We went to The Disney Store today because we knew that it would be much cheaper to buy t-shirts and little things here, as oppose to in the park. Although, I am not sure that was entirely true, as I now think we need to buy another suitcase.
We did however snag Monkey’s Halloween costume (Minnie Mouse) on sale, which will go perfectly with Caterpillars Mickey Mouse that I got at a consignment sale for CHEAP. They will look so cute at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Celebration! We also got Monkey some princess PJ’s that I am going to let her wear as dresses in the park if she wants to … especially for Cinderella’s Princess Breakfast. They aren’t huge ballgowns like the standard dresses, but they are long and pretty … but most importantly – washable! Other than that we just got some t-shirts, a stuffed Mickey and Minnie to give them in the park one day, and totes for their Halloween loot.
I am still pretty nervous about the money, even though we set aside way more than our dear friend (and travel agent) recommended. I think it’s just because we’ve never done a family vacation before, and we’ve never done anything so big with all cash. (Thanks, Damn Ramsey!) I think part of the reason I am so stressed is because our emergency fund only has checks to help us only use it for emergencies. I never ordered actual checks, so they would be out of state, weird account number since it’s a money market account checks if we had something major happen. I am thinking it’s not even worth taking that checkbook.
I realized today Monkey has this Friday off from school, so we only have four more school days until we leave! I am trying to book the one October session I have left (the 30th if anyone wants to snatch it up!!) so everything is in perfect order before we jump on the plane.
Other than that, I am making lists like crazy so I can remember everything (please feel free to shout out things you think I may have forgotten!), and trying to save every penny that comes in, just in case our rainy day happens in Florida!
Although, I do have to admit, God has continued to bless us and provide for us in ways we could never imagine. Just when I start to get down on myself for not spending as well as I could have for the month, God provides, in his perfect timing, enough to get us through. Isn’t his grace amazing!? I know us being in Florida won’t change that, but a little bit of me is the scared little girl who wondered if she spent the night at grandma’s house on Christmas Eve if Santa would find her. So silly, I know!
We have a birthday party for a very special boy tomorrow (Monkey’s future husband, if I have anything to say about it!) and I have a session with one of the cutest babies in the world on Sunday. More to come on both of those things I’m sure.
Off to toss and turn, stressing over what I may forget,
A
If the bank is a bigger bank you will be able to cash the checks in an emergency, If not it might not be a bad idea to open an account at a bank that has a branch down there just in case.
Or else you can always call your bank and wire yourself money if you get desperate. Don’t worry you wont be stuck. Have a good vacation.
Don’t sweat it sis! Everything will go great. As long as you have enough money to get home everything else will fall into place. I know from recently going on vacation and I too have not been on vacation for a very long time, it is scary. Have no worries though! God will take care of all of you on your journey (and it sounds like you have planned enough too!).
Have a great trip! I will miss you four and can’t wait to hear all the stories from Monkey and Caterpiller!
Love,
Jules
oops, typo I hate that, Caterpillar