Pre-Trip A moment of weakness…

Hello all!

You might’ve come here thinking “oh a PTR for her December 2024 trip, how lovely”

Not yet

If you don’t know me from previous TRs, I’m Annie. My Disney crew typically consists of me, my husband Ian and usually our 2.5 year old Nora.

We booked our December 3-11 trip almost a year and a half ago (and have had two trips we snuck in since booking that one LOL). I feel like I’ve been counting down forever.

In short, that trip is STILL happening.

But…

Tomorrow morning Ian is leaving our home in Maine to work in San Diego for 5 long weeks

And our 5 year wedding anniversary falls during that time period.

And I’m going to be solo parenting while working full time with a 2 hour round trip commute to the office every day.

It’s fine, I’m fine.

But tonight I had a full breakdown.

There was only one way to fix it…

We worked with my parents on Nora coverage, and booked an anniversary Disneyland trip just for me and Ian

So.. consider this the official 30 day countdown! When I’m crying daily from stress and missing Ian, I have this to look forward to.

Here we go!

 

[Wicked Sisters]

Have a wonderful weekend and I cannot believe how much Nora has grown. So cute.

 

[cgersic]

Dang Nora sure looks like you!!! Can't wait for this report! Happy Anniversary!

 

[k8einwdw]

I am SO excited. It's been so hard solo parenting, working full time in a NEW demanding job, currently in a doctorate program, etc. etc. I am READY for a fun break.

I’m exhausted just reading that. Go enjoy your well-deserved break, and happy early anniversary!

 

[Zipadeelady]

How dang cute is that outfit on Nora!!

Don't feel bad. Joe and I went on vacation during Zane's first birthday. He doesn't remember us missing it at all. I'm not a bad parent. He had a big party the weekend before and he's our third kid so no biggie. His sisters say he was spoiled the most out of the three of them so he won in the end.

 

[Katiekitten]

I can't believe how big Nora looks!
Have a brilliant trip and I'm looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[lindawdw]

Happy Anniversary! Have a great trip to DL and San Diego! Nora is adorable.

 

[TheMouseFan]

Yay! It's almost here! Have a great weekend and happy anniversary!

 

[annienevells]

This PTR from DL is basically transitioning to my PTR for my December trip because I’m too lazy to make an official PTR

20 days!

Life is weird and hard right now, so prepping for WDW is keeping me sane and bringing pockets of happiness.

This is our first ever Christmas time trip. On our first full day, Wednesday December 4th, we will be at MK and kick off with our usual Crystal Palace breakfast. I just ordered this outfit for Nora:

I’m OBSESSED.

As a New England family, I’m worried about her being too hot but hopefully she can last in this fit through breakfast before changing into something cooler haha

 

[Tiggertoo56]

This TR is basically transitioning to my PTR for my December trip because I’m too lazy to make an official PTR

20 days!

Life is weird and hard right now, so prepping for WDW is keeping me sane and bringing pockets of happiness.

This is our first ever Christmas time trip. On our first full day, Wednesday December 4th, we will be at MK and kick off with our usual Crystal Palace breakfast. I just ordered this outfit for Nora:

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I’m OBSESSED.

As a New England family, I’m worried about her being too hot but hopefully she can last in this fit through breakfast before changing into something cooler haha

That outfit is so sweet !

 

[lindawdw]

The outfit is adorable! It's cool in the morning so she should be fine in the outfit. I'll be at WDW during that time so I'll be sure to look out for you to say hi!

 

[k8einwdw]

As a New England family, I’m worried about her being too hot but hopefully she can last in this fit through breakfast before changing into something cooler haha

We’ve had mixed weather the week after Thanksgiving the past few years. Some years it’s chilly (for Georgians anyway) in the mornings and evenings, and then mild during the day. Some years it’s a little too warm for our liking - hard to be holly jolly when you’re sweating from every crevice. Like @lindawdw said, you’ll probably be fine having her in that outfit first thing in the morning before it warms up.

 

[annienevells]

That outfit is so sweet !

The outfit is adorable! It's cool in the morning so she should be fine in the outfit. I'll be at WDW during that time so I'll be sure to look out for you to say hi!

We’ve had mixed weather the week after Thanksgiving the past few years. Some years it’s chilly (for Georgians anyway) in the mornings and evenings, and then mild during the day. Some years it’s a little too warm for our liking - hard to be holly jolly when you’re sweating from every crevice. Like @lindawdw said, you’ll probably be fine having her in that outfit first thing in the morning before it warms up.

Thanks all!!

We are a family that sweats in 50 degree weather, so just a little nervous about it definitely packing layers!

 

[MotherofaPrincessLover]

We are a family that sweats in 50 degree weather

I'm glad to know I'm not alone