Watch out Dumbo, There's a bigger Circus coming to Town...Triplets take on the World

[Chicago Mo]

Organic is pricey- I don't care what anyone says! Especially when that $8 pack of hamburger is right next to the $3 one! For fruits/veggies I stick to the clean 15/dirty dozen and that helps... Clean 15 you can buy non organic!

YES!!! i am making menus this week for the next month.. Wish me luck!!!
As for working out? Not happening this week.. Only because this dang weather has me UNDER the weather. Killing me.

That is weird about FP+ not being able to work at multiple parks in one day??? We aren't doing hoppers yet since the kids are small but hope that changes for one day. I also don't like the tiered stuff I've been hearing about...pretty much stinks.

I agree.. Thankfully the crowds are so low i won't really need the FP with the exception of the major rides.. I just don't see how August people will get all their stuff done!

I asked this on another TR and no one knew, so maybe someone here will- what's up with the magic sliders and covers for your magic bands? I saw them for sale in the resorts last trip and they were so cute! Seems like fun to jazz your MB up, but I've seen no photos of people doing it! Is it a hassle? Too pricey? Just curious.. The girls wanted to decorate theirs!

I am excited as can be to dress up the MB!!!! kinda like a pandora bracelet!!! There is one with a Blue Mickey head with a Mohawk Matt had this as a tee shirt on our first trip. During Chef Mickey's He looks at Mickey with that cute little 5 year old voice and said MICKEY I HAVE YOUR SHIRT! he won't let go of the tee and it is in our Disney Memory box!!! They have that exact Mickey head for the MB!!!! I cannot wait to get it for him!!! So they have special little trinkets which remind me of past and hopefully new trips!!!

Thinking of you! Luv ya.....mean it

Thank you... Luv ya back

i don't know about the ones for sale in the parks, but there is a thread about people decorating their bands themselves....as crafty as you are I'm sure you would do great!!!

how cute! Are they sold on Ebay yet?

Well, since our flight was cancelled this morning I had a chance to look at your cemetery photos. Fantastic!! Really. Quite beautiful. Of course I would rather be on my way to Disney, but might as well make the most of it. Hopefully our new flight will be able to leave as scheduled. And we're fortunate that the airport is only 8 minutes away, so we could come home while waiting for our later flight. It was sleeting a few minutes ago, but now it's snowing. Who knows what will happen? But, it's all good. Hope you have a fantastic day and week!

This is horrible... I was thinking about you all morning.

I Pray you get out safely!!! and well just to get out!!!!


Hopefully this will work for you guys!


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So. I have to say the weather has officially gotten to me.. Maybe because yesterday was a crap day for me. rather not get into that but to wake up with another 4 inches of snow on the ground streets not plowed yet while trying to drive to work.
going 15-20 on the expressway took me a little over an hour to get to work. I watched cars sliding across 4 lanes of traffic ON the expressway. thankfully no accidents. BUT STILL!!! we need a break from this weather!!!!
We have no where to put snow anymore in the alleys. the dogs can pretty much walk up the huge pile and down into the alley if they choose.
I am tired of snow.
usually i am a fan of snow. FOR CHRISTMAS. It's now Feb 5th. In front of my house i have at least 3 feet.

OK done complaining...

I have to get this done as i am leaving work to get the kids to the Dentist. yeah. I have to go and drive to Indiana who do not believe in plows...
I will leave you with a couple of pictures..

First off it was Stevie's 1st Birthday on Monday!!!



This is one very upset ferret:



He had a little piece of cake:


and did not have any:

I do not keep Pop in the house.. this was a treat for the kids... He was not allowed to have any..



THIS:


is my office window...
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alrighty about to go and fight the traffic/snow/moron drivers to get the kids to the dentist!!!!

 

[sweetpeaandevie]

Uuuuggggghhhh, I feel for you with the snow! Looks absolutely miserable

Good luck at the dentist




Lois, I really hope you get out on your next flight, and I hope that it did not mess up any plans for today....it's nice that you can wait at home with us though

 

[PrncessA]

Hello, I am joining in the party... I saw your PTR Sunday night and have read the entire thing, not got much else done either. It did help that one of the little ones is out of school today with his allergies and I didn't have go to work. Lucky me, with all the snow and un-plowed roads around here. I seriously just watched a plow truck drive THROUGH the snow on our road with his plow UP. Maybe he has something better to do? (I should be doing homework, but just can't tear myself away.)I hope I can remember all I want to say.

* So excited for your trip, seriously, I think I am just as excited for your trip as I am for ours!

* Love your idea for the balloons, we still haven't figured out how to break the surprise to our kids. Our last surprise was an epic failure in terms of excitement, but DS was 4 and it was his first trip what did I expect. Here is our video.


*I am so jealous that you are traveling with friends... I am hoping we have some traveling with us as well... we'll see.

*Can I just say, HoleyMoley you are busy! I am right there with you with not saying "NO" when ask to volunteer... but you make me feel like I am standing still. LOL I have a problem, when I see a piece of paper with my kiddos name on it asking me to volunteer, I check yes. Then I watch my time go like this: I dread the words, "Would you be able to..., can you..., we need help with..."

*I am right there with you on this weather, I am done with the snow and cold. DD, who loves the snow, is finished, DS was finished long ago, if DH has to shovel the sidewalks again, I am sure he will be finished as well. Although he will never admit it.

* I didn't see the result on your computer, I hope that you were able to get everything back! I can't even imagine loosing everything on my computer. Make me think about getting an external hard drive. My kid's entire lives are on this thing!

*Driving! Wow, I am impressed. I don't think I could do it... I feel like our 8-10hr trip to visit family in TN is WAY too long. But that is significant savings! I am hoping that southwest has pretty good fares for us, although I have never flown out of Midway.

*I'm so excited to hear more!

 

[Denovagirl]

FYI- I found the board where people have posted photos of the MB's they've decorated that Sweetpeanadevie mentioned...

Here it is!

Or at least I think that's it!!!

 

[sweetpeaandevie]

FYI- I found the board where people have posted photos of the MB's they've decorated that Sweetpeanadevie mentioned...

Here it is!

Or at least I think that's it!!!

Yep!!! that's the one I was looking at, but wow!! there's been A LOT more since last time i looked.....gonna have to check it out.....after I get caught up around here.....

 

[Denovagirl]

Yep!!! that's the one I was looking at, but wow!! there's been A LOT more since last time i looked.....gonna have to check it out.....after I get caught up around here.....

They get more and more elaborate and crazy towards the end of the board, its nuts!!

 

[KatMark]

I LOVE the birthday pictures for Stevie. And I knew you'd fall in love with the little guy.

My...what is that on your window at the office? Seriously, Mo, let's hop in the car and head South NOW!

 

[babynala]

Mo - loved flipping through your pictures but it was making me cold. 3 feet of snow? Yikes!

Keep up the good work with your diet. Love all the advice that everyone is providing.

Organic is pricey- I don't care what anyone says! Especially when that $8 pack of hamburger is right next to the $3 one! For fruits/veggies I stick to the clean 15/dirty dozen and that helps... Clean 15 you can buy non organic!

I asked this on another TR and no one knew, so maybe someone here will- what's up with the magic sliders and covers for your magic bands? I saw them for sale in the resorts last trip and they were so cute! Seems like fun to jazz your MB up, but I've seen no photos of people doing it! Is it a hassle? Too pricey? Just curious.. The girls wanted to decorate theirs!

What does "clean 15" mean?

I know some folks were having trouble with the little things that snap into the holes in the magic bands falling out. The accessories do look cute. Haven't seen any DIY decorations yet (just a basic fabric cover) but I will keep an eye on your PTR....

Well, since our flight was cancelled this morning I had a chance to look at your cemetery photos. Fantastic!! Really. Quite beautiful. Of course I would rather be on my way to Disney, but might as well make the most of it. Hopefully our new flight will be able to leave as scheduled. And we're fortunate that the airport is only 8 minutes away, so we could come home while waiting for our later flight. It was sleeting a few minutes ago, but now it's snowing. Who knows what will happen? But, it's all good. Hope you have a fantastic day and week!

Bummer that your flight was cancelled. Hope you got out today.

Love Stevie in his birthday hat!!!!

Saving all that money on flying will be worth it....will you drive down in one day or spread it over two? At least you won't have to worry about snow in early September. You should be thawed out by then.

 

[spiritsim]

Well we are also driving ,but going to stop at Raina's a few days before we all go to Disney together. Stevie's birthday pics are so cute, but is that tape holding his b-day cap on?? Pita will get you for that.....lol
I went to that site for the magic bands a few days ago......really talented people on there and to think they did it with nail polish....amazing.
Still making changes to our (plan) but it's all good. At least we are sticking with POR. I refuse to change that again!
My DH is home working on getting better and doing PT 3x a week. Except today cause it's a lv3 outside... He is inproving though they had him walking with a cane Monday instead of his walker and he's doing pretty good with that. He get's very tired out though after PT takes the rest of the day to recover from it. But every step is a step closer to Disney we got 8-10" last night and today so have to dig out again. Did I say how much I hate shoveling snow..booo hissss

 

[Pixiedust530]

Hey Mo...just wanted to drop in and say....I'm BaAAAAACCCCKKKKKK!

I seem to have disappeared for 2 months. Whoopsie. Clearly A LOT has happened while I was away. There's no way I can go back and catch up on everything. However, I did see that you are BOOKED!!! That is awesome!!!! So happy for you. the midgets are going to be so surprised!

I have missed you my DIS friend. Can't wait to catch back up with all the crazy antics here!

 

[DMGeurts]

I luuuuurve Stevie!!!! I'll say it again - I am CERTAIN that Stevie and MM are twin Brothers...

See the resemblance?

And... I am a hearty Minnesotan, and I would be having an anxiety attack with all that snow... Be safe out there Mo!

D~

 

[Pluto0809]

Happy Birthday Stevie!! Those pictures are hilarious, he really does look annoyed.

I've been seeing all the snow you guys are getting on the news and I certainly feel for you! I don't miss it that's for sure.

 

[Iamthequeen]

I LOVE the birthday pictures for Stevie. And I knew you'd fall in love with the little guy.

My...what is that on your window at the office? Seriously, Mo, let's hop in the car and head South NOW!

TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!! Please.....

 

[Chicago Mo]

Uuuuggggghhhh, I feel for you with the snow! Looks absolutely miserable

It is miserable... totally miserable..

Good luck at the dentist

we did great!!!! thank you!

Lois, I really hope you get out on your next flight, and I hope that it did not mess up any plans for today....it's nice that you can wait at home with us though

I think she has.. I have not heard from her since yesterday she MUST be in the happy place!!!

Hello, I am joining in the party...

WELCOME TO THE NUT HOUSE!!!! Glad to have you along!!!!

I saw your PTR Sunday night and have read the entire thing, not got much else done either.

Did i bore you???

It did help that one of the little ones is out of school today with his allergies and I didn't have go to work.

aww! I hope he (?) feel better!!!

Lucky me, with all the snow and un-plowed roads around here. I seriously just watched a plow truck drive THROUGH the snow on our road with his plow UP. Maybe he has something better to do? (I should be doing homework, but just can't tear myself away.)I hope I can remember all I want to say.

I want to be sick over all this HORRIBLE weather.. Kathy and I are going to drive south and not stop..
If you ever forget I will be here to answer!! LOL
The burbs plow a LOT different then the city does.. I have NO idea why..

* So excited for your trip, seriously, I think I am just as excited for your trip as I am for ours!

Thank you!!!! I am going to pop on over to your report in a few!!!

* Love your idea for the balloons, we still haven't figured out how to break the surprise to our kids. Our last surprise was an epic failure in terms of excitement, but DS was 4 and it was his first trip what did I expect. Here is our video.

Poor Ethan! Did it sink in he was going to Disney???

*I am so jealous that you are traveling with friends... I am hoping we have some traveling with us as well... we'll see.

it is going to be amazing!!! A-MAZ-ING!!!! I am more excited it will be their first trip!!!

*Can I just say, HoleyMoley you are busy! I am right there with you with not saying "NO" when ask to volunteer... but you make me feel like I am standing still. LOL I have a problem, when I see a piece of paper with my kiddos name on it asking me to volunteer, I check yes. Then I watch my time go like this: I dread the words, "Would you be able to..., can you..., we need help with..."

I am... I don't even know where i am half the time.. there are a few things i CAN say NO too. I enjoy it a lot... HA HA!!!
Yet the things that take most time, i have to be there anyway i might as well help it out!
As for the many "jobs" i actually like 3 of the 4 i have... Photography isn't really a job but a hobby that makes a little (very little) money on!

*I am right there with you on this weather, I am done with the snow and cold. DD, who loves the snow, is finished, DS was finished long ago, if DH has to shovel the sidewalks again, I am sure he will be finished as well. Although he will never admit it.

DONE DONE DONE DONE with this winter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* I didn't see the result on your computer, I hope that you were able to get everything back! I can't even imagine loosing everything on my computer. Make me think about getting an external hard drive. My kid's entire lives are on this thing!

Still nothing. This was my external hard drive that crashed.. I am so upset about this. Yet not giving up hope..

*Driving! Wow, I am impressed. I don't think I could do it... I feel like our 8-10hr trip to visit family in TN is WAY too long. But that is significant savings! I am hoping that southwest has pretty good fares for us, although I have never flown out of Midway.

Yep. I just cannot justify the $2,000.00 it will cost to get there in 2 hours. where i can see paying for gas. I will have my car i can buy/bring whatever i want - not worry about suitcase room and how much i will be buying!!! so i have my ups and downs on this..

*I'm so excited to hear more!

Stick around this is going to be one Hellava ride!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

FYI- I found the board where people have posted photos of the MB's they've decorated that Sweetpeanadevie mentioned...

Here it is!

Or at least I think that's it!!!

Thanks.. I am STUCK ON THIS!!! cannot pull my eyes off of it all!!!!!!!
Love it all.. I just dont' know what to do now!!!

I LOVE the birthday pictures for Stevie. And I knew you'd fall in love with the little guy.

I fought a good battle!!! yet he climbed into my heart, dang rodent...

My...what is that on your window at the office? Seriously, Mo, let's hop in the car and head South NOW!

what time will you be ready. let's go! I'm bringing Stevie..

Mo - loved flipping through your pictures but it was making me cold. 3 feet of snow? Yikes!

we keep getting more.. just the neverending winter of 14... i can cry...

Keep up the good work with your diet. Love all the advice that everyone is providing.

They are great people!!!!

I know some folks were having trouble with the little things that snap into the holes in the magic bands falling out. The accessories do look cute. Haven't seen any DIY decorations yet (just a basic fabric cover) but I will keep an eye on your PTR....

Ugh oh.. I didn't know that.. I hope they fix this problem.. I really like a few of the things they have i do NOT want to lose them!!!!!

Bummer that your flight was cancelled. Hope you got out today.

I think she did.. I haven't seen her around at all..

Love Stevie in his birthday hat!!!!

He hated it.. a lot...

Saving all that money on flying will be worth it....will you drive down in one day or spread it over two? At least you won't have to worry about snow in early September. You should be thawed out by then.

If this snow ever melts! otherwise it may stay until SEPT!!!! I would LOVE A REPRIEVE!!!

Well we are also driving ,but going to stop at Raina's a few days before we all go to Disney together.

how long will it take to drive?

Stevie's birthday pics are so cute, but is that tape holding his b-day cap on?? Pita will get you for that.....lol

I laughed very hard... He hated every minute...

I went to that site for the magic bands a few days ago......really talented people on there and to think they did it with nail polish....amazing.

They are amazing! i need to get back to it!!!

Still making changes to our (plan) but it's all good. At least we are sticking with POR. I refuse to change that again!

when are these dang hours going to be released?!?!?! ADR time is almost here!!!!

My DH is home working on getting better and doing PT 3x a week. Except today cause it's a lv3 outside... He is inproving though they had him walking with a cane Monday instead of his walker and he's doing pretty good with that. He get's very tired out though after PT takes the rest of the day to recover from it. But every step is a step closer to Disney we got 8-10" last night and today so have to dig out again. Did I say how much I hate shoveling snow..booo hissss

glad he is doing better!!!
bad snow..

Hey Mo...just wanted to drop in and say....I'm BaAAAAACCCCKKKKKK!

Said it before and say it again!!!

YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED!!!!!

I seem to have disappeared for 2 months. Whoopsie. Clearly A LOT has happened while I was away. There's no way I can go back and catch up on everything. However, I did see that you are BOOKED!!! That is awesome!!!! So happy for you. the midgets are going to be so surprised!

No excuse.. go read... i'll wait here....

I have missed you my DIS friend. Can't wait to catch back up with all the crazy antics here!

you have been missed too!!! almost had to find the Dis police... i have been known to do that..

I luuuuurve Stevie!!!! I'll say it again - I am CERTAIN that Stevie and MM are twin Brothers...

See the resemblance?

Moose looks MUCH happier then the weasel!!! HA HA HA HA HA MM would eat Stevie...
He is a funny character... can't wait for you to meet him.

And... I am a hearty Minnesotan, and I would be having an anxiety attack with all that snow... Be safe out there Mo!
D~

WHAT?!?! You don't have this much snow??? What's that aboot?!?!?
Wasn't it last year Suzi was slammed with snow on the island??
this crap can GO now!!!

Happy Birthday Stevie!! Those pictures are hilarious, he really does look annoyed.

I've been seeing all the snow you guys are getting on the news and I certainly feel for you! I don't miss it that's for sure.

Stevie says thank you!!! and he really really was mad... as soon as i took it off he did his warrior dance AFTER me!!! I laughed so hard..
Done with this weather.

TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!! Please.....

We can pick you up on the way!
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Today's window shot:


Granted the window is dirty.. on the one picnic table it's about 2 feet.

Yesterday we made it safely to the Dentist! Better news.. ALL HAVE GREAT TEETH!!! Love this dentist.. LOVE him.. Meg and Matt more then likely will not have braces. Zack is boarder line. we will keep an eye on him as he grows!!!
not a single cavity! i am very proud Mommy!!!

Dropped the kids off at home, ran to get my hair done, stopped at target, walked threw the door about 6ish. Tom was upstairs in bed..
Kids hadn't showered yet! put a pizza it he oven made the kids shower. ate. I showered.. Tom woke up he has a temp of 104. something.
crap.
he went back to bed... PLEASE DO NOT LET THE KIDS OR ME CATCH THIS!!!

I still have not called Disney.. I need to..

I have to work a double at job #2 right after work today.
Bed and straight back here...


Talk to all tomorrow!

Prayers are with you all!!!​

Happy Birthday Stevie!! Those pictures are hilarious, he really does look annoyed.

I've been seeing all the snow you guys are getting on the news and I certainly feel for you! I don't miss it that's for sure.

TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!! Please.....

 

[KatMark]

I was ready a month ago at least my friend.

I hope you all don't catch what hubby has.

Have a good weekend; and keep the snow minimum while we are in Iowa please.

 

[DMGeurts]

Not a clue what that is aboot? All I know - is you got that much snow at ONE time, and we did not... (phew!)... We have lots of snow, but our roads are clear... :whistle:

MM would probably try to eat Stevie - however, I am sure that Stevie would teach MM a thing or two... What you don't know, is that MM is a BIG BABY... and TERRIFIED of everything... Including the next door neighbors puppy... Sigh... Yup - BIG BABY. I am pretty sure Stevie would survive... However - I would crack up if MM tried to follow Stevie INTO the couch...

Now... Aboot this getting sick... Nope - you are NOT allowed! Tell Tom to stay in bed, disinfect EVERYTHING and wash your hands until they are raw! Serious...

Good luck tonight... I know how much you love job #2...

D~

 

[babynala]

Hope Tom feels better and the rest of you don't get sick. Drive careful in all that white stuff.

 

[spiritsim]

Did you see the memory maker is running a free promo for sept dates. you get like25%off your room (depending on hotel) and free memory maker. We got it saved 272.50 off our room plus free MM people in delux are getting like950 off their room. Down side is you can't cancle the MM so if free dining comes out and you switch to that u have to pay for MM but I was going to get it anyways.....

 

[Denovagirl]

Did you see the memory maker is running a free promo for sept dates. you get like25%off your room (depending on hotel) and free memory maker. We got it saved 272.50 off our room plus free MM people in delux are getting like950 off their room. Down side is you can't cancle the MM so if free dining comes out and you switch to that u have to pay for MM but I was going to get it anyways.....

Yay for discounts!! Bummed these thins never apply to AoA LM rooms!