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Glad you got your yesterdays list taken care of! Do you actually think this one will happen:
Get to Bed Before 8:30!
There is no way I'd be able to do that the night before the trip. Partly because I'd be behind on my list, but mostly because I'd be too darn excited about everything.
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Love your lists...and all those things to get done will make the trip come even faster!
I surely hope so!
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Glad you got your yesterdays list taken care of! Do you actually think this one will happen:
Get to Bed Before 8:30!
There is no way I'd be able to do that the night before the trip. Partly because I'd be behind on my list, but mostly because I'd be too darn excited about everything.
That one is more for DD...I might need a sleep aid to make that happen!
You're getting so close! I love staying busy before the trip, it really helps the time move faster. Speaking of time, when this PTR started it seemed like the trip was a million years away, but now it feels like it came around rather quickly!
Ok I had started your PTR when you first started, adn then never got back to it as I have lost much of my TR reading time (but I am trying to make up for it now) and today (since I have been stuck at work for an extra 8 hours) I read your report from start to finish. Loved it....love hearing all about your cast of characters, the planning of the trip, you are so organized I love it....and your excitement is amazing!!!
And with all the planning you did I am sure DH will fall in love with WDW and that you will be starting on your planning on your next one when you return
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I LOVE how you themed the dinners to match the movies. That's such a cute idea.
I'm jealous of your shopping sprees at the Disney Store!
That's crazy about the weirdo woman and the car accident. Have you heard anything about whether or not she got charged with fraud? Reasons like that is why our rates are out of control!
I LOVE the surprises for everyone. I've never ordered from Disney Florist but I do usually order a gift basket (or something) for DBF. I love giving Disney gifts.
I'm totally with you on Little Mermaid being my favorite childhood Disney movie too! I have the songs on my phone and I'll be in the car with my friends having my song list playing on random, and in between "normal" songs all of a sudden "Poor Unfortunate Souls" comes on and they're like ... What?? Lol it's great though, I love the soundtrack to that movie.
Can't wait to read more about your trip! It's almost here!
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You're getting so close! I love staying busy before the trip, it really helps the time move faster. Speaking of time, when this PTR started it seemed like the trip was a million years away, but now it feels like it came around rather quickly!
Eeek!! 6 more days to go! I can't believe I've been planning this trip for four years, writing this trip report for 7 months, and here we are six days away...AMAZING!
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Ok I had started your PTR when you first started, adn then never got back to it as I have lost much of my TR reading time (but I am trying to make up for it now) and today (since I have been stuck at work for an extra 8 hours) I read your report from start to finish. Loved it....love hearing all about your cast of characters, the planning of the trip, you are so organized I love it....and your excitement is amazing!!!
And with all the planning you did I am sure DH will fall in love with WDW and that you will be starting on your planning on your next one when you return
Thank you so much! I owe a lot of the organization to the wonderful tips I learned through reading others' trip reports. Crossing my fingers that DH loves Disney. I've already run some figures for next year just in case he gives the ok while we are still there!
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Not long now. Love the todo list.
Yay! 6 more days to go!
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Nearly there!
Glad you've made a list and are checking it things off!
Yep, not much longer! Working the list hard his weekend!
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Great job! with this weekend's lists.
Thanks! I should have a nice productive update after the weekend!
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looks like you got a lot done on your list
I'm chugging right along! The list will look a lot smaller on Tuesday!
There is no way I'd be able to do that the night before the trip. Partly because I'd be behind on my list, but mostly because I'd be too darn excited about everything.
I agree! I almost always stay up all night the night before a trip mostly because I generally decide to repack
With 4 more days to go...here is the remaining TO DO list:
Thursday - September 5
Change Out of Office Email at Work
Change Outgoing Voicemail Message at Work
Program GPS to Airport Parking
Switch Wallets
Vacuum
DH - Renew License
DH - Mow Lawn
Friday - September 6
OFF WORK! - Send DD to Pre-School
Flight Check-In
Wash all Bed Sheets
Finish Remaining Laundry
Clean Out Fridge
Clean Bathrooms
Finalize Packing
Plan Bills for Pay Day While in Disney
Charge Electronics
Finalize Carryon
Prep "Surprise" for DD
5:45PM Nail Appointment
Fill "Surprise" Balloons at Party City
Get to Bed Before 8:30!
Due to the Labor Day weekend, the License Renewal Center was closed on Saturday, so we penciled it in for Thursday when they have evening hours. Cutting it close I know...but it is what it is...
I've also added vacuuming to Thursday because Friday already looks crazy... We completed everything else and I am completely caught up on laundry (minus what we wear this week). I even had my hair done:
Don't mind the "Disney stress" on my forehead... Can you tell I've been working on my tan?! I wish my backside matched the frontside! I did work on that this past weekend; however, I'm not sure we are matching shades just yet...ah well.
I'm so excited!!! Thank you! I went with a slightly shorter version of the inverted bob that I usually get. Can't have hair on my neck during prime humidity!
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with this weekend's lists. 
6 more days to go! I can't believe I've been planning this trip for four years, writing this trip report for 7 months, and here we are six days away...AMAZING!
We completed everything else and I am completely caught up on laundry (minus what we wear this week). I even had my hair done:
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