12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 10

[lillygator]

Is that a no , I got it covered ???

don't worry about it. I think there will be plenty covering my door!!

 

[Bella2000]

OK....so now I move on to today's fiasco at school. I spent all but 1 hour at the school from 8 am - 6:45 pm there. People were suppose to pick up their stuff 2:30-6:30. Well at 6:45 we put 41 boxes of stuff in the walk in freezer. So now instead of being able to go to the scrapbook store for ME time....I need to go in and call all of those PIA lazy parents who didn't pay attention to the two notices or the phone message that was done over the past week to let them know. Please note......

I WILL NEVER EVER EVER WORK THE FUNDRAISER PICKUP AT THE SCHOOL EVER AGAIN!!!

That is why I did not volunteer this year. I wish they would at least acknowledge they were inconsiderate, apologize and move on. Instead its well can you hold it for me or bring it to me or no response. Then people complain because some are perishables with use by dates. Hello?!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

don't worry about it. I think there will be plenty covering my door!!

Okay then FINE !!!!

 

[MommyMinnie]

I guess that I will start with the good news. Last night after going to a couple houses near us we went to a Halloween party. DS was miserable in his Hook costume due to it being so warm. KIM that he wore it last December to the Pirate party....after wearing it all thru early dinner & around the ship after that...so he wanted to go home. I got a tshirt for him to wear & it got better. The kids filled their pumpkins from all of the games, along with getting teddy bears, pirate gear, & DD got some pompoms. DS won the costume contest for the younger kids & was very happy. It was much easier than walking the 2 miles thru the neighborhood.

So glad you got a break!

 

[waltsgirl]

Here is our DIS ears for the door ...

You are making these for all of us... How nice!!

 

[Bella2000]

Hey everyone. I love reading all your posts. It really helps cheer me up. Work is so bad right now. My receptionist/accounting clerk still is not back from being sick and bereavement leave for the death of her sister. We are going on 3 weeks where I have done her work and mine and everything just keeps building up. I was in the office at 8:30 this morning left at 6:30 decided the only way to end a day like this was outback with alcohol, came home and finished the stupid check run. It looks like I will lose over 30 hours of vacation this year because I can't take the time off due to work load. I am taking 68 hours in dec but will still be over our yearly maximum at year end. on top of that, it looks like I have to work at least one day this weekend and possibly next weekend. I supposedly work 34 hours a week but have not been below 45 for months. I love my job but really am feeling put upon by my boss who can't seem to make it into the office more than 8 hours a week. Sorry to be such a bummer but when I talk to my husband about it he basically says--just quit, we can make it somehow. I doubt we would do many Disney cruises if I quit. Hopefully my receptionist/accounting clerk will be back next week. But she has vacation scheduled for nov & dec. OW tomorrow is another fun day where I open & close the office.

Missy

Missy - so sorry!! Shame on your boss.

 

[pjpoohbear]

PJ, the side stories that were done about the Witch and OZ were Wicked and Son of a Witch by Gregory Maguire.

got the soundtrack first, listen to it every day, then read wicked, and was so confused, lol. Haven't read Son yet, but a friend has it and I am in line for it. Also have the snow white one by Maguire as well, haven't read it yet, but will soon.

PJ

 

[lillygator]

oh my.....my bad weeks seem to just keep rolling. I think I am having the turn 32 pre mid life crisis. These girls....I cannot begin to imagine age 16. Somewhere along this motherhood journey, I am just not V anymore. And selfishly I know, but I hate that. Alot. I know we are AWFUL parents. We are pretty go with the flow and I am a spoiler, so I have created these monsters myself. I just want everything for them to be so much better than it was for me. Is there a way to incorporate that without creating brats?

Then today. The school schedules conferences...so far they have always said no need - they go over the children's skills and where they are lacking. But Haley's teacher is concerned by her speech - well, lack thereof. (her ped is NOT, he wrote down all the words she said in his office and said she was fine)....now I know this is MY FAULT. I let her have a binky....we're lazy I know. And Samantha speaks for her and above all. I can tell what she wants/needs by her looks and actions and I try to anticipate that. But I guess now I won't. All this goes in their school record so I feel my not even 2 year old is being judged.....and I know they have to evaulate....but gosh. I feel like such a failure. And I know without a doubt she is the absolute favorite at school. This child gets SO much attention I am embarrassed (well, sometimes) the teachers from the other class come and visit her. Everyone HOLDS her all day long and even the kids in Samantha's class all scream "Haley" when we come in. And above all she is the teeniest one there....but they all tell me, she has no issues holding her own and that no one....boy or girl takes anything away from her.

and to be honest. I don't want to rush her through anything. With Samantha I was there, with a notepad waiting, wishing, willing her to do something great.....I'm sorry. I guess they should require testing before you become a parent. Johnny and I probably shouldn't be parents.

 

[waltsgirl]

No think of how many DVC points they could have purchased spending that much money.....

Even if it was 2 people each time..... were talking $100,000 or so...

so that's like what 1150 pts..... Such decadence escapes me.... It might be nice to do once...twice is just showing off... I'm not like that...I'd rather get a lower category and bring other family members with me...

Or think of how many "Wish" trips could have been granted with that money.
So it's not that my stomach is flipping...it's violently ill.....

(ok BRB 15 minutes...gotta pick up DD at GS)

Do we know that these people haven't given "Wish" trips, or that everytime they cruised in the suites they didn't take family members with them? I don't know these people and am not going to judge them so quickly. They may do all the things you mentioned plus more.

 

[Bella2000]

A real one ...I have no Tattoos that are visable when I am wearing a short sleeve T shirt and shorts ...This would actually go on my forearm

I knew yours were not visible that way and assumed that was the case with this one and thought - how is that even possible?! thanks for the clarity!

But heres something many might not know ...in Curse of the Black Pearl the Tattoo appears as it is in the photo , In DMC the sparrow goes towards CJS's Body , the reason is after the first movie JD had the sparrow tattoo put on for real for his son , but wanted the sparrow going towards him and not away from him ...cool huh

That is such a cool story re JD

 

[pjpoohbear]

PJ,

Great for you!

We LOVE WL - and if not OKW or BCV - WL we LOVE!

I'm not sure if we could swing a breakfast in there some time, but if we can, we also enjoy WCC.

Just DON'T ask for the ketchup!

John1

John, have to have ketchup, lol. My mom could never have her eggs without ketchup, but I am the one who have to do ketchup duty, lol.

Pj

 

[waltsgirl]

Well heck I care. I was contemplating that March 8th 7 day Western in 2008 for DD's bday. I guess it's true you need to contact room control early! Or perhaps they are a CM and have pre-booking capability. Ah well, it makes me realize that I may need to make a decision about 2008 before we cruise.

Just remember anyone can put anything in their signature...

 

[Bella2000]

oh my.....my bad weeks seem to just keep rolling. I think I am having the turn 32 pre mid life crisis. These girls....I cannot begin to imagine age 16. Somewhere along this motherhood journey, I am just not V anymore. And selfishly I know, but I hate that. Alot. I know we are AWFUL parents. We are pretty go with the flow and I am a spoiler, so I have created these monsters myself. I just want everything for them to be so much better than it was for me. Is there a way to incorporate that without creating brats?

Then today. The school schedules conferences...so far they have always said no need - they go over the children's skills and where they are lacking. But Haley's teacher is concerned by her speech - well, lack thereof. (her ped is NOT, he wrote down all the words she said in his office and said she was fine)....now I know this is MY FAULT. I let her have a binky....we're lazy I know. And Samantha speaks for her and above all. I can tell what she wants/needs by her looks and actions and I try to anticipate that. But I guess now I won't. All this goes in their school record so I feel my not even 2 year old is being judged.....and I know they have to evaulate....but gosh. I feel like such a failure. And I know without a doubt she is the absolute favorite at school. This child gets SO much attention I am embarrassed (well, sometimes) the teachers from the other class come and visit her. Everyone HOLDS her all day long and even the kids in Samantha's class all scream "Haley" when we come in. And above all she is the teeniest one there....but they all tell me, she has no issues holding her own and that no one....boy or girl takes anything away from her.

and to be honest. I don't want to rush her through anything. With Samantha I was there, with a notepad waiting, wishing, willing her to do something great.....I'm sorry. I guess they should require testing before you become a parent. Johnny and I probably shouldn't be parents.

OH V!! HUGE HUG!! We all have those days and fears! We've seen those pictures and your little ones look healthy and well loved. Isn't the key to nurture and encourage them to be good stewards of life and the principles you instill in them. I'm confused though - Haley is 2 and you had to have a conference about her speech but the Pedi said its fine?!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Speaking of Missy's bad day.

Who is planning on the Tequila tasting besides my DH and I?

I am planning on the Marg tasting, when is tequila tasting?

Pj

 

[Bella2000]

p.s. 32 is a great time honest. 40 something is good too. My only beef with it is my body isn't cooperating with me the way it did at 30 (see I don't even mention 20). Some one mentioned backfat to me at 30 and I said what is that and then at 40 poof I have it. Go figure. Is there Spanx specifically for that malady.

 

[Bella2000]

Well heck I care. I was contemplating that March 8th 7 day Western in 2008 for DD's bday. I guess it's true you need to contact room control early! Or perhaps they are a CM and have pre-booking capability. Ah well, it makes me realize that I may need to make a decision about 2008 before we cruise.

Just remember anyone can put anything in their signature...

I was wondering about that as well. Thanks Amy!!

 

[MommyMinnie]

p.s. 32 is a great time honest. 40 something is good too. My only beef with it is my body isn't cooperating with me the way it did at 30 (see I don't even mention 20). Some one mentioned backfat to me at 30 and I said what is that and then at 40 poof I have it. Go figure. Is there Spanx specifically for that malady.

I think you just pull it up higher.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

You are making these for all of us... How nice!!

 

[waltsgirl]

oh my.....my bad weeks seem to just keep rolling. I think I am having the turn 32 pre mid life crisis. These girls....I cannot begin to imagine age 16. Somewhere along this motherhood journey, I am just not V anymore. And selfishly I know, but I hate that. Alot. I know we are AWFUL parents. We are pretty go with the flow and I am a spoiler, so I have created these monsters myself. I just want everything for them to be so much better than it was for me. Is there a way to incorporate that without creating brats?

Then today. The school schedules conferences...so far they have always said no need - they go over the children's skills and where they are lacking. But Haley's teacher is concerned by her speech - well, lack thereof. (her ped is NOT, he wrote down all the words she said in his office and said she was fine)....now I know this is MY FAULT. I let her have a binky....we're lazy I know. And Samantha speaks for her and above all. I can tell what she wants/needs by her looks and actions and I try to anticipate that. But I guess now I won't. All this goes in their school record so I feel my not even 2 year old is being judged.....and I know they have to evaulate....but gosh. I feel like such a failure. And I know without a doubt she is the absolute favorite at school. This child gets SO much attention I am embarrassed (well, sometimes) the teachers from the other class come and visit her. Everyone HOLDS her all day long and even the kids in Samantha's class all scream "Haley" when we come in. And above all she is the teeniest one there....but they all tell me, she has no issues holding her own and that no one....boy or girl takes anything away from her.

and to be honest. I don't want to rush her through anything. With Samantha I was there, with a notepad waiting, wishing, willing her to do something great.....I'm sorry. I guess they should require testing before you become a parent. Johnny and I probably shouldn't be parents.

Vanessa- Don't be so hard on yourself. As you said Haley is not yet two and I am sure she is fine. Alex did not speak much until he was was almost 3, and he turned out just fine. He also had a binky as did Sophia! You and john are great parents and your girls are happy and healthy and that is what matters.

 

[MrsMork]

Ok, are you all doing WCC? I did not want to eat there if I was alone, interested? A breakfast maybe? And thanks to a reminder from Kristina, I will be spending some time in the lobby, just to enjoy the lodge itself.

PJ

We would love to join you for breakfast!