So some additional things to remember when going to Disneyland…
1. Great shoes and if you will be there more than 1 day bring at least two pairs. There is a TON OF walking and standing you will be doing and a great pair of shoes is ideal, if you are anything like me as well sweat makes your shoes unwearable the next day so have the option for a dry pair each morning.
2. Extra socks should always be around
3. Comfy slippers or super soft socks at night when you go to bed. After a good rub down with lotion slipping on some good socks will make those toes ready for another day.
4. If your kids are young get a sitter or grandparent who goes to bed early to come with…a little grown up time away from the cranky kids will be needed after a few days of sleep deprivation.
5. Bring a cooler that you can throw in a stroller or carry easily. Food and beverages are pretty pricey-ok ridiculously expensive!! Also make sure your hotel has a freezer and fill it up with bottled water every night. Pack some meal supplement bars and trailmix along with lots of water…unless you are willing to spend lots of money on food and drink…I’m a cheap-o so I packed.
6. Become familiar with the location of the First-aid Station. It is filled with some really wonderful registered nurses as well sa great place for medical attention or the needed tylenol or advil after lots of fun on crazy rides with screaming people.
7. Positive attitude. Wake-up every morning telling yourselfyou are going to the Happiest Place on Earth and remind yourself often, especially when you are waiting for the fireworks, parades or what-ever-show and a rude woman/man pushes you or your kid out of the way (or as our friends case steps over your kid while carrying a stroller.)
8. Make sure you and your kids always keep your hands to yourself and off of walls bookshelves or whatever…you may get hooked or grabbed. Just ask Derek’s left hand. 
If it is dark watch even more carefully.
9. Escape and be a kid again. Experience the sites and sounds with your children or grandchildren. Enjoy each attraction and ride and become a part of the fantasy it makes so much more fun. You find being positive easier and you say hello with a smile to nearly every stranger you meet.
I’ll post the annual transplant follow-up appointment outcome soon.
I am leaving in just minutes to take Derek to his KIST Testing, Kindergarten Test to test where the child falls before the year begins. He also gets to sit down and talk with his new teacher for the first time. Then we are on the road! We moved Derek’s annual transplant follow-up to July 20 so he would not miss any school and decided to make it another mini family vacation.