There's no time to slumber we're going back in November! we came we saw and started a TR for it all!

[STLMickeyMom]

It's so hard to be the parent, isn't it? I understand--our oldest has been screwing around at school for no apparent reason. I feel like I'm giving her a lecture every night. I'm hoping it's just an end of the year thing and will pass. Luckily she's a little younger then yours and grades aren't too big of a problem yet. I'm sending good vibes out for both of us!!

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Whew! Hope the kids follow through with their school work! Fingers crossed for you all!

That AK video was really cool.

 

[KatMark]

Keep us posted on how it goes.

 

[Chicago Mo]

It's so hard to be the parent, isn't it? I understand--our oldest has been screwing around at school for no apparent reason. I feel like I'm giving her a lecture every night. I'm hoping it's just an end of the year thing and will pass. Luckily she's a little younger then yours and grades aren't too big of a problem yet. I'm sending good vibes out for both of us!!

being a mean parent SUCKS! damn it why can't they just be PERFECT all the time so i DON'T have to be mean???
they are in the 4th grade so yeah- their grades are important now.. (hate that)
thanks!

Whew! Hope the kids follow through with their school work! Fingers crossed for you all!
That AK video was really cool.

You and me both. I hate being mean.

Ohhh AK is going to be AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
i am excited to see the whole thing now!

Keep us posted on how it goes.

How are YOU feeling?!?!

 

[JKeenz]

Zack was 4.9 Matt 4.11 and peanut was 4.1 when born. T.I.N.Y! Yet for triplets they were BIG. that's a lot to carry around.
I will find a infant picture to post.

So amazing what we - meaning you! - are capable of. I'd love to see an infant picture!! My future SIL's sister is actually pregnant with triplets now! 3 boys--2 identical and the other fraternal. Saw her on Sunday at the shower and she looked good. Tired, but good. So very exciting!

Weddings... i am glad most of my wedding days are over. Now it would be my niece and i have time for that!!!

I thought my wedding days WERE over! The last time I was in a wedding was 9 years ago... other than my own 4 years ago. I forgot how exhausting - and expensive - it is!

I even told them if it keeps up i will cancel Disney. - that got them- we shall see how this week goes.

C'mon kids, get those grades up! Looking forward to our dismeet!

all threats.. i will explain more on this..
I. HATE. BEING. HARD. on them.. Honestly it's like hell on earth for me. then to see them cry? KILLS ME a thousand ways!

Aww, this is the part of parenting I am not looking forward to. I'm sure it's so hard, even when you know it's best. I can deal with chasing my little guy around as he gets into mischief now, but this stuff later.... sigh....

 

[Chicago Mo]

Saturday November 21st.

After a well deserved day off. <-- yeah i'm sure this won't be a full day off.

It's time to be UP and moving EARLY. ahem.. did you hear me? EARLY
none of this:


or this



I would rather NOT drive so hopefully we will be ON TIME for once--- We are headed HERE!


YAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FINALLY My BELOVED Polynesian!!!


to eat with some VERY special guests!!!





MMMMMMMMMMM ohhh what i wouldn't do for some of this right now.





they apparently have the BEST syrup on the planet!





After stuffing our bellies the kids will dance it off



We will spend whatever time we can here just enjoying my BELOVED Poly. Time to walk off those sausages and bacon..

Head on over to the monorail


take a beautiful ride to....



If you haven't taken the monorail over to Epcot- you must try it at least once- it's a sight to see!!! Now you know why i don't want to drive to the Poly!

Poncho's packed we will be off to enjoy a day frolicking in the showcases! today will be the day of Pick a pearl for the kids.. Ride Figment as many times as i possibly can. Hit up Soarin! The kids new favorite ride is Sum of all thrills (that is the one where you make your own ride?) then just follow where our feet take us. I don't have real plan to follow except fun..

i would like to re-take SEVERAL pictures- ya know with out dark ominous cloud which is threatening to make my feet wet?

like this one..


Without a poncho. Not that i don't think Disney poncho's aren't beautiful poetic style of Epcot.. I think we have worn them out last trip... fashion faux pas...

I don't think we will stick around for Illuminations since we hope to watch them the day before from the rose and crown ADR.. Head back to AoA and have a great night rest...

Speaking of ADR's i have 26 more days!!!

I am still currently working on my plan b and plan c just in case we do not get the ADR we are looking for.

Also need to work on my Disney Driving music- the CD i burned is skipping?!?!

Did you notice i have another ticker? The monorail isn't moving fast enough- actually - NOT AT ALL and i do love my purple dragon.



What are some of your traditional Epcot things?



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I had to work last night. and i sadly missed the boys first game as majors! Good news is they WON! They are very happy!!!

this is now Day three of the mean Mommy homework nazi. Hopefully this Friday they all come home with the grades they are capable of.


OK going to work on my Plan B and C!


Faith trust and Pixi DUST to you all!!!!


.

 

[Chicago Mo]

So amazing what we - meaning you! - are capable of. I'd love to see an infant picture!! My future SIL's sister is actually pregnant with triplets now! 3 boys--2 identical and the other fraternal. Saw her on Sunday at the shower and she looked good. Tired, but good. So very exciting!

NO KIDDING!!! Congrats!!! I wish her nothing but health! ever need any advice i am here!!!
You asked for it..
New born:

from Left Matt-Meg- Zack-
They are on a baby scale you know the one that usually holds one baby? HA! they were so small they were all able to fit on it.
then:




One year pictures:






i cannot begin to tell you how i miss this.. so small they are just amazing little beings.

I thought my wedding days WERE over! The last time I was in a wedding was 9 years ago... other than my own 4 years ago. I forgot how exhausting - and expensive - it is!

No kidding.. I am not jealous of you right now... LOL!

C'mon kids, get those grades up! Looking forward to our dismeet!

oh you KNOW i can't take away Disney.. all empty threats. Yet i have to threaten them with it.

Aww, this is the part of parenting I am not looking forward to. I'm sure it's so hard, even when you know it's best. I can deal with chasing my little guy around as he gets into mischief now, but this stuff later.... sigh..

No. it totally sucks. you spend your time making their life the best it can possibly be then BAM you have to be mean. Thankfully they UNDERSTAND why this is happening and NOT that i am just being a... B word... ya know???
NOT looking forward to teenagers.

 

[CaseFace5]

Love the throwback pictures of the kids!!! So damn cute!!

Stinks that you have to be mean homework nazi parent.. but they will learn and get better!!

Love your plans for the day. I'm a bit behind.. what's the second ticker for? When you take me to Disney??

 

[Elevationist]

Dem babies!!! I don't even really like kids all that much, but yours are adorbs!!

Your plans look fantastic! Thanks for all the food porn from Ohana... Can't wait for my first breakfast there on Monday! NOM NOM NOM!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

Oh, the baby pictures......I just cannot take the tiny-ness!

Come on ADR day!

Fingers crossed on the homework front

 

[goofymimi]

Oh your babies are just too adorable..I sure don't miss the homework days and the mean mommy stage..now I just get to be the Mimi who gets to have fun with the grandbabies..

 

[MissMaryQC]

Oh my gahhh!! Those little faces! I just can't! Cuteness overload!!

Ok, ok, back to real life, and Disney planning!!

I'm so psyched you guys are going to enjoy another breakfast with my buddy Stitch! I've never been but I'm hoping for an epic first trip for DD, especially since my SO is making me wait.

I remember the monorail ride to Epcot. It's been many years but it is a lovely ride.

Don't have any Epcot must dos as I haven't been to Epcot in a while. Can't wait to see what you guys get done.

I'm sure your kiddos will wip themselves into scholastic shape in no time. They seem like good kiddos, so I'm sure they wanna do right. Especially if they might lose a trip to the happiest place on earth!!

 

[Sisa]

OMG, I am dying with all the cute baby pictures! They were so tiny!

 

[solana131]

Oh my gosh! Look at them

Epcot: Did you see the news about one of the Innoventions??? Not sure which one Sum of All Thrills is in, but one of them is getting redone.....might want to check in it. I know it's the one with the Piggy Bank thing. Can you tell I frequent Innoventions?? LOL. I think we have walked through them once and did the Piggy Bank thing once.

Anywhoo......I hope it doesn't rain at ALL on your vaca. Especially the first part of it

 

[deedee2177]

I can't take those baby pics.....so darn cute!!! All the squishy little cheeks and sweet faces. AWWWW!!! I think I want another....NO I'm back now. I'm good with my 2...one of each! OK!!

WE ARE IN THE 20's UNTIL ADR DAY!!!! So excited! I need to plan out my back-ups in case my 1st choice ADRs don't work out! I totally wanted to try and do Rose & Crown and watch Illuminations from there, but I'm too nervous that we won't get a seat out on the patio and then end up missing it Fingers crossed it works out for your gang!

 

[DMGeurts]

First... Glad Meg is feeling better... Nothing worse...

I've been the homework nazi queen since ~ um ~ well, for years now... V never seems to "get it"... She's been grounded for months now - doesn't phase her. :/ At this point - Europe is off, and her Disney trip isn't too far behind that. Unless she can pull off a miracle... I shouldn't speak too soon thoguh - I haven't checked her grades yet this week... So, hopefully your kids are better at this?

Love your Epcot plans... Awesome! It looks like a fun day! Ponchos and all. Hopefully - this time you won't need them?

Loved the little Midget baby pictures... I just want to squish them all!!

Love you!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

Love the throwback pictures of the kids!!! So damn cute!!

thank you!!!

Stinks that you have to be mean homework nazi parent.. but they will learn and get better!!

they are are the right track today.. they had a test yesterday another one today and spelling tomorrow.. Tomorrow is the day to see if they are still grounded!

Love your plans for the day. I'm a bit behind.. what's the second ticker for? When you take me to Disney??

the second ticker is because the first one isn't MOVING!!! HA HA like not at all.... so i need figment here to start a move on closer to the castle!!! plus i changed the date to when we actually leave for the drive.

Dem babies!!! I don't even really like kids all that much, but yours are adorbs!!

ha ha! Thank you!!! my kids are pretty cool.. we have a blast together. maybe because i refuse to grow up i can relate a lot with them?!?!

Your plans look fantastic! Thanks for all the food porn from Ohana... Can't wait for my first breakfast there on Monday! NOM NOM NOM!

your going to LOVE every second of it. mmmmmmmmmm i want it NOW!

Oh, the baby pictures......I just cannot take the tiny-ness!

Ha!!! THANK YOU!!! i do miss it so much.

Come on ADR day!

I KNOW!!!!! taking forever!!! give me something to plan here!!!

Fingers crossed on the homework front

thank you we need it.

Oh your babies are just too adorable..I sure don't miss the homework days and the mean mommy stage..now I just get to be the Mimi who gets to have fun with the grandbabies..

it sucks. i hate homework. i didn't like it when i was doing it. to have to do it ALL over again it just cruel.

Oh my gahhh!! Those little faces! I just can't! Cuteness overload!!

thank you!!! I think they are pretty cute too!!!

Ok, ok, back to real life, and Disney planning!!

Yes lets do that!

I'm so psyched you guys are going to enjoy another breakfast with my buddy Stitch! I've never been but I'm hoping for an epic first trip for DD, especially since my SO is making me wait.

i LOVE Ohana. doesn't matter what time of day. we must ALWAYS go. YOU MUST GO!!!! MUST!!!

I remember the monorail ride to Epcot. It's been many years but it is a lovely ride.

it truly is a beautiful ride! all pretty and if the sun is right it sparkles!!!

Don't have any Epcot must dos as I haven't been to Epcot in a while. Can't wait to see what you guys get done.

pretty much EVERYTHING! ha ha ha

I'm sure your kiddos will wip themselves into scholastic shape in no time. They seem like good kiddos, so I'm sure they wanna do right. Especially if they might lose a trip to the happiest place on earth!!

I will say they are working very hard this week!!! buckling down reading and focusing! lets just see how it all pans out friday.

OMG, I am dying with all the cute baby pictures! They were so tiny!

they really were itty bitty. and grew way too fast!

Oh my gosh! Look at them

Epcot: Did you see the news about one of the Innoventions??? Not sure which one Sum of All Thrills is in, but one of them is getting redone.....might want to check in it. I know it's the one with the Piggy Bank thing. Can you tell I frequent Innoventions?? LOL. I think we have walked through them once and did the Piggy Bank thing once.

Sum of all thrills is in Innovations east. West is the one closing for refurb yeah the one with the piggy bank and the fire station thing. like you we walked through it pretty quickly. It needs an update.

Anywhoo......I hope it doesn't rain at ALL on your vaca. Especially the first part of it

HA HA! yeah i am about done with Rain and Disney. i had my over fill of it..
I hope it get's it all out before WE get there.

I can't take those baby pics.....so darn cute!!! All the squishy little cheeks and sweet faces. AWWWW!!! I think I want another....NO I'm back now. I'm good with my 2...one of each! OK!!

Thank you!! I feel the same.. I miss the baby. i miss the toddler age.
So i need a puppy.

WE ARE IN THE 20's UNTIL ADR DAY!!!! So excited! I need to plan out my back-ups in case my 1st choice ADRs don't work out!

YES! finally.. Is it me or is it taking forever to get here?!?!

I totally wanted to try and do Rose & Crown and watch Illuminations from there, but I'm too nervous that we won't get a seat out on the patio and then end up missing it Fingers crossed it works out for your gang!

the more and more we were going over the extra ADR we needed this has more pro's we hope to get a great spot for Illuminations.. But won't be crushed if we don't.. I know you really want to see the fireworks. let's hope for the best!




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Yesterday:
School called. Zack had a belly ache.. Honestly i was glad to get out of here i was so tired and my stomach was giving me issues.
ran out of here picked him up stopped at subway.. we both konked out cold. Thankfully my alarm on my phone went off to wake us up to pick up the other two knuckle heads.
came home and zonked out again..
Time to call the doctor and get my thyroid checked again. PLUS my left knee is giving me trouble again Hoping it's just weather.

I will say the kids are really buckling down this week and trying for their tests
I am NOT unrealistic i told them as long as the first half of the test is correct i will be happy. That shows they were taking their time and concentrating.
Then i will go to the school and show how the teacher isn't giving them enough time to complete the test. Which she is supposed to.. but she doesn't. I really have had some issues with this teacher. have had to go to the principle a few times...
with comments like- you don't belong here- go back to kindergarten- why can't you get your stuff together when everyone else can- making the kids cry in school because they don't think they are worthy. Not to mention again Zack has a learning disability and she is NOT going with the program for him.
Meg and Matt? just pure laziness.

Tomorrow they bring home their folders and we should see how hard they really did work. i am not looking for honor students but i am looking to make sure they try their hardest. just like i said i am not unrealistic in my expectations just want their best!

i am having a heck of a time trying to get different plans together. hopefully i can get a few things done around here and get on them!!!

hope you all have a great Thursday!

 

[Chicago Mo]

First... Glad Meg is feeling better... Nothing worse...

I've been the homework nazi queen since ~ um ~ well, for years now... V never seems to "get it"... She's been grounded for months now - doesn't phase her. :/ At this point - Europe is off, and her Disney trip isn't too far behind that. Unless she can pull off a miracle... I shouldn't speak too soon thoguh - I haven't checked her grades yet this week... So, hopefully your kids are better at this?

Love your Epcot plans... Awesome! It looks like a fun day! Ponchos and all. Hopefully - this time you won't need them?

Loved the little Midget baby pictures... I just want to squish them all!!

Love you!

D~

Hi there! thought you left me!

i jsut did an update on the homework thing hopefully they did their best. This is the first time i am threatening to take away vacation and sports. we shall see

yeah i am kinda hoping the same with the poncho's but i plan on buying the disney poncho's BEFORE we go this time. instead of paying for them in the parks. we need new ones since we worn them out last trip.

Thank you.. they are exceptionally adorable!!!


Love ya too..

 

[cajunfan]

Those baby pictures are ADORABLE! Twins run rampart in my family (dad was a fraternal twin and mom has identical twin younger sisters) So glad I only had one...My son weighed more than two of your babies when he was born. (We have big babies in my family, my younger skinnier sister's youngest was 9lbs 15oz!) Plus the first time one started the whole he is touching me thing, I would have ended up in jail, LOL! Love seeing the little ones, and they are pure joy aren't they. BTW, I hated 4th grade. That is about when mine started with the same sort of applying himself issues! Hang in there!

And just where do you get Park ponchos before getting to the parks?

 

[Pluto0809]

Hi Mo! I really should not be on the DIS today, I've got piles on my desk but I've missed everyone this last week so here I am.

Love your plans for Friday and Saturday. I really think you guys will love Rose and Crown. It really is too bad that you are allergic to eggs as the Scotch Egg is just so yummy! And you can't go wrong with O'Hana for breakfast! Hmmm, Jim is going to a concert tonight, maybe I need to make Mickey waffles for dinner.

Adorable pictures of the kids as babies! So tiny, I would have been terrified to hold them! Of course that's just inexperience talking.

Such a bummer that the kids are having trouble with their grades. It kind of sounds like the teacher is definitely part of the problem. I know if I was being treated like that, I wouldn't have any motivation to do well.

Oh, a bit back you asked for pictures of my Frozen Vinyls. Here you go!