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

[Chicago Mo]

First let me say. I have a horrible headache and even worse heartburn. HORRIBLE. Like woke up at 2 am with such heartburn it was/is terrible.

yesterday all i did was catch up on everyone else's reports. i was so far behind and i hate to be a bad dis friend. while doing so. I was SHOCKED into silence.. wanna know why?
Here is the post for those of you who haven't seen it
AMAZING TALENT

isn't it GORGEOUS? Cannot believe the talent people have!!! I was in tears AGAIN and jumping up and down in my office that six people came in to make sure i was ok! Tess is going to bring the dress down with her as she didn't want it to get wrinkled shipped to me. Meg is going to be the BEST DRESSED Belle EVER! ! <-- coming back to all this!


For lunch i ran to the dollar store.. A friend here gave me a great idea! Everyone worked SO hard on these amazing gifts for my children i didn't want to put it back into a box and hand it over to the midgets.
It's needs to be given in a special way right?

Figuring I can put all the goodies from Tess and put them in the rockin trick or treat bags she made. Perfection!

Lois's great givings- I went and bought some bags from the dollar store. I am going to make some Mickey heads with the kids names on them!!! Cute?? really spruce them up. such greatness deserves Great packaging!!!

The the big surprise box? well i was able to put all Meg's things in the Rapunzel beach bag i bought her. yet i had nothing 'baggy' for the boys. SOOOOOO I bought two red gift bags going to spruce these up!!!

Tess and Lois's gifts will NOT be in the surprise box.

Do you have that "HUH?" look on your faces right now??

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I have a perfectly reasonable explanation for this..

The kids are going to pretty much overlook the things i have in the box.. They JUST FOUND OUT THEY ARE GOING TO DISNEY!!! For Pete's sake!! who has a clear mind after that announcement!

Once we are on the way down our first stop for gas or potty break- i will pull out three bags from the amazing and talented friends we all love. This way they are FOCUSED on the fact they just received gifts. then the second stop (or sooner) I will hand them the second set of awesomness.

SEE??? I have 1/2 a brain! Now they will be even more thankful/surprised by those around them!

I am getting REALLY flippy now. there is just SOOOOOOOOOOOO Much to do. I cannot believe i was able to get the kids DONE and ready for school without a problem.
Still need to go shopping for the party on Saturday but not soo much.

then we leave NEXT WEEK. i have all these ideas and you all think they are fantastic right? Too bad NONE OF IT IS PUT TOGETHER... I have been collecting-for ages!!! Yet the only DONE is the pins int he tin boxes and the binders.
wanna see?


This is my office for work. Has been dubbed Disney planning central by a few.
I called Nicole yesterday who calmed me down a bit. SO THANK YOU for that..

Today i have a game plan!
1. Magic bands COMPLETE THEM
2. New bags. Decorate them!
when i get home:
All kids have practice at the field I CAN STAY HOME!
pack up all the goodies put in their packaging
Wrap up the Big box
start PACKING again.. need to figure out outfits now that we have the beautiful custom shirts...

Laundry


Need to make a list for my house sitter. list for taking care of the dogs. My mom will be over everyday to take care of Stevie, She is the only one i can get to look after him!
I hope my Mom has some time today to come by slap some sense into me and help me relax and get things done! She's good like that.

For the next couple of weeks i am going to be a bad dis'er I will try to keep up with everyone's reports and such.. I will be reading as i don't wan tto get too far behind i can't stand posting from my phone..

Its go time baby. I have tons to do!

Love and pixi dust to all!




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[Chicago Mo]

Cute cute first day of school pictures! It's amazing how quickly the Summer flies by.

Your last few days leading up to the trip days sound a lot like mine always do. Hunter's birthday falls during our trips but he wants some sort of party at home so I have family over the weekend before we leave. We eat on the leftovers as much as we can so that I don't have to cook much. It's hot here all the dang time so we are wearing some of our "vacation" clothes and I have to wait until the last minute to toss them into the washer and get them into the luggage. Yep, I know those last few hectic days feeling well.

But, can you imagine the looks of surprise on the kiddos' faces!?!

UGH! I know doesn't help they CANNOT for the life of them put the DIRTY clothes into a hamper. which is 3 feet away. I need to go in and do damage control today too..

Don't know who i think i am trying to get this all done in 3 weeks time. well now 1 1/2

I AM IN THE SINGLE DIGIT DANCE OF TELLING THEM WE ARE LEAVING!
10 days until we are there!!!!

 

[OregonMomToWDW]

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well today. Disney stress strikes again. I have 3 days until we leave and I haven't started packing yet. I wanted to avoid it last night, so I took the kids to see Malificent at the cheap theater. Jacob hadn't seen it yet. Yay for the distraction. However, now I have to face the Disney music and get my behind in motion and pack.

I love all of your ideas. I am sure you will pull it off. I can imagine your kids will want to stop quite frequently if they get treats at the first few stops.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[KatMark]

I LOVE your idea of the bags with the special blessings from Tess, etc., in different bags. This way the kids will have more excitement and you are right that after the "reveal" they are going to be way too giddy to pay much heed to the gifts.

Do not worry about our TR's...just get your stuff ready. You don't have a lot of time left.

 

[JoeyEmmaMomma]

Love the idea of packing their gifts in separate bags.
Will make the ride go by faster too.
Good luck with all of your prepping and packing!

 

[solana131]

Sounds like a great plan. You are so right, they will totally overlook things in the box.....saving the special stuff is a wonderful idea!
I can't believe how quick it has come up......what am I going to do without your countdown on my phone each morning??? I'll have to start one of my own, right?

 

[pigletgirl]

UGH! I know doesn't help they CANNOT for the life of them put the DIRTY clothes into a hamper. which is 3 feet away. I need to go in and do damage control today too..

Don't know who i think i am trying to get this all done in 3 weeks time. well now 1 1/2

I AM IN THE SINGLE DIGIT DANCE OF TELLING THEM WE ARE LEAVING!
10 days until we are there!!!!

My husband cannot get his clothes in the hamper either! They're always lying next to it. I tease him about it all the time. Maybe one day, he'll learn.

Where are you going to set up the suitcases? I'd imagine it would be hard to keep it a secret while all the prep goes on.

 

[Denovagirl]

Love the new plan of giving the goodies from Tess and Lois separate on the way! It's going to be endless surprised for them!

I saw the Belle dress and it's gorgeous! Meg will be so happy, I'm sure!!

I CANT BELIEVE ITS NEXT WEEK!!! Seriously! I feel like I'm dreaming!

 

[lovedonaldduck]

So excited for you guys! The Belle dress is beautiful! It is definitely a great idea to give them their custom made gifts separately and as the trip goes on. You'll keep the surprises and excitement going non-stop and they'll have more time to appreciate everything.

 

[KatMark]

We need some

It's your single digit dance day.

 

[Chicago Mo]

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well today. Disney stress strikes again.

It didn't stop until about 4 last night.. Very strange!

I have 3 days until we leave and I haven't started packing yet. I wanted to avoid it last night, so I took the kids to see Malificent at the cheap theater. Jacob hadn't seen it yet. Yay for the distraction. However, now I have to face the Disney music and get my behind in motion and pack.

3 days! I would be going out of my mind.. I read that on your report! That's an AWESOME price to see a movie!! plus it's a great movie.
GO PACK!!!! your leaving in 3 days!!!

I love all of your ideas. I am sure you will pull it off. I can imagine your kids will want to stop quite frequently if they get treats at the first few stops.

good point.. I might give both on the first stop.. just because i will be OVER excited to give it to them!!!

Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks!

I LOVE your idea of the bags with the special blessings from Tess, etc., in different bags. This way the kids will have more excitement

YES!!! totally deserve their own special bags!

you are right that after the "reveal" they are going to be way too giddy to pay much heed to the gifts.

Yes. I do NOT want their gifts to be over looked. AT ALL.
The kids are going to be so out of their minds not even KNOWING what they just opened. That's why i am giving them the stuff I bought in the box. I will give an inventory..

Do not worry about our TR's...just get your stuff ready. You don't have a lot of time left.

I really don't, I'm getting really nervous.

Love the idea of packing their gifts in separate bags.
Will make the ride go by faster too.
Good luck with all of your prepping and packing!

thanks i need it!!! Most of our drive will be through the night. so they will be sleeping...

Sounds like a great plan. You are so right, they will totally overlook things in the box.....saving the special stuff is a wonderful idea!

Hey there! Missed you around here! Yeah they will overlook it. Can't have that happen, I get wicked smaaaat some times...

I can't believe how quick it has come up......

your telling me! especially when i haven't had you reminding me when the trip is!

what am I going to do without your countdown on my phone each morning??? I'll have to start one of my own, right?

YES YES YOU DO!!!

My husband cannot get his clothes in the hamper either! They're always lying next to it. I tease him about it all the time. Maybe one day, he'll learn.

drives me BONKERS!!! seriously??? can't get it 2 feet INTO this basket?!?!

Where are you going to set up the suitcases? I'd imagine it would be hard to keep it a secret while all the prep goes on.

Well.. Didn't you just put a thorn in my side... I honestly don't know. NORMAL people put their luggage away when there isn't a vaca right? Even since the kids bought their luggage (a couple months ago?) it's been either IN their room and they have been playing with them.. OR right outside their room... humm... OH! I know!!! the party is SATURDAY! I can put them all in my room!!!! this way i can pack them starting Monday!!!!

**That there ladies and gentleman was me talking aloud - this is how my mind works.. your welcome -for me allowing you- into the inner working of my insanity. **

Love the new plan of giving the goodies from Tess and Lois separate on the way! It's going to be endless surprised for them!

yes!!! Over load.. i am all about going over the top this trip!

I saw the Belle dress and it's gorgeous! Meg will be so happy, I'm sure!!

isn't it beautiful?!?!

I CANT BELIEVE ITS NEXT WEEK!!! Seriously! I feel like I'm dreaming!

Next week and i am going crazy.

 

[Chicago Mo]

So excited for you guys! The Belle dress is beautiful! It is definitely a great idea to give them their custom made gifts separately and as the trip goes on. You'll keep the surprises and excitement going non-stop and they'll have more time to appreciate everything.

Thank you! isn't it beautiful?!?! i cannot wait until she sees it!!
Yes the custom gifts cannot be lost in the mix ~ no way! they need the kids full attention!!!

We need some

It's your single digit dance day.

HEY YOU REMEMBERED!!! So excited i got the MIB stripper dancers!!!!!

 

[LoJoDisney]

SINGLE DIGITS!!! WOOHOO!


Don't stress out too much- you will get everything done..I believe in you!

I love all of your ideas and I really really love Meg's Belle Dress, its beautiful!

Hang in there and enjoy your crazy last 9 days!!

 

[oopsiDAISY]

I love the gifts at every stop plan!!! That will definitely amp up the long drive down! ErMeGer...you are soooo close!!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

That's right! It's Time to do the Single Digit Dance!!!

These Keep calm things are ridicules. Who can Keep calm on SINGLE DIGIT DANCE DAY?!

Shake your Money maker!!!!

Did everyone dance?!?! I did!!!

YES YES YES! I am 9 days out! 8 days until i can tell the kids!!! Water break and lets get into the updates!

Last night the kids ALL had practice Meg at cheer and the boys with football! Whaaaaaaaaa I was home alone for a 2 hours!!! Thank goodness my Mom came by!
I ACCOMPLISHED STUFF! can you believe that?!? i did, i really did! i was able to print out some do dads for the bags! wanna see them close up?








Wow those came out HUGE.
ok you get the idea.. The colored ones you really need to step back from the computer to see what they are..


we got a ton of stuff cut and glued/taped to bags:


Cute?? These Yellow ones are for the gifts from Lois.

The Trick or treat bags (Tess made) are filled with the goodies from Tess.

there are red bags i see i DO NOT have pictures of. GAH! i have to go back and take pictures.

I have the 6 gift bags Lois and Tess made packed away into the zipper reusable chicago Mickey bag i have
the red bags and rapunzel bags which are going into the surprise box are DONE!
In side these bags are:
a tee i BOUGHT from the Disney store. the little activity things i have, all the mail from Disney about the trips, Park Maps Kathy brought home for me, dry erase markers, the pillow cases Tess made for signatures ALONG with the autograph books there are some Mickey and Frozen jelly bellies.. just enough to get them up for the trip! The binders will be waiting for them IN the car.. this way we can talk about it ALL on the way!

Speaking of the pillow cases.. I have a question. Would sharpies be Ok or should i use fabric markers?!?!

I am also getting some DIS MEETS together!!! WHOOMP! that will be awesome.

OK. MNSSHP:
so i have been calling asking well begging people to make the original MM club shirts. I found someone to make them. BUT she has a lot going on in her life right now... then i realized Tess just gave us the costumes. Meg belle dress, boys (Tom) and their princess protection shirts with sunglasses of course, and my Royal photographer shirt. DONE! Boom drop the mic. Outta here.


I am sure you all have the Dessert party for MNSSHP? I would love to know where this idea came from... So your paying the hard ticket price for the party then 99.00 PER PERSON for the dessert party? No thank you.

What is your Game plan for the party? I am really upset about the princes NOT being with the princesses!!! WHAT IS THAT?!?!?!?!
all villains all the time now. Humm.. Where am i going to see FLYNN?!?!

Poor Eugene! See the anguish of NOT meeting me?!?

Honestly the only meet and greet i want is Jack Sally and Flynn. so we shall see. I will ask the kids if they want to meet any one on the way down!!

Otherwise we will be all over the special things they have like parties and well ya know THE PARADES! I have two chances of getting the headless horseman on his run..

what are some MUST Do's for you guys??

Then there is this little PARTY going on at the house IN TWO DAYS!!! I probably should get the rest of the food.. candy... Bags... oh EVERYTHING...

then i am down to 6 days to be COMPLETELY DONE AND READY...



sit back and watch my insanity come full circle!

It's also throw back Thursday Right?


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[Iamthequeen]

I love the idea of using Belle and her royal staff as costumes!

D said V used the fabric markers for the pillowcases.

CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

One of my FAVORITE pictures


Our FIRST EVER Pixi dust of a free sunday.

i think it would feed 8 people.


Did i use this one already?!?!



Morning breakfast at the poly..


OK off to get stuff done.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I love the idea of using Belle and her royal staff as costumes!

D said V used the fabric markers for the pillowcases.

CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!

Awesome.. I will pack the fabric markers!!! THANK YOU!! I have several colors we can bring!!

SINGLE DIGITS!!! WOOHOO!


Don't stress out too much- you will get everything done..I believe in you!

I love all of your ideas and I really really love Meg's Belle Dress, its beautiful!

Hang in there and enjoy your crazy last 9 days!!

it really is a beautiful dress i cannot wait to see it myself!

I MUST GET IT ALL DONE i

I love the gifts at every stop plan!!! That will definitely amp up the long drive down! ErMeGer...you are soooo close!!!!

HA HA HA HA i love your Chef talk!!! oh bork bork bork!!!

it's next week for pete's sake how did this sneak up on me like this?!?!

 

[KatMark]

Mo, the bags turned out great!

I don't like that the princes aren't going to be there either.

We've done two of the MNSSHP's. We have gone to see the 7 Dwarfs both times because this party and the Christmas party are the only times you will see them all together.

What fun TBT pictures, as always.

Keep going girl...you are on a roll.

 

[Pixiedust530]

Holy cow Mo....so much to comment on!

First...the pixiedusting from friends is just overwhelming and amazing!! You have so many wonderful friends and your entire family will be the best dressed people in Disney.
Second...that Belle dress is just beautiful! Meg will make a dazzling Belle!
Third...love those back to school pics. So cute.
Fourth.....Super Mo to the rescue. I have NO IDEA how you are managing to keep the secret, get packed, do amazing giftbags and fun stuff for the kids, plan a birthday party and trip reveal and not lose your mind. Okay....so you may be losing your mind, but this trip is going to be EPIC!!! The midgets will be SOOOOO surprised and you will forever be dubbed the best mom ever!

I can't wait until the big day is here!! happy planning!

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