August 22nd 2009 Western Carribbean Anyone?

[Ski-and-Sea]

I am probably not going to do it.
I left her a message asking for exact times and dates. I get upset that people just assume I am available for whatever they need since I don't work.

The only reason I fel so bad abou it is.....I would do it for my other sister. But, then again she is a teacher and she does pay for her own day care.

The one who just got a job is going to be the major bread winner in her home. Her DH is going to drop to part-time and stay home with their kids. I think she could wait a few more days to start or just have DH call in sick.
( He is a telemarketer- he hates it. But, it was the only fulltime job he could get when he moved up here in Nov.)


Last summer, I watched (paid for) my DS's best friend. He was great. But, I did not have the freedom to do what I wanted. Alot of times he came with us.
DS loved it. They were "summer brothers".

I have no problem watching kids. We have a few friends that will watch our kids and they will watch ours. We get a night out without having to pay for a sitter.

DH likes to watch all the kids at the same time, even have them spend the night. ONe bedroom full of girls, the other boys.

I totally agree with your way of thinking. Its one thing when you are in control of the situation and you call the shots. Its another when someone imposes on you and just "assumes" you'll go with it.

And yes, I totally sympathize with the frustration that people think we SAHM moms are available at people's beck and call. Sorry - we work 24/7. We're not doormats.

That's why I never feel guilty about spending the money for DCL vacations. Its how I get "paid".

 

[stsomewhere]

I totally agree with your way of thinking. That's why I never feel guilty about spending the money for DCL vacations. Its how I get "paid".

I like how you think.

I have been talking with my neighbor about a girls cruise.

Erik always tells me that I have the hardest job in the world.
I usually take somw mini vacations during the summer with the kids while Erik is working.
I am trying ot talk them into visiting my Dad in Texas. We haven't been there in two years. But, he is coming up here. May go anyways.


I told her no. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Thursday and Friday 9-2.
Her Dh is taking off.
I will be "working" the bookfair at school all week.

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

I like how you think.

I have been talking with my neighbor about a girls cruise.

Erik always tells me that I have the hardest job in the world.
I usually take somw mini vacations during the summer with the kids while Erik is working.
I am trying ot talk them into visiting my Dad in Texas. We haven't been there in two years. But, he is coming up here. May go anyways.


I told her no. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Thursday and Friday 9-2.
Her Dh is taking off.
I will be "working" the bookfair at school all week.

Excellent, glad things worked out.

Man, I'd love to do a "girls cruise". Even a 3-night Wonder would be heavenly.

Joiseymom can tell you that most of the DISers on our Wonder cruise last summer were sailing without kids.

 

[stsomewhere]

My kids gave me strep .
The doctor told me to get lots of rest the next couple days.
I guess that means no housework.


Does anyone have any pets?

We have a 9 year old dog- LAb/ Dalmation mix named Spot.
A cat named Cleo.
Matt has a black and white short haired guinea pig named Ghost.
Marina has a long haired black and tan g. pig named Fluffy.

But, I take care of all of them.

 

[kimlam1]

Hi. We just got off a seven day and rebooked for a double dip for Aug 22nd & 29th. It's myself, DH, DD (10), DD(8) and DS(4) - at time of sailing. Both of my girls are in Girls Scouts - Brownies! They also play soccer, basketball and enjoy swimming and riding their bikes. We have an 11 year old yellow lab. We love doing the fish extenders, magnets, meets, dressing up for pirate night etc. I still have green Mickey heads left over! We have main dining.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you. I'm an infrequent poster as we have a hectic schedule and I work full time, but I'll pop in as often as I can.

Kim

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Hi. We just got off a seven day and rebooked for a double dip for Aug 22nd & 29th. It's myself, DH, DD (10), DD(8) and DS(4) - at time of sailing. Both of my girls are in Girls Scouts - Brownies! They also play soccer, basketball and enjoy swimming and riding their bikes. We have an 11 year old yellow lab. We love doing the fish extenders, magnets, meets, dressing up for pirate night etc. I still have green Mickey heads left over! We have main dining.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you. I'm an infrequent poster as we have a hectic schedule and I work full time, but I'll pop in as often as I can.

Kim

Welcome Kim!!!!!

How awesome to do back-to-back cruises. I'm doing the Wonder b2b cruises in August to get my 7-day DCL fix this summer.

Wow - another Scout family.

And definitely post when you can. (love the avatar pic)

This is going to be a great cruise. I cannot wait to be on the Magic again.

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

What pets do we have.......

We're cat people in this family so over the years we've had 3-4 cats at one time. Right now we have three. We buy purebred Maine Coon cats so we have two Maine Coon cats and a domestic short hair stray that showed up on our doorstep one day and adopted us.

The kids also each have a hamster.

Its my job to make sure the cats stay away from the hamsters.

I've seen the short haired cat eat an entire squirrel (tail and head and everything).

 

[wayneg]

Welcome aboard Kim.
I really must get some time to sort out a list of who will be on the cruise, starting to lose track now, I don't want to be going thru 300 pages looking for names. Will try get time this week.

As for pets we have a cat (Thomas) and 2 Goldfish (Dory & Nemo)
Thomas has a page of pics on DS's website http://www.disneymad.co.nr/ its down the right click on My Cat

 

[wayneg]

What pets do we have.......

We're cat people in this family so over the years we've had 3-4 cats at one time. Right now we have three. We buy purebred Maine Coon cats so we have two Maine Coon cats and a domestic short hair stray that showed up on our doorstep one day and adopted us.

The kids also each have a hamster.

Its my job to make sure the cats stay away from the hamsters.

I've seen the short haired cat eat an entire squirrel (tail and head and everything).

I have always been a cat person, don't really like dogs. My Brother has 4 Maine Coons. Don't think I have any pics of them.

 

[soccermom10]

Hello all & welcome kimlam1!

Okay, so it's been a rough few days...

DH had back surgery yesterday, they put an artificial disc in. He's doing well, just very sore. I'm glad he's home now & he'll hopefully be pain free!

DS has been sick since Monday night, with "flu like symptoms." He had also been complaining about his knee for about a week. My mom took him to the doctor for me while I was at the hospital with DH. The pediatrician is sending him for xrays & to an orthopedic dr. She thinks he may have osgood-schlatter disease. Well I had never heard of it before & the word "disease" completely freaked me out. Of course I looked it up as soon as I got home from the hospital. It's not nearly as bad as it sounds, thank god!

st.somewhere - sorry to hear your sick now too. I hope you're feeling better.

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Stsomewhere.....get better soon. And let the family pamper you (like that's going to happen now that the spring sports season is starting ). But do let the family take care of you.

Soccermom.....yikes, back surgery. I know in the end that DH will feel so much better but that is not an easy recovery. When your back hurts, everything hurts. And its not like the pain comes and goes, it hurts all the time.

So sorry to hear about DS. Glad he went to the doc to get it checked out. DD had a really bad virus last October with her fever spiking to over 103. The doctors ended up giving her an IV and she bounced right back.

Glad the doc is telling you to take DS to the orthopedist. Hoping its just something short term like a growth spurt or maybe some fluid buildup.

 

[stsomewhere]

Hi. We just got off a seven day and rebooked for a double dip for Aug 22nd & 29th. It's myself, DH, DD (10), DD(8) and DS(4) - at time of sailing. Both of my girls are in Girls Scouts - Brownies! They also play soccer, basketball and enjoy swimming and riding their bikes. We have an 11 year old yellow lab. We love doing the fish extenders, magnets, meets, dressing up for pirate night etc. I still have green Mickey heads left over! We have main dining.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you. I'm an infrequent poster as we have a hectic schedule and I work full time, but I'll pop in as often as I can.

Kim

Welcome.
How lucky youare to be doing a B2B. 14 nights on the ship. I would love it. I am so jealous.

We have main dining, too.

 

[stsomewhere]

Soccermom- I'm glad to hear your DH is feeling well. Remember to take it easy yourself.

Ski- My kids are not into sports-YET! DD can't wait to goin the dance team though. I have a few more years. They are into scouting, student council, art club, and science club.

They would rather have the free time after school to just hang out.

They do enjoy watching the Japense game shows like Ninja Warrior.

Wayne- take your time with the list, no hurry.


PS- I am feeling much better this afternoon. I have been on meds for 24 hours now. But, I am going to rest for another night.

 

[Maza]

hi all...some catching up to do!

Kim...welcome 14 days on DCL...wow!

Hope everyoine who was sick is better....hope no one who was ok is now sick..lol

Pets...we have a dog, Angus. a 7 year old west highland terrier. Hes brill. except when he chews my shoes...still....just mine ! Probably figures I have too many...
We also have cats...Willow and Spike. Moggies. antisocial except for DH...cats luv him we were cat ppl until we gave in to pester power and got the dog. Now i wouldnt be without him! best personal trainer ever

 

[Maza]

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Ski- My kids are not into sports-YET! DD can't wait to goin the dance team though. I have a few more years. They are into scouting, student council, art club, and science club.

They would rather have the free time after school to just hang out.

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kids activities...is there a smily that groans???

We have done it all...been there...done that probably got a lot more kit than a t-shirt

tumble tots...swimming lessons (not so much an activity as a necessity..but anyway...)rainbows (baby brownies) x1, beavers ( baby cubs) x1, Browniesx2, Cubsx2,Footballx1,Tennis x2 ,Gymnastics x 2,Ballet x1, Tap x1,Kindermusic X1,County Choir x1,school choir x2, church youth club x1,violin x 1,cello x1,flute x1,drums x1,electric guitar x1, trampolining x1, hockey x2 ,netball x2, scouts x2,pony club x2 ( yes folks...we even had a pony! But unlike the majority of disgarded hobbies, he is not in the cupboard under the stairs! ) Thankfully, as the girls have got older they have settled on a few activities. Now its just Scouts,Hockey, Netball,Trampolining,choir,youth club, drums and guitar! and they ski or board when they can! Youngest DD is working her way round the orchestra...just the brass section to go! well....you have to have a go eh! The music and netball are all school activities, the rest still involves chauffering them about....mostly by DH...the joys of shift work

 

[stsomewhere]

Maza-
DS is plays the voila. He loves it. He plays the guitar.
He is going to string camp this summer.
DD- loves to sing. I have been trying to convince her to go out for show choir.

 

[wayneg]

Have we all got musical children? Mathew plays Keyboard, passed 2 exams so far.

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

More musical children here......both kids play the trumpet.

They were both playing the violin but decided they like the sound of the trumpet better.

DD loves to sing but decided that doing choir and band at the same time was too much.

 

[JoiseyMom]

We have 2 cats, sisters, and 1 dog. We used to have another dog, but we had to put him down in 2006, he was the baby of the bunch.

I love Maine Coon cats, my babysitter had two and they were the most friendly cats!! I think ours might be part, at least DH thinks so.

Now I need to find a trustworthy pet sitter!! DS moved a few months ago, and he lived here so he watched them. I really don't want to kennel them all, I would rather them be home.

 

[wayneg]

Looked back thru my photo's found pics of My Brothers Maine Coon's
I think this is a pic of each, I know he has 4 different but they look alike.