Sorry about the delay in replying everyone! Crazy week (as you could see from the photo)!
You're so close- and 15 days sounds amazing!!
It's been a while since my kids were small enough for strollers but I remember being hesitant about umbrella strollers and then loving it. So much easier than the big bulky ones and perfectly comfy as long as they can sit up well. They even make them with a small net/basket underneath to hold a few things.
I panicked and bought a cheap Cosco one at Target. Harold (who researches EVERYTHING online) tells me I "choose poorly". He is returning it but I still have no tiny stroller.
Just got all caught up! Wow you have been busy! I love all of your crafts and movie nights. What a great way to involve the kids in the trip excitement. Your play room also looks amazing! And you did it all on a really great budget, I love it.
Thank you for sticking with me! Almost done now! 10 days left to go!!!! Starting the packing this weekend and have to finish Robbie's costume! All the shopping is done thought and the bags are out and ready to go.
Thanks Alysa! We just got back from traveling with Jonah for the first time. He's seems to have gotten over the worst part of teething, and is doing better. I have tried baby tylenol and teething toys, but he won't chew on anything that's not my finger. Any suggestions?
Your trip is so close!
My suggestions for teething...hmm. Robbie is going through the same thing. He actually sat up in the night last night, stuck both hands in his mouth an burst into tears, poor lamb. I think the thing that helps him the most (besides the tylenol) is chewing. He's like a puppy. I actually sent a photo of him munching a hunk out of a board book to my sister yesterday. That and his crayola markers. Happily he can't get the lids off yet. I wish I could help. Poor Jonah. It will pass. And we'll wake up one morning, not having been awakened in the night and we will go tearing into their rooms to make sure they are still alive. And they will sit up sleepily and stare at us like we've got two heads.
Hi Alysa! That is awesome that your stay has been extended by 2 days!!! 15 days is quite a stretch but goes so quickly!!
I didn't do the math to realize that Robbie turns 1 this trip. What a great way to celebrate. Time sure flies.
I'm no help with strollers. It's been way too many years.
I can say that my first stroller for my oldest in 1983 was a metal frame contraption with vinyl padding in a hideous pattern. Ack!
As for your earlier note....
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. If you let me know your dates I can plan our August trip to hopefully coincide because YES, I'd love to plan to meet up.
Thanks for even thinking of me.
With three kiddos I'm sure you have your work cut out for you in the next couple weeks to get ready.
I know, can you believe it! I am nervous to tell the kids teachers. I've never pulled them out of school during the year like that before.
And he's turning one! It went by so fast! It always does, doesn't it? One minute you are bringing them home from the hospital a tiny little bundle, the next they are off to overnight camp. Or University!! Is this Em's last year of high school this year? Or off to defend their country. You must be so glad to have your son home soon! And you've been with me the whole way!
I keep wanting to get him birthday gifts to take with us but Harold seems to feel that I may be able to find one or two things while we are at Disney.
That hideous contraption with the vinyl cover is what I bought yesterday! And what Harold is taking back tomorrow.
And guess what! Tonight I booked three nights over Victoria Day weekend at the Boardwalk in a one bedroom suite! May 16th-19th for Star Wars weekend. I am so excited! We used to squish into a studio but now with five I think those days are coming to an end. So I will have 2 new costumes to make. Eveie is going as Leia, Toby as a Speeder Bike Trooper (I'll just order that one)and I am going to make an Ewok costume for Robbie! Eeek!
And our August trip will be the 23rd to the 1st (we'll be at Vero from the 15th to the 23rd) so if you are going to be around we are going to have to do a meet. Where should we go? Le Cellier with your Canadian friends? Or we could just watch Off Kilter. Men in kilts are always fun.
Awe, he's so cute, you just want to cuddle him
Haha well I think, considering, it really doesn't look bad. You're doing a great job, even if you're running around like a chicken with it's head cut off a bit
The picture just confirms that you are human, but still a supermom
I'm so excited for you guys though! I can't wait to see your photos! 2 weeks? Oh you must be so antsy! How are the kids holding up? Has it sunk in for them yet?
Thank you! I can't believe I posted that messy photo. It's all much better now. The kids are not nearly as excited as Harold and I are. We really need this vacation. I think you are right, it hasn't quite sunk in for them yet. Tomorrow I order the party tickets and the travel insurance. This weekend I finish Robbie's costume,
maybe help my sister sew a Queen Elinor one, and check Harold's and mine for any mending they might need. And then next week is packing!!!!!
Okay, night all! Lots to do tomorrow!
! We leave in 7 days so I will be spending this weekend getting ready! 
I was able to finally read through your amazing PTR during the past two weeks. 
