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There are other changes as well.
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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Oh, no! I didn't know Mike's new place doesn't know that little detail! I'm sure it'll be okay. It HAS to be okay!
You're right Laurie! We'll find out soon enough.
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I don't know how I missed your PTR for so long, but I've fully caught up over the past few days. I'm so happy Mike found a new job! I'll be crossing my fingers he won't have a problem getting the time off of work.
Welcome! And thanks so much!
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I'm catching up and commenting along the way..........LOVE all the dinners of course. Love all the matchy outfits, they look perfect. I'm digging option 2 for the dress situation and as for the dress for Palo........you can never be to dressy on a cruise, so I say YES to that dress!! I'd rather be overdressed myself though and if you like it and feel good in it.........then heck yes, wear it. Plus I love the color blue
My go to style advisor - thank you!! Now I need to find shoes for that dress!
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Congrats again to Mike and the family for his new job!!! SUCH a huge sigh of relief for you I know.
How has school been btw??
Cant wait to hear more plans!!!
School - one week down and it wasn't too bad. I'm stressing this week though. 2 assignments due tomorrow and I have a 3 hour coaching class to take tonight so I can my youth coaching license and tomorrow is practice.
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I'm sure it will all be fine with Mike's vacation.
Thanks Cheryl!!
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Glad you all enjoyed Ant Man!
It was good. I'm sure we'll own the movie once it comes out.
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I'm another who was not aware that Mike's new job didn't know about the cruise. Hope it's all okay!
THanks Cam!!
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Tons of that things will work out with the new job and Mike's vacation!!
Thanks Tara!!
Holy crap! We'll be on the ship in 45 days and I have SO much to do!!!
Since I only have a few minutes, here's what I know I need to do:
enter passport info with DCL - need Dylan's passport (his expired) and need parents' info
print out and sign all documentation
print magnets for stateroom doors - I have made some and will reuse some too.
order magicbands
check-in for WDW portion
decide what we're doing that Friday after the cruise
pre-pay gratuities
order Sunpass - for all those FL tolls
download music from Spotify to my kindle - for music in the car - I've made a Disney playlist and a roadtrip playlist
get snacks, drinks, etc
pack
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Deep breaths, you can do it. I know from experience how hard it can be to plan a vacation, juggle kids, and do homework. Your sail away party will feel that much sweeter.
Thanks ladies! I know it will get done, but until it is done, I will stress about it. It's just how I'm wired. We took a personality test for work and got our results yesterday, so I know for sure this is the case.
I totally get the stress before trip especially with the last stuff. No matter how organized I still feel like I'm running around with my head cut off. And everyone telling me that things are ok drive me crazy especially during the last 72 hours...I always feel like if you helped me instead of telling me it would be ok would help a lot more. This is nothing new for you - everything is organized & planned and I have the confidence that it will all come together just how you dreamed it would be. And you have 40+ days to do it in! Hope today is a great day for you & lots gets done.
somehow you will get it all done, you're a mom after all and that is what we do.
True words Holly!
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You'll get there, Kelly!!
Thanks Tara!
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I totally get the stress before trip especially with the last stuff. No matter how organized I still feel like I'm running around with my head cut off. And everyone telling me that things are ok drive me crazy especially during the last 72 hours...I always feel like if you helped me instead of telling me it would be ok would help a lot more. This is nothing new for you - everything is organized & planned and I have the confidence that it will all come together just how you dreamed it would be. And you have 40+ days to do it in! Hope today is a great day for you & lots gets done.
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