The “”I Don’t Have to Cook for 10 Days" TR - Aug 17-27, 2010 - COMPLETED 11/2! - Page 4 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I completely support checking another bag! It stinks to pay it, but carrying all that stuff on and off the plane and DME may be a set up for more stress than the money would assuage.
That's why we finally decided to check another - I just hate giving the airline more money! And I've got to say, the thought of not dragging luggage and trying to direct 2 little ones at the same time makes me very happy
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More great plans. It's nice that you have some more laid back time planned too.
My older daughter cried when we had to leave on our last trip too. We had a surprise for both girls the last day to help cheer them up. They had princess makeovers at BBB so we sneakily bought them t-shirts there. They had them to wear home.
The surprise is a great idea! We'll definitely have to think about doing this - thanks!
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I finally got to read your PTR. Your plans sound great! Your kids are adorable. My kids cry when we leave every time. Isn't it heartbreaking. Can't believe it's almost time to go.
I've been laying awake at night strategizing about what to pack for the kids and myself. ....
I think this is why I had trouble sleeping last night! I should just get packed already so I can get some sleep!
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That's why we finally decided to check another - I just hate giving the airline more money! And I've got to say, the thought of not dragging luggage and trying to direct 2 little ones at the same time makes me very happy !
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I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Sounds like the sleepless nights paid off! Congrats on the packing!
Thanks everyone! I really am much happier staring at the small amount we will be lugging through the airport. It's just nice to have free hands with little ones around
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I finally got to read your PTR. Your plans sound great! Your kids are adorable. My kids cry when we leave every time. Isn't it heartbreaking. Can't believe it's almost time to go.
Thanks for the compliment on the kiddos And it is heartbreaking when they cry
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I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
Thank you so much!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
Nothing new on the trip front. The kids and I are completely packed - this is the earliest I think I have ever been done! Although, to be fair, we often go as soon as school lets out, so I usually don't have that much time to pack in advance with all the year end stuff I get busy with. This trip, I've been waiting all summer vacation to be able to pack I only have my cosmetic bag to throw in on the day we leave - our outfits for travel day are already out and just need to be ironed.
I spent the day today in my classroom - what a sauna! My air broke in June and it was sweltering in there - good practice for Disney I suppose!! Despite the heat, I did get all my bulletin boards done, kids desks arranged and my desk set up, so I'm feeling better about that. I still have a week before I go back when we get home, but I wanted to be able to go and relax in WDW, not worry about what I had to do for work! I'll be busy enough the weekend we get home - on that Saturday, we have my niece and nephew's birthday party and my future sister-in-law's wedding shower is on Sunday. I'm going to be exhausted!
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Why do these kids look so pathetic?
Find out in: A New Grade, A New House, and A Surprise!Final Thoughts 01/30
Just found your PTR. Your plans look great. Sounds like you are going to have a magical time! Congrats on getting packed. It will be here before you know it!
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And I've got to say, the thought of not dragging luggage and trying to direct 2 little ones at the same time makes me very happy 
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I only have my cosmetic bag to throw in on the day we leave - our outfits for travel day are already out and just need to be ironed.
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