Lisalyn

The kids and I actually accomplished something this morning. We went thru ALL their clothes and took out stuff that was too small, old or something they just didn't want anymore. Sean has 22 pairs of shorts and 12 hoodies! Although I will say the bulk of his shorts are 10's and on their last leg of fitting soon. As for Tristan, we ended up getting rid of 13 pairs of his jeans so he'll need new ones but I have time to get those. But while we were doing that I wrote down all the shorts they have so I can start my list of Disney outfits. So Yay! for kiling 2 birds with one stone.

You have a much better memory than me though if you can recall stuff so easily! LOL, I need to "work out" my brain more I think!

Well, if you change your mind about the book, just let me know.

Oooh, I would love to see your photos! I like to see what pictures other people take to get some inspiration. I already saw one I want to take. It's in "Italy" by the gondolier boats and you can see Spaceship Earth in the backround. I also want to take more pictures of our meals. How bout you? Anything in particular you want to get a photo of?

Are you sure you don't want to borrow the book again? You could copy or take notes of what you want to remember to look for.

I'm off to bed. I didn't sleep well at all last night and I'm also getting ready for school to start by getting up early with Sean.

Were you able to see my pictures?

Here is the photo thread I posted some pictures on. It will be faster to go to the last page but check out some of the amazing shots some people have. Some are so perfect I can't believe someone actually took them and didn't create them on a computer!! As for my pics click on the photos to get the big pictures. http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=733177

I absolutely counted the points. You know when I'm having the hardest time with staying on track? PMS. It's sooo difficult. I'm still tracking and counting my points though.

We have finally started walking. I think that will help except it hasn't been all that hot! Guess I shouldn't complain cause there is still plenty of time for it to be sweltering.

I did see the new DP offer and it's not offered over Thanksgiving. Dang it. Oh well, we won't decide until next year when we're ready to make our reservations what we're going to do and where we'll stay. The Art of Animation will be more expensive than All-Star (family suite) or the Coronado Springs (w/ 2 queen beds, it's the only mod with them. So, we'll see. I still really want to stay at the AoA, it's my first choice but we've never stayed at the other two though either. Although I have to confess I never really wanted to stay at CS but we may have to.

I ate the candy bar.

I think there's a box of social groups and then you click to see all and when you get to Disney Desserts off to the right should Join Group.

Well, my truck need $3,000 worth of repairs! Geez Lou-eez! My dad is helping us out and we'll pay him back over time. Right at the beginning of school and just before WDW. I knew it when Lee said it would need more work. Anyway, with my dad helping us it allows us to keep the money I've saved for WDW. We still would've had to borrow anyway cause we don't have near enough to cover the cost. Oh well.....

I'm very, very impressed with how you're sticking with the treadmill! I haven't done anything at all lately. No pool and I've only walked once. But that's going to HAVE to change with today being 45 days, baaaybeeee!! WooHoo!

Hey, I started a new social group on WDWmagic! It's a combo of my two favorite things in life - "Disney Desserts!" WooHoo!!

If you saw my FB post you saw that our GNO didn't go so smoothly. I'll tell you the story on Tue.

I certainly hope your night to the Trackside Grill went much, much better! LOL, that sounded like a lot of fun though to go and watch and hear some good music along with dinner. How was your nite?

In a couple of days we should hit 45 days away!! Which means we should be getting something exciting in the mail soon!! WOOHOO!

Well, you being verklempt is totally understandable. How could you feel "normal" (not a big fan of that word) when you knew how much was riding on this kid going back home. And sadly, once again, he showed his true colors to Lindsey with that heartfelt good-bye. I hope she finally gets it thru her head he's a total user and loser. She can do and deserves much, much better. Hopefully the counseling will start to get thru to her soon. As I've said before, just hang in there. She'll be glad to know you're right where you've always been when she gets out of this dark cloud.

Why don't you just keep it until the following meeting then? Maybe you could write some stuff down that you want to remember.

Well, I think I know our plans for our 2013 trip. We're going to make the reservations next July at the Art of Animation for a Cars family suite but if they don't offer free dining then we'll change to either the Port Orleans: FQ or AS Music family suite. They're both cheaper, and even though both AoA and ASM are value the AoA is about $500 more. I'll be interested to see if this Aug. they extend the Free DP thru Dec, they did last year. I'm so excited because we'll be going over Thanksgiving for 10 days!!

I downloaded a bunch of pictures online to use for my profile pic! Not of me, all Disney stuff! I got some really cool stuff, too. WooHoo!

Well, if she doesn't dot "that" again he might lose all interest in her completely then. Then she'll really understand what it was all about on her part. Hopefully she values herself more than that and definitely more than he does. As a mom, I KNOW it's hard to watch her go thru this, you just want her to see what you do. She deserves much better than him.

Are you enjoying the book then?

I think it's probably one of the most difficult things as a parent to do - let them be friends with or date someone you do not like. It's true - if you try to banish that person it only makes them more important/attractive to them. It makes them even more determined to see/be with them. It's crazy and hopefully she'll come to her senses and see the slimeball he really is all on her own. If you say stuff, just be non-chalant about it, try not to disparage him too much or vehemently or that will make her think - "she doesn't really know him". Hang in there, he should be imploding soon.

PH is definitely the way to go especially to make time to go back to MK. You want to do this trip properly! You could decide at the spur of the moment to do whatever you want, go where ever you want, too! Oh the freedom.....

Man it was hot today! Would've been a good day for the pool except we went last night and I didn't want to get my hair wet but I had to. A yellow jacket was buzzing around my head and wouldn't go away soooo I had to go under and swim away to safety! My hair feels like straw when I get home so I don't like to go to the pool everyday. I also forgot to get a leave-in conditioner to use after I get out of the pool.

Would you and Lindsay like to come to our pool with us sometime?

OMG - 10 minutes!! Lmao, I don't think I could even do 2 miles right now! But I did do it and Sean and I finished just before the rain. I won't walk on days we go to the pool cause I exercise when I'm in the pool. Unless I feel like I really want to buuuut, I don't really see that happening.

I would definitely add the Park Hopper. We always have it, just in case. We are eating at the Cali Grill while we're there. I think we're eating there Thurs. I am looking forward to it even though it's super fancy food. (I know how to pronounce it all though - thank you, Food Network!)

I know it's possible to get good rates at the last minute but I know you don't want to do that. I think the only option you have is to keep looking.

I knew you'd love the book. It's got so much in there people have no idea about. I find it fascinating how much thought and planning go into the smallest details we just walk right by.

I am going to start walking today. Probably start with 10 but it will be outside so that will make it not so easy to start. I hope it will help me to reach my goal of 10 lbs. by vacation time!

OMG, you are so right! I'll be a maniac in a few weeks, lmao!

I'm so relieved you weren't upset or insulted about my asking you to take care of the book. Last night as I was trying to fall asleep and I thought, "uh-oh, I hope she's not mad or anything...." Thanks for understanding!

I'll stay positive. It's okay if I gained, while we were away I figured that's what would happen, I just need to stay on track like I have been since we returned.

See you later today.....

I am NOT looking forward to weighing in but that comes with the territory, I suppose.

It's funny you asked about the book cause I was going to ask if you wanted to borrow it! The only thing I ask is to please take care of it. I am very particular about my books and I like to keep them in good condition, I freak out on my kids if I see any of their books on the floor. I don't know why I am so fussy (you'd be shocked if you saw the wreck my house is!) but I always have been. I love my books, I guess that's it. As a matter of fact when I moved to AK the only things I took were clothes and my small collection of books. I'll bring it tomorrow to the meeting. I think you're going to love and enjoy it as much as I do!

Everytime I think of 2 months I get this thrill up my spine cause I know that time is going to go by so quickly. You know the kids have less than four weeks left of summer vacation now!

We are now down to 2 months till our vacation!! I'm super excited and the kids are, too! 2 months sounds a lot closer than 60 days, LOL.

Last night I finished rereading The Hidden Magic of WDW. I started it on the flight to Philly. I think I could read that book over and over and over. Simply so I could remember all the stuff to check out and all the stuff I'm missing when we go to the parks! Plus, it's a very, very interesting book to read.

Not a great day yesterday. I used up quite a lot of allowance points but my meals all stayed within my regular points range, so that's good.

Looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow!

Oh wow, that's how I wanted to do my hair when I was in HS!! After seeing the lead singer in Berlin. So funny, I'm glad you like it, I bet she was relieved you did, LOL.

I found Sean's school supply list today. Man those lists are long. At the end of last year Sean left everything at school so I have to replace it all. I was pretty annoyed. Oh well, I guess I will be checking the sale papers tomorrow.

I'm going to get Sean the Crocs that look like Converse sneakers and see how they hold up. He's hard on shoes, I tell ya. He likes the slip-on shoes a lot and he's had quite a few but I usually get them pretty cheap and he wears them OUT! LOL

Guess what? We might (MIGHT) go to DisneyLAND next year! I'm pricing them to see if it will be feasible. I'm checking on springbreak, summer and Sept. We'd only go for 3 days after another friend on wdwmagic told me you'd only need 3 days to do the park properly.