2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[sandym]

Mandy do you know if they have 80's night on the 4 night cruises? I always want to go but can't drag DH. The only thing I've gotten him to go to was match your mate.

[mandymouse]

My husband complains about me dumping him on a cruise but for different reasons. He prefers inside (air conditioned activities such as movies, hanging out in the sports bar) and I always want to be outside by the pool enjoying the sunshine. (Although I do like to go to Bingo)


Morning Veronica

I guess I'm lucky, we both like to lie in the sun in the day (Paul lasts a bit longer than me) and then in the evening, you can find us both in Diversions watching sport on the TV, playing draughts or eating nachos and chicken wings (yes even after a late huge dinner :thumbsup2 )

[micheleluvsmickey]

He was just bringing you a present:rotfl:

ewww now theres a present i wouldn't want..Maybe i would wrap it up and regift it my MIL:rotfl2:

[sandym]

ewww now theres a present i wouldn't want..Maybe i would wrap it up and regift it my MIL:rotfl2:

I know what a certain evil twin would do with it:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

Mandy do you know if they have 80's night on the 4 night cruises? I always want to go but can't drag DH. The only thing I've gotten him to go to was match your mate.

Sandy, I was only reading about this the other day. I'm sure that someone mentioned that the 60's, 70's & 80's nights had finished, and replaced them with something else,

See here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1731468

[mandymouse]

ewww now theres a present i wouldn't want..Maybe i would wrap it up and regift it my MIL:rotfl2:

I know what a certain evil twin would do with it:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Hanover]

Well, I can honestly say yesterday was the worst day of my life. Things are looking more positive, but...

Keegan had his CT scan at 8:30. We were to have a follow up with his doctor at 4:00 PM. They called at 10:00 saying they hadn't received the results yet, but would like us in at 11:45 so we could avoid the afternoon "flu" kids. Red flag there. I couldn't even concentrate and sat with Keegan trying to put Legos together waiting to go in. We get there and they take us straight back to an exam room. Second red flag. We've never not waited. The doctor tells Derek to sit in his exam chair-thrid red flag-- and tells us that Keegan has a tumor and they think it's lymphoma or teratoma (cancer) and that he has a 2PM appointment at Johns Hopkins. I don't even remember leaving the office, but we made it to the J.H. Pediatric Oncology center and he had 5 vials of blood taken. We saw 2 doctors examining him head to toe and taking a complete history. They showed us his CT scan and pointed out a tumor near his heart/lung. They went to review his blood work and did a smear to check for lymphoma/leukemia cells and did not find any. They said there is always a small chance it didn't show up yet. They had the head radiologists look at his scan and they found air pockets in it. They said that he could have been born with it and it continued to grow and it got infected by pneumonia through his lung tissue in that spot. For now, they are treating him with antibiotics 3 X's a day for 10 days to see if it shrinks. If it doesn't he has to have a biopsy and perhaps surgery to remove it. The pulmonary specialists and infectious disease doctors are going to review his case today and see if they want to do IV antibiotics instead or any other treatments at this time.
They will give him a CT scan at the oncology center in 2 weeks and we'll go from there. It was a very, very rough day. I was so in shock at the doctors I couldn't even cry and nearly fainted. I was completely expecting to hear his lungs were fine. I'm confident he's in good hands and we're very positive we are going to fight this with all we've got. Please keep him in your prayers.

[micheleluvsmickey]

I know what a certain evil twin would do with it:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Yes i think you are right..lol

[Hanover]

double post

[micheleluvsmickey]

OMG Danielle how awful..Your son is definately in our prayers. It sounds like you really have been through the ringer. At least now he is being treated and i am sure he will be fine. keep us posted

[mandymouse]

:grouphug: Oh Danielle, my heart and prayers go out to you and Keegan. I can't imagine the worry and upset you're going through

I really wish I could say or do something to help. Just remember we are here for you, even if all you want to do is rant and cry, we'll be here for you :hug:

I really hope the antibiotics kick in quickly to help him

Take care

[DVCLaurie05]

I know what a certain evil twin would do with it:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

HEY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking the same thing! LOL

Good morning girls, I am on the catch up again!! Just got back from foodshopping....

I can't believe you had a delay today Sandy - and I love the pic of your DH in the pirate garb - mine would NEVER do that - the most I can get out of him is a pirate T-shirt!

Mandy - I love the pics of Paul - that is too funny! Carm would have to be totally drunk to do that.. I am talking TOTALLY!!!!! :lmao:

Deb - nice little hunting dogs you have there - I would love to see I pic!!

Michele - HELLO there!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hug: Did you miss me?!?!?

Veronica - I am thinking your DH and mine will have stuff to chat about - METS!! Carm will get on a roll there - he will talk if it is a topic he enjoys!

[DVCLaurie05]

Morning laurie, sandy, mandy,
Wow that's scary mandy...glad everything is o.k. though.
I was talking to jeff about my dumping him on the cruise to hang with you guys and he said what is the difference from the last cruise i ran off then and he babysat austin because he wouldn't go to the club...lol:rotfl: I am terrible i didn't even realize i was gone that much. I am just a social butterfly .I loved playing bingo and chatting with the people there. Do any of you girls play bingo on the ship. I loved pikey on our last cruise.


This will be perfect - Carm and Jeff can hang w/the boys at the pool and we can go have FUN! LOL

I've never done the bingo - maybe this time we can hit BIG - not like w/sunshine!! :)

Maybe Austin will go to the clubs if we can buddy him w/Dominic.

Now that you are talking about CM on the boats... who has been your Captain, cruise director, wait staff? Any 'good' ones?

We had Brent Davies on BOTH cruises we were on. He was on the Magic in 05 and over on the Wonder in 06. And - I think we had Captain Tom something-or-other.. On the Magic cruise we had Fitz and Dennis in the dining room - and on the Wonder we had some guy and a lady - can't remember their names, so not too memorable - they were nice and all, but we had Fitz on the 7 day, so we were really 'tight' with him.. ON the last night, we gave him the tip envelope and a big hug, I was crying! lol I heard from one of the head waiters in 06, that he was being promoted... He was the BEST! I will have to check w/the kids or DH to see if they remember the name of the other two.. hmmm...

[DVCLaurie05]

Danielle...

I will keep him in my prayers!! Please keep us posted on his condition. Poor little guy! Hopefully the antibiotics will help. How are you holding up today?? I couldn't even imagine - we are here if you need us! :hug:

Laurie

[V4dice]

Well, I can honestly say yesterday was the worst day of my life. Things are looking more positive, but...

Keegan had his CT scan at 8:30. We were to have a follow up with his doctor at 4:00 PM. They called at 10:00 saying they hadn't received the results yet, but would like us in at 11:45 so we could avoid the afternoon "flu" kids. Red flag there. I couldn't even concentrate and sat with Keegan trying to put Legos together waiting to go in. We get there and they take us straight back to an exam room. Second red flag. We've never not waited. The doctor tells Derek to sit in his exam chair-thrid red flag-- and tells us that Keegan has a tumor and they think it's lymphoma or teratoma (cancer) and that he has a 2PM appointment at Johns Hopkins. I don't even remember leaving the office, but we made it to the J.H. Pediatric Oncology center and he had 5 vials of blood taken. We saw 2 doctors examining him head to toe and taking a complete history. They showed us his CT scan and pointed out a tumor near his heart/lung. They went to review his blood work and did a smear to check for lymphoma/leukemia cells and did not find any. They said there is always a small chance it didn't show up yet. They had the head radiologists look at his scan and they found air pockets in it. They said that he could have been born with it and it continued to grow and it got infected by pneumonia through his lung tissue in that spot. For now, they are treating him with antibiotics 3 X's a day for 10 days to see if it shrinks. If it doesn't he has to have a biopsy and perhaps surgery to remove it. The pulmonary specialists and infectious disease doctors are going to review his case today and see if they want to do IV antibiotics instead or any other treatments at this time.
They will give him a CT scan at the oncology center in 2 weeks and we'll go from there. It was a very, very rough day. I was so in shock at the doctors I couldn't even cry and nearly fainted. I was completely expecting to hear his lungs were fine. I'm confident he's in good hands and we're very positive we are going to fight this with all we've got. Please keep him in your prayers.

Keegan and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[V4dice]

Veronica - I am thinking your DH and mine will have stuff to chat about - METS!! Carm will get on a roll there - he will talk if it is a topic he enjoys!

Tom is very social and will be very happy to discuss the Mets (hopefully the season will be going well). I'm so excited that Spring Training is starting. First televised game is Friday. Must mean summer is coming soon!

[mandymouse]

Lol that is so cute mandy..Jeff would never do that..maybe in his younger days when he drank but not now. he doesn't drink anymore not in 17 years

Mandy - I love the pics of Paul - that is too funny! Carm would have to be totally drunk to do that.. I am talking TOTALLY!!!!! :lmao:

I can assure you, no-one was more shocked to see Paul like that, than I was, it was totally out of character for him

Paul wears a Pirate t-shirt too, there is no way that he will dress up

We had Brent Davies on BOTH cruises we were on. He was on the Magic in 05 and over on the Wonder in 06. And - I think we had Captain Tom something-or-other.. On the Magic cruise we had Fitz and Dennis in the dining room - and on the Wonder we had some guy and a lady - can't remember their names, so not too memorable - they were nice and all, but we had Fitz on the 7 day, so we were really 'tight' with him.. ON the last night, we gave him the tip envelope and a big hug, I was crying! lol I heard from one of the head waiters in 06, that he was being promoted... He was the BEST! I will have to check w/the kids or DH to see if they remember the name of the other two.. hmmm...

I wish I could remember the CM's, the only people that seem to make a big impact on us is our dining servers. The best we ever had was in Jan '07. Here they are

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/MMM120/CIMG2464.jpg

Sunil and Jorge, and they were hilarious. If the girls had the camcorder on them, they would always play up to them - they were brilliant. We saw Sunil last Summer, but neither of them were about in December :(

[DVCLaurie05]

Tom is very social and will be very happy to discuss the Mets (hopefully the season will be going well). I'm so excited that Spring Training is starting. First televised game is Friday. Must mean summer is coming soon!

It's not on here... we get phillies spring training.. YUCK! We have a Direct TV - and buy the baseball package - so, we get the regular games, but not spring training... :sad1:

Carm is really thinking we should've gone this year... LOL TOO late now!! Next year for sure! :thumbsup2

[micheleluvsmickey]

I think if austin has a buddy he will go the club laurie. My most memorable person was pikey ...loved him and he teased austin everytime he saw him austin really liked him too. I have read that pikey will be on the magic in august though:sad2: The other was our room steward carlos. He was great he would teach the kids how to make the towel animals each night and he was always there for us unlike our crappy conceirge team. Man they sucked ..he totally made up for them.

[mandymouse]

Y'know Michele, I really wouldn't want to have conceirge. I'm happy with someone coming in our room to clean up and sort out our beds, but I wouldn't want anyone else 'taking care' of us. Did you like it ? what else do they do ? (though I would be very happy to make reservations at 105 days out)

I only remember our room steward from last Summer, he was called Enrique, and everytime we saw him I would break out into song 'you can run, you can hide, but you can't escape my love' :)

[V4dice]

Speaking of cruise ship staff, we had the strangest staff experience back in 1999 on the Wonder. We had done other cruises but it was our 1st Disney cruise (and pre-kids) This trip we did a 4 day cruise and never once saw our cabin stewardess. She did a great job cleaning the room and taking away/bringing back dry cleaning (when we were at dinner or at the pool). We would always look for her and never saw her once. It became a joke that she must be hiding and watching for us to leave. We figured that we would definately see her on the last night (tip night) but she still never materialized. DH & I ended up leaving her envelope in the room that night. Usually we love to meet and get to know our steward/stewardess and I almost felt like we missed something that trip.

[micheleluvsmickey]

Y'know Michele, I really wouldn't want to have conceirge. I'm happy with someone coming in our room to clean up and sort out our beds, but I wouldn't want anyone else 'taking care' of us. Did you like it ? what else do they do ? (though I would be very happy to make reservations at 105 days out)

I only remember our room steward from last Summer, he was called Enrique, and everytime we saw him I would break out into song 'you can run, you can hide, but you can't escape my love' :)

Well they are supposed to book your excursions for you .
make any dinner changes (which we did need on the last but they couldn't accomplish that task so we had roomservice)
Bring you goodies for the kids
we asked them for a chess set(which they are supposed to be able to do) it took them 3 hours to say they couldn't find one carlos the room steward went to the cove cafe and was back in 10 minutes with one.
basically they stunk on every level.

[sandym]

Speaking of cruise ship staff, we had the strangest staff experience back in 1999 on the Wonder. We had done other cruises but it was our 1st Disney cruise (and pre-kids) This trip we did a 4 day cruise and never once saw our cabin stewardess. She did a great job cleaning the room and taking away/bringing back dry cleaning (when we were at dinner or at the pool). We would always look for her and never saw her once. It became a joke that she must be hiding and watching for us to leave. We figured that we would definately see her on the last night (tip night) but she still never materialized. DH & I ended up leaving her envelope in the room that night. Usually we love to meet and get to know our steward/stewardess and I almost felt like we missed something that trip.

We had the absolute best stewardess on our January '06 cruise. She was like one of the family. Her name was Glenice. We brought her little gifts from the ports and she got a huge tip.

Christopher likes the "invisible" steward/stewardess. I like to get to know them.

Our favorite Palo server was Riche (sp?). He was great. Also, Adina. LOVED her. She has been promoted though and is a manager now.

Our regular dining room servers have been good but not GREAT. I'm waiting for that magical team.

[sandym]

Danielle-

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keegan will be in good hands at Johns Hopkins.:grouphug:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi sandy, still working?

[suzannef]

So....... no snow day or even a delay for us today:sad2:

Danielle I wish I had something I could say to make all of this go away. Please know that your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. Feel free to vent here at any time:grouphug:

[suzannef]

I love the hubby pictures ladies:lmao: Mandy you must have been laughing so hard when you saw Paul:goodvibes

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi suzanne, how was your day?

[mandymouse]

I love the hubby pictures ladies:lmao: Mandy you must have been laughing so hard when you saw Paul:goodvibes

The funniest thing was that me and my friends were all dancing round him - like we were his groupies :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (how sad is that ? :rotfl: )

Could I ask a quick question to those of you staying in a Cat. 4 room ? Where does the 5th person sleep. I assume that there's the big bed, the sofa bunk beds, but where is the 5th bed ?

Thanks

[suzannef]

The funniest thing was that me and my friends were all dancing round him - like we were his groupies :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (how sad is that ? :rotfl: )

Could I ask a quick question to those of you staying in a Cat. 4 room ? Where does the 5th person sleep. I assume that there's the big bed, the sofa bunk beds, but where is the 5th bed ?

Thanks

There is a pull down bed next to the verandah door, it kind of blocks the door when it is down.

[suzannef]

Hi suzanne, how was your day?

Hi Michelle:yay: I t was good,but its hard to get motivated when you think you are going to have a snow day and then don't:sad2: I love my job though so it was ok, and now I am supposed to go out with some girl friends to Chili's tonight.

[mandymouse]

There is a pull down bed next to the verandah door, it kind of blocks the door when it is down.

Thanks Suzanne, does it come out of the wall, or down from the ceiling, like the top bunk ?

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi Michelle:yay: I t was good,but its hard to get motivated when you think you are going to have a snow day and then don't:sad2: I love my job though so it was ok, and now I am supposed to go out with some girl friends to Chili's tonight.Have a good time:cool1:

[suzannef]

Thanks Suzanne, does it come out of the wall, or down from the ceiling, like the top bunk ?

It comes out of the wall not like the ceiling bunk. More like a murphy bed

[mandymouse]

and now I am supposed to go out with some girl friends to Chili's tonight.

Have a lovely evening Suzanne :)

[mandymouse]

It comes out of the wall not like the ceiling bunk. More like a murphy bed

Thanks Suzanne :)

[suzannef]

Have a good time:cool1:

I'm sure I'll have a good time once I'm there it's just hard getting motivated to go. Does that make sense?:confused3

[mandymouse]

Has anyone else got any nice plans for this evening ?

Have fun if you have :)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Has anyone else got any nice plans for this evening ?

Have fun if you have :) not me mandy
austin has belt testing tonight so i have to watch that crammed in the studio with 20 other parents..yippee

[suzannef]

Thanks Suzanne :)

Are you thinking of upgrading to a cat 4??

[suzannef]

not me mandy
austin has belt testing tonight so i have to watch that crammed in the studio with 20 other parents..yippee

:lmao: :lmao: I hope everyone showered!!!:lmao: :lmao:

[micheleluvsmickey]

:lmao: :lmao: I hope everyone showered!!!:lmao: :lmao:
lol..me too.
:scared1:

[suzannef]

Ok ladies I have to drop Haley off at a friends, chat ya later

[mandymouse]

not me mandy
austin has belt testing tonight so i have to watch that crammed in the studio with 20 other parents..yippee

Well I hope it's not too uncomfortable there, just close your eyes and dream that you're on a hammock at Castaway Cay :thumbsup2

Are you thinking of upgrading to a cat 4??

I wish, no, I was just curious ;)

:lmao: :lmao: I hope everyone showered!!!:lmao: :lmao:

lol..me too.
:scared1:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ok ladies I have to drop Haley off at a friends, chat ya later

See ya later Suzanne

[V4dice]

not me mandy
austin has belt testing tonight so i have to watch that crammed in the studio with 20 other parents..yippee

I feel your pain...I actually dread when Bryan takes a belt test...usually it takes around 2 hours of watching everyone else and about 10 minutes of watching him. Plus there are only a few seats so I end up sitting on the floor for 2 hours so the entire lower half of my body is asleep 1/2 way through. Luckily this month he's not up for a belt yet:banana: I'm such a bad mommy.

Tonight DH is away in Philadelphia again so I'm hoping to get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour then watch TV and relax (wishful thinking but I can dream).

[micheleluvsmickey]

Well I hope it's not too uncomfortable there, just close your eyes and dream that you're on a hammock at Castaway Cay :thumbsup2



I wish, no, I was just curious ;)





:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:



See ya later Suzanne I will have to try pretty hard to pull that one off mandy..:rotfl: :rotfl: The whole building smells like feet
eww:scared1:

[mandymouse]

Tonight DH is away in Philadelphia again so I'm hoping to get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour then watch TV and relax (wishful thinking but I can dream).

It's always nice when they're away and you're in charge of the TV remote control. Have fun Veronica :rotfl:

I will have to try pretty hard to pull that one off mandy..:rotfl: :rotfl: The whole building smells like feet
eww:scared1:

Eww, sounds inviting (not !!) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micheleluvsmickey]

I feel your pain...I actually dread when Bryan takes a belt test...usually it takes around 2 hours of watching everyone else and about 10 minutes of watching him. Plus there are only a few seats so I end up sitting on the floor for 2 hours so the entire lower half of my body is asleep 1/2 way through. Luckily this month he's not up for a belt yet:banana: I'm such a bad mommy.

Tonight DH is away in Philadelphia again so I'm hoping to get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour then watch TV and relax (wishful thinking but I can dream).

yes tons of fun..:rotfl2:

It's always nice when they're away and you're in charge of the TV remote control. Have fun Veronica :rotfl:



Eww, sounds inviting (not !!) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:not really..i take a big breath before i enter and hold it till it's over.lmao:rotfl: :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?

We're hoping to do both :)

[sandym]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?

We're hoping to do both :)

We're hoping to do both. My MIL and Christopher's aunt have never been on a Disney Cruise so we have to do it right.

[sandym]

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him:banana: We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL

[mandymouse]

We're hoping to do both. My MIL and Christopher's aunt have never been on a Disney Cruise so we have to do it right.

I can't wait to go to Palo. Dinner is lovely, but Brunch is delish. We know that Brunch will be served on the Wednesday (the last CC day), but I'm not sure what night to have dinner - what about you ?

I guess that's the next thing I need to book, but that won't be till the end of May (ages away) - I wish we could book at 105 days too

[mandymouse]

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him:banana: We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL

That's brilliant Sandy - :wizard: :wizard: Sending him lots and lots of luck:wizard: :wizard:

I look forward to hearing how he gets on :thumbsup2

[sandym]

I can't wait to go to Palo. Dinner is lovely, but Brunch is delish. We know that Brunch will be served on the Wednesday (the last CC day), but I'm not sure what night to have dinner - what about you ?

I guess that's the next thing I need to book, but that won't be till the end of May (ages away) - I wish we could book at 105 days too

I may actually try to have dinner there on our 3 night. That's if I can get brunch for the 4 night.

[mandymouse]

I may actually try to have dinner there on our 3 night. That's if I can get brunch for the 4 night.

I wonder if the 3rd night will still be Pirate Night, not that it matters to us, as we're on late seating, but when we go to Palo, we like to eat around 6pm and then head to our dining room for a cocktail or two :thumbsup2

We can't do it on the last night, *** there's no way I could eat two Palo meals in one day ;)

[sandym]

I wonder if the 3rd night will still be Pirate Night, not that it matters to us, as we're on late seating, but when we go to Palo, we like to eat around 6pm and then head to our dining room for a cocktail or two :thumbsup2

We can't do it on the last night, *** there's no way I could eat two Palo meals in one day ;)

I think you are right and I definitely couldn't eat a Palo twice in one day. The brunch does me in.

I have to find out which night is Pirate night on the 3 night cruise. I think I will go for that night since we will dress up for Pirate night on the 4 night cruise.

[Hanover]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.

[V4dice]

Danielle,

I'm so happy that you got such positive news today!!! I hope everything keeps looking up!

Veronica

[DVCLaurie05]

Hi all -

I've been out and about a bit today .. Dominic had "battle of the books" at the middle school, BORING, but - his team placed 3rd - so that is pretty good.. I got my nails done, did some typing work, played some pogo games, and IM'd with Michele the rest of the time! LOL

We just had dinner, I am going to try and catch up on the boards, then head down to the treadmill.. Not that I feel like it!!



Tonight DH is away in Philadelphia again so I'm hoping to get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour then watch TV and relax (wishful thinking but I can dream).

IDOL tonight - girls singing - I hope someone sings some disco!!!! What would the 70s be w/out it!!

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?

We're hoping to do both :)

I think we are going to do dinner.. not 100% which night yet..

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him:banana: We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL


:banana: :banana: WTG IAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

I am sure he'll do GREAT!!! :wizard: I just hope your commute is better tomorrow.. I guess you won't be online to chat w/us ALL day AGAIN tomorrow!!! :sad1:

[DVCLaurie05]

Danielle - that is great news!!

Let us know how he does tomorrow...

Laurie

[micheleluvsmickey]

Good news danielle!!

I am sure ian is going to get it sandy. Fingers crossed

Mandy i think we are going to do palo for brunch

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi laurie, :surfweb: long time no chat..:lmao:

[V4dice]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?

We're hoping to do both :)

I had hoped to do dinner because my BIL has never eaten at Palo and DH, MIL and I have always enjoyed it. We never tried brunch but I don't know if we want to give up the morning at Castaway. Now you have me considering the brunch. Is Palo brunch really worth giving up the morning and trying to book it and time at Flounders?

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him:banana: We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL
Congrats on the call back! Good luck tomorrow!!! pixiedust:

[Debs Disney]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.


I am so glad you are getting more positive news!!!! You will all be in my prayers!!!! Do you live in Hanover Pa? I live in Eldersburg Md and my kids go to school in Westminister not to far from Hanover. We are so blessed to have JH so close to us. We have used them many times.

We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good:sick: Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi

[V4dice]

Hi all -

I've been out and about a bit today .. Dominic had "battle of the books" at the middle school, BORING, but - his team placed 3rd - so that is pretty good.. I got my nails done, did some typing work, played some pogo games, and IM'd with Michele the rest of the time! LOL
:

Hey guys, are you on AIM, if so my screen name is the same as here...say hi some time!

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hey guys, are you on AIM, if so my screen name is the same as here...say hi some time!yes we are on now veronica

[sandym]

OK where did everyone go? Laurie, Michele I don't see you on IM. I need my nightly laugh.

[mandymouse]

I have to find out which night is Pirate night on the 3 night cruise. I think I will go for that night since we will dress up for Pirate night on the 4 night cruise.

I look forward to seeing you all dressed up :thumbsup2

Danielle, I'm so happy that you got such positive news today!!! I hope everything keeps looking up!

Me too, that's great news, I hope he has a good day at school

We just had dinner, I am going to try and catch up on the boards, then head down to the treadmill.. Not that I feel like it!!

How's the dieting going this week Laurie, are you hopeful for a loss ? :wizard: Good Luck for your weigh-in on Sunday

I had hoped to do dinner because my BIL has never eaten at Palo and DH, MIL and I have always enjoyed it. We never tried brunch but I don't know if we want to give up the morning at Castaway. Now you have me considering the brunch. Is Palo brunch really worth giving up the morning and trying to book it and time at Flounders?


That's the problem Veronica. Palo Brunch is the absolute best, but how I wish it was being served on Nassau day. I think we're going to try to get down to the beach early, then get back onboard for Palo and afterward roll ourselves back down to the beach :rotfl:

We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good:sick: Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi

Aww poor Shaelyn, I hope she's better soon

OK where did everyone go? Laurie, Michele I don't see you on IM. I need my nightly laugh.

Hey Girls

Where have you all been ? Usually I have a few pages to catch up on in the morning - I hope you're not going to disappear on me as I don't have IM :(

Sandy :wizard: Good Luck to Ian today, I hope it goes well :wizard:

Have a great day girls, what are your plans for today

This morning I am taking my mum shopping and I'm hoping to get a couple more FE gifts :)

See ya later

[DVCLaurie05]

Good Morning Mandy!

Here I am! LOL I went to bed early last night - I was tired after a long day! I swear I do less when I am at work then on my day off!!

As far as the weight loss goes... ?????? I started out good, and I've been good all week, but.. didn't go on the treadmill last night, went to bed instead - and overdid it w/dinner last night.. I cooked and it wasn't a 'bad' thing to eat as far as the diet goes, but I ate TOO much of it!! So, we'll see ... I still have plenty of time before Sunday!! I'll get back on the treadmill today - but, I needed a break for a day.. How are you doing w/your diet??

I am off to work in a few - I'll be on ALL day - hopefully something EXCITING is going on!!!

Have fun shopping Mandy!!

Laurie ;)

[mandymouse]

Morning Laurie

I've just got back from taking my mum shopping, I didn't buy much, just a couple of little bits for the FE exchange. I had a look around a couple of gift shops as I'm hoping to get some British souvenirs to put in the FE's

I've been doing well with my diet, I am really focussed at the moment, which is great, but I know it won't last more than another week or two

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in, and I'll be happy if I've lost a pound or 2

Are you getting excited about your concert on Sunday ?

Have a good day at work

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning Laurie

I've just got back from taking my mum shopping, I didn't buy much, just a couple of little bits for the FE exchange. I had a look around a couple of gift shops as I'm hoping to get some British souvenirs to put in the FE's

I've been doing well with my diet, I am really focussed at the moment, which is great, but I know it won't last more than another week or two

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in, and I'll be happy if I've lost a pound or 2

Are you getting excited about your concert on Sunday ?

Have a good day at work
Morning Mandy,
We won't leave you..You should get an aim account and come chat with us too.:banana:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morining laurie, Have a nice day at work..I will chat with you later:)

[mandymouse]

Morning Mandy,
We won't leave you..You should get an aim account and come chat with us too.:banana:

Morning Michele

What have you got planned for today ? Have fun whatever you're doing :)

[V4dice]

Good morning everyone! Good afternoon Mandy!

[V4dice]

The news was discussing how cold it is even is in FL right now...Orlando is only 41! At least we won't have that problem in August!

[mandymouse]

Hi Veronica

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise

What are you up to today Veronica ?

[suzannef]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.

Finally some good news!!!:cool1: I hope he does well at school today:)

[suzannef]

I know we've talked about this before (but I've forgotten), are any of you planning on eating at Palo ? Are you doing Brunch, Dinner or both ?


We're hoping to do both :)
I think we will skip Palo this time. I don't want to miss any of castaway cay:banana:

Well ladies it's back to Boston tomorrow! Ian got the call back. I was starting to think the call wasn't coming 'cause it was getting late. He's not even home right now so you are finding out before him:banana: We will need lots of lucky pixie dust and leg breaking etc - LOL

Yea Ian wtg. Won't that be exciting if he gets a movie!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:



We just got over strep with Christopher and now Shaelyn just said "Mommy I really don't feel good:sick: Yep she has a fever. when does it end? Debi
Oh no more sick kids:sad2: I hope they are soon on the mend!!!:grouphug:

[suzannef]

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise



me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.

[V4dice]

Hi Veronica

I read on the DCL forums that it was going to be cold for anyone getting the 3 night Cruise today. I hope it's lovely and warm in the Bahamas for them, I'd be gutted if it was that cold for the whole Cruise

What are you up to today Veronica ?

I hope it warms up for them too! When we did the 7 day in November we had chilly weather at Castaway (1st time that ever happened) and very windy. Most of the excursions were cancelled. We tried to do the Stingray encounter and the water was so rough, chilly and cloudy we really didn't enjoy it. I love Castaway and was so sad that we didn't really get to enjoy our time there (which is probably why I rebooked a double dip). I'm happy we won't have that problem in August (lets just keep the rain away).

Not much happening here today. I have to take Bryan to school and Tae Kwon Do and I have to go exercise today (I skipped yesterday and wasn't good with what I ate). I'm so glad your diet is going so well. I need to get some of that will power! You have any plans this afternoon?

[V4dice]

me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.

We did Alaska years ago (before kids) since my husband likes the cold weather and I always made him do warm weather trips. It was beautiful and a great trip but I must say I missed the pools, warmth and sun!!!!! Your idea of compromise sounds perfect!

[mandymouse]

me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.

Hi Suzanne, Just the thought of an Alaskan Cruise sounds far too cold, I assume there would be some nice weather a certain times of the year - I just want to see sun, sand and Bahama Mamas ;)

Not much happening here today. I have to take Bryan to school and Tae Kwon Do and I have to go exercise today (I skipped yesterday and wasn't good with what I ate). I'm so glad your diet is going so well. I need to get some of that will power! You have any plans this afternoon?

I hope you manage to get motivated Veronica. I haven't got anything planned for this afternoon, and I don't think I can be bothered to do my exercise DVD today. I would love to pig out on chocolate this afternoon :)

[V4dice]

I hope you manage to get motivated Veronica. I haven't got anything planned for this afternoon, and I don't think I can be bothered to do my exercise DVD today. I would love to pig out on chocolate this afternoon :)

Anything chocolate is my downfall (yesterday it was chocolate chip cookies) but you have been too good...just have one little piece!

[suzannef]

Hi Suzanne, Just the thought of an Alaskan Cruise sounds far too cold, I assume there would be some nice weather a certain times of the year - I just want to see sun, sand and Bahama Mamas ;)





I agree 100%. I have no desire at all to go to Alaska, or God forbid a ski vacation in Colorado ugh yuck. I love the sun and sand!!!!

[suzannef]

Anything chocolate is my downfall (yesterday it was chocolate chip cookies) but you have been too good...just have one little piece!

My downfall is candy like licorice, swedish fish, starbursts etc. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate too, but could eat candy by the bagful!!!

[suzannef]

Veronica when does your son have to be at school?

[mandymouse]

Anything chocolate is my downfall (yesterday it was chocolate chip cookies) but you have been too good...just have one little piece!

My problem Suzanne, is that I love food too much, I am so looking forward to the dining plan at WDW, and trying all that wonderful food

I agree 100%. I have no desire at all to go to Alaska, or God forbid a ski vacation in Colorado ugh yuck. I love the sun and sand!!!!

OMG, skiing !! that would be like torture to me - I might as well stay at home if I'm going to be that cold

http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif

My downfall is candy like licorice, swedish fish, starbursts etc. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate too, but could eat candy by the bagful!!!

Mmmm, I think it's going to be a long day if I keep thinking about food - but as it's my weigh-in tomorrow, I'll try to be good

It's Mother's Day over here on Sunday, I really hope the girls have bought me a little bit of chocolate, just for a treat :thumbsup2

[suzannef]

My problem Suzanne, is that I love food too much, I am so looking forward to the dining plan at WDW, and trying all that wonderful food



OMG, skiing !! that would be like torture to me - I might as well stay at home if I'm going to be that cold

http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif



Mmmm, I think it's going to be a long day if I keep thinking about food - but as it's my weigh-in tomorrow, I'll try to be good

It's Mother's Day over here on Sunday, I really hope the girls have bought me a little bit of chocolate, just for a treat :thumbsup2

Really?? this Sunday, how nice what are your plans!!!

[V4dice]

My downfall is candy like licorice, swedish fish, starbursts etc. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate too, but could eat candy by the bagful!!!

That sounds like my husband...he is addicted to Haribo gummi bears

Veronica when does your son have to be at school?

He doesn't go until 12pm. We have lunch at 11am. I often feel like I spend the whole morning waiting until 12! I can't wait until next year when he is full day! (Although I am sad that he is growing up so fast) Even next year school doesn''t start until 9:25 which I think is late but he doesn't get out until 3:30. What time do your kids go in?

[mandymouse]

Really?? this Sunday, how nice what are your plans!!!

Yes, it's this Sunday in the UK. Well I'm hoping for a nice card and the DVD 'Run Fatboy Run' and then we're all going out to lunch at my fave Chinese buffet - I can't wait - no cooking and no washing - bliss ;)

[suzannef]

That sounds like my husband...he is addicted to Haribo gummi bears

YUMMY!!!

He doesn't go until 12pm. We have lunch at 11am. I often feel like I spend the whole morning waiting until 12! I can't wait until next year when he is full day! (Although I am sad that he is growing up so fast) Even next year school doesn''t start until 9:25 which I think is late but he doesn't get out until 3:30. What time do your kids go in?

We did afternoon k-garten too and I always felt the same way. My dd in seventh grade catches the bus at 7:30 and school starts at 8:14. The two younger girls get on the bus at 8:30 and school starts at 9:15 and they get out at 3:15. Next year they will be at 3 different schools and Angelina's bus will come at 6:30 am:scared1:

[V4dice]

OMG, skiing !! that would be like torture to me - I might as well stay at home if I'm going to be that cold

http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif

It's Mother's Day over here on Sunday, I really hope the girls have bought me a little bit of chocolate, just for a treat :thumbsup2

I have absolutely no desire to ski either...luckily both of my kids are the same way. They love the beach and hate the cold. My son gets excited to see snow but then I bundle him up and he gets outside and wants to come back in within 5 minutes. We end up bringing in a bucket of snow into the house for him to play with:rotfl:

Hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday Mandy and get some yummy treats!

[suzannef]

Yes, it's this Sunday in the UK. Well I'm hoping for a nice card and the DVD 'Run Fatboy Run' and then we're all going out to lunch at my fave Chinese buffet - I can't wait - no cooking and no washing - bliss ;)

that is bliss although I'm sure if you asked my dh he'd say you don't cook or do wash on ANY day:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning Michele

What have you got planned for today ? Have fun whatever you're doing :) some errands nothing very exctiting

Good morning everyone! Good afternoon Mandy!good morning veronica

me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.alaska brr sounds to cold for me..lol

My downfall is candy like licorice, swedish fish, starbursts etc. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate too, but could eat candy by the bagful!!!i love choclate and candy corns that is about it.. i guess i am weird.

That's sounds like a nice mother's day plan mandy.:)

[V4dice]

We did afternoon k-garten too and I always felt the same way. My dd in seventh grade catches the bus at 7:30 and school starts at 8:14. The two younger girls get on the bus at 8:30 and school starts at 9:15 and they get out at 3:15. Next year they will be at 3 different schools and Angelina's bus will come at 6:30 am:scared1:

6:30am!!! Way too early!:scared:
Wow, 3 different schools next year, you are going to be very busy!!!

[V4dice]

good morning veronica


Good morning Michele! Keep warm on your errands..its cold out there!

[suzannef]

some errands nothing very exctiting

good morning veronica

alaska brr sounds to cold for me..lol

i love choclate and candy corns that is about it.. i guess i am weird.

That's sounds like a nice mother's day plan mandy.:)

Alaska is too cold. I love candy corn too especially mixed with peanuts and chocolate chips, it tastes like a baby ruth. You are not weird:hug:

[DVCLaurie05]

Morning Laurie

I've just got back from taking my mum shopping, I didn't buy much, just a couple of little bits for the FE exchange. I had a look around a couple of gift shops as I'm hoping to get some British souvenirs to put in the FE's

I've been doing well with my diet, I am really focussed at the moment, which is great, but I know it won't last more than another week or two

Tomorrow morning is my weigh-in, and I'll be happy if I've lost a pound or 2

Are you getting excited about your concert on Sunday ?

Have a good day at work

British souvenies are great - I am getting MORE excited about what I'll be getting then what I am buying! :lmao:

Let us know how you make out w/your weigh in tomorrow - you've been doing great, so I am sure you must be down a pound or more!! :thumbsup2

Yes, I am excited about the show... I can't wait!!! I'll be more excited after I get out of here today though.. the day will drag for me - it's the last day of work before the weekend!! :woohoo:

Laurie

[micheleluvsmickey]

Good morning Michele! Keep warm on your errands..its cold out there!yes it is..It is 20 degrees...yuck

[mandymouse]

I have absolutely no desire to ski either...luckily both of my kids are the same way. They love the beach and hate the cold. My son gets excited to see snow but then I bundle him up and he gets outside and wants to come back in within 5 minutes. We end up bringing in a bucket of snow into the house for him to play with:rotfl:

Hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday Mandy and get some yummy treats!

Now why didn't I ever think of bringing a bucket of snow indoors to play with ? Poor things, they used to drag me out into the snow and within minutes they'd be back inside with cold, raw hands (bless 'em)

Thanks, I hope I have a nice Mother's Day too :)

that is bliss although I'm sure if you asked my dh he'd say you don't cook or do wash on ANY day:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: cheeky monkey

some errands nothing very exctiting

That's sounds like a nice mother's day plan mandy.:)

Have a good day Michele, keep warm

Any plan that doesn't include cooking is a good one ;) :rotfl:

[micheleluvsmickey]

British souvenies are great - I am getting MORE excited about what I'll be getting then what I am buying! :lmao:

Let us know how you make out w/your weigh in tomorrow - you've been doing great, so I am sure you must be down a pound or more!! :thumbsup2

Yes, I am excited about the show... I can't wait!!! I'll be more excited after I get out of here today though.. the day will drag for me - it's the last day of work before the weekend!! :woohoo:

Laurie I am like you laurie i can't wait to see what we get..lol I am such a little kid. I still haven't figured out what i am getting everyone yet though.

[suzannef]

Laurie who's opening up for Jon?? Is it Daughtry??

[suzannef]

Wow it's up to 4 degrees here!!!:yay: :rolleyes1 :sad2:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Wow it's up to 4 degrees here!!!:yay: :rolleyes1 :sad2: Wow a regular heat wave:lmao:

[mandymouse]

British souvenies are great - I am getting MORE excited about what I'll be getting then what I am buying! :lmao:

Let us know how you make out w/your weigh in tomorrow - you've been doing great, so I am sure you must be down a pound or more!! :thumbsup2

Yes, I am excited about the show... I can't wait!!! I'll be more excited after I get out of here today though.. the day will drag for me - it's the last day of work before the weekend!! :woohoo:

I must admit that it's fun looking around all the souvenir shops, as I know you won't have these things. They're only little trinkets, but it's great to receive stuff, especially when it's not Christmas or your birthday

Yes, I'll let you know how I get on with my weigh-in in the morning

I hope your day flies by for you :)

yes it is..It is 20 degrees...yuck

Oh no, that sounds cold http://bestsmileys.com/cold/3.gif

I am like you laurie i can't wait to see what we get..lol I am such a little kid. I still haven't figured out what i am getting everyone yet though.

I think we're going to have fun with this exchange :thumbsup2

[suzannef]

Wow a regular heat wave:lmao:

Yea, wanna come over and sit by the pool and sip daquiris??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

Wow it's up to 4 degrees here!!!:yay: :rolleyes1 :sad2:

Cor, I hope you don't feel the need to rush out into the garden in your bikini :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[DVCLaurie05]

My downfall is candy like licorice, swedish fish, starbursts etc. Don't get me wrong I like chocolate too, but could eat candy by the bagful!!!

OMG me too- Skittles, Swedish fish - I could eat a WHOLE bag of the fish, and I am not talking a single serving bag - I am talking a BIG one - then afterwards I feel like puking.. But, I'll eat chocolate too - my fav is the Take-5 Bars... they are great!!!

Morning everyone - seems busy again - which is great!!!! Everyone exercising and motivated - WOO HOO!!! :banana:

[suzannef]

Cor, I hope you don't feel the need to rush out into the garden in your bikini :rotfl2: :rotfl2::lmao: :lmao: :lmao: hey be nice to me:flower3:

[suzannef]

OMG me too- Skittles, Swedish fish - I could eat a WHOLE bag of the fish, and I am not talking a single serving bag - I am talking a BIG one - then afterwards I feel like puking.. But, I'll eat chocolate too - my fav is the Take-5 Bars... they are great!!!

Morning everyone - seems busy again - which is great!!!! Everyone exercising and motivated - WOO HOO!!! :banana:

I buy the swedish fish in the bulk food dept. at wegmans by the pounds:lovestruc

[micheleluvsmickey]

Yea, wanna come over and sit by the pool and sip daquiris??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: I'm in ..I'll bring some fat free chips
:rotfl:

[suzannef]

I'm in ..I'll bring some fat free chips
:rotfl:

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[micheleluvsmickey]

I buy the swedish fish in the bulk food dept. at wegmans by the pounds:lovestrucThat would be dangerous for me..buying candy in bulk only means i would have to eat much much more of it..n:rotfl: :rotfl: ot good

[mandymouse]

Yea, wanna come over and sit by the pool and sip daquiris??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2:

I'm in ..I'll bring some fat free chips
:rotfl:

Now that sounds like a plan - I'll bring the Bahama Mamas ;)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Now that sounds like a plan - I'll bring the Bahama Mamas ;)sounds cool
well i will check in later i have to run to town hall to file some permits and such :woohoo:

[mandymouse]

sounds cool
well i will check in later i have to run to town hall to file some permits and such :woohoo:

See ya later Michele :)

[suzannef]

sounds cool
well i will check in later i have to run to town hall to file some permits and such :woohoo:

Bye Michele I'll be in and out all day too. They called me to sub at the High school today:scared1: Needless to say I said no, Too hard to go from my pre-k's to "big" kids. I'm a chicken, plus I volunteer at the girls school today

[suzannef]

Now that sounds like a plan - I'll bring the Bahama Mamas ;)

Yummy!!

[V4dice]

Bye Michele I'll be in and out all day too. They called me to sub at the High school today:scared1: Needless to say I said no, Too hard to go from my pre-k's to "big" kids. I'm a chicken, plus I volunteer at the girls school today

You sound like me...I loved teaching pre-k and plan to go back to it after Emily is in school. I liked working at the elementary school too but the idea of teaching high school would terrify me!

[DVCLaurie05]

That sounds like my husband...he is addicted to Haribo gummi bears.
He doesn't go until 12pm. We have lunch at 11am. I often feel like I spend the whole morning waiting until 12! I can't wait until next year when he is full day! (Although I am sad that he is growing up so fast) Even next year school doesn''t start until 9:25 which I think is late but he doesn't get out until 3:30. What time do your kids go in?

OH.. Those gummi bears are the best... I like the clear ones...............

We did PM-K too .. I kinda liked it - Picked them both up at the same time, and was able to enjoy lunch w/my friends!! :thumbsup2

I have absolutely no desire to ski either...luckily both of my kids are the same way. They love the beach and hate the cold. My son gets excited to see snow but then I bundle him up and he gets outside and wants to come back in within 5 minutes. We end up bringing in a bucket of snow into the house for him to play with:rotfl:

Hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday Mandy and get some yummy treats!


NO skiing here - I never took a liking to it, so, my kids will never know it exists! LOL They do like sledding though, outside in the snow - like Veronica said, too much bundling up for me! Then, you have a lot of extra laundry..

Mandy - have a great time on Sunday - eat something delicious for me!! LOL
some errands nothing very exctiting

good morning veronica

alaska brr sounds to cold for me..lol

i love choclate and candy corns that is about it.. i guess i am weird.

That's sounds like a nice mother's day plan mandy.:)

OMG - candy corn is the best the one w/the brown bottoms, I believe it is indian corn.. oh, and those gross sugar pumpkins?? YUCK.

Alaska is too cold. I love candy corn too especially mixed with peanuts and chocolate chips, it tastes like a baby ruth. You are not weird:hug:
OK...that is an interesting MIX! LOL

yes it is..It is 20 degrees...yuck

TOTALLY freezing here too, but heading for a warm up this weekend.. I think a BIG 50 degrees!! :yay:

[mandymouse]

You sound like me...I loved teaching pre-k and plan to go back to it after Emily is in school. I liked working at the elementary school too but the idea of teaching high school would terrify me!

I use to work in a playschool for a couple of years when Becky was there, I absolutely loved it. I love kids at that age, they are so much fun. When I left there to take more care of my mum, I used to volunteer in both the girls classes with reading and helping out on trips. But once they went to secondary school, that all stopped. Maybe when Becky has finished school, I may go back to volunteering again

Mandy - have a great time on Sunday - eat something delicious for me!! LOL

Thanks Laurie, I may not want to eat too much chocolate on Mother's Day, but when I hit that buffet, there'll be no holding me back.

I go mad for all the starters like pancake rolls, chicken balls and lots of prawn crackers in sweet n sour sauce and then I'll have chicken curry and other mains too - I can't wait :thumbsup2

[DVCLaurie05]

Laurie who's opening up for Jon?? Is it Daughtry??

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS............ WOO HOO!!!! I don't know who I am more excited about... LOL

Yea, wanna come over and sit by the pool and sip daquiris??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2:

In my bathing suit - and being michele is bringing the fat free chips, I'll bring the veggies.. LOL What boring lives we lead!!

I buy the swedish fish in the bulk food dept. at wegmans by the pounds:lovestruc
That is TOTALLY dangerous!!!! I love the bulk sections in Wegmans... I usually make "dirt" and I always get my gummi worms from there... OH.. and remember when we were kids they had those wafer candies w/the sprinkles inside, I think they were UFO's or something.. Weg's has those too!! :woohoo:

[DVCLaurie05]

Ok..

I think I've read everything.. sorry if I missed anything.. as usual, when I am away for a few it gets crazy, and NOW that I've read it all (I think) - and that I am caught up, everything will come to a HALT! :scared1:

Anyway, stay warm out there Michele -

Suzanne, I wouldn't sub for high school either...

Veronica - are the Mets on SNY on Friday? Can I come over? LOL Is it a day game? or night? Maybe we'll go down to MILs for dinner and watch! :thumbsup2 I am going to have to check the site and see.. It's probably freezing there.. when we went last year - we went to 2 games in Port St. Lucie it was HOT, then we went up for ESPN the weekend in WDW and we were FREEZING... and come to think of it, it was almost exactly a year ago!! Hmm.... :scratchin

[Hanover]

I took Keegan into school. After everyting we've gone through, the secretary made me sign him in as tardy today!! Classes didn't start until 9:00, and it was 8:48 but the homeroom bell had rung at 8:40. He was a bit apprehensive, thinking he might fall ill again at school but I assured him he won't be doing gym class for a while (at least until his next CT scan) and his teachers will be keeping a watchful eye on him. I feel like he's a newborn again, getting up half the night to check on him and being so protective. I sure hope the next 2 weeks fly by and we are all in the clear.

They have 1/2 day Kindergarten here too. Brennan went last year at 8:45 and got home at 12:15 and that includes the bus ride. This year he leaves at 8:30 and is home at 3:30. Keegan leaves at 8:05 and is home at 4:05. When he's in 7th grade he'll have to leave at 7:00 AM. I think that is way too early. All of these studies show kids need more and more sleep and the districts continue to have such early mornings.

We are definitely a beach family. I enjoy making a snow man with the boys after a snow fall and once a year snow tubing, but can't stand the cold. Keegan said he really really wants to go to the beach again soon so I may fly him down in a few weeks with my parents over a weekend to Clearwater, where they have a small vacation home. He could use a weekend on the beach and fishing with his grandpa. I can't even begin to imagine what he's emotionally gone through himself this week. I was thinking of even having him "talk" to his guidance counselor to make sure he's doing alright. He tries to be so brave for us, I just want to be sure he's being open with his feelings.

[mandymouse]

I can understand how you want to keep an eye on him, but I guess the best thing for him is to try and get back to some sort of normality. He is so brave and I hope he doesn't find school too tiring today

How wonderful to be able to escape down to Clearwater for the weekend. I'm sure that will be the best medicine he could have right now - seeing his grandparents, and being in the sun too (can I come too ;) )

You take care of yourself too Danielle :hug:

[V4dice]

OH.. Those gummi bears are the best... I like the clear ones...............
:

Those are his favorites too!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS............ WOO HOO!!!! I don't know who I am more excited about... LOL
:

That is going to be such a great concert! I'm so jealous!

Ok..

I think I've read everything.. sorry if I missed anything.. as usual, when I am away for a few it gets crazy, and NOW that I've read it all (I think) - and that I am caught up, everything will come to a HALT! :scared1:

Veronica - are the Mets on SNY on Friday? Can I come over? LOL Is it a day game? or night? Maybe we'll go down to MILs for dinner and watch! :thumbsup2 I am going to have to check the site and see.. It's probably freezing there.. when we went last year - we went to 2 games in Port St. Lucie it was HOT, then we went up for ESPN the weekend in WDW and we were FREEZING... and come to think of it, it was almost exactly a year ago!! Hmm.... :scratchin

I'm still here for a little while..then off to drop off Bryan and go to Curves. Mets are on SNY Friday, day game...come on over! They lost yesterday:sad2: but at least its only spring training. It was chilly there yesterday but its supposed to start warming up (and its still warmer than here)

[mandymouse]

I'm still here for a little while..then off to drop off Bryan and go to Curves.

How have you done this week Veronica ? Have you had a weigh-in ? or is it an exercise class ? Good luck at Curves :wizard:

[DVCLaurie05]

Those are his favorites too!

That is going to be such a great concert! I'm so jealous!

I'm still here for a little while..then off to drop off Bryan and go to Curves. Mets are on SNY Friday, day game...come on over! They lost yesterday:sad2: but at least its only spring training. It was chilly there yesterday but its supposed to start warming up (and its still warmer than here)

I like the clear and the red and the orange... I always have yellow and green left in the bag.....

The concert is going to be great.. as long as he shakes his little butt! :banana:

Well, the usual progression of things is................. if they have a bad spring, they have a good regular season... so, hopefully that is the case! ;)

[V4dice]

How have you done this week Veronica ? Have you had a weigh-in ? or is it an exercise class ? Good luck at Curves :wizard:

It is circuit training...basically there are about 20 machines/platforms. You have about 30 seconds on each one then the tape tells you to change. You go around 2 times. On the platforms you can jog in place, walk in place, jumping jacks, etc depending on your level (and energy that day). There are many machines so you work all parts of your body. They play lively music to keep you moving. I have found that is a great way to start exercise (for people like me that have never been to a gym) because its easy to learn and there are women of all levels. They weigh and measure you once a month (I'm on the 10th so I have to work hard for the next few days). This week was tough because I haven't been for a while I was away and my asthma is still bothering me a bit from being sick but I have to say that I feel so much better after I go.

[V4dice]

I like the clear and the red and the orange... I always have yellow and green left in the bag.....

I like the green ones...you can share with me;)


Well, the usual progression of things is................. if they have a bad spring, they have a good regular season... so, hopefully that is the case! ;)

I hope you are right!


Off to drop Bryan off and exercise...I'll be back soon!

[mandymouse]

Curves sounds great Veronica, and it sounds like you enjoy it too (which really does help) - so Good Luck for the 10th then :wizard:

See you later :)

[DVCLaurie05]

I like the green ones...you can share with me;)

I hope you are right!

Off to drop Bryan off and exercise...I'll be back soon!

Have fun - be sure to check in later!!

[micheleluvsmickey]

OH.. Those gummi bears are the best... I like the clear ones...............

We did PM-K too .. I kinda liked it - Picked them both up at the same time, and was able to enjoy lunch w/my friends!! :thumbsup2




NO skiing here - I never took a liking to it, so, my kids will never know it exists! LOL They do like sledding though, outside in the snow - like Veronica said, too much bundling up for me! Then, you have a lot of extra laundry..

Mandy - have a great time on Sunday - eat something delicious for me!! LOL


OMG - candy corn is the best the one w/the brown bottoms, I believe it is indian corn.. oh, and those gross sugar pumpkins?? YUCK.


OK...that is an interesting MIX! LOL



TOTALLY freezing here too, but heading for a warm up this weekend.. I think a BIG 50 degrees!! :yay: I hated skiing. i asked jeff to teach me for our honeymoon. All i did all day was fall on my butt it sucked and he was losing patience with me so i went back to the room and waited for him to finish. Never again

I love the indian corn but i agree with you those pumpkins are icky

[mandymouse]

Afternoon girls

I forgot to mention earlier that my SeaWorld tickets came today ..

:banana: :banana: Woohoo !! My holiday is a day nearer:banana: :banana:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Afternoon girls

I forgot to mention earlier that my SeaWorld tickets came today ..

:banana: :banana: Woohoo !! My holiday is a day nearer:banana: :banana: Yes it is..I have started sorting what i think i will pack for the cruise..lol :rotfl: :rotfl: how sad is that?

I went to take out the easter decorations and spotted my capri's in the back of the closet and it took off from there..lol

[mandymouse]

Yes it is..I have started sorting what i think i will pack for the cruise..lol :rotfl: :rotfl: how sad is that?

I went to take out the easter decorations and spotted my capri's in the back of the closet and it took off from there..lol

For Paul and the girls, they pack a couple of days worth of clothes and then go mad in the malls shopping. Hopefully all I need to buy Kerry & Becky will be a nice dress for one night on the Wonder. As for me, I am always looking out for holiday clothes, I'm after a new dress, probably for Palo, a denim skirt, and a tankini set for Castaway Cay. Other than that I could quite easily run upstairs and be packed in 20 minutes :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[V4dice]

I'm back...

You guys make me feel better about myself...I thought I was crazy making lists already for the trip (as I think of something I may forget I jot it down..autograph books, pin lanyards, etc). Now I don't feel so bad. In front of me is a chart I made with all the park hours, extra magic hours etc. so I can decide where to go each day and where to make ADRs (my family thinks I'm nuts...but they'll appreciate it when we are there).

[mandymouse]

In front of me is a chart I made with all the park hours, extra magic hours etc. so I can decide where to go each day and where to make ADRs (my family thinks I'm nuts...but they'll appreciate it when we are there).

That's exactly what I did. All my ADR's correspond with the morning EMH's, though there are only 4 early EMH's during my 8 days there

I virtually know where we'll be on each day now - and the nearer it gets, the more excited I get :banana: :banana:

[Hanover]

I'm a insane planner myself. I have excel spreadsheets for each WDW/cruise we go on with tentative daily itinerary, park hours, parade/firework times and where our ADR's are for the day. We don't always stick with everything on it, but it's just part of the planning fun for me.

[suzannef]

Hi everyone:yay:

[mandymouse]

I have excel spreadsheets for each WDW/cruise we go on with tentative daily itinerary, park hours, parade/firework times and where our ADR's are for the day.

Wow, I'm impressed :thumbsup2 I thought I was mega-organised, but you win hands down :thumbsup2 :)

Hi everyone:yay:

Hi Suzanne, what have you been up to ?

[suzannef]

just volunteering at school and running some errands. Hopefully I won't have to go out the rest of the day as it is absolutely freezing and now it is snowing.............again:sad1:

[suzannef]

What did you do this evening??

[mandymouse]

What did you do this evening??

I've just had a boring evening of cooking, washing and ironing - roll on the weekend !! :thumbsup2

[suzannef]

I've just had a boring evening of cooking, washing and ironing - roll on the weekend !! :thumbsup2

typical mom stuff huh? Normally I'm excited for the weekend too but the girl scout cookies are due to arrive tomorrow. 200 cases of cookies to seperate and store in my living room.:rolleyes:

[mandymouse]

typical mom stuff huh? Normally I'm excited for the weekend too but the girl scout cookies are due to arrive tomorrow. 200 cases of cookies to seperate and store in my living room.:rolleyes:

Have you got to help sell them too ? or do you save yourself the aggro and just buy the lot yourself ? :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[suzannef]

Actually most of them are already sold, I am the cookie mom for Haley's troop and the 12 girls in her troop sold about 1800 boxes of cookies.(they take orders for them) So I just need to seperate them and have the parents come pick them up all day Saturday. The rest of the boxes we are selling at a cookie booth at the indoor soccer center on Sunday(hopefully we sell the remainder)

[mandymouse]

Actually most of them are already sold, I am the cookie mom for Haley's troop and the 12 girls in her troop sold about 1800 boxes of cookies.(they take orders for them) So I just need to seperate them and have the parents come pick them up all day Saturday. The rest of the boxes we are selling at a cookie booth at the indoor soccer center on Sunday(hopefully we sell the remainder)

Aww, what a good mum you are :thumbsup2 Haven't they done well to sell so many - good luck at selling the rest over the weekend :)

[suzannef]

Thanks Mandy. I'm watching Oprah right now, it's about how great it is to be in your 40's 50's and beyond. I'm looking for some pointers!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

Thanks Mandy. I'm watching Oprah right now, it's about how great it is to be in your 40's 50's and beyond. I'm looking for some pointers!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You don't need to watch Oprah to know that your 40's is the new 20's, I can still remember how I was when I was 19 (and unfortunately still act like it too)

I don't mind being in my 40's, I'm just a bit concerned that I'm heading to my 50's :rotfl: :rotfl:

[suzannef]

You don't need to watch Oprah to know that your 40's is the new 20's, I can still remember how I was when I was 19 (and unfortunately still act like it too)

I don't mind being in my 40's, I'm just a bit concerned that I'm heading to my 50's :rotfl: :rotfl:

Yeah I act like a kid too it's that dang gravity that won't let me forget my real age:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

Yeah I act like a kid too it's that dang gravity that won't let me forget my real age:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micheleluvsmickey]

I'm back...

You guys make me feel better about myself...I thought I was crazy making lists already for the trip (as I think of something I may forget I jot it down..autograph books, pin lanyards, etc). Now I don't feel so bad. In front of me is a chart I made with all the park hours, extra magic hours etc. so I can decide where to go each day and where to make ADRs (my family thinks I'm nuts...but they'll appreciate it when we are there).
I will start packing in june veronica..lol

That's exactly what I did. All my ADR's correspond with the morning EMH's, though there are only 4 early EMH's during my 8 days there

I virtually know where we'll be on each day now - and the nearer it gets, the more excited I get :banana: :banana:I wish i could plan my days around my adr's now:sad2:

typical mom stuff huh? Normally I'm excited for the weekend too but the girl scout cookies are due to arrive tomorrow. 200 cases of cookies to seperate and store in my living room.:rolleyes:


Man i remember those girl scout cookies days..fun fun..
Yeah I act like a kid too it's that dang gravity that won't let me forget my real age:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Exactly i feel and act like i am still 18 but my body is a rude wake up call..lol:scared1:

[suzannef]

I wish i could plan my days around my adr's now:sad2:

ME TOO


Man i remember those girl scout cookies days..fun fun.. YEA RIGHT:rolleyes:

Exactly i feel and act like i am still 18 but my body is a rude wake up call..lol:scared1:

Man you always crack me up. I always have to make sure I don't have a drink in my mouth when I read your posts!!

[micheleluvsmickey]

Man you always crack me up. I always have to make sure I don't have a drink in my mouth when I read your posts!!

:) :) :)

[suzannef]

ooohh I likey your new picture!!!!

[micheleluvsmickey]

ooohh I likey your new picture!!!!

I thought you would..:thumbsup2 I'm sure laurie will too..:)

[suzannef]

I thought you would..:thumbsup2 I'm sure laurie will too..:)

Oh you will make your evil twin very happy!!!:goodvibes

[micheleluvsmickey]

Oh you will make your evil twin very happy!!!:goodvibes lol.. i try.

So what are you up to tonight?
I am staying in and watching survivor

[suzannef]

lol.. i try.

So what are you up to tonight?
I am staying in and watching survivor

I'm in the process of making tacos for the kids and maybe some laundry and I hope that's about it:rolleyes1

[mandymouse]

Goodnight Girls

I'm off to bed now, I look forward to catching up with you all tomorrow

Suzanne - what did you learn from Oprah ? anything useful ? or should we just drink too much to forget we're getting older :rotfl2:

Night, night, don't let the bed bugs bite ;)

[suzannef]

Goodnight Girls

I'm off to bed now, I look forward to catching up with you all tomorrow

Suzanne - what did you learn from Oprah ? anything useful ? or should we just drink too much to forget we're getting older :rotfl2:

Night, night, don't let the bed bugs bite ;)

Goodnight Mandy........let me see I might have learned something from Oprah but I'm so old I forgot it already:upsidedow

[micheleluvsmickey]

I'm in the process of making tacos for the kids and maybe some laundry and I hope that's about it:rolleyes1

omg that is too funny i just made my kids tacos

[suzannef]

omg that is too funny i just made my kids tacos

soft shell or hard shell???

[micheleluvsmickey]

soft shell or hard shell???
Good night mandy
I made the hard shell kind with lowfat chees and lowfat sour cream and lean turkey meat

[suzannef]

Good night mandy
I made the hard shell kind with lowfat chees and lowfat sour cream and lean turkey meat

do the kids taste the difference? If not I'll have to try that.

[micheleluvsmickey]

do the kids taste the difference? If not I'll have to try that.Well sarah knew what it was before they ate it and they all whined about it
but after eating it they said it was good

[suzannef]

That's great she even tried it. Angelina and Sydney would but Haley probably would turn her nose up at anything different.

[micheleluvsmickey]

That's great she even tried it. Angelina and Sydney would but Haley probably would turn her nose up at anything different...lol i really didn't give them a choice. If they wanted dinner that was it or don't eat until tomorrow..I am a mean mommy:lmao:

[suzannef]

..lol i really didn't give them a choice. If they wanted dinner that was it or don't eat until tomorrow..I am a mean mommy:lmao:

me too. If you ask my kids what my favorite saying is they will tell you "suck it up kid":lmao: :lmao:

[micheleluvsmickey]

me too. If you ask my kids what my favorite saying is they will tell you "suck it up kid":lmao: :lmao:

lol i like that ..May i steal it?
The days of me making different meals for everyone are over.:thumbsup2

[suzannef]

Be Back in a bit.........

[micheleluvsmickey]

Be Back in a bit.........o.k.

[Debs Disney]

Good night mandy
I made the hard shell kind with lowfat chees and lowfat sour cream and lean turkey meat

We had turkey tacos here too!:stir:

[sarahsmom73]

We got some more promising news late this afternoon...the pulmonologists at Hopkins think that keegan's mass in his chest might be fluid filled and may respond to the medication he's on. This would mean no biopsy/surgery if it clears up on it's own. His doctor at the Peds oncology unit said that he doesn't think he's an oncology case, but they are going to continue to treat him and follow his case to see how it develops. He's going to call us in a couple of days with any new updates. It's great that they share his case with so many other professionals there to get so many opinions. It's been a long 48 hours coming from him being diagnosed with cancer to now possibly a fluid filled mediasternal mass possibly due to pnemonia. He slept all afternoon and is looking a bit better. He still has his "asthma" cough which makes me wonder if he's ever truly been asthmatic (he was diagnosed at 3) or if this mass has always been there (as hypothesized yesterday) and just recently been infected. He's going to head back to school tomorrow. I spoke with his school nurse and teacher and made sure that they are going to watch him like hawks. I had to get a "doctor's order" for his medication--the nurse said they can't just use a prescription. I'm going to take him in and make sure he feels ok being back and is doing ok walking, etc. He's pretty much been home since last Thursday. His teacher said she'd speak with his classmates about being very careful around him and not bumping him, rough housing,etc. I didn't want her to use the word tumor so kids wouldn't be scared or think it was contageous. I just hope he can make it a full day without falling asleep. He's been sleeping half the day the last several days. I'll make sure to have his teacher email me with how he's doing. We are really, really filled with much more hope tonight.


Great news Danielle!:thumbsup2

[micheleluvsmickey]

We had turkey tacos here too!:stir:

Wow is thursday taco night now? ..lol.. How was your day debi

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi jen, How was your day? Anything exciting happen?:)

[sarahsmom73]

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!
Wow glad she is o.k.
That would be nice 2 cruises..you deserve them with all that has been going on.

[suzannef]

We had turkey tacos here too!:stir:

Hey taco Thursdays!!!!:rotfl:

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

I have been wondering about you all week:hug: I'm sorry about everything you have been going through, it's time for a break I'd say. You deserve at least 2 cruises:banana: :banana:

[kobesam]

me too. Living in snow land, I really need it to be warm on vacation to be happy. John wanted to take an Alaskan cruise and I told him I would be thrilled to go as long as it was balanced with a caribbean cruise afterward.

I agree, but I think you all should take a cruise to alaska then you can come visit me. We are a port stop for the alaska cruises. (RCCL & NCL) Although I will never understand why people would want to cruise here!!! We do not have summer.

[mandymouse]

Goodnight Mandy........let me see I might have learned something from Oprah but I'm so old I forgot it already:upsidedow

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

..lol i really didn't give them a choice. If they wanted dinner that was it or don't eat until tomorrow..I am a mean mommy:lmao:

me too. If you ask my kids what my favorite saying is they will tell you "suck it up kid":lmao: :lmao:

LOL, Don't give me that, I bet you two are real softies ;)

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

:hug: Aww Jen, I was wondering where you had got to. Sorry to hear that your mom has been poorly, but I'm so pleased that she is on the mend. I too think you deserve another Cruise after everything you've been through lately

I agree, but I think you all should take a cruise to alaska then you can come visit me. We are a port stop for the alaska cruises. (RCCL & NCL) Although I will never understand why people would want to cruise here!!! We do not have summer.

The UK can be hit and miss with Summer too. Last year it rained constantly for about 10 weeks and there were terrible floods. I need to take a holiday where there's lots of sunshine :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

Morning Girls

:banana: :banana: Yay, it's nearly the weekend:banana: :banana:

I love Fridays, just knowing that I've got a couple of days to do whatever I want ahead of me

I'm pleased to let you know that I lost another 2lbs when I weighed in this morning :yay:

What have you got planned for today ?

I've got grocery shopping this morning, then the girls are in and out with their friends for most of the day, then they've got one friend sleeping over tonight, and no doubt Paul & I will pop out to our fave wine bar tonight for a couple of glasses of White Zinfandel (Mmmm)

Have a great day everyone :thumbsup2

[micheleluvsmickey]

I agree, but I think you all should take a cruise to alaska then you can come visit me. We are a port stop for the alaska cruises. (RCCL & NCL) Although I will never understand why people would want to cruise here!!! We do not have summer.
They all come to see you ..silly;)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning Mandy,:banana: :banana: on the loss.
I have to be my dad's taxi today..he is getting his car fiixed and i get to drive him back and forth..yippee. Then i am the kids taxi later tonight.

[mandymouse]

Goodness me Michele, you're up early, it must only be 5.30am with you - do you always get up this early ?

LOL, have fun taxi-ing your dad around today, if he's anything like my dad, he'll be telling you how to drive. The last time I took my dad out, he kept telling me when to indicate - for goodness sake, I've been driving for over 20 years :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[DVCLaurie05]

Morning Girls..

WTG on the loss Mandy!!

Morning Michele - have fun running dad and the kids around.. and love the JBJ pic... Ahhhhhhhh............ I'm in LOVE! :lovestruc

I am so behind on the boards, have to back track a bit - I'll do that later - I have to hop in the shower before Dominic gets up.. UGH!!

But, it's FRIDAY! :banana: :banana:

See you guys in a few~

[sarahsmom73]

GOOOOODDDDD MORNING!!


It is a balmy -28 F without the wind here this morning! Yup it's still February!

Hope you all have a great day! I'll catch up later!

[mandymouse]

Morning Laurie & Jen

What are you up to today ? Have fun whatever you're doing :)

[suzannef]

Good Morning everyone!!!
I have to work today and then pickup and sort girl scout cookies so I won't be on till later:sad2: Try not to leave me with more than 10 pages or so:lmao:

Oh and Jen you have us beat we are -1 degrees and only -13 with windchill:sad2: Why o why do we live here!!!!!!!

[suzannef]

Mandy way to go on the weight loss:yay: :yay: :yay: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[suzannef]

I agree, but I think you all should take a cruise to alaska then you can come visit me. We are a port stop for the alaska cruises. (RCCL & NCL) Although I will never understand why people would want to cruise here!!! We do not have summer.

So I guess you don't work for the travel bureau of Alaska:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I would come to visit you and that's about it!!!!

[mandymouse]

Good Morning everyone!!!
I have to work today and then pickup and sort girl scout cookies so I won't be on till later:sad2: Try not to leave me with more than 10 pages or so:lmao:

Oh and Jen you have us beat we are -1 degrees and only -13 with windchill:sad2: Why o why do we live here!!!!!!!

Morning Suzanne, it sounds like you've got a busy day, see ya later :)

Mandy way to go on the weight loss:yay: :yay: :yay: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Thank you :hug:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Goodness me Michele, you're up early, it must only be 5.30am with you - do you always get up this early ?

LOL, have fun taxi-ing your dad around today, if he's anything like my dad, he'll be telling you how to drive. The last time I took my dad out, he kept telling me when to indicate - for goodness sake, I've been driving for over 20 years :rotfl2: :rotfl2: lol..my dad just sighs outloud a lot
lol.
I usually get up at 5:45 everyday to get nicole moving but i messed up the alram and we got up at 4:45 onceshe is out of the shower i am going back to bed..lol

[V4dice]

Happy Friday everyone! You were fairly quiet last night, I went to bed early and I thought I would have more pages to read!

Hey Guys
I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

Jen, I was wondering how things were going with you. I'm glad your mom is better and you are getting good news to help Em. You definately need 2 cruises to rest and relax after the last few weeks!

I agree, but I think you all should take a cruise to alaska then you can come visit me. We are a port stop for the alaska cruises. (RCCL & NCL) Although I will never understand why people would want to cruise here!!! We do not have summer.

I did an Alaska cruise and it was beautiful, however this is not the time of year anyone wants to think of Alaska:) Ask us again this summer when it is 90 and humid and I bet you we'll be more anxious to come visit (although on days like today I can't wait until its hot and humid)

Morning Girls

:banana: :banana: Yay, it's nearly the weekend:banana: :banana:

I'm pleased to let you know that I lost another 2lbs when I weighed in this morning :yay:


:yay: All that will power and eating well really paid off. Congrats on losing those 2 pounds!

Good Morning everyone!!!
I have to work today and then pickup and sort girl scout cookies so I won't be on till later:sad2: Try not to leave me with more than 10 pages or so:lmao:


Good luck cookie mom!


Good morning Laurie and Michele!

Anyone have any exciting plans for the weekend?

[V4dice]

Sandy - How did Ian's call back for the movie go?

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning suzanne and veronica,
what are your plans for today?

[mandymouse]

:yay: All that will power and eating well really paid off. Congrats on losing those 2 pounds!

Thanks Veronica, I'm just worried that I may go mad over the weekend with it being Mother's Day over here on Sunday - I just hope I can control myself and not eat too much :)

Sandy - How did Ian's call back for the movie go?

I don't think we heard from Sandy yesterday, I hope the call back went well too :wizard:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Thanks Veronica, I'm just worried that I may go mad over the weekend with it being Mother's Day over here on Sunday - I just hope I can control myself and not eat too much :)



I don't think we heard from Sandy yesterday, I hope the call back went well too :wizard: I talked to her yesturday and she said he was up against a 6 year old.She wouldn't know if he got the job until april. She wasn't feeling to well on the painkiller meds for her tooth.

[V4dice]

Morning suzanne and veronica,
what are your plans for today?

I'm hoping to have a quiet day at home! Bryan has a playdate after school but other than that I plan to keep warm, do some:laundy: and start some Spring cleaning (everyone comes here for Easter and its fast approaching). Stay warm being taxi today...at least the snow isn't supposed to come until tonight!

Thanks Veronica, I'm just worried that I may go mad over the weekend with it being Mother's Day over here on Sunday - I just hope I can control myself and not eat too much :)


I feel that weekends and holidays are a time to relax the diet and enjoy... so go for it! If you don't have times when you can treat yourself you won't be able to stick to the diet! On Mother's Day you should be able to do whatever makes you happy!!!

[micheleluvsmickey]

I'm hoping to have a quiet day at home! Bryan has a playdate after school but other than that I plan to keep warm, do some:laundy: and start some Spring cleaning (everyone comes here for Easter and its fast approaching). Stay warm being taxi today...at least the snow isn't supposed to come until tonight!



I feel that weekends and holidays are a time to relax the diet and enjoy... so go for it! If you don't have times when you can treat yourself you won't be able to stick to the diet! On Mother's Day you should be able to do whatever makes you happy!!! Yes mandy be a little bad on mother's day you deserve it..then go back to being good on monday:)

[sandym]

Good morning all! Super cold here too. I don't want to know how many degrees below zero it is though. It just plain too cold for me.

The trip to Boston was good. Ian has a 50/50 chance. So we will see. He had fun and that's all that matters.

I woke up this morning and had no internet on just my laptop:scared1:
Thank goodness DH was home. He is the resident computer expert.

Have a great day everyone. Stay warm.

[mandymouse]

I talked to her yesturday and she said he was up against a 6 year old.She wouldn't know if he got the job until april. She wasn't feeling to well on the painkiller meds for her tooth.

What a shame they have to wait so long to find out :wizard: :wizard: Sandy I hope you're feeling better today :hug:

I'm hoping to have a quiet day at home! Bryan has a playdate after school but other than that I plan to keep warm, do some:laundy: and start some Spring cleaning (everyone comes here for Easter and its fast approaching). Stay warm being taxi today...at least the snow isn't supposed to come until tonight!

I feel that weekends and holidays are a time to relax the diet and enjoy... so go for it! If you don't have times when you can treat yourself you won't be able to stick to the diet! On Mother's Day you should be able to do whatever makes you happy!!!

Oh Veronica, I have to really psych myself up to do Spring Cleaning - I think I'll hang on till it's a bit warmer and I can throw all the windows open

Yes mandy be a little bad on mother's day you deserve it..then go back to being good on monday:)

The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out

[mandymouse]

Good morning all! Super cold here too. I don't want to know how many degrees below zero it is though. It just plain too cold for me.

The trip to Boston was good. Ian has a 50/50 chance. So we will see. He had fun and that's all that matters.

I woke up this morning and had no internet on just my laptop:scared1:
Thank goodness DH was home. He is the resident computer expert.

Have a great day everyone. Stay warm.

Hey Sandy, we've just been talking about you. How are you today ? :wizard: Good Luck to Ian, now he's in the final two (how exciting) :wizard:

[micheleluvsmickey]

What a shame they have to wait so long to find out :wizard: :wizard: Sandy I hope you're feeling better today :hug:



Oh Veronica, I have to really psych myself up to do Spring Cleaning - I think I'll hang on till it's a bit warmer and I can throw all the windows open



The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out
I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.:thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.:thumbsup2

It's much more fun dieting with others too, everyone keeps us on track with encouragement and no doubt sympathy if we should put the odd pound on

My problem is that I've 8 wonderful days on the Disney Dining Plan before we get on the Disney Wonder, I just hope that I eat as normally as possible, then throw in treats like Pineapple Floats and the occassional apple turnover :) I really don't want to feel like a blob by the time I get onboard

Is anyone doing any Florida shopping over the weekend ?

[micheleluvsmickey]

It's much more fun dieting with others too, everyone keeps us on track with encouragement and no doubt sympathy if we should put the odd pound on

My problem is that I've 8 wonderful days on the Disney Dining Plan before we get on the Disney Wonder, I just hope that I eat as normally as possible, then throw in treats like Pineapple Floats and the occassional apple turnover :) I really don't want to feel like a blob by the time I get onboard

Is anyone doing any Florida shopping over the weekend ?
There is nothing cute in the stores here yet..I might get some fe stuff though on saturday.
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Man it is freeezing here.. I have to crank the heat up a little

[sandym]

No shopping for me this weekend. Christopher is going to visit friends in Maine so it's just me and the kiddos. I think we will work on rearranging Ian's room.

At some point I will need to break out the exercise video. I'm thinking Monday:rotfl: I feel so bad, you guys are doing so well and I have had to eat out so much lately. I did make some hard boiled eggs for breakfast today. Mmmmmm.


Work is busy so I will check in later. Hope everyone is having a "magical" day!

[Hanover]

Keegan is really bouncing back to his "normal" self and I'm hoping it's a sign that his medicine's working on that mass. He really looks so much better today than he has in a week and was the happiest I've seen him in a week.

Mandy, congrats on the weight loss.

I lost some weight from not eating with the stress, but I'm making up for it. I really need to restart an exercise program myself. I haven't been to Curves in ages and my treadmill still has action figures on it. Brennan asked me this morning before his bus came if he could run on it since I don't. Nice.

I think once the warmer weather comes I'll be a lot more excited to get out and bike ride with the boys and take Maggie (our bealge) for longer walks. Maggie can't stand the cold either so she only gets let out in the yard several times a day and once around the block each morning in the winter. It's just bitter cold to be out there more than a few minutes.

If anyone's good at rhymes and corny jingles, Southwest is having a Ding rate headline contest. We did:

We have destinations with sand, destinations with snow,
Southwest will make your wish their command
wherever you choose to go. Click here for a great Ding fare.

Corny, I know, but it was worth the chance of winning a $500 Southwest credit.

SandyM- Congrats on Ian getting the call back. Good luck to him on getting picked.


Sarahsmom73- I'm glad that your mom is better.

[mandymouse]

Hey Danielle - I'm so pleased that Keegan seems to getting back to his normal self

I agree, I think it's much easier to exercise when the weather is nicer, the cold weather just makes you want to snuggle up on the sofa and keep warm

Hopefully you'll find the motivation to take those action figures off the treadmill soon :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:wizard: Good luck with the Southwest contest:wizard:

Anyway Paul and I are off out for a couple of hours to our fave wine bar as the girls have got one of their friends here for a sleepover

Catch up with you all later, have a great afternoon/evening :)

[V4dice]

Wow, its been quiet here this afternoon!!

Mandy, hope you enjoyed your wine & relaxation!

[micheleluvsmickey]

Wow, its been quiet here this afternoon!!

Mandy, hope you enjoyed your wine & relaxation!Have fun mandy :cool1:

I just got back from dropping dad off...he just kept humming and sighing as we drove back..lol

[sandym]

Hi girls-

Just got back from Aikido with Ian. Next it's off to piano. Tori is running around the house trying to straighten up because the new boyfriend is coming over tonight for the first time. I will be in and out. I'll check in later.

Mandy hope you had a great time.

Thanks everyone for the wishes of luck for Ian.

See everyone later.

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi girls-

Just got back from Aikido with Ian. Next it's off to piano. Tori is running around the house trying to straighten up because the new boyfriend is coming over tonight for the first time. I will be in and out. I'll check in later.

Mandy hope you had a great time.

Thanks everyone for the wishes of luck for Ian.

See everyone later. She is cleaning fo the new boyfriend..:rotfl: that is so cute

[DVCLaurie05]

Hi all..

Just a quickie - I have had a horrible day - I am tired, going to retire to the couch in a few.. .I have a LOT of pages to read up on, please don't be offended if I don't reply to all posts... I just don't have the energy to do it!! I am emotionally drained today... It's a long story - and I've told it a million times today (right Michele?!?)...

Anyway, hope all is well w/everyone... hopefully I'll get moving on the boards tomorrow.. Ant has basketball at 11:15, and his end of year basketball party afterwards. Sunday is BON JOVI - I can't wait to go!! And weigh in on sunday morning... :goodvibes

Have a great night everyone - I am hoping to lay on the couch, watch TV and fall asleep till at least 8am!! But, for some reason, I can never sleep in... UGH

Laurie

[suzannef]

Ok I'm all caught up. Just wanted to say a quick hi and I'll chat with everyone tomorrow!!!:goodvibes

[DVCLaurie05]

No shopping for me this weekend. Christopher is going to visit friends in Maine so it's just me and the kiddos. I think we will work on rearranging Ian's room.

At some point I will need to break out the exercise video. I'm thinking Monday:rotfl: I feel so bad, you guys are doing so well and I have had to eat out so much lately. I did make some hard boiled eggs for breakfast today. Mmmmmm.


Work is busy so I will check in later. Hope everyone is having a "magical" day!

C'mon - get the video out - LOL Join us in diet/exercise misery!!

And eggs... HELLO - yokes or NO yokes?? ;)

[DVCLaurie05]

The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out

I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.:thumbsup2


Look at the motivation here.. and I BELIEVE it was started by ME!!! LOL I'll have to pat myself on the back there - Just kidding!

It is so great that everyone is dieting... and feeling good about it - it really keeps me going here too w/all of the support from you guys!! :grouphug:

[DVCLaurie05]

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

You deserve the two cruises for sure - I am glad that your mom is feeling better.. Keep us posted on Emma's visit to the neuro.

Good Morning everyone!!!
I have to work today and then pickup and sort girl scout cookies so I won't be on till later:sad2: Try not to leave me with more than 10 pages or so:lmao:

Oh and Jen you have us beat we are -1 degrees and only -13 with windchill:sad2: Why o why do we live here!!!!!!!
We did our 'duty' and bought some girlscout cookies, even thought I don't NEED them in my house!!! But, you are a good mom, sorting/selling/distributing all of those cookies..

When will it get warmer?? It is freezing here today too - I think we are expecting some more snow, but it is supposed to change to rain overnight.. so, we'll see!

[micheleluvsmickey]

You deserve the two cruises for sure - I am glad that your mom is feeling better.. Keep us posted on Emma's visit to the neuro.


We did our 'duty' and bought some girlscout cookies, even thought I don't NEED them in my house!!! But, you are a good mom, sorting/selling/distributing all of those cookies..

When will it get warmer?? It is freezing here today too - I think we are expecting some more snow, but it is supposed to change to rain overnight.. so, we'll see!lol...i bet it was tough to buy those cookies laurie
well good night all

[mandymouse]

Afternoon Girls

Wow, its been quiet here this afternoon!!

Mandy, hope you enjoyed your wine & relaxation!

It has been very quiet on here, I only had one page to read. I hope you've all been doing something nice

Yes I had a lovely evening thanks. Unfortunately due to all this dieting, those 2 large glasses of White Zinfandel went straight to my head last night, so I made a point of not coming of the DIS in case I wrote something inappropriate :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (which I have done before ;) )

Have fun mandy :cool1:

I just got back from dropping dad off...he just kept humming and sighing as we drove back..lol

LOL, dad's what are they like ? ;)

Tori is running around the house trying to straighten up because the new boyfriend is coming over tonight for the first time. I will be in and out. I'll check in later.

So what was he like Sandy ? was he nice ? I hope it went well :thumbsup2

Just a quickie - I have had a horrible day - I am tired, going to retire to the couch in a few.. .I have a LOT of pages to read up on, please don't be offended if I don't reply to all posts... I just don't have the energy to do it!! I am emotionally drained today... It's a long story - and I've told it a million times today (right Michele?!?)...

Hey Laurie, Sorry to hear that you had a bad day yesterday, I hope you're feeling a lot better today and getting excited about seeing JBJ tomorrow

:wizard: Good Luck with your weigh-in tomorrow too:wizard:

Ok I'm all caught up. Just wanted to say a quick hi and I'll chat with everyone tomorrow!!!:goodvibes

I look forward to hearing from you Suzanne

Well girls, I hope you all have a great day today, and I look forward to chatting with you all later :)

[V4dice]

Good morning everyone!
My kids decided they didn't want to go to bed last night so I never got to check in but it looks like everyone was busy too...not many posts to read!

I was lazy yesterday and didn't get much accomplished so today I am determined to do some cleaning and stay away from the kitchen (and the snacks). I think I can make some of my ADRs today so I have to also get moving on that (but at least thats fun!)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Veronica

[mandymouse]

Hi Veronica

Have fun making your ADR's, let us know what you get

Have a lovely day :)

[DVCLaurie05]

Good morning ladies..

I had a horrible nights sleep - but, hoping today will be better.. I decided I am going to be making A LOT Of changes in my 'social circle'..

A little background on my issues yesterday - I'll make it short and sweet... we had an issue w/the talent show song, we need to change it or bleep out a word in the original, which was "Life is a Highway" - by Rascal Flatts - the word 'lovers' is in there, and we were told it was not acceptable.. anyway... we had issues back and forth, and being we have 16 boys, I said I would split w/one of the other leaders and we would do what half wanted, and the other two leaders (one being my cousin) could take the other group... so, my cousin was PO'd because I suggested it - being her son was being the difficult one w/the choices - we wanted to do HSM2 - the baseball song (don't remember the name) and he refused.. so, I suggested the split, and apparently hurt her feelings.. she was pretty upset w/me.. but, I didn't think I was doing anything wrong.. this whole activity is supposed to be FUN for the kids, and if some wanted to do HSM, they should.. but, whatever, that isn't even the point.. SO, she was pretty mad, we spoke, blah blah blah.. but, after talking to a few people (Michele included - thanks for being there for venting!!) - I made it through the fiasco.. had to deal w/my cousin at school for some PTA door judging contest - she was a bit cold.. then we had talent show practice and talking to me, but a bit cold again..

So, that was my stress yesterday.. there is a lot more to the story, but way too much to type.. needless to say, I am still thinking about it today .. it bothers me, but whatever.. I have to start doing more on my own w/other friends, and w/out them, ya know... need some space...but of course, Ant invites 2 friends over in front of her son yesterday, and included him as well, which is fine w/me.. so, there is no 'issues' w/the kids - they don't know what went on... which is good, but it is hard to have space, ya know?

Am I making sense or rambling? Anyway, that is the jist of the story.. Thanks for listening...

So, basketball today, and BON JOVI tomorrow.. :woohoo: I think the weigh in will go pretty well, I weighed myself this morning, and it looks like 2 pounds, so, as long as I am good today, I should do well.. then tomorrow night, I am going to SPLURGE! :yay: I am going to the concert w/my best friend Laura (from grammar school), my friend Jen (her son goes to school w/Ant), and my cousin - so, it'll be interesting!! We are talking, and seemed ok last night, but still a little cold..

Alright, enough of my yapping - I am going to shower and get ready for the day!!

Thanks for listening!
Laurie

[DVCLaurie05]

Good morning everyone!
My kids decided they didn't want to go to bed last night so I never got to check in but it looks like everyone was busy too...not many posts to read!

I was lazy yesterday and didn't get much accomplished so today I am determined to do some cleaning and stay away from the kitchen (and the snacks). I think I can make some of my ADRs today so I have to also get moving on that (but at least thats fun!)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Veronica


Thanks for the reminder!! I wanted to call for Ohana for 8/29.. doing it right now!! Let us know what you get!!!!!!!!!!!! I am actually on hold right now, "under the sea" on the hold music! LOL

So, did you watch the Mets game yesterday??? Carm said Santana pitched...

Laurie

[mandymouse]

:grouphug: Aww Laurie, so sorry that you had a rough day with your cousin, it's a shame when something that is supposed to be fun, gets a little out of hand, and sometimes people get a bit too competitive - thank goodness the kids were all fine with each other and didn't pick up on the awkwardness

I'm sure by the time you are all off to see Bon Jovi, you'll all be too excited and forget about yesterday

Well done on the 2lbs loss, I hope it's still off for tomorrows weigh-in :wizard:

Good Luck with getting O'hanas, I hope you get it - let us know how it goes

Have a lovely day :)

[DVCLaurie05]

I got exactly what I wanted ... WOO HOO!!

We got Ohana w/ STITCH!!!!!!!
8/29 - 8:30 am!
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But... she said I couldn't techincally make the ADR till tomorrow, but being I checked in on 8/28 she could do it for me... like a day makes a difference!!!

Veronica - hope you get what you want!!

Laurie

[mandymouse]

I got exactly what I wanted ... WOO HOO!!

We got Ohana w/ STITCH!!!!!!!
8/29 - 8:30 am!
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That's great Laurie, O'hanas is my favourite Character breakfast, and I can't wait to go back - you've made a great choice there :thumbsup2

[V4dice]

Laurie,

Sorry you had such a rough day yesterday, having a close family is wonderful but some times it can be difficult too (I speak from experience). I just need to finalize my ADR decisions with my BIL then I'll let you know what we end up doing. Glad I could remind you:goodvibes and you got what you wanted. Since I check in on the 28th hopefully they will let me do some of mine today too.

I watched the Mets games yesterday, it was a good game but too bad they lost (again). Today its on WPIX (11) so I will take a break from cleaning to watch them play in warm Fl.

Hope today is much better for you!

[V4dice]

Mandy,

What are you up to today? I'm sure you are looking forward to tomorrow!

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning ladies..

I had a horrible nights sleep - but, hoping today will be better.. I decided I am going to be making A LOT Of changes in my 'social circle'..

A little background on my issues yesterday - I'll make it short and sweet... we had an issue w/the talent show song, we need to change it or bleep out a word in the original, which was "Life is a Highway" - by Rascal Flatts - the word 'lovers' is in there, and we were told it was not acceptable.. anyway... we had issues back and forth, and being we have 16 boys, I said I would split w/one of the other leaders and we would do what half wanted, and the other two leaders (one being my cousin) could take the other group... so, my cousin was PO'd because I suggested it - being her son was being the difficult one w/the choices - we wanted to do HSM2 - the baseball song (don't remember the name) and he refused.. so, I suggested the split, and apparently hurt her feelings.. she was pretty upset w/me.. but, I didn't think I was doing anything wrong.. this whole activity is supposed to be FUN for the kids, and if some wanted to do HSM, they should.. but, whatever, that isn't even the point.. SO, she was pretty mad, we spoke, blah blah blah.. but, after talking to a few people (Michele included - thanks for being there for venting!!) - I made it through the fiasco.. had to deal w/my cousin at school for some PTA door judging contest - she was a bit cold.. then we had talent show practice and talking to me, but a bit cold again..

So, that was my stress yesterday.. there is a lot more to the story, but way too much to type.. needless to say, I am still thinking about it today .. it bothers me, but whatever.. I have to start doing more on my own w/other friends, and w/out them, ya know... need some space...but of course, Ant invites 2 friends over in front of her son yesterday, and included him as well, which is fine w/me.. so, there is no 'issues' w/the kids - they don't know what went on... which is good, but it is hard to have space, ya know?

Am I making sense or rambling? Anyway, that is the jist of the story.. Thanks for listening...

So, basketball today, and BON JOVI tomorrow.. :woohoo: I think the weigh in will go pretty well, I weighed myself this morning, and it looks like 2 pounds, so, as long as I am good today, I should do well.. then tomorrow night, I am going to SPLURGE! :yay: I am going to the concert w/my best friend Laura (from grammar school), my friend Jen (her son goes to school w/Ant), and my cousin - so, it'll be interesting!! We are talking, and seemed ok last night, but still a little cold..

Alright, enough of my yapping - I am going to shower and get ready for the day!!

Thanks for listening!
Laurie


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We love you here! At least you don't want to get rid of us, your cruising social circle!

[mandymouse]

Mandy,

What are you up to today? I'm sure you are looking forward to tomorrow!

This morning we had a lie in. We went to visit Paul's aunt in the nursing home, then went to a shopping mall for a wander around, sadly I didn't buy anything, but we did get some $$ for our trip as the exchange rate is so good

Kerry and Becky came in a while ago with a cute Mother's Day balloon and some Daffodils (my fave flowers) for tomorrow. I've got a couple of presents for tomorrow and I'm looking forward to going out to dinner. I've done all my housework and laundry today, so I can chill and be very lazy tomorrow :thumbsup2

As for the rest of the day, we haven't got anything else planned, so I'll probably be on here ;)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Morning everyone,
I stayed up late last night so i decided i would sleep in late this morning. Well my stupid dogs had other plans at two in the morning the puggle started freaking out barking for no reason then at four thirty the german shephard decides he has to go out and then at 5:15 the sharpei desides he wants to bark every time the wind blew a tree branch past the window. I am so cranky now(poor family)and jeff actua;lly gets annoyed with me and tells me to shut them up he has to work tomorrow...lol yah i will tape their mouths closed..:mad:

You can vent anytime laurie :) just be prepared when it is my turn.

Mandy,i think it would cute if you said something inappropriate here..lol..i think we could handle it.:thumbsup2

So how was the bf's visit last night sandy?

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Eveyrone!

It is finally the weekend and it feels so good to have very little stress! My mom is home and is doing well! Thanks for all of the well wishes!

Emmy is taking her nap. Sarah is laying on the couch watching haunted and ghost shows on the Travel channel. Mark is just getting up. I plan to spend most of the day catching up with all of you!

[mandymouse]

Morning everyone,
I stayed up late last night so i decided i would sleep in late this morning. Well my stupid dogs had other plans at two in the morning the puggle started freaking out barking for no reason then at four thirty the german shephard decides he has to go out and then at 5:15 the sharpei desides he wants to bark every time the wind blew a tree branch past the window. I am so cranky now(poor family)and jeff actua;lly gets annoyed with me and tells me to shut them up he has to work tomorrow...lol yah i will tape their mouths closed..:mad:

You can vent anytime laurie :) just be prepared when it is my turn.

Mandy,i think it would cute if you said something inappropriate here..lol..i think we could handle it.:thumbsup2

So how was the bf's visit last night sandy?

Sorry to hear you've had a bad night Michele, actually that has just reminded me that the girls had a friend to sleepover last night, and at 3.45am they decided to start a conversation downstairs, needless to say I had to get up and tell them to go to sleep or else :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (yeah right). Hopefully you'll get a little nap later :)

Honestly Michele, I have known myself to make a couple of naughty comments on the UK Community when I've had a drinky-poo or two, and had to edit them the next morning - it really doesn't look good for a Moderator (though thankfully most of the UK Community know what I'm like :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Hi Eveyrone!

It is finally the weekend and it feels so good to have very little stress! My mom is home and is doing well! Thanks for all of the well wishes!

Emmy is taking her nap. Sarah is laying on the couch watching haunted and ghost shows on the Travel channel. Mark is just getting up. I plan to spend most of the day catching up with all of you!

Hi Jen, it's great to hear that your mum is home :thumbsup2

I hope you have a great day girls :)

[micheleluvsmickey]

This one is for you laurie

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/minghtso/bon_jovi.jpg

Grab that butt!!:lmao: :lmao:

[mandymouse]

I'm not a big Bon Jovi fan, but I must say JBJ looks better with the shorter hair, than back in the day with the big hair ;)

[micheleluvsmickey]

I forgot you are a monitor ...i guess you have to be good then :rotfl: :rotfl:

[sandym]

Morning ladies-

The visit with the boyfriend was uneventful, which in my book means GREAT! He was very nice.

Hope everyone is having a great day so far.

Mandy, I'd love to hear some inappropriate comments. Feel free to PM them, I'm always up for a good giggle.:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

The visit with the boyfriend was uneventful, which in my book means GREAT! He was very nice.

Hope everyone is having a great day so far.

Mandy, I'd love to hear some inappropriate comments. Feel free to PM them, I'm always up for a good giggle.:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

I'm pleased that the boyfriend's visit went well Sandy :)

I wish I could remember some of the comments I've made in the past - but I really must stay away from the DIS when I've had a couple of glasses of wine ;)

What are you up to today ? :)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Yes mandy, pm us with your naughy thoughts..lol
:rotfl: :rotfl:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Well i was just at allears.net looking at the stateroom photos and now i am in a better mood thinking about our cruise.:) :)

[mandymouse]

Well i was just at allears.net looking at the stateroom photos and now i am in a better mood thinking about our cruise.:) :)

Are you in a Cat. 4 Michele ? I take it this is the first time you've stayed in these rooms then ?

I can't wait to hear my favourite sentence 'Welcome aboard the Martindale Family' :)

[micheleluvsmickey]

No we are staying in a cat 3 again
I am hooked since the last cruise..Everyone is going to come party on my verandah with bahama mama's..lol

[mandymouse]

No we are staying in a cat 3 again
I am hooked since the last cruise..Everyone is going to come party on my verandah with bahama mama's..lol

Thanks for the reminder Michele - is there a dress code for this party ? :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micheleluvsmickey]

Nope just a drink in hand or no admittance..lol

[mandymouse]

Nope just a drink in hand or no admittance..lol

Yay, this sounds like my kind of party ;)

[micheleluvsmickey]

Yay, this sounds like my kind of party ;) I try to please..:rotfl: :rotfl: We will order lots of room service
too. I hop i am not next to the snotty cat 2 people again...They complained every day when jeff was outside smoking. After the fourth time of her announcing to him smoking is bad for your health he started lighting a cigarette every time he went out there and just left it in the ashtray to annoy her..lol:lmao: he is so bad

[micheleluvsmickey]

Well i am off to get some things done around the house and then head out with jeff. Check in later ladies.

[mandymouse]

Well i am off to get some things done around the house and then head out with jeff. Check in later ladies.

Have fun Michele :thumbsup2