Sunday, April 25, 2010

"Mom, What JOB can I do today?!"

6 days to go and counting... The girls are in a total count down mode for Disney and my little plan has worked like a charm! It is often like pulling teeth around here to get any help so the girls decorated Disney containers a few weeks ago and we told them they could earn money to buy their own souvenirs at DISNEY! Kylee thought this was awesome and it is now very common on a daily basis to here, "MOM, WHAT JOB CAN I DO TODAY?!" I was the happiest lady around for awhile but now I'm trying to use it to stop whining, arguing and even homework...I guess I've pushed it a little too far. I should just be happy that the dish washer gets unloaded when I ask, laundry gets put away, dishes are cleared, beds are attempted to be made and I'm left trying to come up with little jobs I can give Kylee...may this continue forever!!!!! You'd think our house was spotless but some how it still looks like a pig sty.

We also made a count down chain at the beginning of the month and Kylee thought it was way too long. She has been shocked at how quickly it is coming to and end though and diligently rips one off each morning on her way out the door for school. Alexis is busy naming each one of the princesses and continually talks about how she is going to get hugs and sit on their laps. Kylee is the most excited to see her cousin Easton who she hasn't seen in 2 years and Skylar can't wait to try out every ride possible in the quickest amount of time as he works on mapping out the parks. On the other hand, I am about to approach my week of planning out every little thing everyone is going to need and figuring out the necessary entertainment for our 12 hour car ride. The excitement leading up to it is almost as fun as the trip or at least helps cushion the cost!!!! We've decided to splurge and finally take a real family vacation that is going to cost us some serious cash but know it will be well worth it. No matter what the age DISNEY ALWAYS FEELS SO MAGICAL!!! If any of you have any tips on the order to do things in or stuff to be sure and see in the parks send them our way. We are eagerly anticipating Saturday when we will hit the road.

6 comments:

Lindsay said...

Lucky!!!
I'm so excited for you guys...have fun!

Laura said...

I am so excited for you!!! I just am imagining your little girls faces lighting up over the princesses. It will be a great trip - it will be worth all the effort, and planning, and stressful hiccups I just know it.

Amy said...

fun!!! we're planning a disney trip for December. we're really excited about our trip too. :) the disney cans are a great idea... i might need to use that one for my boys. ;) and the chain too. (except i would wait until it gets a little closer.) any ideas, tips, advise you could give me about your trip would be most helpful. i hope you guys have fun!!! :D

Dave and Mel said...

thanks for the comment, things got a little better after the kids went to bed :) SO FUN that you are going to Disney!! The girls are the perfect ages and I'm sure it will be a trip they talk about forever afterwards. I can't wait to hear all about it and maybe I will have this baby while you are meeting all the princesses :)

PS- loved the pics of Kylee sewing with your mom, Zanna would love doing that too!

Lexie said...

Love the picture with their cans, what happy little helpers you have! I know it is going to be perfect and can't wait to hear the low-down when you get back! It really is magical.

Brooke said...

How fun! Have a great trip, and be sure to take lots of pictures:) Your girls are as usual too cute!