Toystoryduo's Journal....Moving Forward From Here

[traceycooper]

your leaving in one week and havent packed!!!!
it has come around soooo quick - hope mine does too
have a fab time
(just in case i go MIA!!!)

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

Packing and cleaning are still works in progress. I've been feeling kind of off kilter today so nothing has gotten done so far. I'm hoping to get some things done after our walk this evening, especially since my DH is home and can help.

Four more sleeps til we leave!!! Woohoo!!!

More tomorrow... Have a good evening!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I hope you got to feeling better today. I am telling you, when my allergies are acting up, it really knocks me for a loop.

Five more days, I am so excited for you! You'll get it all done just like always!

 

[eyor44]

4 more days!!!!

I hope you feel better today Tracy and can get done what you need to do.

4 more days!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

We are slowly, but surely making progress....Packing is about 90% done and cleaning is about 50% done. I can't believe we leave on Saturday!

Right now, I am nursing an ingrown toenail. Not a good thing to have right before WDW. If you have any spare lying around, I sure could use it!

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling
* Dentist appointments
* Cleaning
* Coffee with a friend

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

 

[eyor44]

here's hoping your toe gets better before you get there. Kind of need to be able to walk.



and just in case....

 

[momof2minnies]

Tracy-from experience I know you don't have to take Benadryl in the am for its antihistimine effect.Take it before you go to bed, it will help you sleep and it will decrease the symptoms too.Just did it 2 nights ago.

As for the ingrown toenail you need to cut it out of there.



Linda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

Yesterday was a mixed bag kind of day. The dentist appointments went well, coffee with my friend went well, but when I came home, I had a meltdown. I think that the stress of the past few weeks finally caught up with me and I went into meltdown mode. My DH recognized this and despite the fact that he was exhausted from work and cutting the grass, he helped clean the kitchen last night without me asking. After a good night's sleep, I feel much better today.

I forgot....Yesterday, we saw home movies of when my DH was a little boy, around 8-10 years old. They were so funny! He has two older brothers and one younger brother and the dynamics that are around today were around back then too. It was fun to watch those old movies and get a glimpse into his childhood.

Today:

* Homeschooling
* Pick up car rental
* DH works, 5 work orders today!
* Stop mail at post office
* Soccer game (DD7)
* Errands
* Organize the house (not as bad as it sounds )

I hope everyone has a good day today.

 

[eyor44]

What a busy day you have today. I hope you are able to accomplish everything you need to, but just remember, it will be there when you get back. Except the car rental, gotta get that. and DH's work, well, guess he needs to accomplish all of that. Here is a little extra to help out.
Hope the soccer game goes better than the last one and they win.

Here's a lot of

and I hope your toe is better.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Lisa.

We are getting things done slowly, but surely. I managed to get a lot of running around done after we picked up the rental car so that should help a lot.

Speaking of rental cars, we went to the airport to pick it up and I was shocked at how few cars were available. We ended up with a Nissan that is much smaller than I anticipated it would be. My DH said we should get really good gas mileage on it though.

I'll be back later to update my progress....So far so good!

P.S. I weighed in this morning and I lost another 2 pounds!!! Why is it that I seem to lose weight when I don't focus on food and exercise and when I do, I gain weight? Hmmmm.... scratchin:

 

[toystoryduo]

Quick update....

DD7's soccer team lost, but DD was named Player of the Game and received a trophy.

We went to my MIL's after the game, had pizza, watched TV, and got nothing else accomplished. Good thing we still have time tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[toystoryduo]

What does one do when one has a to do list a mile and a half long and only 10 hours (minus soccer pictures and a game and a graduation party) to accomplish it before leaving for Florida?

The answer: DIS!!!!

I've been spending way too much time on here already this morning. I need to make progress on "The List".

The to do list is way too long to post here, but I thought I would share our Disney plans to help motivate me to get started on said list. So, without further ado....

Sunday: Arrive in Florida, have dinner with DH's cousin and family

Monday: Dinner at Chef Mickeys

Tuesday: Wishes at the Poly beach, dinner at Kona Cafe

Wednesday: Boma

Thursday: Turf Club

Friday: EPCOT!!!!! Lunch at Biergarten, Dinner at Tutto, evening EMH

Saturday: Pick up Birthday Fun Card!!!! Shopping!!!! Cape May Cafe dinner

Sunday: Leave for Ohio

As far as counter service meals go, we don't have a plan. We'll just wing it! We only have specific plans for dinner and Epcot one day. On the other days, we'll just go with the flow. We may end up at one of the water parks one day or we may end up at MNSSHP one day. We may go to DTD or to check out the other resorts or we may just stay at POP and swim. We'll see what happens!

I've got a lot to do so I have to step away from the computer and the DIS to get it all done or else it won't get done. I hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead!

See ya real soon!

 

[eyor44]

Tracy

Today's the day.....to leave!

Have an absolutly wonderful trip! I know you will. Y'all be careful on the road.
Looks like a great plan for next week.

Who's birthday while you are there?

Congrats on the weight loss.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy,

I am so sorry I missed telling you goodbye! I know you'll have a great time, I'll be thinking about you and all the fun you'll be having!

Have a wonderful trip, you deserve this vacation so much!

 

[goldcupmom]

Sorry I missed you, Tracy!! Hope you are having a Fantastic time & the FL weather is cooperating!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Wish sis, I have been thinking about you all week and visualizing you doing the things you had planned on your schedule! Now I know today is the day you are on your way home which is always tough. But I'll be glad to "see" you. You are always missed on the Wish Board.

Welcome Home and can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks for the warm welcome home, Amy!

We had a great time in Florida! The crowds were minimal, the weather was nice, and we had a lot of time to relax and unwind. The trip down was tough because my DH and I were both exhausted. I ended up driving a lot more than usual and I kind of wasn't prepared for that. We arrived safely though and had a wonderful week in the world.

Today, I'm unpacking and will start laundry. I'm also trying to get organized for the week ahead....Back to the grind.

I've been thinking a lot about my weight while on vacation. I've not come to any solid conclusions, but I do need a plan in place to lose this weight. Especially since I gained 4 pounds on vacation!

I will try and post the highlights of our trip later on this week. I probably won't have time to do a full trip report.

Have a great Monday!

 

[eyor44]

Yay! you're back. Well, I know that you are sorry you are back, but I'm glad you all had a good trip and got home okay.

Looking forward to hearing all about it. At least the highlights.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Tracy,

An old WISH buddy is checking in with you. I am returning sheepishly to the WISH fold after a very long absence. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip to the World. I am so jealous. I have been reading and catching up with your journal. How are things, hon? Well, I hope.

I started a new journal. Couldn't bear the thought of trying to jump start my old one from back in the day. Time for new beginnings and all that. I look forward to keeping up with you. I almost forgot we are both in Ohio, how funny! Take care and talk to you soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

Welcome Back, ZerasPride!!!!

I probably won't have time to do a trip report or even a mini trip report so here are the highlights from our trip:

* Spending time with DH's cousin and son
* A shrimp eating competition at Red Lobster
* Amaretto Sours by the pool (only 2 of them!)
* Chef Mickeys for dinner (mashed potatoes...YUMMY!)
* Kona Cafe for dinner
* Swimming, swimming, swimming
* Wolfgang Puck Express at DTD (3 times!!!!)
* DTD at night
* Kim Possible Missions at Epcot
* The Piggy Bank Adventure at Epcot (fun!!!)
* Riding a Segway
* Walking and walking and walking from AKL to Kidani Village
* Our room at POP (great location!)
* The birthday gift my DH had sent to our room from the Disney Florist (balloon, wine, cheese, Asti, wine glasses, crackers, and chocolate)
* Mickey earrings, Mickey macaroni and cheese, a Christmas ornament, and Mickey sweatpants from my kids/DH
* My new sunglasses (lost the old ones on Test Track!) and Beach Club sweatshirt with my birthday fun card from Disney
* Happy Birthday wishes and special desserts at Chef Mickeys, Kona Cafe, Turf Club, Biergarten, Tutto Italia, and Cape May
* Earl of Sandwich (YUMMY!)
* Chocolate/Reese's Peanut Butter Cup covered pretzels from Goofy's at DTD
* The cute displays Mousekeeping set up each day
* Coming home with Disney Dollars and money for December's trip!