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2 Sep 14, 09:47 PM |
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Day before ... This time it will be different
THE DAY BEFORE
Today had finally arrived. It was the day of twilight check-in and overnight stay at the Gatwick Hilton. I was up super early this morning, too excited to sleep. DD had spent the weekend with her dad, and wasn’t due home until lunchtime so I just had myself to wind up into an excited frenzy! The morning began well, with tidying the house and changing the beds ready for our return. I do like to come home to a lovely fresh bed. Mid morning soon arrived and off I went with Becki to get beautified ……. Well, to get waxed, plucked and painted! It wasn’t long after arriving at the beauticians that I remembered why I don’t get my legs waxed too often. Oh my god, it was absolutely agony! Luckily the waxing came first and then it was pamper time. I went for red nails with a Minnie Mouse twist on a finger on each hand, I thought they looked fab. They were shellac, something which I’d never had done before. (They were meant to last up to two weeks, but unfortunately they only lasted a few days. It seems the heat and humidity did not agree with them). Beauty treatments finished and it was off home to seal up the suitcases and wait for my little princess to be dropped off back home. I didn’t have to wait long until she was home. First thing she did was run to the Disney countdown chart to put on the last of the sticker. She was so excited, it was lovely to see. I was just bursting by this point! A quick change into some old clothes, as these were to be left at the Hilton the following morning. I didn’t want to be carrying lots of clothes in the hand luggage. We were then ready to go! We drove to our friends house as we were going to go to the airport together as we were all on one booking, and we were quickly all on our way to Gatwick. Twilight check-in was very smooth. I took a buggy and a car seat and both were free in addition to our suitcases. I was provided with a big see though bag at check-in for the car seat, and I had bought a buggy bag for the buggy. Next time we were to see the luggage was in sunny Florida, yay! My friend Becki and her DD wanted to stay at the airport for dinner with us, but the others didn’t so went home. We decided to eat at the Weatherspoons in the airport where becki had the Chilli, I had chicken ceaser salad and DD had chicken nuggets. Chicken nuggets featured heavily in her diet whilst away! Becki and her DD then headed home, and me and DD headed over to the Hilton. We made a quick pitt stop at Marks & Spencer for some chocolate mousse for dessert, and some milk for bedtime. Staying at the Hilton the night before has turned into a tradition for us before holidays, so it felt like the holiday was beginning. I requested a high floor so we could watch the planes, and it didn’t disappoint. The room was lovely, big and clean. DD and I settled in and had our chocolate mousse for dessert and chatted about our travel day tomorrow. Next was a bath for DD and then bed. It took quite a while to settle her, although it took even longer to settle myself! A quick phone call to mum, lots of wishes of have a good holiday, and then I managed to drift off.
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2 Sep 14, 10:21 PM |
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Oohh a fab start, and it's getting me hyped up as I will be doing similar in not very long can't wait to hear more
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2 Sep 14, 10:32 PM |
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Oh amazing, really enjoyed reading. x
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3 Sep 14, 03:11 AM |
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Great start looking forward to more .
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3 Sep 14, 05:42 AM |
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Great start
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3 Sep 14, 06:28 AM |
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This was a lovely read. I hope your DD and yourself have the best holiday x
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3 Sep 14, 07:53 AM |
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Very Serious Dibber
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How exciting it's made me want to stay in airport hotel before my holiday have a great time looking forward to hearing all about it.
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3 Sep 14, 08:07 AM |
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Thanks everyone :-)
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3 Sep 14, 10:32 AM |
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Excited about Disney
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Can't wait for updates!
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3 Sep 14, 10:37 AM |
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Oohh a fab start
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