Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[Goofyluver]

I have a confession. I've never ridden EE. I'm askeered. But, we've made a vow...my wife and I. (who also hasn't ridden EE) We're trying new rides we've been too chicken to ride before on these next two trips. EE is on the list.

The boys know about their trips! J threw his hands up in the air with an explanation of "YES!!!"

Big C is totally excited too...especially about getting his airplane ride.

 

[rentayenta]

I have a confession. I've never ridden EE. I'm askeered. But, we've made a vow...my wife and I. (who also hasn't ridden EE) We're trying new rides we've been too chicken to ride before on these next two trips. EE is on the list.

The boys know about their trips! J threw his hands up in the air with an explanation of "YES!!!"

Big C is totally excited too...especially about getting his airplane ride.

I did not see one FB photo or video of the surprise. Did you post any?

You gotta do EE. I swear it looks far scarier than it is. ​

 

[Goofyluver]

I did not see one FB photo or video of the surprise. Did you post any?

You gotta do EE. I swear it looks far scarier than it is. ​

No pics. Because, ummmm, I forgot. Maybe I should have them reenact it.

 

[catherines_mama]

looks like a great start to the day!

 

[pooh'smate]

I love the Yeti hats. They are so cute. I need one for Lexi. She needs a hat and she saw the picture and said that is the one she wants.

 

[franandaj]

Great EE update! I LOVE that ride, Fran brings her book and I go through the single rider live three times in a row. That's my limit.

I tried giving up coffee because I seemed to get a stomach ache, but then I realized that it was McDonald's coffee that was doing me in. I need that boost in the morning! I don't have much anxiety problems since we take everything really slowly.

I wish I had more opportunities to wear the jewelry. My life is kind if bi-polar. I'm either doing manual labor or attending a fancy schmancy dinner. There's no Chili's, Red Robin, Olive Garden middle ground! Either eating a meal on my lap at a drive through or a meal with more forks than you know what to do with!

I hope your holidays were fabulous! We had more rain than I wanted, but we're hoping to take a couple extra days. Got to call the doctors office when the open to reschedule tomorrows appointment.

 

[rentayenta]

No pics. Because, ummmm, I forgot. Maybe I should have them reenact it.

Um heck yes you should reenact it! I'm serious! I bet they're so excited! What did they say?​

looks like a great start to the day!

It really was a nice start. There is just something about AK and WDW in general. ​

I love the Yeti hats. They are so cute. I need one for Lexi. She needs a hat and she saw the picture and said that is the one she wants.

They are really cute and decent quality. I've washed theirs and it washed well. Air dry. I swear my dryer ruins everything. About the only thing I dry is towels. ​

Great EE update! I LOVE that ride, Fran brings her book and I go through the single rider live three times in a row. That's my limit.

I tried giving up coffee because I seemed to get a stomach ache, but then I realized that it was McDonald's coffee that was doing me in. I need that boost in the morning! I don't have much anxiety problems since we take everything really slowly.

I wish I had more opportunities to wear the jewelry. My life is kind if bi-polar. I'm either doing manual labor or attending a fancy schmancy dinner. There's no Chili's, Red Robin, Olive Garden middle ground! Either eating a meal on my lap at a drive through or a meal with more forks than you know what to do with!

I hope your holidays were fabulous! We had more rain than I wanted, but we're hoping to take a couple extra days. Got to call the doctors office when the open to reschedule tomorrows appointment.

I always forget about the single rider line. It really is such a good attraction in terms of both coaster quality and theme. Was it Montezuma's Revenge at Knott's Berry farm that used to go backwards and upside down? I think that was the name.

Anxiety has been my lifelong nemesis. My mother was/is very emotionally ill which left me always wondering *what's next*. Its a hard feeling to shake. between yoga and being caffeine free, I've got a fairly good handle on it. Its funny; I don;t worry about the big stuff at all. I can handle anything. It's the daily little crap that I worry about. Its so ridiculous but I guess we all have our things.

Bi-polar life. That's funny. I think we go between McDonald's and Michael's cooking which is five star but fortunately I can wear sweats to dinner at home and there's only one fork unless I want to do extra dishes . We were thinking of getting all gussied up for NYE but we've got some friends coming into town who wouldn't enjoy it so we're skipping that. We're going to a cool little place in SLC called The Copper Onion for an early dinner sans kids and then taking all of the the kids to the movies. What are you and Fran doing?

Speaking of doctors, how's Fran healing? ​

 

[Goofyluver]

Um heck yes you should reenact it! I'm serious! I bet they're so excited! What did they say?​

J said, "It's been so long!" ...it will be 3 years since he's been. And Big C is very excited about riding on the plane there. He's already wondering which airline we're going to fly.

We've told them where we're eating, and they're so excited about Ohana and we've really hyped up Be Our Guest. We're forcing them to watch Beauty and the Beast.

Then, we told them we're going twice and that we'll be there during Christmas-time. I think we're all probably more excited for our Christmas trip than the June trip...not that we're not excited.

They're also super excited about their Disney gift cards. They're planning their snacks and souveniers.

 

[Native NYer]

Catching up today!
I love the Yeti hats. So cute!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

J said, "It's been so long!" ...it will be 3 years since he's been. And Big C is very excited about riding on the plane there. He's already wondering which airline we're going to fly.

We've told them where we're eating, and they're so excited about Ohana and we've really hyped up Be Our Guest. We're forcing them to watch Beauty and the Beast.

Then, we told them we're going twice and that we'll be there during Christmas-time. I think we're all probably more excited for our Christmas trip than the June trip...not that we're not excited.

They're also super excited about their Disney gift cards. They're planning their snacks and souveniers.

I'm so so happy for you all! What a special year you're all going to have. Planning snacks? Men after my own heart. Will you adopt me?​

Catching up today!
I love the Yeti hats. So cute!!!!

Hey girl! How are you? The hats are adorable for sure.

Any change in plans? Or more changes? ​

 

[Native NYer]

No changes yet!
AKV-Jambo in July and GCV in August. It will be the summer of Disney parks!

When is your next family vacay to WDW/DL?

 

[rentayenta]

No changes yet!
AKV-Jambo in July and GCV in August. It will be the summer of Disney parks!

When is your next family vacay to WDW/DL?

Yet being the operative word. Wanna place a wager? I'm so jealous. I think that should be their new promo: A Summer of Disney Parks. Not bad really? better than that memories thing they had.

I don't know when our next Disney family vacation will be. I tried like hell to plan August but with our 20th in August and Michael wanting to go international....plus we've got Joshua's bar mitzvah in October and 2 kids going to camp at a pretty penny or 20,000 each. I need a money tree.​

 

[eandesmom]

Yet being the operative word. Wanna place a wager? I'm so jealous. I think that should be their new promo: A Summer of Disney Parks. Not bad really? better than that memories thing they had.

I don't know when our next Disney family vacation will be. I tried like hell to plan August but with our 20th in August and Michael wanting to go international....plus we've got Joshua's bar mitzvah in October and 2 kids going to camp at a pretty penny or 20,000 each. I need a money tree.​

Camp is 20K each??????????? each kid, each summer??????????

 

[rentayenta]

Camp is 20K each??????????? each kid, each summer??????????

20,000 pennies or $2,000 each summer. I know I shouldn't talk money but it gives some perspective as to why Disney is 99% impossible this summer along with everything else that's going on. That's tuition, it doesn't include flights.​

 

[Goofyluver]

I'm so so happy for you all! What a special year you're all going to have. Planning snacks? Men after my own heart. Will you adopt me?​

Yes. Bring booze.

 

[kaoden39]

I have always wanted a chance to use that smiley. Now seemed appropriate.

Hello and how are you?

 

[franandaj]

We were thinking of getting all gussied up for NYE but we've got some friends coming into town who wouldn't enjoy it so we're skipping that. We're going to a cool little place in SLC called The Copper Onion for an early dinner sans kids and then taking all of the the kids to the movies. What are you and Fran doing?

Speaking of doctors, how's Fran healing? ​

We have no idea what we're doing other than I asked if we could go to dinner. Not a place with multiple forks, but not the Prospector (don't know if you know the place), somewhere inbetween. I said I would like to be in bed when all the mayhem goes on watching it on TV.

Our NYE morning tradition is to make sure we have the Rose parade on all the TIVOs and watch it once we wake up (which is usually close to 8AM when it starts). I did say that this year I would like to play the Handicapped Card and go out and see the floats in person. We have always talked about it, but never actually gone out there, at least together.

Her healing has been slow, she has now received two infusions of the arthritis drug which inhibits her il6. The doctors know it is a trade off between wounds healing and being able to get around and actually have a life. Her big wound is healing, but at the last appointment she had another open up that was tunneling into another opening. They changed her treatment and put her on MediHoney. It requires a dressing change every day, but she seems to be responding.

We were supposed to see the Doctor today, but we were too tired to drive home yesterday so we got an appointment on Monday and will drive home tomorrow. Monday they will take measurements and find out if the wounds are smaller.

Camp is 20K each??????????? each kid, each summer??????????

20,000 pennies or $2,000 each summer. I know I shouldn't talk money but it gives some perspective as to why Disney is 99% impossible this summer along with everything else that's going on. That's tuition, it doesn't include flights.​

I know, I was thinking 20K for camp? Yours and the kids from Beverly Hills! I hope that you guys can pull it together and find it in the funds for a Disney trip. No one should go too long without one.

 

[rentayenta]

Yes. Bring booze.

I have booze new mommy. Not to worry. ​

I have always wanted a chance to use that smiley. Now seemed appropriate.

Hello and how are you?

Hi lady, how are you? Thank you for the Hyatt recommendation. PIO reminded me that you suggested it too. It was perfect for the boys in SF.​

We have no idea what we're doing other than I asked if we could go to dinner. Not a place with multiple forks, but not the Prospector (don't know if you know the place), somewhere inbetween. I said I would like to be in bed when all the mayhem goes on watching it on TV.

Our NYE morning tradition is to make sure we have the Rose parade on all the TIVOs and watch it once we wake up (which is usually close to 8AM when it starts). I did say that this year I would like to play the Handicapped Card and go out and see the floats in person. We have always talked about it, but never actually gone out there, at least together.

Her healing has been slow, she has now received two infusions of the arthritis drug which inhibits her il6. The doctors know it is a trade off between wounds healing and being able to get around and actually have a life. Her big wound is healing, but at the last appointment she had another open up that was tunneling into another opening. They changed her treatment and put her on MediHoney. It requires a dressing change every day, but she seems to be responding.

We were supposed to see the Doctor today, but we were too tired to drive home yesterday so we got an appointment on Monday and will drive home tomorrow. Monday they will take measurements and find out if the wounds are smaller.





I know, I was thinking 20K for camp? Yours and the kids from Beverly Hills! I hope that you guys can pull it together and find it in the funds for a Disney trip. No one should go too long without one.

I do remember the Prospector. I like to watch the ball drop. Joshua, 11, makes multiple ball dropping jokes all night too. I am trying to choose a movie. This is 40 looks hilarious but its R. I don't know if its language R or nudity R. last summer my friend and I (Kayla's mom) took the kids to see 21 Jump Street. Bad bad move. The kids said it stole their innocence. Creeps. There are a ton of good places to eat. Where are you thinking about going? Have you been to McKenna's on the Bay?

No way $20,000 for camp. I think $2,000 is bad enough but I hear its not expensive for a 2 week Jewish summer camp. Our friend sends her daughter to one in CA and it's closer to 4k for two weeks.

You should go to the Rose Parade. Play whatever card you've got! I went once when I was very very young. I don't remember it at all but saw photos years ago.

What is il6? Are you changing her dressings or do you have home health come in? I hope you are taking care of you and your needs too. Being a caregiver is so hard especially to those we love. Do they give her something for pain?​

 

[eandesmom]

20,000 pennies or $2,000 each summer. I know I shouldn't talk money but it gives some perspective as to why Disney is 99% impossible this summer along with everything else that's going on. That's tuition, it doesn't include flights.

Whew you scared me. Which is not negating 4k in tuition plus flights. Yep that is a full family vacation right there.

I feel your pain, Kendall's soccer stuff alone is there @ the both kids level, add the E's camps and it currently equals no summer trip at all. I want to go to Denver to visit Jeff's mom but we'd still need to come up with flights and I'm not sure that's doable with college tuition as well.

Seriously though I was thinking 40k for camp? No wonder Michael works so much. LOL!

 

[MEK]

Thank you! It really was a super fun morning. I just love AK, we all do. Well except for Dinoland which aside from Dinosaur, is total crap. Its campy carnival which I guess is the point but it detracts from the beauty and vive of AK.​

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I've got to agree with you on that, so I just try to forget its there. The rest of the park is stunning and I don't think I'll ever get tired of taking pictures of it.