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Well, we don't have much planned since we are just hanging at the resort. So I'll PM you my cell and if a quick little meet could work out, great!! I know zilch about BC so I'd be going off what you suggest for a meeting spot. We did want to wander around the BW, just to see if it matches up to what we are used tooHmmm. maybe you could be our "runner".....Arnaud was saying how excited he was to be staying next to Epcot so we could go over and grab a Grey Goose and Grand Marnier slush, until I reminded him " we are not getting park ticket's spanky!!!!!!" I am kidding of course. My Josie would just flip over meeting you I am sure
I'd love to bring you and Arnaud a Grey Goose and Grand Marnier slush, but you can't carry alcoholic beverages out of the park. And I haven't been to the real Jersey shore ( right?), but I do love Disney's version of the Boardwalk. There's a lot to do. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Isn't it fun to prepare for a trip with a baby & a toddler?! I know it's NOT! Lukas has the same amount of teeth - and got them about 9 months and we haven't gotten anymore, but I have a feeling that will be changing all too soon as we are experiencing the same things you are. I think I was awake from 1-3am this morning with one or the other of the boys.
Here's hoping your alcohol doesn't run out too soon!
FINALLY caught up. Just one tip I'll throw in from our first cruise MANY years ago. On the family/50th anniversary cruise, my wonderful in-laws booked us for second seating dinner (it's just a habit for them since that's what they like on other cruises) but didn't take into consideration our then 6yo (has it REALLY been 9 years already) just couldn't make it through dinner without falling asleep. So the second night we wised up and got him dinner from the quick service BEFORE the show and then he had an appetizer with the family and then we took him down to the oceaneers club and left him off. When we picked him up around 11:30 (ok, we took some adult time too) he was fast asleep on a mat. Worked out GREAT for ALL of us. So I HIGHLY recommend letting the kids have some down time in the evening at the clubs. Works great for everybody. Now getting a nursery ressie might be a bit more difficult, but one they're asleep, babies are a lot more portable.
Can't wait to hear about all the fun stuff that you did on the Dream.
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I'm so sorry you're stressing about some of the cruise stuff. Just to put your mind at ease a bit, we took the early seating, thinking that would be better for Hope's schedule. WRONG! She would always be ready to pass out right before we were supposed to go to dinner, so while trying to enjoy our meal she was a major grump. If it got bad one of us would leave the restaurant until the other one was finished eating, and our other tablemates didn't seem to mind this. I guess it was better than allowing her to cry the whole time. I'm like you, good table manners is important, so if there is another kid at your table who is just not doing the same, make sure Josie is seated in a spot where she can't really see what's going on and maybe she won't pick up on the bad habits. Hopefully you won't have to deal with it because I'm sure the other parents are feeling the exact same way you're feeling now.
I'm soooo excited to follow along, as we are not cruising til May and I'm soaking up every bite of info and excitement I can until then. I especially LOVE the part about the text and being a "good wife"..LOL!! I did the same thing as SOON as my husband finished the "ess" sound in saying Yes to my proposed vacay plan. (Dream 4 nights in May followed by 2 nts at Pop Century w a trip to MK) I never procrastinate when the gettins good! ha! Looking forward to reading on...
Have a Magical day!
I'd love to bring you and Arnaud a Grey Goose and Grand Marnier slush, but you can't carry alcoholic beverages out of the park. And I haven't been to the real Jersey shore ( right?), but I do love Disney's version of the Boardwalk. There's a lot to do. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
OH GOD NOOOOO, please don't think we are Snooki and Pauly D here I am guessing the BW might be like AC was bak in it's hay day.
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Isn't it fun to prepare for a trip with a baby & a toddler?! I know it's NOT! Lukas has the same amount of teeth - and got them about 9 months and we haven't gotten anymore, but I have a feeling that will be changing all too soon as we are experiencing the same things you are. I think I was awake from 1-3am this morning with one or the other of the boys.
Here's hoping your alcohol doesn't run out too soon!
Well thankfully neither of my kids get up in the middle of the night, they do wake up at about oh......6am. Geez, just one more hour, really. 7am I can deal with
Uhm, my alcohol better NOT run out
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FINALLY caught up. Just one tip I'll throw in from our first cruise MANY years ago. On the family/50th anniversary cruise, my wonderful in-laws booked us for second seating dinner (it's just a habit for them since that's what they like on other cruises) but didn't take into consideration our then 6yo (has it REALLY been 9 years already) just couldn't make it through dinner without falling asleep. So the second night we wised up and got him dinner from the quick service BEFORE the show and then he had an appetizer with the family and then we took him down to the oceaneers club and left him off. When we picked him up around 11:30 (ok, we took some adult time too) he was fast asleep on a mat. Worked out GREAT for ALL of us. So I HIGHLY recommend letting the kids have some down time in the evening at the clubs. Works great for everybody. Now getting a nursery ressie might be a bit more difficult, but one they're asleep, babies are a lot more portable.
Can't wait to hear about all the fun stuff that you did on the Dream.
Hello there!!! I was able to get the early dinner. And you are so right, babies are more portable while sleeping. I have a strong feeling though he won't be making the 8pm shows. Hmm......I wonder if he'll be upset
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I'm so sorry you're stressing about some of the cruise stuff. Just to put your mind at ease a bit, we took the early seating, thinking that would be better for Hope's schedule. WRONG! She would always be ready to pass out right before we were supposed to go to dinner, so while trying to enjoy our meal she was a major grump. If it got bad one of us would leave the restaurant until the other one was finished eating, and our other tablemates didn't seem to mind this. I guess it was better than allowing her to cry the whole time. I'm like you, good table manners is important, so if there is another kid at your table who is just not doing the same, make sure Josie is seated in a spot where she can't really see what's going on and maybe she won't pick up on the bad habits. Hopefully you won't have to deal with it because I'm sure the other parents are feeling the exact same way you're feeling now.
Thanks
It's funny because this early/late dinner thing has sooo many different opinions and it all comes down to what the little one wants at that said time. See the abover poster. We did get the early seating which is 6 or 6:15 I think. That "should" work, we eat around that time every night and my kids are both in bed by 8pm. Now on a vacation, I let that slide a bit of course. But I am being stick with a nap for both while on the ship. Anywhere between 3-5. We shall see though.............
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I'm soooo excited to follow along, as we are not cruising til May and I'm soaking up every bite of info and excitement I can until then. I especially LOVE the part about the text and being a "good wife"..LOL!! I did the same thing as SOON as my husband finished the "ess" sound in saying Yes to my proposed vacay plan. (Dream 4 nights in May followed by 2 nts at Pop Century w a trip to MK) I never procrastinate when the gettins good! ha! Looking forward to reading on...
Have a Magical day!
Hey there and thanks for jumping in.
Yes, all "good wife's" should jump at any mention of a vacation of ANY kind
You trip sounds great and I will try to report back as much as I can on our 4 night Dream!!
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Just joining here in the fun! You have some great plans for your vacation. Have fun with packing and last minute planning! Hope those 16 days go flying by quickly!
Great PTR! We aren't cruising until next August, but I love to hear about all your planning and adventures! Don't stress about the kids in the clubs - they love it and it gives you and hubby a little down time to relax.
PS - where in South Jersey are you from? We're from North Jersey - West Milford - and we vacation every summer in Stone Harbor. We just love it there!
Yikes! That's a lot of stress! But, like you said, this too shall pass and in 15 days you'll be on your way to Disney and a wonderful cruise! The boys and I were watching My Yard Goes Disney (I had taped a bunch) and saw the Dream and they were freaking out about the Aqua Duck and I told Jason Josie was going on that cruise with her family and he looked a lot like this .
( I had all good intentions of starting my PTR today while off for the holiday but ended up doing a bunch of laundry and lazing around with the boys watching MYGD and Tangled. I have to admit, I think it's because I'm stuck and can't think of a catchy title at all! And yes I got the text...they are very cool!)
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Just had a chance to read more thoroughly... Love everything so far.. for a countdown we are using the Disney widget on our desktop as our fridge and most other surfaces are covered in Special School papers.
Love the FE... and the pillowcases.. super cute! (I really believe I am in the right place here as I LOVE to search for fun and different ways to enjoy things..) Thanks again for sharing!
Just joining here in the fun! You have some great plans for your vacation. Have fun with packing and last minute planning! Hope those 16 days go flying by quickly!
Hi and thanks for following along
The packing is coming along, and I hope these next few weeks, well days.....fly by too.
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Great PTR! We aren't cruising until next August, but I love to hear about all your planning and adventures! Don't stress about the kids in the clubs - they love it and it gives you and hubby a little down time to relax.
PS - where in South Jersey are you from? We're from North Jersey - West Milford - and we vacation every summer in Stone Harbor. We just love it there!
Thanks, I'm OK if hubs and I don't get "adult" time. We don't when we go to the parks, so we should be used to that. BUT, if we do......then GREAT
LOVE SH, we are a little north of there, outside AC/Margate area
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Yikes! That's a lot of stress! But, like you said, this too shall pass and in 15 days you'll be on your way to Disney and a wonderful cruise! The boys and I were watching My Yard Goes Disney (I had taped a bunch) and saw the Dream and they were freaking out about the Aqua Duck and I told Jason Josie was going on that cruise with her family and he looked a lot like this .
( I had all good intentions of starting my PTR today while off for the holiday but ended up doing a bunch of laundry and lazing around with the boys watching MYGD and Tangled. I have to admit, I think it's because I'm stuck and can't think of a catchy title at all! And yes I got the text...they are very cool!)
Ahhhh, Jason.....well you can tell him that Josie isn't even big enough to ride on that with an adult, so no stress buddy
I started to watch MYGD but had to stop. It annoyed me because I wanted that done to my yard
I'm teasing you on the TR, but try thinking in song titles. ( I always like that, can ya tell).................I'll come up with a few for ya
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Just had a chance to read more thoroughly... Love everything so far.. for a countdown we are using the Disney widget on our desktop as our fridge and most other surfaces are covered in Special School papers.
Love the FE... and the pillowcases.. super cute! (I really believe I am in the right place here as I LOVE to search for fun and different ways to enjoy things..) Thanks again for sharing!
Keep reading whatever you can!!! That is how I learned about the FE and the pillowcases. Like I have said before, I only look around on the Disboard site, but that is where I learned of the FE. If you go to Etsy.com you can find those pillowcases. They really are cute.
Thanks everyone for the moral support. I think I was having a "moment" the other day. But Arnaud is flying home tonight and this will end my week of being a single mom to a toddler and infant. I give ALL single parents a big ol shout out!!! It ain't easy. I say this everytime he has to travel for work, I KNOW it's work and you have important meetings and presentations to make, but do you go to a nice dinner at the end of the day? Do you get to sleep in a bit? Do you have good adult conversation??? I know, I'm being a brat, but he did say I earned a special little treat from the spa on the ship!!!!!!
I think I have most of our clothing sorted out, I am going to start putting some toiletries into smaller bottles and sort all that stuff out tonight. I have been looking for a pair of dressy/casual sandals but I missed the boat on buying any of that since all that is out now are boots. I'm sure I'll find something that will work for all my dinner outfits in my closet
We have been going back and forth on DVC. Sometimes we are really into it, then at times we are like just forget it. I did get a letter in the mail to call and talk to someone and recieve a $25 GC..........hmmm, I can do that!!! So I did and had a lovely little chat with Judy. She sent me some brochures today in the mail so I plan to look over all that info tonight and start to maybe think about it again. We also know that we will be going to the parks next year around this same time again, so I am keeping my fingers crossed for a nice BB offer. Looks like FD is being offered up until the end of Sep for next year. I think if we book on the last day of that it will extend for our whole trip?? Actually we like to go tuesdays-wednesdays so it might be like the 3rd to last day of the offer, we'll see. I was hoping for a room discount and not do the DP, but any deal will be OK with me. We are trying to have some dates in our heads, because we will only be in a WDW resort for 2 days, I want to have that nailed down.
The next 15 days should fly by, and to make it all more chaotic, another letter I got in the mail today was a meeting for Josie's IEP for this year at pre-school. When did they set that up for you ask? Oh, the day before we leave, uugghhhh.......you mean my brain has to be on an important meeting and not getting the house together, kids to bed, finishing "crap" and whatever else comes up. NICE!
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Hmmm. maybe you could be our "runner".....Arnaud was saying how excited he was to be staying next to Epcot so we could go over and grab a Grey Goose and Grand Marnier slush, until I reminded him " we are not getting park ticket's spanky!!!!!!" I am kidding of course. My Josie would just flip over meeting you I am sure
And I haven't been to the real Jersey shore (
right?), but I do love Disney's version of the Boardwalk. There's a lot to do. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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I am guessing the BW might be like AC was bak in it's hay day. 
I had all good intentions of starting my PTR today while off for the holiday but ended up doing a bunch of laundry and lazing around with the boys watching MYGD and Tangled. I have to admit, I think it's because I'm stuck and can't think of a catchy title at all! And yes I got the text...they are very cool!)
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