Adventures of the "Moms" Panel

[cdotla]

Diane - that is so awesome!!!

I think you should automatically get a safe pass to round two again for that one! Too bad you couldn't append it to your application!

I am so glad that we have this thread going from Day 1 this time. It is so much fun going thru the application process with all you great gals! (And you too Bret! )

 

[zulaya]

I had for a brief moment stopped thinking about my answers. I spent a good portion of my afternoon "tweaking" my thoughts. It was difficult enough to limit to 100 words all the diarrhea-of-the-brain that could have happened.

Wouldn't we all choke if the questions were completely different than what has been talked about? I know I probably will scramble if that happens.

 

[I believe]

So, did you know I was a poet?

‘Twas the night before application day,
And all through this thread,
We’re all very excited,
Mixed with a tiny bit of dread!

The applicants were nestled,
With laptops in their beds,
While visions of 2009 Moms Panel,
Danced in their heads.

Our thoughts are preparing,
Each answer with care,
We only have 100 words to use –
That’s the biggest scare!

The 2008 Moms Panel, so lively and quick,
Hard shoes to fill, for those that are picked!
More rapid than eagles, this contest came,
We're whistling and shouting and called them by name:

Now Amy! Now Duncan!
Now Susan and Leanne!
Please let us know if we made it,
Just as soon as you can!

Good luck to all,
And to all a good night!

WOW! That was great, Diane. I came over to see if I was the only one that had forgotten how hard it is to say everything that I want to say with only 100 words. What a treat this was to read! Thanks! Good luck!

 

[zurgswife]

I had for a brief moment stopped thinking about my answers. I spent a good portion of my afternoon "tweaking" my thoughts. It was difficult enough to limit to 100 words all the diarrhea-of-the-brain that could have happened.

Wouldn't we all choke if the questions were completely different than what has been talked about? I know I probably will scramble if that happens.

I agree I'm sure that will be my nightmare tonight. I get to work log on and then bam the questions are different.

By the way how are you doing Zulaya???

 

[zulaya]

I agree I'm sure that will be my nightmare tonight. I get to work log on and then bam the questions are different.

By the way how are you doing Zulaya???

Hi Kimball! We're doing well here! How is your family? I remember the last dessert party and my husband, Bryan, was talking insulin pumps with Connor.

 

[zurgswife]

Hi Kimball! We're doing well here! How is your family? I remember the last dessert party and my husband, Bryan, was talking insulin pumps with Connor.

I remember it well. We now have 2 on pumps Delaney and Connor...BTW little ole connor is 14 and 6'1 1/2" and skinny as a bean pole.

 

[zulaya]

Holy cow! 6'+ at 14! Our son is 12 and is 5'7", so maybe we'll be there when he hits 14 as well. Delaney doing well on the pump, too?

 

[zurgswife]

She is doing great.

So, good luck tomorrow.....fingers crossed.

 

[DVCsince02]

UGH! I am having the worst time trying to answer the third question. There are so many tips to share, how can I pick a favorite?
HELP!

 

[RatBoy]

UGH! I am having the worst time trying to answer the third question. There are so many tips to share, how can I pick a favorite?
HELP!

Overall I'd focus on:
- Write as well as you can
- Be concise
- Be original/creative
- Make sure your spelling and grammar are correct

Just my $.02.

 

[DVCsince02]

Thanks Bret. I'm using MS Word to edit, spell check, and word count.

I think I have a good and rare vacation tip to share now.

Good luck everyone!

 

[I believe]

UGH! I am having the worst time trying to answer the third question. There are so many tips to share, how can I pick a favorite?
HELP!

Hi, I hope you are feeling OK! I never slept well during the last couple of weeks of being pregnant. You are almost there!

 

[DVCsince02]

Hi, I hope you are feeling OK! I never slept well during the last couple of weeks of being pregnant. You are almost there!

Thanks Kristen! I'm being induced on Wednesday, so this contest is just in the knick of time.

 

[I believe]

Thanks Kristen! I'm being induced on Wednesday, so this contest is just in the knick of time.

Woohoo! How exciting! May your labor be short and your happiness be long!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

So, did you know I was a poet?

‘Twas the night before application day,
And all through this thread,
We’re all very excited,
Mixed with a tiny bit of dread!

The applicants were nestled,
With laptops in their beds,
While visions of 2009 Moms Panel,
Danced in their heads.

Our thoughts are preparing,
Each answer with care,
We only have 100 words to use –
That’s the biggest scare!

The 2008 Moms Panel, so lively and quick,
Hard shoes to fill, for those that are picked!
More rapid than eagles, this contest came,
We're whistling and shouting and called them by name:

Now Amy! Now Duncan!
Now Susan and Leanne!
Please let us know if we made it,
Just as soon as you can!

Good luck to all,
And to all a good night!

Love it! (It's pretty darn accurate, too! )

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

I'm being induced on Wednesday, so this contest is just in the knick of time.

Wow, lady!! I know you're probably anxious to finally meet the little guy and to see what he looks like!

I just read the latest update on your baby-gaga.com ticker. And, I must say: They certainly know how to make those last days of of pregnancy sound appealing...

"My mommy is bigger than a house, has hemarroids, & 'the runs.' She's threatening legal action if I don't come out soon. I'm 38 weeks 4 days old, only 10 days to go."

(Someone has a sense of humor, anyway... )

******​

To everyone who is still logged on or lurking out there in "cyberland": Good night! And, try to get a good night's sleep, K? (I'm excited enough, that might be a tough one... Crazy, huh?)

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Today is the day....I told DH I will have the "Do Not Disturb" sign up , have to have a clear mind....with a toddler (who should be sleeping then! lol) a pre teen and a teenager....no distractions tonight! LOL

Curious to see what the "questionnaire" will be like....!

 

[magic2go]

Just a little over an hour to go (and who thinks I'm a bit anxious this year!)... and I just want to wish everyone good luck - and to say, I'm glad I've met you all on here. This year's contest promises to be lots of fun (and stress, and worry) but at least we have each other this time!

(Hope that was less than 100 words - good practice! )

 

[PartyOf5]

I have to laugh...remember last year when we all applied for the contest? We saw a link with questions, quickly scribbled some answers and off it went? Boy, have times changed!? LOL

 

[RatBoy]

Best of luck to you all!

Any predictions on the date and time when they reach 20,000? I'll guess Wednesday (9/10) at 2 ET (but suspect it might be earlier).

-Bret