jenr812
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I cannot believe how close our trip is
It is making it so hard for me to concentrate on anything. I started writing my final paper yesterday, but somehow found myself on the DIS
(and I haven't returned to the paper yet...)
I need to measure the boys again. I haven't done it in a while. I am pretty sure Jayden is at least 50" tall, so RnR, here he comes!!!
But I'm concerned that Jory may be just skimming the 40" mark. But that's without shoes, so hopefully we won't have issues. It would be so nice to ride almost everything as a family this time
I already put the tape measure on the table to remind me when they get home from school.
I have already started packing
DH just shook his head at me when he saw the bags. 
Last week, I went to Target (I LOVE Target) and bought shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, aloe, motrin and tylenol for the kids and us, etc for our toiletry bag. That's all packed and ready to go. I want to start packing our suitcases, but we don't have enough clothes for me to sequester 12 days worth in a suitcase. I could pack the popup hamper and $1 store shoe organizer I bought months ago, but I can't find them now
I have also packed our park bag. Last fall, there was a post on here about the Columbia Touring Pouch at an amazing price. I bought two. They are fabulous. We tested one out at the Carolina Renaissance Festival in October (with a lighter load) and it was great. The bags are the same dimensions as a sheet of notebook paper and about 3-4" deep.
Here is what's in the park bag. The *ed items aren't in it yet but the rest is all packed up
I'll also throw in an index card each day with the itinerary of that day, ADR's, parade/show times. Oh and the KTTW of course
along with our ID.
It seems like a huge list, but the bag isn't that heavy at all, even with my camera in it. Plus, DD13 offered to carry the second bag because she wants to bring her own camera (we bought her a nice one for Christmas but it isn't working right
so she is currently fighting with DH over the Kodak DX6590 I just replaced LOL). So I'll most likely throw the pens and autograph books in her bag. Last time, we bought the fat $3 pens in the parks, but I am considering buying some sharpie click markers this time. I saw it on another thread and thought it was a good idea. I haven't decided yet, though. I really like those fat $3 pens. Though they're probably fat $4 pens now.
I may add one more thing to my bag, also. I really want to buy an attachment or two for my new camera. It all depends on how well I do at our upcoming yard sale. I was originally planning it for this Fri/Sat, but I cannot see me being ready by then. Everything is still a huge mess in the middle of our former dining room (we converted it to a scrapbooking/craft room as my Christmas gift
). There is simply too much going on this week for me to realistically get in there - Jory has T ball practice tonight, Jayden normally has boy scouts on Tuesdays, but has to miss it because his school's spring music show is tomorrow night, Wednesday night we have church, Thursday Jayden has baseball practice AND Jory has a music show at his school (so DH and I will have to split up that night)... Of course, this is pretty much the schedule EVERY week, but I also have a paper to write. 
Slow down, world, I want to get off!! Have I mentioned how much I NEED this vacation??!!?? I just can't wait to get back to my happy place; to walk through the gates and gasp in awe, while my eyes well up with tears; to ride all my favorite rides screaming like a 6 year old; to sit by the pool relaxing with a cold drink; to just sit back, smiling, soaking it all in, to be immersed in the magic that is Disney; all the while being in a state of sheer bliss and utter contentment
. Ahhhh...
It is making it so hard for me to concentrate on anything. I started writing my final paper yesterday, but somehow found myself on the DIS (and I haven't returned to the paper yet...)I need to measure the boys again. I haven't done it in a while. I am pretty sure Jayden is at least 50" tall, so RnR, here he comes!!!
But I'm concerned that Jory may be just skimming the 40" mark. But that's without shoes, so hopefully we won't have issues. It would be so nice to ride almost everything as a family this time I already put the tape measure on the table to remind me when they get home from school.I have already started packing
DH just shook his head at me when he saw the bags. Last week, I went to Target (I LOVE Target) and bought shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, aloe, motrin and tylenol for the kids and us, etc for our toiletry bag. That's all packed and ready to go. I want to start packing our suitcases, but we don't have enough clothes for me to sequester 12 days worth in a suitcase. I could pack the popup hamper and $1 store shoe organizer I bought months ago, but I can't find them now I have also packed our park bag. Last fall, there was a post on here about the Columbia Touring Pouch at an amazing price. I bought two. They are fabulous. We tested one out at the Carolina Renaissance Festival in October (with a lighter load) and it was great. The bags are the same dimensions as a sheet of notebook paper and about 3-4" deep.
Here is what's in the park bag. The *ed items aren't in it yet but the rest is all packed up
- Tide to Go pen (can't live without these, especially as a nurse wearing white!)
- sunscreen (we use the spray on kind with the twisty cap - so convenient and no cap to lose)
- chapstick
- pouch of babywipes
- flavor pouches to add to bottled water (the kids love these)
- small hairbrush with scrunchies wrapped around the handle
- small 1st aid kit (J&J) to which I added Sudafed, motrin, tylenol, GasX thin strips, dramamine, small fold up scissors, and Jayden's Zomig (his migraine rescue med)
- ponchos
- antibacterial gel
- 2.5 gallon ziploc baggie to put the touring pouch in on wet rides
- tissues
- penlight
- rolaids
- extra batteries for camera
- extra memory card for camera
- *clean pre1982 pennies (well, they're in there but I haven't cleaned them yet)
- *pens/autograph books
- *camera
- *mini tabletop tripod
- *asthma inhaler
- *epipen for DH's bee allergy - need to pick up a fresh one
- *small snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks)
- *cell phones (2, in case we split up)
I'll also throw in an index card each day with the itinerary of that day, ADR's, parade/show times. Oh and the KTTW of course
along with our ID.It seems like a huge list, but the bag isn't that heavy at all, even with my camera in it. Plus, DD13 offered to carry the second bag because she wants to bring her own camera (we bought her a nice one for Christmas but it isn't working right
so she is currently fighting with DH over the Kodak DX6590 I just replaced LOL). So I'll most likely throw the pens and autograph books in her bag. Last time, we bought the fat $3 pens in the parks, but I am considering buying some sharpie click markers this time. I saw it on another thread and thought it was a good idea. I haven't decided yet, though. I really like those fat $3 pens. Though they're probably fat $4 pens now.I may add one more thing to my bag, also. I really want to buy an attachment or two
for my new camera. It all depends on how well I do at our upcoming yard sale. I was originally planning it for this Fri/Sat, but I cannot see me being ready by then. Everything is still a huge mess in the middle of our former dining room (we converted it to a scrapbooking/craft room as my Christmas gift). There is simply too much going on this week for me to realistically get in there - Jory has T ball practice tonight, Jayden normally has boy scouts on Tuesdays, but has to miss it because his school's spring music show is tomorrow night, Wednesday night we have church, Thursday Jayden has baseball practice AND Jory has a music show at his school (so DH and I will have to split up that night)... Of course, this is pretty much the schedule EVERY week, but I also have a paper to write. Slow down, world, I want to get off!! Have I mentioned how much I NEED this vacation??!!?? I just can't wait to get back to my happy place; to walk through the gates and gasp in awe, while my eyes well up with tears; to ride all my favorite rides screaming like a 6 year old; to sit by the pool relaxing with a cold drink; to just sit back, smiling, soaking it all in, to be immersed in the magic that is Disney; all the while being in a state of sheer bliss and utter contentment
. Ahhhh...
LOVIN your trip report. I work as an ER nurse, graduated 2 years ago, so first of all I have to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! And good luck on boards!! (can I plug my fave NCLEX review book?? NCLEX made incredibly easy, it actually has fun stuff in it to make the reading go a little easier and written in an easy to understand manner..here is a link 
We see our fair share of little ones, but not that little!
I have been itching to update all week, but as I posted earlier, it's been a doozy! Right now I'm finally writing that paper (due at noon LOL). Nothing like good ol' procrastination. I had all intentions of writing this last month, but so much for good intentions. I can't believe I graduate in 8 days!!!!! And I can't believe I will be at Disneyworld in less than 4 weeks! Late last night DH and I were in bed discussing how crazy things have been and how we never even see each other. Then I just sighed and said, "Just think! In exactly 28 days, we will be lying in bed at POR discussing the beginning of our fabulous vacation!!!" (Four weeks from yesterday is our travel day) He just smiled and said, "I can't wait!!" 
It seems so unreal. DH shakes his head at me, as I have a tendency to overpack no matter where we go. When he went camping with Jayden with boy scouts, I packed them a small bag with bandaids, neosporin, motrin (kids and regular), antibacterial gel, wipes, etc. He rolled his eyes at me, but he used several things from the bag
). I am considering heading up to the 
I love the NICU so much. But holy cow, I graduate SUNDAY!! Mental note - I need to buy waterproof mascara because I know I will be a blubbering mess at the ceremony. We have rehearsal Friday morning and then our Senior Luncheon (which the freshman do for the seniors every year). I can't wait to see everyone again. It feels like forever. 
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Peds wants an experienced nurse (I didn't really want peds anyway, but I would have gladly taken it, especially over med/surg!). And NICU - well, she said they are interested but not sure if they have a position for me to take. I already knew that. I feel defeated. I am confident I will be able to get a job. But I don't want to just have a JOB. I LOOOOVE the NICU. I can't imagine being anywhere else. If I have to start somewhere else, I won't be devastated - I am persistent and a good nurse. I will make my way to the NICU some way, some how. But I will definitely be disappointed and sad. Prayers and positive thoughts are definitely appreciated.
but gosh, it is frustrating sometimes trying to find stuff.
I am hoping that you get the nursing position you want! 
