Travel begins

So, Hubby's travel has started. It's been about 3-4 months since he last traveled. I knew this first trip was going to be rough. I just wasn't expecting what I got. I expected my biggest issue to be Kasey, not Courtney. Boy was I wrong. Courtney has really had some behavior issues this week. Plus her potty training has regressed a bit! Are you kidding me? Of course Kasey has had her share of issues too. Mostly at bedtime. She doesn't want to go to bed, and she has been waking up once she has been a sleep a little while. Last night she was up for 2 hours in the middle of the night. It was like having a newborn all over again! Jeez!

At least this week has been busy, so it has flown by. That has helped a lot!

I had to take the birds into the vet today for their annual check up. Boy did they hate that! But Muse at least got comfortable enough that she wanted to be pet, but the first few minutes she was in her crate, she kept trying to figure out how to escape! They are so cute riding around in the little carrier!

I worked today on our trip to Florida! The tickets are booked, the Princess Luncheon is booked, we are ready! Well, almost. I did pick up a few fun things for the plane today. I am a little worried about flying cross country with the girls by myself... But, I can do it, right? Funny how we still need to make a few bigger purchases for the trip. We are going to get Courtney a new car seat so we don't have to bring the big bulky one. We are also going to get Kasey a refurbished iTouch. Courtney has had her own for over a year now, and Kasey can maneuver it no problem. So, to keep her entertained on the planes, she is gong to get her own. Having one of her own should also stop a lot of fights. Courtney doesn't get her iTouch a lot, but when she does, there is always issues.

I can't wait to go see my in-laws! How lucky am I that I LOVE my in-laws! I feel so blessed because I know that there are so many in-law conflicts out there. But I got really lucky! (Probably part of my whole smart choice of marrying Hubby...) :)

My Mother-in-law called tonight. It just cracks me up, they live in this retirement community, so they are collecting things for Courtney and Kasey to use/play with from all their neighbors. Everyone has grand-kids come and visit, so everyone has bits and pieces of toys/porta-cribs/strollers, etc! They even have a service you can rent all that equipment from! But Grammy has the girls HOOKED UP! I hear rumors of bikes, sidewalk chalk, and more! The girls are going to be spoiled! Never mind the fact that they will be able to go swimming in March! OUTSIDE!

I can't wait to tell Courtney about Disney World! More so, I can't WAIT for the Princess Lunch! And I found out today when I called Disney that we can go to Guest Services and get Courtney a "First Visit" button! That will supposedly acquire her extra attention from the characters! Man, I am just busting at the seams to go on this trip!

One thing that I learned about myself this week? I really lack in the organizing department. Thankfully my friend Kim is really strong in that area. So she came over Tuesday morning and helped me clean the basement. She is coming back tomorrow night to help with other areas of the house! I can't wait! I feel so much better about the basement! I can't wait for the rest of the house to be done! She has a weakness of cooking, so it's a fair trade. Plus I pay her in wine... LOL!

Well, I guess I should go and try to settle down a bit before bed. I am so amped up for the trip, I might not sleep tonight! And I still have over 2 weeks to go!

Hugs everyone!