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

[oopsiDAISY]

Between you and Cheeky and all your fun stuff for your trips, I feel like the worst Mommy ever. We don't have NEAR that much stuff...all our $$$ has gone into the cruise itself. But it's okay, we are still going to have the time of our lives!!!

 

[spiritsim]

Ok well after seeing your Disney hoard, well I feel better about our hoard,

So good you are back in the Disney mood!!!!!

 

[Iamthequeen]

Or....you could come to AK on your first park day.....and meet up with a couple of grown up kids......

 

[jkfandel]

Go to MK the first day. That is how it is suppose to be. Then if you have time after go to DTD. Don't loose that crowd level 1 - go commando!!

Love all that loot. When are you planning the REVEAL?

Now have to go back and try to catch up HAHA Have a great week.

 

[kaelalala]

it took me a while to catch up but I'm here to follow along!! so excited to see how it all turns out!

 

[KatMark]

It is all coming together, Mo. So excited for you, but more so for the kids.

I would go to MK. Having just been to DQ with the girls, not a fan. There's never enough time at the MK.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I believe we will be in DHS on your arrival day, if I have your arrival date correct. I looked at MK is a 1 on that day. I believe Mk is a 1 because it is Night of Joy and closing at 7pm that night. I am going to have to read through this report again to see if I have your arrival date correct.

Sept 6 we will be IN DISNEY!!! I have to write all this out and soon...
I think i am going to leave it up to the kids in where they want to go?!?[/QUOTE]

Yay on the Target goodies!! Glad you found all those things you needed and the fun stuffs too!!

YES!!! I was so relieved!!! i need to update lists.. and do IT TODAY!

Bwaaahhaahhaahaahaahaahaahaahaaha!
You are an Disney mastermind! Hiding the good in plain site!! LOL!! I am the same way! My kids probably wouldn't suspect a thing because I always have a box of Disney stuff!!

Yep! I have several places to hide things in the house but this is way more convenient i can close nad lock my door and go through it as needed.. but not often. If i am 'missing' for more then 10 minutes the midgets come looking for me... I have more that i forgot to show you... Which i will post in a minute.

LOVE the CM cards, I actually went and revised mine to some of the cute sayings on those! I like mine bc they are small notecards that I can carry easy and dont waste a lot of printer ink, but those were cuter, so now I have combined them!! Thanks for posting!!

Sure! Yep i am going to spruce mine up a bit. Just thought it was an awesome idea to say thanks to some great CM's!!!

I can't believe you want to work on the video! Lol.... It's wonderful as it, but I am sure anything you add would be an awesome addition.

So this weekend had me thinking... I have rules when going to Disney:
1. NO FIGHTING
2. NO WHINING
3. NO FIGHTING

they usually do abide by them. if your hungry don't whine about it just ask. Hey i'm tired let's sit! or Hey i'm getting kinda hungry can we get a snack. SURE! their first trip i beat this into them and at 6 it was perfect!!! NO WHINING what's so ever. They learned to speak their mind if they wanted something we did it!! it all worked out great.
I'm not going to sit here and tell you what angels i have.. They are 9 going on 10 year old. On the same note I am not embarrassed to take them to a fine dining restaurant. Know what i mean???

Lately.....

Between you and Cheeky and all your fun stuff for your trips, I feel like the worst Mommy ever.

NO WAY!!! Plus i do have something for you.. Your going to have to wait until i get home...

remember we are going on a 16 hour car drive one way. I NEED things to keep them busy. also it looks like a lot since i have to buy 3 of everything.. Like you would! Tess is the one who is truly spoiling my kids!!!

We don't have NEAR that much stuff...all our $$$ has gone into the cruise itself. But it's okay, we are still going to have the time of our lives!!!

Don't look at it that way... Look at ALL THE STUFF you have for others!!! you made some serious gifts for all your friends!!!

Ok well after seeing your Disney hoard, well I feel better about our hoard,

No way. you have me beat you need a u-haul for everything!!!

So good you are back in the Disney mood!!!!!

I really am...

Or....you could come to AK on your first park day.....and meet up with a couple of grown up kids......

I am going to leave it up to the kids.. if they want to do a park on the first day fine. If not we will head over to Disney quest. Then on the MNSSHP we will head over to MK before Ohana I really want to snag a Locker!!!!!

Go to MK the first day. That is how it is suppose to be. Then if you have time after go to DTD. Don't loose that crowd level 1 - go commando!!

I agree... FULLY!!!!! I am going to leave it up to them.

Love all that loot. When are you planning the REVEAL?

The day we walk out the door for our very LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG drive..

Now have to go back and try to catch up HAHA Have a great week.

Take your time!!

it took me a while to catch up but I'm here to follow along!! so excited to see how it all turns out!

Thanks!!! Glad you came aboard!!!! Welcome!!! any input you have PLEASE pipe in!!!

It is all coming together, Mo. So excited for you, but more so for the kids.

Thank you!!! I am too.. I cannot wait to tell them!!!

I would go to MK. Having just been to DQ with the girls, not a fan. There's never enough time at the MK.

Yes!! i agree.. I have a lot to update on.. My mind has been working over time.


Need to get a lot out of my head and on Paper.. Or the dis. however you see it.

I am over excited!!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

First need to share a really cute throw back:


LOOK HOW LITTLE!!!!! GAH! They’re growing WAY too fast.

I totally forgot about this:



Amazon is addictive...

Know where i am 'hiding' these???


In plain sight again... this is a cubby of my TV stand The books are going to be included in the surprise box...
Over the weekend i worked on my "playlist" for the drive wanna know what's on it?



That’s a LOT of music. I foresee lots of singing and acting silly!!! Yes i have duplicates, only because they are different versions..

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Yes I need to add a page or two to the binders. Like the rules.
I don't know if you read my replies. But i have rules at Disney!! I know terrible Mom...
Rule #1 NO FIGHTING
Rule #2 No Whining
Rule #3 Follow all the above.

Rule 1 is very important to me. No Fighting IT'S DISNEY!!! having a month off of school/sports. they have been at each other. well i should say Meg has been. the boys just take it in stride.

Rule 2. Absolutely is NO Whining. If you are tired/hungry/hot just say something. We will sit- get something to eat- or relax somewhere in the air. No need to whine about it. Their first visit we made it very clear to them about these rules. They learned to speak their mind in how they are feeling and they learned when they did speak about how they were feeling we did what was asked! It worked out great! As for going into stores The kids don’t whine about wanted things. They know we will only buy Disney world specific stuff ya know the stuff you cannot find anywhere else! With the amount of GC they will get for their birthdays I don’t see a problem here.
Previous trips there wasn’t any time for arguing. We were always busy and doing FUN stuff no reason to fight!!!

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List of things i need to get done.
Tom needs to get his personal stuff.
Pedi/Mani Making Tom get one too!!!
school shopping
Birthday party!
Figure out something to put the bazillion pins in.
Car route and stops - figure out a time frame of arrival
PACK!
still want to try for BOG lunch
confirm all reservations. some are missing off of my MDE
start wrapping "presents"
Make the Balloon cards
Print out thank you's
Grocery shopping for snacks and such.
This i will come back to often to either add or delete!

NOTE: we were talking about their Birthday. When asked they all said Ipods.

I did tell them we have a awesome surprise for their birthday. They have been wracking their brain ever since. Matt actually told Zack the Surprise is that there isn't a surprise... Always keep them on their toes right?

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Writing out our start of trip is going to help here:

August 30:​

Birthday PARTY! the invites will tell people we are surprising the kids with a trip to Disney. Gifts cards would be best! PRAY people don't slip up at the party. No I am not having a theme this year. Pool water craziness. Midgets understand we are having their party a week before since their first Football game will be on Sept 7th, I told them they need to be ready for the game…. I’m really not that harsh when it comes to sports.. They seemed skeptical but so far so good..
Wednesday Sept 3rd . Major packing night.
Thursday Sept 4th . GO TO BED VERY EARLY double check all lists

Friday Sept 5th :​

I will go to work. I need to get out of the house.. Come in here for a couple of hours. Pick up three balloons. Then HOME! Pack all last minute things. Knowing me I will repack everything to triplet check to ensure I have everything I need. Get my car over to my parents house for last minute decorations. The kids get out of school at 3… Do i want to wait that long for them???? OR do i lie to them again and tell them they have an appointment and get them out of school early? what would you do? Tom will grab some sandwiches for the ride..
Whatever time they are home I tell them Grandma and Grandpa are coming over to watch a awesome movie I made.
Queue you tube video. BANG goes the front door out run three kids and find a LARGE box wrapped in red with white polka dots Open box the angels sing the white light appears.. OK OK sorry I got ahead of myself… back up… Open Box three mickey balloons float out attached are notes with their names on them. Open cards:
Meg: Let the
Matt: MAGIC
Zack: Begin!!!
Another card (in case they didn’t figure out the above) Happy Birthday! You’re going to DISNEY WORLD!!!!
Enjoy the squeals and peals of screams and laughter Let it sink in a bit more.. Let them run for any last minute items they might want to bring with. pack up the car with surprise stuff last minute items they grab…

OFF WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Yesterday we were in the backyard enjoying the pool. Matt came up to the side and asked “are we really going to Disney when we are 11?” I said YES of course! Oh OK with a look of defeat in his eyes.
Later on he asked again about Disney he said we need to have Grandma and Grandpa to come with. OK when you see them tomorrow talk to Grandma about it!!! Left it at that. I do NOT want to go into details about anything Disney. I do NOT want to slip up.

I am at 40 days until WE ARE IN DISNEY!!!!! Leaving in 39! It will be here before I know it!!!

So what do you think so far???














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[KatMark]

I love that throwback pic of the kids. So very cute!

I cannot believe the kids haven't seen the books.

WOW!!!! That's a lot of songs.

I think the whole plan sounds great. I am assuming this is the first week of school. Do you really want to take them out early? I think the only reason you want to do it is to make it just a tad shorter of keeping the secret.

I LOVE your rules.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

I'd love to join you on your magical planning ride!!! Looks like we'll be there the same time......here we come September!!!!

 

[annegirl]

Sounds so fun! 40 days! woo hoo! Here before you know it!
I love the throw back picture. So cute.

 

[Denovagirl]

Wow! That is a LOT of songs! What fun!!!!

Omg, that's so funny, your hideout for the books!!

That is the cutest throwback photo! Love it!

 

[MidnightParade]

Amazon is addictive! I try to accumulate stuff on the wishlist and then order all at once...and then as soon as we order we remember something else we want!!

Love your book hiding place! Just make sure you remember it!

Looks like things are moving into high gear! Wow, 40 days are going to fly by! Zoooom!!!!

 

[solana131]

I looked at my phone today and saw you are at 40 days!!!! How did that happen? Yay! I can't wait to see their reactions

 

[DMGeurts]

Love the throwback picture - they are soooo cute! I wish I knew them then! I would have had so much fun with them!

ACK!!! That's a massive play list... How far will that get you?

LOve the plans so far! I am so excited for you! The kids are going to flip!

Love your hiding spot for the books. LOL

ACK!!! 40 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot believe it!

Love you! Miss you... Let me know if I can help with anything - you know I"d try!

D~

 

[Chicago Mo]

I love that throwback pic of the kids. So very cute!

Thanks! This picture is on my desk at work.. I just love it. so little and yet you can see their personalities in it already!!! Thinking i need to do a picture a week before the trip??

I cannot believe the kids haven't seen the books.

My kids are OBLIVIOUS to everything. Easter Egg hunting in my house last all year long... Honestly. I was cooking dinner one day had to go in and grab something well Lo and behold there was an egg... I yelled at the kids. they came int he kitchen thinking they were in trouble.. I just looked at the place.. FITS OF GIGGLES... Then they all agree how they "suck at finding eggs"

WOW!!!! That's a lot of songs.

It's a long drive! HA HA HA HA!!! Yes i have lots of Disney tunes... I have an addiction..

I think the whole plan sounds great. I am assuming this is the first week of school. Do you really want to take them out early? I think the only reason you want to do it is to make it just a tad shorter of keeping the secret.

Yes it is the first week.. But it's a friday and i would grab them at noon? Yes you are absolutely correct. I want to tell them ASAP!!! your right again. I will be taking them out from the 8-15th... maybe not. leaving at 4pm will still get me in Disney early on the 7th.

I LOVE your rules.

Thanks. these are REALLY important to me. I despise whining. soooooo not allowed. Thankfully they are NOT whiners/criers. Just talk to me in your normal voice and i will listen to whatever you have to say. you whine/cry and i will treat you like a baby and make a scene of it... as for fighting.. well. Brothers and sisters will fight and argue. I get that. Just not in Disney... NOT ALLOWED. Like stores. My kids do not whine and cry about getting something. ever. On the other hand you can see the disappointment - they understand they won't be getting something every time we walk into a store. Can you imagine how much $$ i would spend if i did! I reward good behavior not bad. I do have really good kids. I love them to PIECES!!!

I'd love to join you on your magical planning ride!!! Looks like we'll be there the same time......here we come September!!!!

Thank you for joining!!! What are your dates and where are you staying?

Sounds so fun! 40 days! woo hoo! Here before you know it!
I love the throw back picture. So cute.

It really is coming QUICK!!!!! Thanks i love them so much.

Wow! That is a LOT of songs! What fun!!!!

I am so excited! I will not listen to it until we leave!! Ok i might.. I am a bad kid...

Omg, that's so funny, your hideout for the books!!

CLUELESS!!!! Did you read my explanation On Easter eggs?!?

That is the cutest throwback photo! Love it!

Thank you!!! I have so much fun with them every step of them growing!

Amazon is addictive! I try to accumulate stuff on the wishlist and then order all at once...and then as soon as we order we remember something else we want!!

UGH! It's terrible! I try to stay away from it unless i NEED something.. then when i get on all heck breaks loose!!!

Love your book hiding place! Just make sure you remember it!

I have it listed on my packing list!

Looks like things are moving into high gear! Wow, 40 days are going to fly by! Zoooom!!!!

High gear is a perfect way to to describe this!!!

I looked at my phone today and saw you are at 40 days!!!! How did that happen? Yay! I can't wait to see their reactions

Hello my dear friend!!! I will Post the video as soon as i can!!! As you know the Dis sucks on phone/tablets. it will be on facebook before here...

Love the throwback picture - they are soooo cute! I wish I knew them then! I would have had so much fun with them!

I have had the most wonderful time being a Mom to these guys. I would so anything for them!

ACK!!! That's a massive play list... How far will that get you?

It's i believe a little over 7 hours. most of our driving will be over night I know Tom and i will need a reprieve from Disney music at some point. Find a radio station to listen too..

LOve the plans so far! I am so excited for you! The kids are going to flip!

Yes... Yes they are! I. CANNOT. WAIT. TO . TELL. THEM
Killing me. especially since THEY are bringing it up all the time.

Love your hiding spot for the books. LOL

Screw balls..

ACK!!! 40 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cannot believe it!

I KNOW!!! Where are you? Like 14? I am telling you NOW.. I know you will be in the hightlight of your trips but we want UPDATES!!! A LOT OF THEM!

Love you! Miss you... Let me know if I can help with anything - you know I"d try!
D~

I told you.. Move closer.

 

[lovedonaldduck]

My two cents - I would not get the kids out of school early, if it were me I'd need every second to 3:00 to get ready. Although, with you, I'm afraid if you finish everything by 2:00 you'll think "Free time" and add another surprise!

I am so excited for you all!

 

[disneychic2]

Your reveal day sounds perfect! I would leave the kids in school since they're going to miss a few days later. It will be hard, but you can do it!!

I had to laugh that you're making Tom get a mani-pedi. My sister and I want to get her DH and Dan in for one, but we both decided they would never do it. But there was an entire family there when we were, Mom, Dad, teen daughter and son. Good luck!

Love the throw back photo!! They are just adorable. You are so right, the time just flies by and you want to somehow slow it down. Just enjoy while you have them. And I think Matt was feeling you out about going to Disney THIS birthday. I think he was hoping that was the big surprise, but you successfully squelched his hopes and dreams. They are going to be soooooo excited!!!

I love your playlist…..I was listening to Pandora's Disney tunes yesterday as a matter of fact. I also love D-Cot for Disney music.

Surprising the munchkins is not enough??? You have to torture us with that tease? Good thing you ducked!!

Have a great day!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Updates on the update.
So thankfully i put my list up. so i am able to go back and figure what i need to do.

Yesterday I was in a HORRID mood. No rhyme or reason. just crabby. I sat in my car outside work debating on walking threw the doors. Apparently i did as you saw the post. All day was just again for no real reason.

After work i had to get home to start off on the other job. Found out my Mom had the kids and she was WAY LATE. I had to leave without Meg. Started driving got stuck by a train and the madness of people trying to cut in the lane just made me worse. I looked at Logan He looked at me. I said screw this and drove home.

THAT made me feel a lot better.

Which MADE me start on the above list.
I sent out the invites to the kids party Updated my excel lists as much as i could as i left my notes here at work.

Here is the list AGAIN

List of things i need to get done.​

Tom needs to get his personal stuff. The kids and i are enough for me to do.

Pedi/Mani Making Tom get one too!!!

School shopping Only a few more items to go!

Birthday party! Invitations done. anyone here is more then welcomed! LOL Kids want a hot dog bar (easy peasy)

Figure out something to put the bazillion pins in. STILL NO CLUE

Car route and stops - figure out a time frame of arrival

PACK!

Still want to try for BOG lunch Is this Invite only now OR is the link working on your 29 days out???

confirm all reservations. some are missing off of my MDE

start wrapping "presents"

Make the Balloon cards

Print out thank you's DONE!

Update Excel sheets. (is it sad that i make lists to add to my ever growing list?)

Grocery shopping for snacks and such.

This i will come back to often to either add or delete!

I think this is all i have right now... I need to go and make a few calls. I will update more tomorrow!!!



Faith trust and Pixi Dust!!! Because i am now down to:

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[Chicago Mo]

My two cents - I would not get the kids out of school early, if it were me I'd need every second to 3:00 to get ready. Although, with you, I'm afraid if you finish everything by 2:00 you'll think "Free time" and add another surprise!

I am so excited for you all!

your right.. I am going to leave them there.. I do have WAY too much to do..
Not enough time. Thankfully they will be busy with Football all week so i can be alone at home to start packing the week before!

Your reveal day sounds perfect! I would leave the kids in school since they're going to miss a few days later. It will be hard, but you can do it!!

Thank you! Yes i do believe i will leave them in there.. I need the time... I will be TOOOOO busy to worry about the BIG reveal that is going to happen!!! I CAN DO THIS!!!

I had to laugh that you're making Tom get a mani-pedi. My sister and I want to get her DH and Dan in for one, but we both decided they would never do it. But there was an entire family there when we were, Mom, Dad, teen daughter and son. Good luck!

Yes i am making Tom get a pedicure. He has the UGLIEST toes ever. He wants to wear his new sandals.. So i think he and i will go, all my nails broke off so hoping they grown back healthy for a manicure too!! I usually take Meg with me. But i will do her nails this time..

Love the throw back photo!! They are just adorable. You are so right, the time just flies by and you want to somehow slow it down. Just enjoy while you have them.

Thank you.. I do love them to bits. time goes way too fast trying to make memories for them now. to last a life time!

And I think Matt was feeling you out about going to Disney THIS birthday. I think he was hoping that was the big surprise, but you successfully squelched his hopes and dreams. They are going to be soooooo excited!!!

You might be right. Like i said he did tell Zack the surprise is there isn't a surprise... I am NOT going to tell them.. If i hint about it i would hint they are going to the dells or a local restaurant.

I love your playlist…..I was listening to Pandora's Disney tunes yesterday as a matter of fact. I also love D-Cot for Disney music.

D-Cot???

Surprising the munchkins is not enough??? You have to torture us with that tease? Good thing you ducked!!

Yes.. Yes i do!!! Figured everyone can enjoy some surprise! Nothing HUGE.. as i am spending enough!!!

Have a great day!

Back at ya! Hope your all having fun!