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Love the reaction....glad once she relalized she will not be living forever at Port Orleans that she is getting excited about the trip. I think she has a very good packing list there....she got all the important stuff, and I totally agree about Baby Rapunzel, can't leave "stinky" boys to take care of Baby Rapunzel...she definitely has to come along.
great reveal. Love the fart comments. Good to know baby Rapunzel will be safe from the stinky boys. I do hope you find purple tissue boxes - that is very sepefic.
Oh no I had no idea about Stefanie Bless there hearts!!
Have a great trip!
Thank you!
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Well said, as I myself have felt at a loss for words.....
I know. She will be missed for sure.
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Sounds like Josie is all set to go with her 8 items!!
Yeah, 8 things.......that's all ya need.
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Bless Josie's heart!
Thanks
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Josie is hilarious! I love the 8 things, and especially her concern over baby Rapunzel being left with the stinky boys!
I agree with you about the loss of Princess Stefanie. She has crept her way into all of our hearts and I will never take another trip to WDW without taking her along with me in some way.
I agree, she has crept her way in, forever.
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Love it! I am cracking up over here about Josie's concern over baby Rapunzel and leaving her with the "stinky boys"
Good luck with your packing!
Thanks, packing went down in a BIG way!
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Aww, poor Rapunzel! Josie's right, she needs to come along with you!
She's coming, thats for sure.
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Josie's packing list is too funny! Can't trust stinky boys, that is true!!
She really isn't one to talk though. She is just as bad as those stinky boys!!!
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Kids! I laughed out loud at Josie's concern about baby Rapunzel. I get concerned like that about my own stuff - trust with - with 3 human males and 1 male dog -'nuf said.
You need a girl in your crew............hmm, baby number 3 perhaps???
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Josie is so cute! I wouldn't want to leave my Rapunzel (or probably anything else) alone with stinky boys so I can't blame her one bit for wanting to bring her along. Too funny!
I also thought it adorable that she said she didn't want to live there. She was cracking me up.
Not sure what her deal is, but I would have no problems living there!!
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I love how you try to surprise children, and then it just doesn't go the way you envisioned it. But the good thing was she didn't have a clue what was going on. I loved the 8 things she picked to bring, and I especially loved why she couldn't leave baby Rapunzel home.
Classy right??
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Love her reaction to the reveal!
Odd, but very cute.
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Love Disney Mail!! Makes me smile every time I open the mailbox and see something from Disney. Did you get the cool monorail mail??
So, you're all checked in already!! WOW!! From planning to almost there just flew by, really!!
Need to get an over-the-door-toiletry-thingy for the room. I tried the over-the-door-shoe-holder but the hooks didn't fit over the bathroom door and I ended up putting it on the adjoining door we had between our room and the noisy people's room. They kept knocking back at me while I was trying to put it on, I think they thought I was trying to break in.
Soo sorry you guys were sick And I can't believe Josie has NEVER thrown up before Not that it's that big of a problem for my boys, but it has happened. And yes...once in the car...that's a lot of fun, huh?
And of course you might think you have an idea of what your child is going to do, but clearly Josie had her own ideas of what that box meant. Tell her I would live in Disney with her And being surrounded by boys...like Kelly...the baby Rapunzel farting story cracked me up!! LOVE her 8 things...she is priceless!!
YES!! I want a song!! But, we're gonna have to think about that one. And "our spot" might just be changing, huh?
Yes, I made the appointment and even as we were walking across the completely empty parking lot to the completely darkened nail salon, I still didn't give up hope. But, as Linny said, no such luck. And yes, calling the second place a dump was kind. Linny went to use the bathroom and as soon as she got up, I was on my phone looking for other nail salons and we got out of there as soon as she got back. Luckily, Linny spotted a nice family with a mom with a new mani/pedi and she pointed us to a very nice salon.
I had a fabulous afternoon with Linny catching up and relaxing and I'm looking forward to the next relaxing afternoon. You are so welcome and I am glad Josie liked the gifts.
Holy hi-jack batman...(Maybe if I wrote this much on my own TR I'd finish before our next trip)
OMG........where to start!
Uhm, have no clue what you are talking about with the nosiy neighbors.........must be because you haven't gotten to that part in you TR!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, our song........what shall it be? Jersey Girl.....Bruce??? Hmmm, a thought huh?
Our new coffee spot is going to be wherever the Starbucks is in Epcot!!!!
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Okay, I found your PTR and am all caught up! AND before you actually leave. I've never been so proud of myself for being late to the party! I love that this is just a mommy-daughter trip, and I just know you and Josie will have the best time. Love the story of the reveal - I'm glad to hear Baby Rapunzel will be safe from farts. Your plans look great (and I'm really, really bummed that I'll miss you two by mere hours ).
I don't even want to think about the mere hours. So bummed.
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Love the reaction....glad once she relalized she will not be living forever at Port Orleans that she is getting excited about the trip. I think she has a very good packing list there....she got all the important stuff, and I totally agree about Baby Rapunzel, can't leave "stinky" boys to take care of Baby Rapunzel...she definitely has to come along.
Yes,all the inportant things right?
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great reveal. Love the fart comments. Good to know baby Rapunzel will be safe from the stinky boys. I do hope you find purple tissue boxes - that is very sepefic.
Oh she is clearly talking about the purple box that is in her room at the moment.
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Well, I’m packed!! What, what WHAT???? I’m still shocked. The toiletries are still hung in the bathroom, but that’s ready to go in the suitcase Monday morning along with my flat iron and that’s about it. My new Fit Flops came in the other day and I have to say these are the perfect shoe and color. They are nude and can go with everything. I did want to bring an extra pair of flops though too, so I went into my stash of 18 pairs, yes I did say 18!!! It’s a problem, I know. I just decided to go with the plain white, since that too will go with whatever. I feel bad for Josie still with the shoe situation, her feet are really in between 2 sizes right now and some shoes are just getting to be too tight, while others are still a pinch too big. So I am bringing 3 pairs for her to switch it up on how her feet are doing. I have to sit Josie in the umbrella stroller and make sure it’s adjusted to her and not for Andre. She really is too big for it, but to push her around a bit, I think she will live. I didn’t want to bring one for her on this trip. The vision of her and I skipping down Main Street just doesn’t seem the same with now a stroller in the mix. But I do have to remember she is 4 and will get tired at some point during the day. Plus I don’t have daddy with me to throw her up on his shoulders. Poor guy.
Josie has been getting more excited each day for the trip. Last night she asked if we could bring some “ Been-yays” home. Took me a minute or so to know she meant beignets. I told her that would be a good possibility, she was happy because she said “I sure do think the boys would like them” …this coming from a girl who I’m sure won’t even eat them, she doesn’t like sweets. She would much rather down some Pringles with me!!! We are salty girls.
So really not too much to report about right now. I am going grocery shopping for the “stinky boys” and plan on making some meals for them to have while we are gone. Arnaud is more than capable of feeding himself and Andre, but it’s the least I could do for my hubs since he has been so nice about pushing me to take this trip anyway. I figured a big pot of their favorite turkey soup will last a few days for them and also his all-time fave…………….tuna casserole. ICK. His mom gave me her recipe when we got married and I thought the whole thing was vile, but through the years I myself have gotten used to it. Just add some good gruyere and anything can taste GREAT! I think those 2 dishes will last the boys just fine, but Josie and I are going to make them their fave blueberry muffins too, as a treat. I despise baking, but this recipe is mix, pour into muffin tins and voila! No real science to it. Cooking I love, baking…..eh. Forget it. If any of you love blueberry muffins, this recipe is fabulous. Go to Food Network.com and these are Ina’s recipe. I add lemon zest and some of the lemon juice though too. PERFECTION!!
Guys and tuna casserole - what's with that?! That is the standard are here if I'm out of town or having dinner with friends. Everyone loves it but me.
Will need to go check out the muffin recipe.
Congrats on getting so much packing done! Almost time!
You're such a good mommy/wife. I let the boys fend for themselves. Although I probably should make meals ahead of time since they usually eat pizza or fast food.
And about baby #3....it's not totally ruled out, but it sure isn't happening soon. Maybe my DB & SiL will have a girl.
Packed already, how great! I don't even know what "fit flops" are... gotta go look them up. Sounds like your boys will be well fed while you're gone-- and then after you return, with the beignets.
Guys and tuna casserole - what's with that?! That is the standard are here if I'm out of town or having dinner with friends. Everyone loves it but me.
Will need to go check out the muffin recipe.
Congrats on getting so much packing done! Almost time!
OMG, what is with the tuna casserole??? I really have to say I don't mind it now, but at first I thought it really was so gross.
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You're such a good mommy/wife. I let the boys fend for themselves. Although I probably should make meals ahead of time since they usually eat pizza or fast food.
And about baby #3....it's not totally ruled out, but it sure isn't happening soon. Maybe my DB & SiL will have a girl.
Ah, thanks Kelly. Crafting is hard for me, but cooking I really do love, and have gotten really good over the years, so I kinda enjoy doing it for them.
God bless you for even thinking about a 3rd, but I hope for a girl for Becki! Well really I just hope for a healthy baby for you all.
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Packed already, how great! I don't even know what "fit flops" are... gotta go look them up. Sounds like your boys will be well fed while you're gone-- and then after you return, with the beignets.
Those boys are always fed well, that's for sure.
Fit Flops are one of those sandals that are to "shape your legs" while you walk. But really they are just comfy, not too much "shaping" going on.
…this coming from a girl who I’m sure won’t even eat them, she doesn’t like sweets. She would much rather down some Pringles with me!!! We are salty girls.
I love this because me and my mom are the same way I am so excited for you to experience your first mother/daughter trip!! They are so fun, even when they're older.
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Well, I was here for the very beginning of your trip report, and now I'm here in time to say "Hope you have a fabulous trip!" I'm all caught up and think your plans look great, and love your daughter's reaction to the reveal.
Great job with the packing! And yes, it's a great idea you're taking Josie's stroller. My kid was 6 last summer and after the second park he was done. I had to rent one from Disney and he hardly fit in it.
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I get concerned like that about my own stuff - trust with - with 3 human males and 1 male dog -'nuf said.
But the good thing was she didn't have a clue what was going on. I loved the 8 things she picked to bring, and I especially loved why she couldn't leave baby Rapunzel home. 
And I can't believe Josie has NEVER thrown up before 
Not that it's that big of a problem for my boys, but it has happened. And yes...once in the car...that's a lot of fun, huh? 
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. I just decided to go with the plain white, since that too will go with whatever. I feel bad for Josie still with the shoe situation, her feet are really in between 2 sizes right now and some shoes are just getting to be too tight, while others are still a pinch too big. So I am bringing 3 pairs for her to switch it up on how her feet are doing. I have to sit Josie in the umbrella stroller and make sure it’s adjusted to her and not for Andre. She really is too big for it, but to push her around a bit, I think she will live. I didn’t want to bring one for her on this trip. The vision of her and I skipping down Main Street just doesn’t seem the same with now a stroller in the mix
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