If you consider that Disney has travelers from the west coast then 9:30 pm isn't really too late. It would be like 6:30pm to them.
Disney could charge a hold fee that was refundable when you went to the restaurant but that would have its own problems.
I hope you can get the earlier time. It might open up soon, especially since Disney changed MK operating hours for October.
Very true.
That makes total sense.
You are right - it would have it's own problems, I just wish there was a way around it, it's so frustrating.
I hope so, but we are totally OK if it doesn't - we'll still try to check in earlier and go on with our day.
I can't wait to see what you do with the treasures Josh took home from his dad.
How great that Allison want to start walking/running. I bet it's more fun walking/running with someone than alone.
Ulf and I went to find the cache down by the sea today. We did find the cache without getting wet.
It will be a while, since planting season is over... Next spring, I will use them for planters I think.
It is more fun - hopefully we can keep eachother motivated.
Yay!!! So glad you found it without getting wet. Today is the big day for your car - how did it go?
Do you have to decide this now. I would hold on to it till a couple of days before hand. See how the trip is going. You might decide that you would rather do a sit down lunch instead of a buffet breakfast that morning. As long as you cancel early enough, you won't have to worry about the cancellation fee.
I usually wind up changing some of our ADRs while on the trip, or at least we used to before the cancellation fee was added in. I guess they added that to stop the ADR hoarding by people. But people who are selfish always find a way around the rules.
Fun.
My Dh is starting to enjoy our run/walking. I'm glad we did the couch to 5k.
We are having a baked rigatoni tonight. That doesn't help you since it is not whole30.
No, I don't really have to decide it at the moment - it's not as if LTT is a highly sought after ADR that I feel badly hanging on to...
However, I would like to let it go asap, if I am not going to keep it. I dont' think we will get rid of CP - since it's a must do... So, the only variable is LTT...
I don't think I've ever changed an adr while we were on a trip... I know I've added them - LOL - but I don't think I've ever changed any.
True... Sad...
Good - I am glad to hear that your DH is enjoying it too.
No, not W30... but it sounds good. LOL
So today is our first W30 day....not by my choice -- our daughter decided today was the day and took it upon herself to make sure we had compliant lunches packed and ready to go and something picked out for dinner tonight that is compliant. So last night she and I made up a breakfast recipe (no eggs -- I just can't stand them most of the time) and got that divided out and ready. I had a physical therapy appointment at 6:15 this morning and I'd REALLY like a soda right about now, but I'm staying strong with my water. I did break the rules first thing off the bat -- it's going to take me a few days to adjust -- I always eat a banana in the mornings while I'm getting ready for work. I need something in my stomach to take my meds but my body doesn't do well with anything heavy first thing in the morning. So I eat a banana, and then when I get to work about an hour and a half later I have my breakfast. So I still had my banana this morning, then some sugar-free applesauce after physical therapy because I was absolutely starving and didn't have any protein with me (other than my prepacked breakfast and lunch and I didn't want to break into those). If I can hold strong on the snacking and no sodas today today it will be good...
I think it's a little humorous that your dd initiated your W30... but good for her! That is awesome!!! Good luck to all of you - you'll do great - especially if you are all doing it together and cheering eachother on!
Soda is such a hard thing to give up - Whole30 or not... I forget that people still drink it, as it's been so long since I've had any... I would have suggested that you cut back considerably a few weeks prior, just so this week isn't so hard... Soda addiction/sugar and sweetener addiction is a real thing - and it's sometimes painful for days when you give it up. I urge you to push through it, you will be amazed at the difference in your body without it.
Don't forget sparkling water (check ingredients - I know LaCroix is approved) is a compliant choice - it's helped me greatly, as I very much enjoy the carbonation and the easy to carry cans... I have a different local brand that I use - which comes in 20oz bottles, which I prefer... but the cans are OK too - I just like to be able to reseal, as I rarely drink an entire one at once.
And I would keep on with your banana.... I know - some W30 sticklers would frown upon it... but medical necessity always trumps W30 rules.
Listen to your body and take it easy these first few days - it's a difficult adjustment... I hope your first day went well. Big hugs and lots of strength sent your way - you guys can do this!!!
Yay for treasures!! I can't wait to see what you decide to do with them You're so darn crafty!
I don't beat myself up ENOUGH for eating crappy--you can send some of your perfectionist mindset my way!
I LOVE that you and Allison are going to start buddying up on walks/runs. Someone else to hold you accountable and motivate each other sounds like a great deal!
Happy Monday!
Thanks - it will be spring time before I get anything done with them... I may decide to paint the stool this fall - but I doubt it - I still have a lot I want to finish before our trip...
Ha! I wish I could! It's so hard to eat in a mindful way... There is something to be said for the addicting chemicals which are put into our food supply.
I sure hope we are able to keep eachother motivated... it will be good for both of us... We'll see - she is young and often doesn't have the willpower to stick with things for very long.
Thanks! Same to you!
Love all of your new treasures! I'm sure you'll make them look great.
Yay on A wanting to get some activity in, it always helps to have someone to walk/workout with, doesn't it?!
I know you said you're tough on yourself with the W30 compliance but just remember, you're taking steps in the right direction and feeling better overall so that's something! Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves. You're doing great!
My guess is you had Chipotle tonight. I made spaghetti, just plain old spaghetti and Ragu, sometimes I just have a taste for jarred sauce, usually I make a quick red sauce using Ina's recipe from food network but not tonight! It was quite delicious.
It was homecoming this past weekend and it was so bittersweet. My senior's last HC and my freshman's first HC. So many milestones celebrated differently now.
Hope your day was lovely!
Thanks - I hope so - looking forward to spring to I can make fun stuff!
It is very helpful - hopefully we can keep eachother motivated.
True... Thank you for saying that.
Yesterday wasn't a very good eating day for me... Again, not W30 compliant totally - but definitely Primal compliant... It's so hard for me to see that as being OK right now - but it is, and I need to remember that.
Hahaha.... I wish I would have had Chipotle last night... But I had a sweet potato hash with bacon and eggs - it was very yummy.... Not Chipotle, but still good.
I'll probably have Chipotle today though...
I totally understand about jarred sauce - sometimes it's just so nice... Often times, though, I add stuff to it to stretch it further - it's pretty rare I ever just dump a jar in and put it on the table.
Awwwh.... So hard - I hate change sometimes... but I bet it was fun just the same. You know as well as I do, to enjoy all of these moments.
Thank you - same to you!
Glad A is feeling better and adjusting back to being home. V's picture is absolutely adorable. She is so talented.
Just love when Karma comes around. Not a fan of people doing things like that.
YAY, on the white capris fitting. Love when that happens. Glad you have a motivator on the walking with A. I just could not get into my walking / running this year.
I am so excited that this trip is coming up, but sad for this PTR to end.
I did go visit my daughter at college. Oh how I missed her! I couldn't contain my tears. I rounded the corner and she was standing there. She ran into my arms and said, "I missed you mom". We had a wonderful visit, lots of laughs and I cannot wait to go back and see her again.
Have a wonderful day!
Yes - it's very nice to have her home. It's a little strange to have her here all day with me though, instead of in school... She is working on that though - which is good.
Thank you - I am so proud of her.
Yes - Karma is nice isn't it.
Thanks - I still have a while to go before I can wear them in public... But it's nice to be able to say that I was able to get them on... Now if I can continue to make progress in the right direction...
Sadly - I wasn't able to get into my running either... But I am trying not to get down on myself for that... I tend to juggle a lot, and with all the stress this summer, I am trying to just be kind to myself with what I did accomplish.
Me too... I am a little nervous for this PTR... I am not sure how long it can be before they lock it?
I've gotta be getting close. Trying to hold on for a little longer here. At this point - I have no plans for another trip, so this may be my last pTR for a while.
Awwwh.... I am so glad you got to see her! I bet it was wonderful - hard - but wonderful.
It's so hard letting them go - it truly is. And it looks like she missed you just as much! Hopefully you'll get to see her again soon...
Thank you - same to you!
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Well, I worked out yesterday morning... Level 1 of 30 day shred.... I find that level 1 is the hardest of the 3, and I really dread doing it. I think it's all of the jumping jacks and squats?
Then I worked upstairs all morning... I have 3 orders going simultaneously right now... LOL I worked on all of them yesterday with the supplies I had on hand and did as much as I could. Thankfully the rest of my supplies came in yesterday's mail - so I can continue today.
We had lunch and then Allison and I hit the trails in town... We walked for about 30 minutes... It was nice, the weather was great (after a rainy morning), and it was good to get out. Afterwards, we ran some errands before we had to pick up V.
We came home and I made dinner - the family had pigs in a blanket with fries... and I had a sweet potato skillet with bacon and eggs - it was good. I was not W30 compliant yesterday... I have a HUGE weakness for peanut butter... It's not allowed on any of my paleo-type programs, which is a bummer as I love it so much - but it's also a food without brakes for me, once I start - I can't stop. I was hungry after our walk - so I made the mistake of having a banana with peanut butter... UGH... There's worse things I guess.
After dinner - V drug me out on an excursion... She is in a photography class this year, and wanted to get some sunset pictures... Which required a hike in the woods - and of course - me eaten alive by mosquitoes...
I survived though and hopefully she was able to get a few good pictures...
I sat around the remainder of the night watching HGTV.
Today - it's a heavy lifting day for me...
I will work upstairs all day...
I will pick V up from school, and we will do a bit of shopping before my Tuesday meeting... We'll probably have dinner somewhere - either Chipotle or at home...
That's about all!
I wish I could share my Disney countdown here - it's getting smaller and smaller and we are getting more and more excited...
I hope you have a great Tuesday all!
D~