Sorry I have not posted on this thread in a while. The last two months have been rather hard. In addition to my MIL passing away suddenly, my brother's (he and his family are traveling with us) MIL also died about two weeks later. Needless to say, it has been two months of ups and downs.
All the children are extremely excited about the trip. We adults are just looking foward to getting away. We asked both newly widowed FIL to join us, but only my brother's FIL said yes. Sue Ellen from Dreams was absolutely wonderful in getting the extra cabin, room at AKL,
MVMCP, and all of our priority seatings for him.
I was also on the Z-Pack last week. My children have been to the doctors 4 times in the last five weeks. My son is still on medication. I might not send them to swim next week if it is cold just to play it safe.
Lisa: We actually call our guest bedroom the "Disney Room" because that is where we have been piling up stuff all summer long. Right now I have all the suitcases laid open on the floor and am in the process of organizing. I am taking your tip regarding the zip lock bags. Your cabin poster is absolutely beautiful--great job. I wanted to do one, but do not think I will have the time.
Flexsmom: I really hope it works out for you. I agree with Ann that there are many ways to work from the ship if need be. I know every situation is different, but there is no way I would cancel my trip for my firm. It has been planned for 19 months. However, I know that I would not be permitted to travel during tax season.
smw71: Welcome to the boards.
I am almost done with Christmas shopping. We do not get back until the 15th so I wanted to be done before we leave. I plan on having Christmas cards done on the ship. I just want to do the labels (I know less personalized, should be written) before we leave.
My children had been looking more forward to the WDW part of our vacation until a couple of weeks ago. They informed me that now they are more excited about the cruise. I said why and they replied "because of the free ice cream".
Instead of losing 20 pounds this fall, with all of the stress I have been under, I gained 20. Back to back pregnancies did me in but it has been five years!!!
Will check in soon.
I hope everyone has a great thanksgiving. I am sure we all have a lot to be grateful for.