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[funnygarcia]

oh boy, stop making me look bad.



I've done nothing today- made my half of the bed, ate breakfast and looked at some mail from yesterday.
I have a giant pile of dishes to do, vacuum, scrub out the bathroom (ewww) and other tidy up ... no motivation to do any of it.

Hmm, maybe I could trick the boys into doing ti all for me- they have half day today (finals).

 

[staley7580]

Please.. most days im lucky if I get my fat mutt off the couch long enough to change a diaper. Yesterday I fell asleep at 2:30.. when I laid the babies down for a nap. I woke up at five, to my husband bringing me dinner! I was sleeping on the COUCH. I slept through Alex coming home from school, my husband coming home from work, and the babies getting up from their nap. AND my husband making DINNER. I couldnt believe it. I felt so bad.

 

[staley7580]

We are supposed to get our tax return tomorrow.. WOOHOOOOOO!!!

 

[funnygarcia]

You seriously need this trip, hopefully get back on a regular sleep schedule.

we've just got a few of the pieces we need to file, still waiting on w2's. Likely won't be able to put it together to file until after I get back.

I think we will be screwed this year and not get hardly anything for a return (hopeful that we won't owe-- eeek!). I could be wrong, gosh I hope I am wrong as I would love to pay off a few things!

 

[staley7580]

You seriously need this trip, hopefully get back on a regular sleep schedule.

we've just got a few of the pieces we need to file, still waiting on w2's. Likely won't be able to put it together to file until after I get back.

I think we will be screwed this year and not get hardly anything for a return (hopeful that we won't owe-- eeek!). I could be wrong, gosh I hope I am wrong as I would love to pay off a few things!

I know. Honestly.. it is my only hope for this trip. To get some sleep! I dont care if we just sit in the room staring at each other. As long as I get some dang sleep! I have been sleeping on the couch for like two weeks now. I just cant bring myself to go back into the bedroom when I know all it will do is wake up Jasmine. Or Vinny will get up and I am going to have to get him. My poor husband is getting lonely. I dont know why, its not like we havent spent nights apart before. Like every night for seven years!

We have been getting less and less... This year it is only so much because of the twins, and dh's income getting slashed so bad. But we need it! So i will certainly take it!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

We are supposed to get our tax return tomorrow.. WOOHOOOOOO!!!

I got my state return today and the Fed is supposed to be here on the 5th!

 

[staley7580]

I got my state return today and the Fed is supposed to be here on the 5th!

WOOHOO for tax time! We dont have state.. Just federal.


So.. My sis got her wires crossed, and is coming on Sat. instead of Friday. She was like.. OMG!! Are you sure this is okay?? YES!! I REALLY have no plans for this trip. Just hanging out... Following folks around. Going on some rides.. If it is warm, someone HAS to go on GRR with me though. Its my fav. I know B. cant do it. No itchy nastiness for you!!

Dang. I am so hungry again. Didnt I just eat?? Oh. I guess it has been since 4 this morning. NEVER MIND. What do I need more? Food, or sleep?? HMMMMMM.

 

[funnygarcia]

What do I need more? Food, or sleep?? HMMMMMM.

Both silly girl!
Not sure how you do both at the same time, unless you sleep eat on Ambien. I'm so glad dh is no longer on that med! Creepy!

 

[funnygarcia]

I found some motivation afterall, dishes done and now I'm making cookies..
cranberry, pistachio, chocolate with oatmeal

http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2008/12/cranberry-pistachio-and-white-chocolate.html

This was my starting point but used mini morsels and part of the cranberries are orange flavored. YUM!

 

[sameyeyam]

There are just a few.. must do this trip:

Lincoln is back, curious how/ if it's changed

Captain EO if it's open.. but if line is long I won't bother.

Try one new item or place for lunch/ dinner. I noticed on the all ears DL menus there is a new counter service in Fantasyland ( I think they sold sausages/ brats before) that sells baked potatoes.. cheaper and filling.

Haunted Mansion, I can't remember the last time I went where it WASN'T the holiday version.

Curious how the gallery works in the bank location on Main Street

Usually I'm all about the rides, but this time I'm really looking forward to taking it a little slower and really seeing things that aren't necessarily ride related. Oh, who am I kidding...I'll end up doing a gazillion rides!

ok I just got caught up my flight leaves at 7:30am so I might have to do a rain check for the breakfast :/ but I will call sameyeham when I get settled and maybe meet up later that day or something on the 6th not quite sure lol I am just going with the flow since I am going solo I dont have to deal with other ppl and I am starting to get excited for my trip now

Just give me a call.

You seriously need this trip, hopefully get back on a regular sleep schedule.

we've just got a few of the pieces we need to file, still waiting on w2's. Likely won't be able to put it together to file until after I get back.

I think we will be screwed this year and not get hardly anything for a return (hopeful that we won't owe-- eeek!). I could be wrong, gosh I hope I am wrong as I would love to pay off a few things!

I'm still waiting on one W-2...GRRRR!

WOOHOO for tax time! We dont have state.. Just federal.


So.. My sis got her wires crossed, and is coming on Sat. instead of Friday. She was like.. OMG!! Are you sure this is okay?? YES!! I REALLY have no plans for this trip. Just hanging out... Following folks around. Going on some rides.. If it is warm, someone HAS to go on GRR with me though. Its my fav. I know B. cant do it. No itchy nastiness for you!!

Dang. I am so hungry again. Didnt I just eat?? Oh. I guess it has been since 4 this morning. NEVER MIND. What do I need more? Food, or sleep?? HMMMMMM.

I will do GRR...I don't care if it's warm or not. I love that ride.

 

[funnygarcia]

I'm trying to think of the things I haven't done...
Playhouse Disney is the only one I have never set foot inside... though not sure if I want to stand in that horrid line for 20 minutes of little kid entertainment torture I should have gone when Winnie the Pooh was featured, oh well.

Do I want to say goodbye to Aladdin show? hmmmmm, kinda boring after watching it several times.

Never been on Heimlich's choo choo train, but have done the rest in Bug's land.. I'm excited there is finally a walkway open back there!

I will be lonely tonight.

Noah has his 8th grade semi-formal dance.. awwwww My baby is growing up!

Eloy will be staying late for talent show, he will be doing a cheer routine with other guy teachers dressed in tutu, long johns and long hair wigs. One of the new teachers this year is a Vikings cheerleader, she will "teaching" them a routine. He purposefully hasn't shaved for over a month now, just to give it even more of a comedic edge.

Justin will be in gameland of course. A well deserved break after two days of finals.

 

[dizzyami]

WOOHOO for tax time! We dont have state.. Just federal.


So.. My sis got her wires crossed, and is coming on Sat. instead of Friday. She was like.. OMG!! Are you sure this is okay?? YES!! I REALLY have no plans for this trip. Just hanging out... Following folks around. Going on some rides.. If it is warm, someone HAS to go on GRR with me though. Its my fav. I know B. cant do it. No itchy nastiness for you!!

Dang. I am so hungry again. Didnt I just eat?? Oh. I guess it has been since 4 this morning. NEVER MIND. What do I need more? Food, or sleep?? HMMMMMM.

If you have no takers the dizzy family loves that ride!!! Both kids (who am I kidding, both kids and DH) beg to go on it over and over and over again!!!

 

[dizzyami]

Oh my - how did the trip get so close!!! I guess I should book a hotel for Wed- find out what kind of tickets I am buying (DVC gives an AP discount, but not sure if that is only at the bank, but I also have Disney rewards for the full amount???) Then bags - must pack three bags (we are staying three different places throughout the entire trip, and that seems easier). I guess I am off tomorrow to finish what I can't get done before work today. Then Tuesday, the day before we leave....9am-close shift what was I thinking??? (Ya, I know, I was thinking I wanted the hours)

 

[dizzyami]

The cheap but not scary hotels that have been discussed recently on the boards ...
Motel 6 (completely remodeled to retro funk style, very minimalist and comfy beds)

Anaheim Plaza

Hojo with Entertainment Rate

Quality Inn and Suites, the one just around the corner from Hojo's has good reviews and frequently listed on various sites for lower cost than their own web site.. turn in online form and they will lower the rate to match plus another 10%

Super 8 on Katella

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....what to do what to do

 

[funnygarcia]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....what to do what to do

Priceline?

 

[dizzyami]

Priceline?

Hmm...never tried that.

After reading a bunch of scary reviews I think I like the Super 8. Cheaper to book on their website...here is my conundrum though....I found a coupon code...saves me $10, but it is a corporate coupon code. People on the site claim they don't ask for ID...but I don't know???

 

[dizzyami]

Wow - priceline scares me!!!

 

[funnygarcia]

Wow - priceline scares me!!!

If you use one of the bidding help web sites it's not that bad, however I haven't used Priceline in a few years. In the past, I paid $40 - $45 and got the marriot or the hilton by the convention center. I stopped for awhile when I read that a creepy Radisson would show up, not 3 * worthy from reviews. Now it's been redone into Red Lion, awesome reviews!

For Anaheim I would totally stick to 3 star bids, don't go below or you get the creepy skin crawly places.


But if you can get similar priced rate anywhere with good reviews.. I wouldn't bother with Priceline or Hotwire.

I've used sidestep to find lower priced hotels, cross reference with tripadvior for reviews.
http://www.sidestep.com/hotels

or Kyak
http://www.kayak.com/

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

If you use one of the bidding help web sites it's not that bad, however I haven't used Priceline in a few years. In the past, I paid $40 - $45 and got the marriot or the hilton by the convention center. I stopped for awhile when I read that a creepy Radisson would show up, not 3 * worthy from reviews. Now it's been redone into Red Lion, awesome reviews!

For Anaheim I would totally stick to 3 star bids, don't go below or you get the creepy skin crawly places.


But if you can get similar priced rate anywhere with good reviews.. I wouldn't bother with Priceline or Hotwire.

I've used sidestep to find lower priced hotels, cross reference with tripadvior for reviews.
http://www.sidestep.com/hotels

or Kyak
http://www.kayak.com/

I used Priceline a few months back and got the Red Lion for pretty cheap, can't remember how much. Go to better bidding dot com and you can usually figure out what hotel you will get from Priceline or Hotwire. It hasn't been wrong yet for me.

 

[dizzyami]

We leave this soon and I haven't even checked out park times yet!!! Going there now................