12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 15

[Jhalkias]

Trouble is that after this year, DD will be in HS. Much harder for her to miss a full week of school off... (Don't even ask the trouble were having now trying to get all work made up and tests retaken. Most teachers are making her miss her lunchtime because they don't stay afterschool) In our HS, most all classes are on a two semester schedule; so one week missed is more like two-three weeks missed under a ES-type year long schedule.

Now I have thought of a turkey day cruise cause that would only be two days off from school (three from work; bonus) but i know more $.

But gotta weigh the +/-'s

We all don't have 6 yo's....

Kristina,

Up until Alex's senior year in HS, he went with us. That year, it was HIS decision not to go, which was OK. I know every family and every child's needs and the variations of schools makes a difference, but as I have said before, we will do this when we feel it makes sense for our family, and IF it makes sense for Sophia.

I also want you and Andy to know how GREAT Devon was with the little kids. She was absolutely wonderful with all the other kids, and to me, how a kid relates especially to those younger children tells me that they are a good kid.

We really appreciated her, and just wanted you to know that because I don't think I got the chance to say it to you personally.

John1

 

[Bella2000]

Okay food conversations:

Cincinnati Chili...anyone?

 

[klineyqueen]

I can't see them.

I wonder what I did wrong?

 

[klineyqueen]

I have been cruising the boards. I am considering buying Tour Guide Mike. I need some reading material!

 

[Bella2000]

I have had zero opportunity to check out snapfish. I'll try to see tomorrow. I was in an iTunes "old school" tear last night and downloaded all of these old favorites. I need to load them on my iPod. Then I was on audible (thanks for adding an addiction John!) checking out some things but couldn't decide so I'll look this evening. My work day (after I dropped DD off) began with U2's beautiful day blasting. I was SO clever I ordered food from the grocery store last night - and I was so into work I forgot and when the doorbell was ringing I was on a conference call wondering who the heck is calling me.

 

[klineyqueen]

Tomorrow is actually Eliza's real birthday....I could literally cry. My baby is going to be 1. She is my baby!!!!!!!

 

[Bella2000]

I have been cruising the boards. I am considering buying Tour Guide Mike. I need some reading material!

I've bought it in the past when he first started and then again this time for my sister I think 2 years ago. I just read an interview with him somewhere. If I find it I'll send it to you.

 

[lbgraves]

Okay food conversations:

Cincinnati Chili...anyone?

That depends...I only eat chili without the beans.

Now here is a conversation for you....

Did you call to switch yet???

 

[Jhalkias]

We haven't taken DGS out since he got into HS. We had no qualms about taking them in the lower grades. They caught up fine and if a grade dropped from an A to a B because the teacher did not tell them that the rough draft counted and would not accept it late, it was ok. Grades count in HS though and we just want him to have every advantage when applying to college and looking for funding. $$$

Good Point Angie.

Alex was an exception to that rule, as being away a week had little effect if any for him. We can only hope that Sophia is as successful.

John1

 

[Jhalkias]

My goal this year is to get back into being organized. I felt so scattered since my attack in May. Now I am feeling like that is under control or almost there so I can retrain my brain to be ahead of the game again.

Lisa,

I know I have told you this before, but your scattered is VERY organized to us. Compared to you, we are not scattered, we are true CHAOS!

John1

 

[Bella2000]

Tomorrow is actually Eliza's real birthday....I could literally cry. My baby is going to be 1. She is my baby!!!!!!!

Ah, then I am glad I signed on today to give you a cyberhug. I had the 4th on my calendar to come back and wish her happy day so I'm glad I stopped by this evening to wish you happy you are not currently in labor day.

 

[klineyqueen]

Lisa,

I know I have told you this before, but your scattered is VERY organized to us. Compared to you, we are not scattered, we are true CHAOS!

John1

You aren't kidding!!!!

 

[Bella2000]

Did you call to switch yet???

I was jazzed about 2008 announcing end of January vs March. of course it probably won't and I'll be disappointed. I am still on the fence on it Lisa. I am positive on 2008 and iffy on 2007.

 

[Bella2000]

Angie how are you feeling? I hope the virus has left the building aka your house.

 

[Bella2000]

Lisa, I won't lie though - I did look at the clock and think - hmmm its 9:30 what time does the DCL reservation office close.

 

[Jhalkias]

Okay food conversations:

Cincinnati Chili...anyone?

Well,

I'd be hungry, but Sophia "took me out to dinner" tonight. Her money that she saved up. She took me to Cici's pizza. Can you remember "I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing"?

Buffets are killer.

(Love Cincinnatti Chili though)


John1

 

[pjpoohbear]

Eliza!​

Pj

Princess Pink, for our littlest princess!

 

[klineyqueen]

Ah, then I am glad I signed on today to give you a cyberhug. I had the 4th on my calendar to come back and wish her happy day so I'm glad I stopped by this evening to wish you happy you are not currently in labor day.

Yes, I am glad that I am not in labor!!!!! This very night one year ago Penn State was playing in their bowl game. My DH (who always goes to bed by 10...10:30 if he is being daring...stayed up until after 1AM because it went into several overtimes. Anyway...at 3 AM I had to call the DR and go to the hospital. I went to bed at about 8:30 that night because I just "knew" she was going to be born soon. I was going to work the whole week. I went back to school for a half day after Christmas break. I remember I left halfway through the day because I was afraid of going into serious labor at school!!!! My DH was so tired at the hospital. Oh well...I told him to go to bed that I just knew the baby was coming soon...but hey...what does the mommy know!!!!!

 

[pjpoohbear]

Well,

I'd be hungry, but Sophia "took me out to dinner" tonight. Her money that she saved up. She took me to Cici's pizza. Can you remember "I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing"?

Buffets are killer.

(Love Cincinnatti Chili though)


John1

John I took my DM out on a "date" New Year's Day, Happy feet and Outback. It will get better as she is able to make more money, lol.

Pj

 

[klineyqueen]

Well,

I'd be hungry, but Sophia "took me out to dinner" tonight. Her money that she saved up. She took me to Cici's pizza. Can you remember "I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing"?

Buffets are killer.

(Love Cincinnatti Chili though)


John1

That is so sweet!!!!!