Did You All Take STUPID Pills This Morning?!....an Oct. '16 PTR - Page 6 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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The 17-yr old is done growing I'm pretty sure, at least I don't think he'll have any more spurts that leave his clothing in the dust. He's been holding steady on his height for over a year now. The younger one, however, despite his dismal insistence that he will never grow another inch in his life, I'm quite sure he hasn't really hit that "spurt" yet. He's def. still growing, as I seem to have to buy pants for him every few months lately.
Hey, he may be wilting in the heat in the parks, but at least he'll look good doing it!
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I like that, good one! Too funny, like something out of The Wizard of Oz!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What is it about teen boys and hoodies as coats in dead of winter? I was amazed my two made it through. When my oldest was in hs...he and his buds ONLY wore shorts. Dead of winter...yeah, the whole bunch walking around in shorts and hoodies with snow on the ground.
My two continued to grow until about 21 or 22...albeit at a much slower rate than previously.
And there is Alien's pink MagicBand, in all its glory! DH's has part of a childhood nickname, that is sometimes still used on him. He opted for that on this band (we still have a set from the spring that we never used, so we'll be sporting two each).
Slinky's foam mattress topper also came, yesterday. They said it would be compressed for shipping and would need a few days to fully expand to its normal size. They weren't kidding, and I was skeptical at first, but it's already looking normal and quite plush, so I think he'll sleep quite well on it.
And, his swim trunks came the day before! (what a great week for mail in our household!!). Despite his doubt that the size I ordered him was the right fit, they are actually perfect, so I don't have to do any exchanging. Now just waiting on Alien's shorts, and everything I've ordered will have arrived! A few more things to pick up at Target this weekend, snacks the week before we leave, and voila!.....DONE!
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Yay! Disney mail! We bought the youngest 2 DGS' special magic bands for their trip in January....and DGS3 is pink as well as it's his favorite color. he will tell you that he likes Skye from Paw Patrol the best (because she flies) and she wears pink. I think he secretly believes that pink will help him fly.
Yay! Disney mail! We bought the youngest 2 DGS' special magic bands for their trip in January....and DGS3 is pink as well as it's his favorite color. he will tell you that he likes Skye from Paw Patrol the best (because she flies) and she wears pink. I think he secretly believes that pink will help him fly.
I have to comment on the teenage boy fashion, because I have 2 teenagers at home. The 13 year old is all about having everything look perfect. His hair must be just right, his jeans must not be baggy, his t-shirts must be the perfect fit (not too tight, not too big), etc. The oldest, who's 16, has the most boring wardrobe ever. He only wears t-shirts that are black, or gray, or navy blue. He only likes beige shorts, no other color, just beige. You will never see him in a polo shirt, EVER. Drives me nuts.
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Thought I'd toss in a mini-update. Not a whole lot going on, but getting more excited every day! I'm actually really having to slow down and make myself savor this pre-trip anticipation; work has been VERY busy this month (I've been doing 6 days/week) and I'm just wiped by the time I get home. I was hopeful that I'd start running again after the stent came out, and while I'm feeling great in that regard, I just don't have the energy for it. I'm on my feet and moving all day at work, so it's not like I'm getting zero exercise, but I'll tell you, the running will have to wait until after vaca! Our foliage is stunning right now, so I may try to get in some after-work walking.
So, I guess I should 'fess up and let you know about a change I made recently, and also will, at this time, refer you back to the title of this PTR. Because it was, by any account, a "stupid pill" moment. Well, it'll seem that way, but it wasn't to me. Anyway, I decided to cancel our dinner ADR at 'Ohana......
The reason being, it's pricey ($40/person), and the only one of us who is going to eat very much is Buzz. I have a teeny appetite, and believe it or not the boys aren't ravenous eaters (wait.....they're teen boys....isn't that contradictory?!). By the time we're done there I've dropped almost $200, and I just cannot justify that expense, no matter how good the food. And I think we can all agree, anything about our trips that causes us stress, is best knocked off the itinerary. So I canceled and haven't felt badly about it for even one moment. I'm still trying daily for Afternoon Tea, but not holding my breath, especially since there's really only one day that I'd want to do it. But, in the end, there are PLENTY of places to eat at WDW, and we'll have a great time regardless!
I did my final shopping this weekend for the non-food items I needed to pick up. Got a box of these:
These are great to keep in my bag, or even a pocket if I'm traveling light. I like to use them before eating; I'm not one of these germophobe people, but when your hands have been holding bars and railings that a thousand other people have been holding, well...... Ew. They're also great for a quick clean-up after a particularly sticky or greasy snack.
And!....I got myself some new shades. I love my current pair but have had them almost two years and wear them almost daily, so I thought a new vacation pair was in order.
Notice the $3.00 price tag..... Brand new, from Goodwill. Yeah, baby.
Plans are looking good! Nice buy with the $3.00 shades!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Too funny, like something out of The Wizard of Oz! 
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DH's has part of a childhood nickname, that is sometimes still used on him. He opted for that on this band (we still have a set from the spring that we never used, so we'll be sporting two each).
I love my current pair but have had them almost two years and wear them almost daily, so I thought a new vacation pair was in order. 
Awesome deal on the sunglasses! 
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