I have a very early Chamber of Commerce meeting this morning. So I have very little time to DIS,and I have to get Katie up and going super early too - she won't be happy 
(<---that smilie being Katie 
)That's great that you don't need surgery!!!!
Can your doctor perscribe something for it like an anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxer?I"m sorry that Roman is still the same, but it does take time. Katie took over a month to recover when she was 3 months old (from right after Thanksgiving to around New Year Eve). That was the longest month of my life!!! I will continue to keep Roman in my prayers to recover ASAP!!Morning all
It was a busy weekend, but fun! The okay news, Roman is still the same, he had his Dr. Visit and Doc wants to keep him inside until his next appt. in DecemberBut that's good for him, I know!
The good news: Sal and I went on a date on Friday! We talked some, but we looved how quiet it wasJust dinner and some Christmas shopping without little hands pulling stuff into the cart!
The fab news: I have almost sold 100 items out of my shoppe! That's not even including all the custom orders I have been doing!!! I'm so excited about that too!
How is everyone?? Hope you all are doing well.
Sandy, Date nights are fun right??
PigletToo_-> Hope you figure out what to do about work soon!
Amy--> good luck finding a car! I know what you mean about needing 2! I don't think I could survive if we only had the 1! I love my van! It's necessary with the 3 crazies!!
I couldn't agree more!!!!
We are planning on going for the parade only. We can't leave home until 4pm, because that's when I close the store. Then we are going to race up there, and hopefullyHi, all!
Michelle...I'm glad to read the good news about Roman. Hope he continues to improve.
Piglet...I hope your injury improves with time.
Slo...sounds like your weekend was busy and productive!
TLHB...I think you are prob here now, but enjoy Chicago-- have a great trip!
Hersey....I missed the end of the first Amazing Race, because 6o minutes went overtime, and now have the second one recorded and hope to see all of it. When I watched the first one, they were in Ireland, and that was cool to see because Christopher having been there was saying that he thought he had gone to some of those places. But, it cut out before the end of the show. UGH! I do like to watch that show since it allows me to see places I don't think I ever would otherwise.
EVERYBODY...Is anyone thinking of going to Chicago on Saturday for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival?? Mark & I are planning to go...I hope the weather holds out! It is always a fun (though very crowded) way to start the holiday season!
be able to get a decent spot on the river to see the parade and the fireworks. I'm hoping the weather holds out too 
. It never has before, but it is this year because my time at home to get ready for it is so short and limited. Oh well, I guess everything will fall together okay - it always does 
Isn't that the truth - I was always very grateful for mine too
Welcome home!!!!!Hello All!
The sailors are back from the Caribbean waters! It was a great cruise, the weather was really nice, only a bit of rain on Tuesday (literally lasted two to three minutes) and then again on Pirate Night on the ship. That lasted most of the night and the seas were angry my friend. I have no trouble with seasickness and neither did Megan, so I was happy. DH has sea-legs, so he's no worry. They rescheduled the Pirate Party and fireworks for Thursday night and they went off without a hitch.
The food was good... TOO GOOD and I came home four pounds heavier! DANG!
The Magic is a real pretty ship, but I don't think it was the nicest ship I've been on and it isn't nearly as stable as the Royal Caribbean ships I've been on. We were rocking that one rainy night and although it didn't bother me, I heard other people complaining. I did notice one night that the ship really listed toward port side and it actually sort of made me roll over in bed. You could tell by the angle of the room that we had listed pretty good, but then bobbed back up straight. I don't think it was enough to damage anything, but it was noticeable to me. It had to be about 1:00 a.m. Megan and Dan didn't even wake up, so they didn't even notice it.
Castaway Cay is by far THE BEST part of any Disney cruise. Boy, I could just stay there for days and days and days!
Well, I read that Roman was sick, so DMM, I'm thinking about ya! Good job on having that date night! Piglet, hope the knee heals up soon!
Everyone else,
It's good to be home, but I wish I were still sailing the blue green waters of the Caribbean!
I agree with you - I've always loved the Osmonds!!!!
BUT I have a favor. My sister will be moving to the Chicago area due to her dh having a job transfer. I believe his office will be more on the South side...Downers Grove area? Anyway, they don't need to be close to that, but something not extremely $$$$, but nice, good school district, homey neighborhoods with kids playing in outside, you get the idea Any help would be much appreciated!! Thanks!!!
It could be something she was born with since she never goes outside, otherwise the vet would say it would be something you would see if say she got hit by a car or something. She was a little dehydrated too, so since my complaint was "she's not acting normal" -- pretty vague complaint but I knew something seemed off. She seems a lot happier with the re-hydrating stuff they gave her and the original shot. So, I'm just thrilled it wasn't something where we had to make any decisions since the doctor thought it might be her heart as she was doing open mouth breathing just under mild stress but although her heart doesn't seem 100% it's not as dire as he thought it might be. Do you guys ever look at your animal membranes? I'm thinking nose/mouth? I only ask because he asked me "Have you looked at her membranes?" -- As if this is something I'm supposed to just do as a matter of course. I was laughing going No, not usually? Apparently she had a bluish tint (another thing that made him a bit concerned it might be heart)...so no I don't look at my cat's membranes on an every day basis nor would I actually notice if it was a bluish tint to it I don't think. Just the way he asked it was as if normal pet owners do this.
We have never been down there to see any of the holiday stuff! Of course, we would do the LOOONNNGG drive again, since I am such a chicken about flying,..but would also try to visit with my sister and her family on the way back. Would love to hear any advice from any of you guys that have gone during this time of year. Thanks! 
It takes me an hour. I so hate doing hair and make-up. That would be why I was into sports and not the girly girly stuff I guess. 
I have been trying to look at school districts on greatschools.com. I am not sure how reliable that is 
So many of the public schools in the area I thought were supposed to OK are getting some bad reviews.
If only it were that easy for me! LOL I would just look for it and bump it up to the front page, but I don't think you are on anymore.
