The Pursuit of Disney Magic (June 7-14, 2008) ~ UPDATED 9/30 pg. 191

[stagemomx3]

You know what the funny thing is? I never, ever iron at home. But for some reason, when I'm on vacation, and I pull one of my wrinkled shirts out to wear, I think...hmmm...let me iron this. Too funny.

I never iron at home either!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey Jackie!

I ordered that book from Amazon...Moonspinners.

Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[TarzansKat]

I never iron at home either!

Must be our "vacation" selves.

 

[stagemomx3]

Must be our "vacation" selves.

I think it's the threat of pictures!

 

[Charleston Princess]

By TV, you mean mom's sanity, right?

It's my saving grace -- thank goodness for the invention of Sponge Bob!

Ahhhh, those were the days.

I think this calls for a flat Tinkerbellarella for CP's trip.

Most definitely!

I hope to be by your thread tomorrow, but if I am not, please have a wonderful, magical trip!! I wish you tons of dreams and pixie dust! And remember to look for us if you are in non park places!! It has been so much fun counting down with you!

Thank you!!! I will definitely be by your thread tomorrow to wish you the same thing!

This was one of the things I was so glad that I did. It was so nice to pull out a ziplock for each kid and already have sock, underwear and their clothes right there!

It will be so much easier on me to hand Connor a baggie and say, "Go get dressed."

File this under the heading of "dumb" questions, but when you put the clothes in a ziploc, do they fit better in the suitcase if you roll them or keep them flat?

Typically we roll our clothes, but I'm always interested in what works for everybody else.

I kept them flat, but haven't put them in a suitcase yet.

CP, I know you're busy, but I sooooooo could use your advice about Boma. I know you booked breakfast and dinner, but I have no idea where your post is about why. Obviously, you like it, but can you recap for me when you have time? No rush.

Because we love it sooo much!!! (You read the long answer on your PTR already )

I think it's the threat of pictures!

Definitely! But I don't iron -- even on vacation -- that's what a steamy bathroom is for!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hey Jackie!

I ordered that book from Amazon...Moonspinners.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Oh, I hope you love it!!!

All of Mary Stewart's books are wonderful -- she is one of my favorite authors. So, if you like Moonspinners, try This Rough Magic next -- it's set in Cyprus.

 

[julezdisney]

5 days! I'm so excited you'd think I were the one going....

 

[Charleston Princess]

5 days! I'm so excited you'd think I were the one going....

I can tell I am excited because normally I take awhile to fully wake up and this morning I feel like this .

 

[Lady Lallie]

I specifically buy clothes that I don't have to iron, even work clothes. If it can't be tumbled to be wrinkle free, I don't want it.

 

[TarzansKat]

I can tell I am excited because normally I take awhile to fully wake up and this morning I feel like this .

One of my thoughts this morning while I was working out was, wow, CP only has 5 more days!

I specifically buy clothes that I don't have to iron, even work clothes. If it can be tumbled to be wrinkle free, I don't want it.

Good girl! I wish I was that sensible, but alas. Some of my items are not wrinkle free...but so darn cute, though.

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

Hiya! Woohoo! 4/5 day mark now right? We're in the home stretch now!
Sorry I haven't posted often but you know... finals.. blehh
At least they're almost over, and Disney's almost here! I've been trying to pack when I have time.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I specifically buy clothes that I don't have to iron, even work clothes. If it can be tumbled to be wrinkle free, I don't want it.

That is the way I am -- I have a couple of things that need ironing, but that's it!

One of my thoughts this morning while I was working out was, wow, CP only has 5 more days!

Thank you for sharing my excitement!!!

Hiya! Woohoo! 4/5 day mark now right? We're in the home stretch now!
Sorry I haven't posted often but you know... finals.. blehh
At least they're almost over, and Disney's almost here! I've been trying to pack when I have time.

Hurray for finals almost being over, and it being only days until we are at Disney!

 

[Charleston Princess]

5 DAYS! Only 5 Days and we will be at Walt Disney World!!!

I feel like this!

And a lot like this!

I would have to classify this as a Waiting Day. Waiting for WDW!

What do I do on a Waiting Day?

To start with, I look at the Countdown Calendar an awful lot. Yep, still at five days.

Then, I look at the to-do list right below it. Yep, did everything I can today by 11:00.

Next, I wander into the bedroom. The piles of stuff have definitely grown. I can't wait until everything is neatly packed -- it's looking a little too messy for my taste. Oh, I can put the luggage tags on the suitcases and double check the packing list. Nope, still too early to pack the toothpaste and deordorant. We might need those in the next five days.

I guess I could take pictures of Connor's ziploc bags. I just can't wait to see him in all his new clothes...at WDW!

Here is how Connor is spending his day: playing his new Indiana Jones Lego game.

So, that is what my life is like when we are five days away from being at Disney!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Connor is just too cute playing his video game!

I love the ziploc bag idea, absolutely brillant! Your calendar and to do list are great as well, you are just too crafty!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I guess I could take pictures of Connor's ziploc bags. I just can't wait to see him in all his new clothes...at WDW!

Thanks for that actually, I've been wondering how people do those. Nice to see them.

Here is how Connor is spending his day: playing his new Indiana Jones Lego game.

I saw that game while I was out today and wondered if you had all gotten it yet. I see the answer is yes.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Connor is just too cute playing his video game!

I love the ziploc bag idea, absolutely brillant! Your calendar and to do list are great as well, you are just too crafty!!

Thank you! He hasn't moved much since we got home this morning.

I can't take credit for the ziploc bags, but I am sure glad I decided to do them.

Thanks for the compliments on my calendar and to do list -- they help me stay organized.

I know it! Once it is all packed, it won't look like quite so much -- it's just a mess right now!

Thanks for that actually, I've been wondering how people do those. Nice to see them.

You are welcome! It will be very handy next week!

I saw that game while I was out today and wondered if you had all gotten it yet. I see the answer is yes.

Oh, yes, we were there at opening. I was very proud of myself because we traded in two games that Charles doesn't play anymore and had some store credits from before, so we got the game for like $3.00.

 

[nts4wdw]

Okay, I love your countdown calender!! My to do list is scribbled on notebook paper! (things are getting crossed off though.) You are so organized! I do have special toothpaste and toothbrushes just for the trip, though so I don't have to wait for the last minute! I have a train case ready at all times!

Have a great time!!


Jake is planning to buy Lego Indiana Jones down at Disney!!

 

[MegansMom]

Jackie--my "packing room" looks a LOT like yours!!! We must be on our way to Disney!!!!!!!! YEAH!

 

[IluvXU]

Your packing looks more organized than mine! Maybe tonight I can get some real work done!

 

[MouseEarsForLife]

Wow very organized! I won't get a lazy day here, 'cause I'm going to be packing until Saturday morning it seems.
Anyways, just keep yourself busy, and stay strong!

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