Our little thread of BIG Resort changes*OLD THREAD link on last pg. to new thread!

[jennyjinx3]

Miss - I asked my TA to add Tokelau, beach end, 3rd floor balcony. but I am just so excited to be back at the Poly since that is still my favorite vacation by far that we've done...

Yay for Tokelau! We loved it there. I can't remember Krsytal, did you get your BOG reservation for dinner? There is a thread going that they opened up more reservations for July, maybe they would do the same for August? I will try to link the thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3138644

 

[sjs314]

Good Morning Ladies!!!!

Quiet here....at least for now.
A sad state of affairs it is! The bathroom actually turned out fairly well....I just don't have the patience or the time to stick this one out!!! And the kicker....the darn painter can't start until the end of next week!!! God help me! You've probably picked up on my somewhat anal tendencies so living in this mess of a house could possibly put me in the nut house!

On a happier note I'll have to find that ToT pic I feel certain that the GoPro will yield much better results for my trip footage! Perhaps you should invest in one so you can video Miss E's Exorcist impersonations...which by the way that pic is WAY too funny.


All this Poly banter is making me second guess my villa decision!!! STOP the madness!!
You're not helping, Christine... I've been looking at all my old Poly pics....got to stop!!!
Banana dancing for you!!!! Or would you prefer my favorite dancer???
No judging here......... (just got it myself when Stephen was added to our plan)

We tried Rapa Nui the year it opened but Tokelau has remained our favorite since our first stay in 1981 - back then there was no Tahiti or Rapa Nui...or paved walk to TTC. It was so pretty and peaceful...the Polynesian Village Resort. Capt Cooks was so much better - it felt like a beach hut...even had a screen door that slammed!! Those were the days. Of course, still love the Polynesian...it will always be home.

GM All

Heather & Christine thanks for bring me back to my senses with all the Poly talk and the wonderful picture

I was innocently priceing out trips for March of 2014, CR and AKL then started thinking about changeing the Poly to AKL in November. I really do want to go back to AKL and Bob never been there but not sure if we can swing a March trip

Do I want to wait till next fall or maybe do a Trip again after Thanksgiving in 2014

 

[pas130]

The DH has finally came to the realization that I wasn't willing to cancel the timeshare thing. I think he wants to keep it as well, he's just using me as an excuse to not cancel.
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Not a bad excuse...whatever works, right????

I completely understand the overprotective of the DH stuff, my FIL's GF decided NOT to tell my DH when he died. Whether this was a final wish...who knows, however...DH found out through condolences from the Air Force, my poor DH will never have closure. The last fight was a doozy and involved the words "We're done, you are dead to me". My DH was justified in being angry, but trust this was one last punch in the gut from his father. I wish I could fix it...but I can't. Ugh, selfish stubborn...continued prayers for your DH and FIL!!

Sounds lovely I'm picturing something really awful...no offense Thank heavens for patient husbands!


It was just


Can't believe you remember that!! I had forgotten until you mentioned it... And just you wait until our next trip....Bill got a GoPro camera for Father's Day!! We're gonna strap that baby to his head and film the entire ride

AWESOME!!! I love the pics you do!!! Dunno why that one stuck will me, I was pretty impressed.

PAS: DS came home from work and said "work sucks!" LOL....welcome to the real world young man....he's been lucky and had a 2 yr break since graduating without me pushing him to do anything.....so now it's the real world and he'll just have to push through it and slowly get used to it.

Yep, he's got that right!!!

Krystal, Sjs, Linda, Heather, Kim, Jeanette, i_heart - thank you all for the nice comments about the costume and my girl!

Love that! Sounds like we have matching days! We were at the library on Sunday, had a movie day yesterdy and today I went out and bought some nail polish and a bunch of nail pens - wish us luck!

It is a FAB costume!!!

My new hobby is facepainting, I am running out of excitement for the kiddos

Jeanette: Is it still POR? Or is there a new ticker (which I can't see because I've got 'em blocked on this PC)?! (Ooooh yeah, I think the candy they gave out last year was a nice improvement over the previous year... lots of Nestle. )

Still POR, and SINGLE DIGITS!!!!

It's my shameless ticker promo morning! According to my faithful ticker, 3 weeks from today we'll be arriving at WL (After 14 hours of driving - so we get there a day sooner - well, 16 hours actually)

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We need to get you an iPhone so we can message for free. (Please don't judge me for not having unlimited texting

Judge you...NEVER!! Brian has an iPhone does that count??? I will have my laptop for homework...so easy peasy! And I'll have to hear Brian...are you going to text your computer friends the whole trip....YES!!!

I have to see exactly how much $ the difference between POR and CR GV is

 

[Sue M]

Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do. Will have to wait till later though. Have to start getting ready, going to do some cross border shopping today to Bellingham. Trader Joes is calling my name, and the US Costco.

Yesterday I had physio, lunch with friends, mani pedi, then evening movies with girlfriends, did I say I love summers off? I could get used to this!!!
I saw The Lone Ranger and we all enjoyed it! So we give it a

Wookie for you and your family. When I was in my 20s a good friend committed suicide, even came to visit me the day before, and I never saw it coming. I did blame myself for a long time, before realizing it wasn't my fault.
I hope your husband doesn't go down that road. And he has you to help him get thru it.

Koh hope you love Tokelau as much as we did. Don't forget you can shortcut thru Raratonga to GCH, handy, esp if you get an afternoon shower!

to everyone else, will try to catch up later!! I'm off to the states!!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Hi everyone! Happy humpday! We just got back from the dentist, and I have a couple of upset kiddos. For DD9 it is ortho app't time. She had two in between molar cavities, and the dentist also want to pull 4 baby teeth. Out hygenist is super cool though and recommended we get a consult with an ortho before getting any teeth pulled. So Friday we are seeing the ortho. DD9 is a wreck. Poor girl, why is it my most anxious one has the most teeth problems!! I wish we could take all these problems away for our kids with a wave of the wand!

DD7 wouldn't allow any x-rays and kept gagging and crying. I didn't expect that, she is usually my trooper. DD4 did fine with cleaning and x-rays and keeps telling them that.

I just keep trying to tell them we are lucky that we can get our teeth problems fixed, there are kids in other countries that cannot. And end up losing their teeth. Not sure how much of an impact that lecture is having though.

DH keeps emailing me about May 2014 dates now, and wants a 10 day trip then! WTH??? I have kind of let him know that 1 week is what is in our budget. It is like he doesn't even hear me sometimes. I would love to do a 10 day, we will see.

Jeanette: So close to your trip! So happy for you guys!

SueM: Have a great time shopping! I am jealous!

Sheila: What are you going to do? Are you keeping the POly for November? Inquiring minds want to know!

Hope you are all having a great day!

 

[gwynne]

Hi Rcers!

Time to catch up, say hello. It's that time of year, when I mention Magical Dining Month in Orlando! If you're going to be there anytime during Sept, it's something to consider. Here's the list of restaurants, menus: http://www.visitorlando.com/magicaldining/restaurants/
Il Mulino and Blue Zoo are on the list again this year! You make a reservation at any of the restaurants, and then just be sure to ask for the Magical Dining Menu if you're interested. They often don't offer it.
$33.00 for 3 courses, it's a deal!

Miss-Are you having a cloudy rainy summer, too? I am so ready for some sunshine.

Koh-Fun to hear about your poly plans!

Minnie-I am saving your Poly tips, I hope we stay there sometime.

Kook-Three weeks? Time for a happy dance!

Heather-Aways love you photos, they are appreciated.

Jenny-I think I saw you post on the Cali Grill thread recently? I wanted to pass on that the Chef’s twitter account has a post that indicated he’s expecting to be open last week in Aug. If I hear anything else I’ll let you know, especially about reservations opening up.

Sjs314-I find pricing out trips both fun and sort of dangerous. Before I know it, I’m booked!

Pas-It’s always fun to follow your changes. Thanks a million for being our rc queen!

Janet-We put off our little trip this weekend, will go later in the summer. In the meantime, we're planning to try a new yummy restaurant nearby.

SueM-Glad physio is coming along. Hard work, that.

Alysa-Darling costume!

Marie-They are happy about the real world, and then they realize it’s the real world at the same time. Always a big adjustment! Know you are so proud of him!

Wookie-Thinking of you!

Waving hi to friends I’ve missed, hope you all have a good Wednesday!

 

[Missoutandabout]

Wookster: to you and yours.

Miss - I asked my TA to add Tokelau, beach end, 3rd floor balcony. but I am just so excited to be back at the Poly since that is still my favorite vacation by far that we've done...

Sweet requests! Fingers crossed they come through for ya. We really enjoyed our Tokelau stay.

It's my shameless ticker promo morning! According to my faithful ticker, 3 weeks from today we'll be arriving at WL (After 14 hours of driving - so we get there a day sooner - well, 16 hours actually)
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Of course! I'll have her bring along our Harrison Ford Star Wars LS-wearing autographed photo, (he was a close family friend).

Yeeeeeah for 3 weeks!

Ah, Han Solo... forever in my heart (after Darth and Boba).

On a happier note I'll have to find that ToT pic I feel certain that the GoPro will yield much better results for my trip footage! Perhaps you should invest in one so you can video Miss E's Exorcist impersonations...which by the way that pic is WAY too funny.

Those GoPros are awfully nifty. Be sure to share any and all hilarious moments with us.

And I'll have to hear Brian...are you going to text your computer friends the whole trip....YES!!!

Phew. So I'm not the only one who has to hear that. Single-digit daaaaancin'

Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do. Will have to wait till later though. Have to start getting ready, going to do some cross border shopping today to Bellingham. Trader Joes is calling my name, and the US Costco.

Enjoy your retail therapy! TJs is always a doozy for me.

Hi everyone! Happy humpday! We just got back from the dentist, and I have a couple of upset kiddos. For DD9 it is ortho app't time. She had two in between molar cavities, and the dentist also want to pull 4 baby teeth. Out hygenist is super cool though and recommended we get a consult with an ortho before getting any teeth pulled. So Friday we are seeing the ortho. DD9 is a wreck. Poor girl, why is it my most anxious one has the most teeth problems!! I wish we could take all these problems away for our kids with a wave of the wand!

DD7 wouldn't allow any x-rays and kept gagging and crying. I didn't expect that, she is usually my trooper. DD4 did fine with cleaning and x-rays and keeps telling them that.

I just keep trying to tell them we are lucky that we can get our teeth problems fixed, there are kids in other countries that cannot. And end up losing their teeth. Not sure how much of an impact that lecture is having though.

Poor girls. We had a horrible dentist when we first moved back here; Miss M was just 4 at the time and it really scared her. (Hygienist had zero social skills.) I felt so awful for taking her there. Thankfully the new place we go to is in a different universe care-wise. She went to school the next day after her first experience at the new place and drew a picture of "My Favorite Things to Do:" ... her in the chair at the dentist.


Ginny: I just refreshed to catch your post! That is such an EXCELLENT deal... you posted about that last year and we went to Bluezoo because of it. If only I could move hubbo's birthday back a month. Still doing Bluezoo, just without that fabulous deal ah well. I'm sending you our sun -- should be along shortly. (Unfortunately, it's coming with staggering humidity. Feels blech out.)

We might head along over your neck of the woods (well, your state anyway!) this weekend. Up toward either Holland or Grand Rapids for a brewery visit or two.


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I don't know what possessed me. I'm attempting to clean up the "play room" which so happens to be the dining room with no actual dining furniture in it other than a very old English antique sideboard from hubbo's family. Everything else in the room is varying shades of girl. Okay, back to cleaning... for real. Maybe. Unless I get distracted again... speaking of, have you guys read the refrigerator thread?

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Just popping to share the Tokelau love! I am going to show the view from our SV view (again...sorry everybody I know I posted this before) this is for you Krystal!

Room #2912



It was lovely. The previous year we were similar location but ground floor, but didn't enjoy it as much as the foliage almost was creeping in our patio doors! I was a bit scared of the creepy crawlies!

Gee, see how much catching up I still have to do! Thank you so much for posting this photo - this is one of the rooms I've hoped for one of these stays. Could you see the EWP from your balcony? I always feared that room would be staring directly at the side wall of Hawaii.

Of course, any pic of the Poly makes my heart sing...although with the new CR rooms I'd sure be tempted.

 

[jennyjinx3]

Gee, see how much catching up I still have to do! Thank you so much for posting this photo - this is one of the rooms I've hoped for one of these stays. Could you see the EWP from your balcony? I always feared that room would be staring directly at the side wall of Hawaii.

Of course, any pic of the Poly makes my heart sing...although with the new CR rooms I'd sure be tempted.

Well that view was looking to the right, Hawaii was directly in front, but I think I mentally blocked that out! I suppose we could've seen the EWP from there but we were always out on the beach!

 

[jennyjinx3]

speaking of, have you guys read the refrigerator thread?

Hmmm...must check this one out!!

 

[chimo2u]

Happy Hump day to everyone!

I am feeling a little sad..... DS21 (Josh) is finding the adjustment to night shift/ and
his new job quite difficult....I understand, he's not had any responsibility or pressing commitments since he graduated HS in June 2011. I've let him stay home, rent free, responsibility free and not pushed getting a job until recently. I've tried to be supportive, but of course to him I always come off as the mean one who just doesn't get it.... this morning at 6:45am, after his shift (2nd shift by the way) he came into my room and told me he wants to quit. Ummmm NO WAY! I said, and he gets all attitud'ish on me. Says I don't listen. He said he has another job lined up through his girlfriend's mom's brother who works for a company installing windows. That he'll make $18/hr doing that instead of $15 at Home Depot, and it'll be DAYTIME hours Mon to Friday....Well....that sounds all fine and dandy, except how will he get to this job, I say?? He has no car, which was the main reason for him working in the first place to get a car. He says "you said you'd take me to the dealer to look for a car" I tell him, that YES, when he has the money, we'll take him to look, but that's going to take time to acquire!! I'm not paying for a car when I'm worried myself about keeping up the bills while his Dad is off work with his injury.
So he stomps out of my room throwing "Forget It, I'm never talking to you again" in my face -- and that I never understand. He's ummmmm what age????? 21????? I don't know, it's times like these I just want to say, don't talk to me about it , talk to your dad!
My relationship with him is fragile enough to begin with, I don't want to rock the boat!!! I'm always the bad one in his eyes, the one who's not supportive..he has a good way of just turning everything around to make me look like the witch with a B
I've had it really, it makes me want to cry. 2 days into his job and he's already looking at quitting! That's crazy, it took so much effort to get him this job, to arrange his resume, help him prepare for the interview. I was so proud of him, now I'm embarrased to say my pride is slipping to dissapointment I don't want ot be disspointed in him, I want him to find his way!!!

So, I have left it in DH's hands, he has a better way of getting things across to Josh without looking like the A hole. Josh will listen to his dad more. I do want to support him, I just need him to learn commitment and to start taking some responsibility for his future, because it's draining me. He wants to be an electrician, but he has to realize, HE needs to go out, find the company to apprentice with, do some of the leg work, mom can't always be coming to his rescue...
And, he won't be making the 80 K per year he's hoping to to start, he'll start at the bottom with dirty work even as an electrician!!! every thing in life isn't easy, and some things take work.....I don't know if he'll get that, but I sure hope he grows up some and starts acting more his age

Blah....I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks for listening guys!

Marie

 

[pas130]

Pas-It’s always fun to follow your changes. Thanks a million for being our rc queen!

Thanks Ginny

Phew. So I'm not the only one who has to hear that. Single-digit daaaaancin'

Ok checked out that thread, ahhh Dis Drama at its finest! Did I mention DH wants to stay off site now, since he and HRH are NOT doing the parks So I did see an awesome deal for WBC Oh and Loews Universal hotels do not have fridges...never bothered us. We did ice in the sink to keep milk cold.

Gee, see how much catching up I still have to do! Thank you so much for posting this photo - this is one of the rooms I've hoped for one of these stays. Could you see the EWP from your balcony? I always feared that room would be staring directly at the side wall of Hawaii.

Of course, any pic of the Poly makes my heart sing...although with the new CR rooms I'd sure be tempted.

Any of those MK resorts are

Hmmm...must check this one out!!

It will take your mind off of the dentist...ugh Jen definitely wait for the orthodontic eval...she's pretty young to need all that done. DS12 needs one tooth pulled that never came out but JEEZ

I am feeling a little sad..... DS21 (Josh) is finding the adjustment to night shift/ and
his new job quite difficult....I understand, he's not had any responsibility or pressing commitments since he graduated HS in June 2011. I've let him stay home, rent free, responsibility free and not pushed getting a job until recently. I've tried to be supportive, but of course to him I always come off as the mean one who just doesn't get it.... this morning at 6:45am, after his shift (2nd shift by the way) he came into my room and told me he wants to quit. Ummmm NO WAY! I said, and he gets all attitud'ish on me. Says I don't listen. He said he has another job lined up through his girlfriend's mom's brother who works for a company installing windows. That he'll make $18/hr doing that instead of $15 at Home Depot, and it'll be DAYTIME hours Mon to Friday....Well....that sounds all fine and dandy, except how will he get to this job, I say?? He has no car, which was the main reason for him working in the first place to get a car. He says "you said you'd take me to the dealer to look for a car" I tell him, that YES, when he has the money, we'll take him to look, but that's going to take time to acquire!! I'm not paying for a car when I'm worried myself about keeping up the bills while his Dad is off work with his injury.
So he stomps out of my room throwing "Forget It, I'm never talking to you again" in my face -- and that I never understand. He's ummmmm what age????? 21????? I don't know, it's times like these I just want to say, don't talk to me about it , talk to your dad!
My relationship with him is fragile enough to begin with, I don't want to rock the boat!!! I'm always the bad one in his eyes, the one who's not supportive..he has a good way of just turning everything around to make me look like the witch with a B
I've had it really, it makes me want to cry. 2 days into his job and he's already looking at quitting! That's crazy, it took so much effort to get him this job, to arrange his resume, help him prepare for the interview. I was so proud of him, now I'm embarrased to say my pride is slipping to dissapointment I don't want ot be disspointed in him, I want him to find his way!!!

So, I have left it in DH's hands, he has a better way of getting things across to Josh without looking like the A hole. Josh will listen to his dad more. I do want to support him, I just need him to learn commitment and to start taking some responsibility for his future, because it's draining me. He wants to be an electrician, but he has to realize, HE needs to go out, find the company to apprentice with, do some of the leg work, mom can't always be coming to his rescue...
And, he won't be making the 80 K per year he's hoping to to start, he'll start at the bottom with dirty work even as an electrician!!! every thing in life isn't easy, and some things take work.....I don't know if he'll get that, but I sure hope he grows up some and starts acting more his age

Blah....I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks for listening guys!

Marie

Oh Marie I understand your issues all too well. My DS21...well let's say life is calm since he moved out a few years ago. His problems are his GF's now unfortunately. Poor woman....she's much older and assumed the "maternal role" IMO. I haven't spoken to him in 2 years now I think. It broke my heart, but I moved on. You can't change him. But I would hold strong that he lives in YOUR house, and needs to follow YOUR rules. Otherwise, there's the door. I know that sounds harsh, but if you don't tell him he has to at least give this job a few months he will bounce from job to job, because nothing will be good enough. It's hard to stay strong, but you have us For him to verbally scold you because he can't manipulate you is uncalled for ! Will DH stand by your decision? This other job installing windows is not steady work, and I know plenty of electricians out of work around here. Time's are rough, the unemployment rate at the local union is near 80%!!! He needs to remember he is LUCKY to have a job. Okay I am SO sorry to rant. My DMIL got DS a job at Target which he ended up getting fired since he constantly called out...I was mad, how disrespectful! Josh needs to "Suck it up buttercup" He's had it good, heck he STILL has it good...rent free, no bills, no kids to feed, get up go to work come home....Ah to be young and have the wisdom we have now, right??? Hang in there, and stand your ground Mom...you are 100% right

 

[jennyjinx3]

Happy Hump day to everyone!

I am feeling a little sad..... DS21 (Josh) is finding the adjustment to night shift/ and
his new job quite difficult....I understand, he's not had any responsibility or pressing commitments since he graduated HS in June 2011. I've let him stay home, rent free, responsibility free and not pushed getting a job until recently. I've tried to be supportive, but of course to him I always come off as the mean one who just doesn't get it.... this morning at 6:45am, after his shift (2nd shift by the way) he came into my room and told me he wants to quit. Ummmm NO WAY! I said, and he gets all attitud'ish on me. Says I don't listen. He said he has another job lined up through his girlfriend's mom's brother who works for a company installing windows. That he'll make $18/hr doing that instead of $15 at Home Depot, and it'll be DAYTIME hours Mon to Friday....Well....that sounds all fine and dandy, except how will he get to this job, I say?? He has no car, which was the main reason for him working in the first place to get a car. He says "you said you'd take me to the dealer to look for a car" I tell him, that YES, when he has the money, we'll take him to look, but that's going to take time to acquire!! I'm not paying for a car when I'm worried myself about keeping up the bills while his Dad is off work with his injury.
So he stomps out of my room throwing "Forget It, I'm never talking to you again" in my face -- and that I never understand. He's ummmmm what age????? 21????? I don't know, it's times like these I just want to say, don't talk to me about it , talk to your dad!
My relationship with him is fragile enough to begin with, I don't want to rock the boat!!! I'm always the bad one in his eyes, the one who's not supportive..he has a good way of just turning everything around to make me look like the witch with a B
I've had it really, it makes me want to cry. 2 days into his job and he's already looking at quitting! That's crazy, it took so much effort to get him this job, to arrange his resume, help him prepare for the interview. I was so proud of him, now I'm embarrased to say my pride is slipping to dissapointment I don't want ot be disspointed in him, I want him to find his way!!!

So, I have left it in DH's hands, he has a better way of getting things across to Josh without looking like the A hole. Josh will listen to his dad more. I do want to support him, I just need him to learn commitment and to start taking some responsibility for his future, because it's draining me. He wants to be an electrician, but he has to realize, HE needs to go out, find the company to apprentice with, do some of the leg work, mom can't always be coming to his rescue...
And, he won't be making the 80 K per year he's hoping to to start, he'll start at the bottom with dirty work even as an electrician!!! every thing in life isn't easy, and some things take work.....I don't know if he'll get that, but I sure hope he grows up some and starts acting more his age

Blah....I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks for listening guys!

Marie

Oh Marie: It is so hard for us moms, I totally understand everything you have said and agree 100% too. Sadly it is always our fault when things don't go right or they are not happy. FWIW my DD's totally favor Daddy too, I am always the mean, awful one.

Thanks Ginny



Ok checked out that thread, ahhh Dis Drama at its finest! Did I mention DH wants to stay off site now, since he and HRH are NOT doing the parks So I did see an awesome deal for WBC Oh and Loews Universal hotels do not have fridges...never bothered us. We did ice in the sink to keep milk cold.
Any of those MK resorts are

It will take your mind off of the dentist...ugh Jen definitely wait for the orthodontic eval...she's pretty young to need all that done. DS12 needs one tooth pulled that never came out but JEEZ

Oh Marie I understand your issues all too well. My DS21...well let's say life is calm since he moved out a few years ago. His problems are his GF's now unfortunately. Poor woman....she's much older and assumed the "maternal role" IMO. I haven't spoken to him in 2 years now I think. It broke my heart, but I moved on. You can't change him. But I would hold strong that he lives in YOUR house, and needs to follow YOUR rules. Otherwise, there's the door. I know that sounds harsh, but if you don't tell him he has to at least give this job a few months he will bounce from job to job, because nothing will be good enough. It's hard to stay strong, but you have us For him to verbally scold you because he can't manipulate you is uncalled for ! Will DH stand by your decision? This other job installing windows is not steady work, and I know plenty of electricians out of work around here. Time's are rough, the unemployment rate at the local union is near 80%!!! He needs to remember he is LUCKY to have a job. Okay I am SO sorry to rant. My DMIL got DS a job at Target which he ended up getting fired since he constantly called out...I was mad, how disrespectful! Josh needs to "Suck it up buttercup" He's had it good, heck he STILL has it good...rent free, no bills, no kids to feed, get up go to work come home....Ah to be young and have the wisdom we have now, right??? Hang in there, and stand your ground Mom...you are 100% right

Thanks Jeanette, DH thinks she is way too young still for this stuff. Just a headache, a few cavities and they manage to make you feel like a horrible parent too.

 

[letthewookiewin]

So sorry to hear this Life can be really harsh sometimes. Know that we'll be sending prayers your way.

Heather

Wookie... so tragic and senseless... sending prayers to you all

Wookie - you and your family are in my thoughts as prayers. HUGS my friend!!!!!
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Oh Wookie/ Kim -- I am so sorry for you. Suicide leave so many feeling guilty and questioning "what if" and I pray your DH knows it wasn't his fault, and I am thankful to know he has the love and support of a wonderful woman and family to help him through it! I can surely relate to wanting to just escape reality. When DH was shot, he said that He never thought he'd say it, but he could really have used a trip to WDW right after!!! he just wanted to get away from it all..... so I know that feeling!
I pray you all stay strong and know we are all here thinking of you and supporting you, ready to lend a listening ear any time day or night!

Thank you all again. I really think the fact that he did this to himself, has made it that much harder. My fil is really stuck in the "what if's". We found out that night, the fil's dad was looking for some woman and really wan't making any sense. The fil keeps saying "well what if he didn't do this to himself?"

Two short months and you'll be there. Sending lots of prayers for your whole family.

I know and I can't wait!! Today is actually my 60 day out, so after I post here, I'm going to do online check in.

Wookie: I'm sorry for all you guys are going through. I'm counting down the days to your vacation too. We need y'all and Jeanette to be magically transported there, pronto.

Thank you, and I would love to be transported straight to WDW.

Wookie: So sorry for yours and your DH's tragic loss

Thank you

Not a bad excuse...whatever works, right????

Well now I'm in a pickle. The DH told a person on Sunday that he wanted his money back. They said they would have someone call us to tell us where to send the information we need to send in to get a refund. Well last night, I opened our mail, and we already got a check from them. DH wants to cash it to help buy flowers for his grandfather, but I don't want to. It's not like he's ever been close to this man. In fact for most of my DH's life this man was a mean drunk. I'm sure I'm just being selfish, but I would rather that money go on a down payment on a timeshare than on flowers for a man that I couldn't stand when he was living.

I completely understand the overprotective of the DH stuff, my FIL's GF decided NOT to tell my DH when he died. Whether this was a final wish...who knows, however...DH found out through condolences from the Air Force, my poor DH will never have closure. The last fight was a doozy and involved the words "We're done, you are dead to me". My DH was justified in being angry, but trust this was one last punch in the gut from his father. I wish I could fix it...but I can't. Ugh, selfish stubborn...continued prayers for your DH and FIL!!

That is terrible. That really ahd to hurt your DH.

Wookie for you and your family. When I was in my 20s a good friend committed suicide, even came to visit me the day before, and I never saw it coming. I did blame myself for a long time, before realizing it wasn't my fault.

The DH started to, but I wouldn't let him. The fil is stuck there.

Hi everyone! Happy humpday! We just got back from the dentist, and I have a couple of upset kiddos. For DD9 it is ortho app't time. She had two in between molar cavities, and the dentist also want to pull 4 baby teeth. Out hygenist is super cool though and recommended we get a consult with an ortho before getting any teeth pulled. So Friday we are seeing the ortho. DD9 is a wreck. Poor girl, why is it my most anxious one has the most teeth problems!! I wish we could take all these problems away for our kids with a wave of the wand!

DD7 wouldn't allow any x-rays and kept gagging and crying. I didn't expect that, she is usually my trooper. DD4 did fine with cleaning and x-rays and keeps telling them that.

I just keep trying to tell them we are lucky that we can get our teeth problems fixed, there are kids in other countries that cannot. And end up losing their teeth. Not sure how much of an impact that lecture is having though.

Or they could be like that girl on Breaking Amish where they pulled all of her teeth when she was like 12, and there was nothing wrong with her teeth at the time. They just thought it was easier than waiting until she had problems. I was the same way with gagging. I always did when they took x-rays.

Wookie-Thinking of you!

Waving hi to friends I’ve missed, hope you all have a good Wednesday!

Thank you

Happy Hump day to everyone!

I am feeling a little sad..... DS21 (Josh) is finding the adjustment to night shift/ and
his new job quite difficult....I understand, he's not had any responsibility or pressing commitments since he graduated HS in June 2011. I've let him stay home, rent free, responsibility free and not pushed getting a job until recently. I've tried to be supportive, but of course to him I always come off as the mean one who just doesn't get it.... this morning at 6:45am, after his shift (2nd shift by the way) he came into my room and told me he wants to quit. Ummmm NO WAY! I said, and he gets all attitud'ish on me. Says I don't listen. He said he has another job lined up through his girlfriend's mom's brother who works for a company installing windows. That he'll make $18/hr doing that instead of $15 at Home Depot, and it'll be DAYTIME hours Mon to Friday....Well....that sounds all fine and dandy, except how will he get to this job, I say?? He has no car, which was the main reason for him working in the first place to get a car. He says "you said you'd take me to the dealer to look for a car" I tell him, that YES, when he has the money, we'll take him to look, but that's going to take time to acquire!! I'm not paying for a car when I'm worried myself about keeping up the bills while his Dad is off work with his injury.
So he stomps out of my room throwing "Forget It, I'm never talking to you again" in my face -- and that I never understand. He's ummmmm what age????? 21????? I don't know, it's times like these I just want to say, don't talk to me about it , talk to your dad!
My relationship with him is fragile enough to begin with, I don't want to rock the boat!!! I'm always the bad one in his eyes, the one who's not supportive..he has a good way of just turning everything around to make me look like the witch with a B
I've had it really, it makes me want to cry. 2 days into his job and he's already looking at quitting! That's crazy, it took so much effort to get him this job, to arrange his resume, help him prepare for the interview. I was so proud of him, now I'm embarrased to say my pride is slipping to dissapointment I don't want ot be disspointed in him, I want him to find his way!!!

So, I have left it in DH's hands, he has a better way of getting things across to Josh without looking like the A hole. Josh will listen to his dad more. I do want to support him, I just need him to learn commitment and to start taking some responsibility for his future, because it's draining me. He wants to be an electrician, but he has to realize, HE needs to go out, find the company to apprentice with, do some of the leg work, mom can't always be coming to his rescue...
And, he won't be making the 80 K per year he's hoping to to start, he'll start at the bottom with dirty work even as an electrician!!! every thing in life isn't easy, and some things take work.....I don't know if he'll get that, but I sure hope he grows up some and starts acting more his age

Blah....I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks for listening guys!

Marie

I am so sorry you're having trouble with your DS. I agree, work can really suck. Unfortunately, when your a grown up somtimes you have to do what you think sucks. Great job sticking to your guns.

Well today has been another interesting day. The inlaws went to Home Depot, got a water heater. Getting the old one out was a big 'ol pain in the rear and we ended up flooding part of the garage. Once that was cleaned up, and we almost got the new one into place, the DH noticed a dent. We took it back got a new one, and it's installed now. My mil had us use her credit card, and I just signed her name. With an employee standing right behind me, he started to ask me why I was signing her name, but I stopped him mid-sentence and said, "yes I can write in cursive". Luckily he got the hint and went with it. I'm off to fix my DH before checking in online. I just snapped at him while typing this. He kept bugging me (like a 3 year old would) for the check from the timeshare company. I finally said that he couldn't have it "because I am not paying that much money for flowers for a man that was a mean, abusive drunk for most of his life and was so selfish to kill himself, leaving his family with that much more pain and confusion." I just made a grown man cry. I feel smaller than Tink.

 

[sjs314]

Hi everyone! Happy humpday! We just got back from the dentist, and I have a couple of upset kiddos. For DD9 it is ortho app't time. She had two in between molar cavities, and the dentist also want to pull 4 baby teeth. Out hygenist is super cool though and recommended we get a consult with an ortho before getting any teeth pulled. So Friday we are seeing the ortho. DD9 is a wreck. Poor girl, why is it my most anxious one has the most teeth problems!! I wish we could take all these problems away for our kids with a wave of the wand!

DD7 wouldn't allow any x-rays and kept gagging and crying. I didn't expect that, she is usually my trooper. DD4 did fine with cleaning and x-rays and keeps telling them that.

I just keep trying to tell them we are lucky that we can get our teeth problems fixed, there are kids in other countries that cannot. And end up losing their teeth. Not sure how much of an impact that lecture is having though.

DH keeps emailing me about May 2014 dates now, and wants a 10 day trip then! WTH??? I have kind of let him know that 1 week is what is in our budget. It is like he doesn't even hear me sometimes. I would love to do a 10 day, we will see.

Jeanette: So close to your trip! So happy for you guys!

SueM: Have a great time shopping! I am jealous!

Sheila: What are you going to do? Are you keeping the POly for November? Inquiring minds want to know!

Hope you are all having a great day!

jenny funny about my resort dilemma, I told Bob about the rumor of this year being the last one for OL and how they start the night we leave, he says so add a day He has no idea that it will cost 600+ between adding a night@ Poly and changing airfare I am thinking on it but don't seem worth it to me.

Now about the dentist when My youngest DS hit the braces age it was just becoming a racket that dentists were suggesting braces for every kid and Adult out there. I forget now what % off the bite is that braces are recommended 100% but you may want to look into it before you invest in braces. My Jason's bite was not off enough to warrent getting them. I honestly think since we take our kids to the dentist so young and so often and many people have Dental Ins (we dd not) that parents feel obligated to shell out money if braces are suggested.
Can you tell this is a sore point with me?

Now a funny story my oldest DS hated the dentist and floored me once when he told the Dentist as he was being lectured about brushing " Up your Nose With A Rubber Hose". I wanted to disappear into the woodwork but now it is one of my fondest memories

 

[sjs314]

Wookster: to you and yours.
Sweet requests! Fingers crossed they come through for ya. We really enjoyed our Tokelau stay.
Yeeeeeah for 3 weeks!

Ah, Han Solo... forever in my heart (after Darth and Boba).
Those GoPros are awfully nifty. Be sure to share any and all hilarious moments with us.
Phew. So I'm not the only one who has to hear that. Single-digit daaaaancin'
Enjoy your retail therapy! TJs is always a doozy for me.
Poor girls. We had a horrible dentist when we first moved back here; Miss M was just 4 at the time and it really scared her. (Hygienist had zero social skills.) I felt so awful for taking her there. Thankfully the new place we go to is in a different universe care-wise. She went to school the next day after her first experience at the new place and drew a picture of "My Favorite Things to Do:" ... her in the chair at the dentist.


Ginny: I just refreshed to catch your post! That is such an EXCELLENT deal... you posted about that last year and we went to Bluezoo because of it. If only I could move hubbo's birthday back a month. Still doing Bluezoo, just without that fabulous deal ah well. I'm sending you our sun -- should be along shortly. (Unfortunately, it's coming with staggering humidity. Feels blech out.)

We might head along over your neck of the woods (well, your state anyway!) this weekend. Up toward either Holland or Grand Rapids for a brewery visit or two.


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I don't know what possessed me. I'm attempting to clean up the "play room" which so happens to be the dining room with no actual dining furniture in it other than a very old English antique sideboard from hubbo's family. Everything else in the room is varying shades of girl. Okay, back to cleaning... for real. Maybe. Unless I get distracted again... speaking of, have you guys read the refrigerator thread?

Jeanette Ugh yes darn fridge something else to worry about as I need to keep my insulin refrigerated.

Happy Hump day to everyone!

I am feeling a little sad..... DS21 (Josh) is finding the adjustment to night shift/ and
his new job quite difficult....I understand, he's not had any responsibility or pressing commitments since he graduated HS in June 2011. I've let him stay home, rent free, responsibility free and not pushed getting a job until recently. I've tried to be supportive, but of course to him I always come off as the mean one who just doesn't get it.... this morning at 6:45am, after his shift (2nd shift by the way) he came into my room and told me he wants to quit. Ummmm NO WAY! I said, and he gets all attitud'ish on me. Says I don't listen. He said he has another job lined up through his girlfriend's mom's brother who works for a company installing windows. That he'll make $18/hr doing that instead of $15 at Home Depot, and it'll be DAYTIME hours Mon to Friday....Well....that sounds all fine and dandy, except how will he get to this job, I say?? He has no car, which was the main reason for him working in the first place to get a car. He says "you said you'd take me to the dealer to look for a car" I tell him, that YES, when he has the money, we'll take him to look, but that's going to take time to acquire!! I'm not paying for a car when I'm worried myself about keeping up the bills while his Dad is off work with his injury.
So he stomps out of my room throwing "Forget It, I'm never talking to you again" in my face -- and that I never understand. He's ummmmm what age????? 21????? I don't know, it's times like these I just want to say, don't talk to me about it , talk to your dad!
My relationship with him is fragile enough to begin with, I don't want to rock the boat!!! I'm always the bad one in his eyes, the one who's not supportive..he has a good way of just turning everything around to make me look like the witch with a B
I've had it really, it makes me want to cry. 2 days into his job and he's already looking at quitting! That's crazy, it took so much effort to get him this job, to arrange his resume, help him prepare for the interview. I was so proud of him, now I'm embarrased to say my pride is slipping to dissapointment I don't want ot be disspointed in him, I want him to find his way!!!

So, I have left it in DH's hands, he has a better way of getting things across to Josh without looking like the A hole. Josh will listen to his dad more. I do want to support him, I just need him to learn commitment and to start taking some responsibility for his future, because it's draining me. He wants to be an electrician, but he has to realize, HE needs to go out, find the company to apprentice with, do some of the leg work, mom can't always be coming to his rescue...
And, he won't be making the 80 K per year he's hoping to to start, he'll start at the bottom with dirty work even as an electrician!!! every thing in life isn't easy, and some things take work.....I don't know if he'll get that, but I sure hope he grows up some and starts acting more his age

Blah....I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks for listening guys!

Marie

Marie I'm sorry your DS wants to quit already. He really needs to give it a chance. My DS Jason had a great job after school loading trucks was there for about a yer, it paid well for a PT job well his boss went on vacation and the person covering for his boss locked horns personalities conflicted and Jay quit. I wanted to kill him as it could have led to FT eventually.

Do you know the girlfriends
'S mother well enough to maybe get her on your side for him sticking it out? It seems like she is instrumental in his descison and I agree with Jeanette, installing windows can be seasonal sure thy need help now the weather is good.

Wookie: I'm sorry for all you guys are going through. I'm counting down the days to your vacation too. We need y'all and Jeanette to be magically transported there, pronto.

Jen: I'm sure the whining will happen eventually with this venture, too. I'd send you some sun but we're on short supply here! Lots of blech humidity though.

Heather: I'm gigglin' over your DIY adventures... and the GoPro comment! What is this ToT picture?! You're going to have to go and dig that up.

Jeanette: Is it still POR? Or is there a new ticker (which I can't see because I've got 'em blocked on this PC)?! (Ooooh yeah, I think the candy they gave out last year was a nice improvement over the previous year... lots of Nestle. )

Alysa: Oh MY! You're one TALENTED momma... with an absolutely gorgeous kiddo! Well done on both accounts! How long did the dress take to make?

Sheila: What request did you make at Poly? Was it Tahiti? I can't recall with all the Tokelau talk.

Koh: Speaking of, did you put in your longhouse request?

I_Heart: I'm in that same "nothing new to report" boat.

Miss I requested 1st floor patio Fiji Luau Cove side but if they start the DVC construction I may end up changeing my request

 

[jennyjinx3]

jenny funny about my resort dilemma, I told Bob about the rumor of this year being the last one for OL and how they start the night we leave, he says so add a day He has no idea that it will cost 600+ between adding a night@ Poly and changing airfare I am thinking on it but don't seem worth it to me.

Now about the dentist when My youngest DS hit the braces age it was just becoming a racket that dentists were suggesting braces for every kid and Adult out there. I forget now what % off the bite is that braces are recommended 100% but you may want to look into it before you invest in braces. My Jason's bite was not off enough to warrent getting them. I honestly think since we take our kids to the dentist so young and so often and many people have Dental Ins (we dd not) that parents feel obligated to shell out money if braces are suggested.
Can you tell this is a sore point with me?

Now a funny story my oldest DS hated the dentist and floored me once when he told the Dentist as he was being lectured about brushing " Up your Nose With A Rubber Hose". I wanted to disappear into the woodwork but now it is one of my fondest memories

Thanks for all that Sheila! We have pretty much decided we are just going to do the fillings and leave the rest for now. We will still keep the ortho consult appoint just to see what they say. The "Up your nose with a rubber hose" is priceless!!

 

[DetTigsGal]

Jenny- nothing beats a 10 day trip. Just got back- we hadn't done one in about 10 years - it was wonderful!! Relaxing, super great

 

[jennyjinx3]

Jenny- nothing beats a 10 day trip. Just got back- we hadn't done one in about 10 years - it was wonderful!! Relaxing, super great

 

[Koh1977]

Ha! Did my Dh get to you?? I bet it was super relaxing....we have only done one of those and it was great. That was one of our trips at the Poly. I just hope my budget can handle it!

Okay, so at 15 he is just getting them off. So just turning 9 is a bit young for this. Thanks for that perspective.

We have 9 days at the Poly, so close.