 

[cjackearl]

Do you have your LGMH so I can spot you??

Not yet, but I'll make sure to make one and hang it from my blue bagallini.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS!!

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Well, it is official. I am on summer vacation. I just wanted to tell you that this has been the worst year of my teaching career. I was miserable most of the year. I have seriously thought about changing my teaching assignment many times. I don't mean to be a downer. I just really need this vacation and time away from school.

Back on topic! The whole family is wearing their WDW t-shirts today. The pancakes last night were delicious.

I learned something new yesterday. If you check in to your WDW hotel early, the resort will send you a text message to tell you when your room is ready and what your room number is. I think that this is cool Ok everyone else probably already knew this, but I didn't. I thought I would have to call after 3:00 to get this information.

Tomorrow and Friday I have to get some laundry done, clean out the van, start cleaning my house, go to a Dr.s appointment, refill meds, make mousekeeping envelopes, shop for snacks, and complete the on-line check-in. That is quite a list.

Thanks to everyone for reading.

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS!!

Thanks for the dancing!!!

 

[topdog]

Enjoy your vacation. It's 70s and raining at this part of the state pretty much for the rest of the week. Crap!!!