Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[TKDizneyluver]

Is this the new Married-No-Kids-Babble-From-The-Rabble thread?

Yep! Welcome back Bunless, we missed ya!!

Poking my nose in to say hi... no kids, no pets, just hubbie and me; we've been together over 15 years so have gone through the whole "when are you having kids", "why aren't you having kids", "when can we expect grandkids?", "could it be because of your weight?", "have you thought about adoption", and all sorts of other things that are oh so much fun from family and strangers alike.

We love Disney, love not having kids, and our standard answer right now is we check them out from the library and return them when we're done.

I love that answer!

The only problem with checking them out from the library is that the overdue fees will kill you.

BOOK & WASRE!!!!​

 

[TKDizneyluver]

Wow, I almost thought we got booted to page 2!! My bad for not checking in before often, sorry peeps!

So how is everyone doing??!! Still enjoying the bliss of childfree living??!! LOL!!

Not doing a whole lot here, just really busy at work! And we've been doing a lot of spring cleaning at home that has entailed sorting through a lot of accumulated old junk that we do not use so we've decided to clear out the crap!!! Every weekend we have been taking boxes to Goodwill and filling our large garbage bin. I can't imagine the crap people must accumulate over the years who have kids!!!!

What has everyone else been up to? Anyone with trips planned, how is your planning coming along? I know earlier on in the thread I had mentioned DH wanted to go to the beach instead of Disney this year, but everytime the Disney commercials come on he mentions "maybe" going and staying at AKL. I don't want to push it now, so I will use my wiley ways to sway him. Maybe we will get to go after all this year!!!

Well hope everyone is doing well, miss you guys!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Our next trip planned is for the first week in September. However, we put a bid in on a DVC resale contract which comes loaded with a lot of extra points, so if it passes Disney we will likely be planning a short last-minute weekend in May.

I am also looking forward to having some childfree folks practically in my backyard soon.

 

[Shyvioletisme]

not much going on here...I"m still subbing and DH is still looking for a job.

we're all taking a day trip down to San Antonio (about 3 hours south) in a few weeks just to get out of town. Then maybe a sometime in the summer a day trip down to Galveston to get to the beach for a few hours. It sounds crazy, but it's only about a 4 hour drive from here to the beach, and it would be totally worth to lie in the sand and jump and play in the ocean for a few hours, have some ultra fresh seafood and then come back...

 

[Bunless]

Would you keep them that long?!?!?!?!?!

Yep! Welcome back Bunless, we missed ya!!

Good to be back! I have time now.
I was on the cruise board for awhile (did a 7 day Eastern in January)
I thought I'd end up being on the DVC board more, since we bought in last year, but you people (being the child-free types) are defiantly more my type.

So how is everyone doing??!! Still enjoying the bliss of childfree living??!! LOL!!
YES, and every time I read an update on facebook from someone I went to school with, I thank god that we still are. I really don't care if your precious little one had cute hiccups today. I really, really don't.

Not doing a whole lot here, just really busy at work! And we've been doing a lot of spring cleaning at home that has entailed sorting through a lot of accumulated old junk that we do not use so we've decided to clear out the crap!!! Every weekend we have been taking boxes to Goodwill and filling our large garbage bin. I can't imagine the crap people must accumulate over the years who have kids!!!!
I like to watch Hoarders to get me in the mood to clean.

What has everyone else been up to? Anyone with trips planned, how is your planning coming along? I know earlier on in the thread I had mentioned DH wanted to go to the beach instead of Disney this year, but everytime the Disney commercials come on he mentions "maybe" going and staying at AKL. I don't want to push it now, so I will use my wiley ways to sway him. Maybe we will get to go after all this year!!!
We stayed at AKL for one night on our way to the cruise. It was wonderful, I think that we could probably stay there for a weekend and not even want to go to the parks.

I just made the reservation for a WDW trip, 1/21/11-1/31. Right now we're staying at Saratoga Springs, but I'm hoping that we can change to Old Key West since it would be a lot fewer points. Oh no, I did it. I talked points. Sorry. But, you know, we gotta save up for things like cruises and Adventures by Disney, and Hawaii! We haven't been to WDW for a few years (being on the Left coast, we go to Disneyland a couple of times a year, though). I'm sure I'll be asking you guys for updated advice!

I am also looking forward to having some childfree folks practically in my backyard soon.
Exciting! We're hoping to get our deck built in the next couple of months. I'm sure we will be party central at that point.

we're all taking a day trip down to San Antonio (about 3 hours south) in a few weeks just to get out of town. Then maybe a sometime in the summer a day trip down to Galveston to get to the beach for a few hours. It sounds crazy, but it's only about a 4 hour drive from here to the beach, and it would be totally worth to lie in the sand and jump and play in the ocean for a few hours, have some ultra fresh seafood and then come back...
I keep thinking that it would be nice to do a long weekend at San Antonio. I've only been there once, several years ago (I was a teenager visiting with family). I remember that I liked the vibe of the riverfront area, but not much else.

 

[Bunless]

So, I have a lot more time right now, since I busted up another leg a couple of weeks ago. (Some of you might remember, when planning our last WDW trip, I was doing it with my right leg in a cast after ankle surgery). Well, now I've got my left leg in an ankle to hip movable splint, that doesn't really move.

I was demonstrating a very simple step for one of my classes (I teach ballet) and I completely tore my medial gastrocnemius from the achilles tendon. It decided to regress. So, after surgery (six inch scar!) I'm not weight bearing for six weeks.

While I'm thankful that it didn't happen before our cruise, it was annoying that I didn't get to go to Vegas for my birthday weekend this last week. I'm so going to need a lot of party opportunities this summer.

 

[maddhatir]

Poking my nose in to say hi...

I love that answer!

The only problem with checking them out from the library is that the overdue fees will kill you.

Welcome to the thread!

Is this the new Married-No-Kids-Babble-From-The-Rabble thread?

That's us, we're the babblers!! And welcome BACK to the thread!

Wow, I almost thought we got booted to page 2!! My bad for not checking in before often, sorry peeps!

So how is everyone doing??!! Still enjoying the bliss of childfree living??!! LOL!!

Not doing a whole lot here, just really busy at work! And we've been doing a lot of spring cleaning at home that has entailed sorting through a lot of accumulated old junk that we do not use so we've decided to clear out the crap!!! Every weekend we have been taking boxes to Goodwill and filling our large garbage bin. I can't imagine the crap people must accumulate over the years who have kids!!!!

What has everyone else been up to? Anyone with trips planned, how is your planning coming along? I know earlier on in the thread I had mentioned DH wanted to go to the beach instead of Disney this year, but everytime the Disney commercials come on he mentions "maybe" going and staying at AKL. I don't want to push it now, so I will use my wiley ways to sway him. Maybe we will get to go after all this year!!!

Well hope everyone is doing well, miss you guys!!!

We are all slacking- not just you I am still enjoying child-free living- and that sure is not going to change EVER

Tammy- I wish DH would get those "Dinsey pangs" when he sees a commercial- I have to get excited all by myself LOL.

What are we up to? Well, lets see- we bought a new dishwasher last night- woooooo whooooo! Geez- I did not know that you had to pay big money just to get a darn "adjustable top rack"! And, I HAD to have the adj rack b/c I like to shove those big items into the dishwasher- I am not one to wash dishes If it doesn't fit in this load- I will put it to the side until the next load

We did go out last Friday with some friends. It was a semi-outdoor bar and OMG, the music was SO loud we had to scream to hear each other It was early in the night and NO ONE was dancing but the bar area was packed. We asked the bartender to have the DJ turn down the music and he said- "Not gonna happen" So us girls grabbed our drinks and went outside to chat. It was darn chilly! I was joking that I was going to e-mail the place and complain. Well, I did and they are sending me a gift certificate to come back I took it b/c I know they overcharge us on alcohol- so I don't mind getting some money back from them.

Our next trip planned is for the first week in September. However, we put a bid in on a DVC resale contract which comes loaded with a lot of extra points, so if it passes Disney we will likely be planning a short last-minute weekend in May.

I am also looking forward to having some childfree folks practically in my backyard soon.

Kat- like I keep saying, you might have a lot of us in your backyard I hope Cheryl finds another house that she loves!

So tell me about this resale business Just asking- DH won't let me buy (but us girls do have our ways of convincing them sometimes) How much cheaper is it? I have NO clue what it costs to even buy into a DVC. But I can tell you I love staying at them

not much going on here...I"m still subbing and DH is still looking for a job.

we're all taking a day trip down to San Antonio (about 3 hours south) in a few weeks just to get out of town. Then maybe a sometime in the summer a day trip down to Galveston to get to the beach for a few hours. It sounds crazy, but it's only about a 4 hour drive from here to the beach, and it would be totally worth to lie in the sand and jump and play in the ocean for a few hours, have some ultra fresh seafood and then come back...

Tiffany- I hope DH gets some good news about the interview!!!

The sun and sand does a body good! I can't say the ocean does b/c I never go in the Jersey ocean (well, when I was younger I did)- ugh, if I can't see the bottom forget it! I must admit our water is getting a bit nicer, but, I like to SEE the shark heading for me No surprises for this one

Not much going on this weekend. We have a 1yr old b-day party tomorrow- it is my nephew, so the annoyance factor goes WAY down when it is one of your own

Sunday, maybe I will work on our porch. I bought a bunch of decorative rods and long ivory sheers that I want to put up out there. I have been talking about it forever- now I am finally doing it. I have some furniture that I got at yard sales a while back and I need to go and get outdoor fabric and cushions made for those- maybe I will do that in the morning . Sorry, thinking out loud.

I miss you all!

 

[maddhatir]

So, I have a lot more time right now, since I busted up another leg a couple of weeks ago. (Some of you might remember, when planning our last WDW trip, I was doing it with my right leg in a cast after ankle surgery). Well, now I've got my left leg in an ankle to hip movable splint, that doesn't really move.

I was demonstrating a very simple step for one of my classes (I teach ballet) and I completely tore my medial gastrocnemius from the achilles tendon. It decided to regress. So, after surgery (six inch scar!) I'm not weight bearing for six weeks.

While I'm thankful that it didn't happen before our cruise, it was annoying that I didn't get to go to Vegas for my birthday weekend this last week. I'm so going to need a lot of party opportunities this summer.

Ouch! I hope you heal quickly! Feel better soon.

Hello Kitty wine?? No, I have not seen it!

BUT- My SIL did bring over a bottle of ChocoVine last Sunday- OMG it was awesome! It tasted nothing like wine, but it had lots of chocolate flavor http://chocovine.com/welcome.htm

I will be buying more of it, that is for sure!

 

[Bunless]

what are we up to? Well, lets see- we bought a new dishwasher last night- woooooo whooooo! Geez- i did not know that you had to pay big money just to get a darn "adjustable top rack"! And, i had to have the adj rack b/c i like to shove those big items into the dishwasher- i am not one to wash dishes If it doesn't fit in this load- i will put it to the side until the next load
dh and i have a deal. I do laundry, he does dishes. Neither one of us cooks.

so tell me about this resale business just asking- dh won't let me buy (but us girls do have our ways of convincing them sometimes) how much cheaper is it? I have no clue what it costs to even buy into a dvc. But i can tell you i love staying at them
i never thought we'd buy in, but we did, once they got to disneyland. I tell ya, the grand californian villas puts the rest to shame. We stayed at animal kingdom and vero beach and while they were nice, they just weren't as nice. Part of what sold us on it was that we could use the points for cruises, adventures by disney, hawaii, as well as exchanges with other time share groups. We don't think that we want to go to disneyworld/land every year for the next 30 odd years... But we do want to do a lot of other things that we can use our points with.


not much going on this weekend. We have a 1yr old b-day party tomorrow- it is my nephew, so the annoyance factor goes way down when it is one of your ownthat's the argument the child-laden types use! Don't give in!

sunday, maybe i will work on our porch. I bought a bunch of decorative rods and long ivory sheers that i want to put up out there. pretty. We want to do sun sails once we get the deck in. Hey, i can research that the next month!

ouch! I hope you heal quickly! Feel better soon.thank you!

hello kitty wine?? No, i have not seen it! they were talking about it on the colbert report last night.

but- my sil did bring over a bottle of chocovine last sunday- omg it was awesome! It tasted nothing like wine, but it had lots of chocolate flavor http://chocovine.com/welcome.htm

i will be buying more of it, that is for sure!

nom nom

 

[maddhatir]

nom nom

I know I said this here before- but I have to say it again- I LOVE Stephen Colbert!!!

And about the "when it's your own kid" I thought that is what I am supposed to say Nah- It is kind of the truth. When they are good I don't mind them. Most of them are getting older (Karlee is 8 and she is the oldest) so they are more fun to be around- but when they whine or act up- well, adios, catch ya later!

Karlee is my little cool chick. We talk Disney, Johnny Depp, skeletons, graveyards, scary rides, Halloween and other scary stuff b/c she knows that is what I like- she is a Mini-Me

Last Sunday, Me, DH and Karlee were walking home from the lake and everyone had their bulk trash out. Well, I love yardsailing, so to me, I am in heaven before bulk trash day- I am just embarrassed to take anything. Anyway we were walking home and Karlee said- "why are these people throwing away all of this good stuff? I thought, there ya go! She is picking up another one of my odd behaviors

 

[KRIS10420]

Hi Everyone!

Today is my Monday, ugh, but on the bright side I get my Friday on Monday The weather on the wet coast has been crazy this past week, strong winds, rain, hail then the sun comes out Kind of like, if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes.

Welcome Wasre and book_junkie and welcome back Bunless, nice to have someone else here in the same timezone

About a month ago we had our cat (the one that's always sick) shaved all down his backside due to terrible mats, so ever since he is always cold and wants to cuddle or lay ontop of us. Sometimes it's almost like having a little kid attached to you, argh! DH took him back to the vet today while I was at work and I just got home to see more meds we have to give him. He has bacterial skin infection, so it looks like we have to apply an ointment to him weekly for three months and antibiotics for two weeks. The fluids we injected him with daily for a month didn't help as he is still spraying. We have spent well over $5000 on this cat and he is only 6yrs old. My mom says "Ya know, there is a one time shot that will cure all that"

Not much else happening around here just work, play and repeat.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[maddhatir]

Hi Everyone!

Today is my Monday, ugh, but on the bright side I get my Friday on Monday The weather on the wet coast has been crazy this past week, strong winds, rain, hail then the sun comes out Kind of like, if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes.

Kris, I hear you on he weather! It is crazy here in NJ.

The past few days it was in the high 80s, too darn hot for me- and tonight it is supposed to be 38! I took the big quilt off of the bed and had the fan blowing on us the last few nights b/c it was so hot- tonight we are going to have pull out the quilt again!

I hope you have some luck with kitty! I am sure he appreciates the love and care you give him

 

[Bunless]

Hi Everyone!
: The weather on the wet coast has been crazy this past week, strong winds, rain, hail then the sun comes out Kind of like, if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes. I know, right? But what a wonderful winter it was! The east coast had it rough, meanwhile up here in the Northwest we're all 'shhh, don't let anyone know how NICE it is right now, we don't want them to come here'.

Welcome Wasre and book_junkie and welcome back Bunless, nice to have someone else here in the same timezone Yes! you're just a seaplane flight away.

My mom says "Ya know, there is a one time shot that will cure all that" As an uninvolved party, THAT was funny.

I'm watching the leaves grow.

 

[maddhatir]

Happy Monday everyone. yeah, right. I hate Mondays- anyway...............

Had a nice weekend. Went to a 1yr old b-day party on Sat. Tell me if this is not odd. I got there and went to say hi to my kiddies. SIL was telling me there was a little boy who kept kicking this pop up tent thing while the girls were trying to play. All she said to him was, not to do that and he ran into the corner like he was in time out and kept telling her not to talk to him. She said it was very odd how he reacted to her. She explained to his parents what happened b/c she did not want this kid telling mom and dad that she yelled at him.

Fast forward to the end of my visit. I was going down the basement, now to say good bye to my kids. The same little boy was at the top of the basement stairs looking like he was going to cry. Sooooooo, I asked him what was wrong. He said, the kids downstairs HATE me. This little boy was not much older than 5. I then asked him his name and went down to the basement. I said to the kids- Timmy wants to play, what is the problem? One little girl told me, "we asked him to play but he keeps saying that we hate him!!"

OK- now I am no child psychologist, but this sounds just sounds weird. At 5, should you be having these feelings that people hate you that badly?? First SIL, and then what I saw?!!! Can you imagine what goes on everyday?

 

[Alesia]

Happy Monday everyone. yeah, right. I hate Mondays- anyway...............

Had a nice weekend. Went to a 1yr old b-day party on Sat. Tell me if this is not odd. I got there and went to say hi to my kiddies. SIL was telling me there was a little boy who kept kicking this pop up tent thing while the girls were trying to play. All she said to him was, not to do that and he ran into the corner like he was in time out and kept telling her not to talk to him. She said it was very odd how he reacted to her. She explained to his parents what happened b/c she did not want this kid telling mom and dad that she yelled at him.

Fast forward to the end of my visit. I was going down the basement, now to say good bye to my kids. The same little boy was at the top of the basement stairs looking like he was going to cry. Sooooooo, I asked him what was wrong. He said, the kids downstairs HATE me. This little boy was not much older than 5. I then asked him his name and went down to the basement. I said to the kids- Timmy wants to play, what is the problem? One little girl told me, "we asked him to play but he keeps saying that we hate him!!"

OK- now I am no child psychologist, but this sounds just sounds weird. At 5, should you be having these feelings that people hate you that badly?? First SIL, and then what I saw?!!! Can you imagine what goes on everyday?

I have a kid kind of like that in my pre-K class. Sometimes that kind of behavior indicates an actual problem, but sometimes it's just an indicator of extremely poor social skills.

 

[TKDizneyluver]

So, I have a lot more time right now, since I busted up another leg a couple of weeks ago. (Some of you might remember, when planning our last WDW trip, I was doing it with my right leg in a cast after ankle surgery). Well, now I've got my left leg in an ankle to hip movable splint, that doesn't really move.

I remember when you had your last surgery, that was for your Disneyland trip. Hope you heal fast!!

Tammy- I wish DH would get those "Dinsey pangs" when he sees a commercial- I have to get excited all by myself LOL.

I know what you mean, it's so nice to share the excitement. It always seems though that we're all on different vacay schedules.

We did go out last Friday with some friends. It was a semi-outdoor bar and OMG, the music was SO loud we had to scream to hear each other It was early in the night and NO ONE was dancing but the bar area was packed. We asked the bartender to have the DJ turn down the music and he said- "Not gonna happen" So us girls grabbed our drinks and went outside to chat. It was darn chilly! I was joking that I was going to e-mail the place and complain. Well, I did and they are sending me a gift certificate to come back I took it b/c I know they overcharge us on alcohol- so I don't mind getting some money back from them.

That was a sweet deal!

The sun and sand does a body good! I can't say the ocean does b/c I never go in the Jersey ocean (well, when I was younger I did)- ugh, if I can't see the bottom forget it! I must admit our water is getting a bit nicer, but, I like to SEE the shark heading for me No surprises for this one

I'm with you chica, I don't swim in lakes, ponds, rivers I have gone in the ocean in Mexico which I was fine with. Give me a nice chlorinated pool and I'm happy.

Sunday, maybe I will work on our porch. I bought a bunch of decorative rods and long ivory sheers that I want to put up out there. I have been talking about it forever- now I am finally doing it. I have some furniture that I got at yard sales a while back and I need to go and get outdoor fabric and cushions made for those- maybe I will do that in the morning . Sorry, thinking out loud.

I remember you talking about doing this, I bet it looks great!

BUT- My SIL did bring over a bottle of ChocoVine last Sunday- OMG it was awesome! It tasted nothing like wine, but it had lots of chocolate flavor ://chocovine.com/welcome.htm

I saw this at the liquor store on Saturday and it looked very interesting and would love to try it.

About a month ago we had our cat (the one that's always sick) shaved all down his backside due to terrible mats, so ever since he is always cold and wants to cuddle or lay ontop of us. Sometimes it's almost like having a little kid attached to you, argh! DH took him back to the vet today while I was at work and I just got home to see more meds we have to give him. He has bacterial skin infection, so it looks like we have to apply an ointment to him weekly for three months and antibiotics for two weeks. The fluids we injected him with daily for a month didn't help as he is still spraying. We have spent well over $5000 on this cat and he is only 6yrs old. My mom says "Ya know, there is a one time shot that will cure all that"

Kris I hope your kitty gets better!

I'm watching the leaves grow.

We are doing the exact same thing!!

 

[TKDizneyluver]

Happy Monday everyone!

We had a good weekend, did a little shopping on Saturday and then went to my DB & DSIL for a delayed Easter cookout. My DB was in for his chemo treatment during Easter week and was released Saturday (day before Easter) but knew he would not be feeling up to having guests. Thankfully the day was beautiful and perfect for a cookout. We took lots of family pics and ate good food.

Well I had a burger and some potato casserole and skipped the rest. I've been trying very hard to lose weight and have finally found something that's doable foodwise & exercisewise that's helping me drop the pounds. I've lost almost 12 pounds in 3 weeks and feel great!

Glad this day is almost over, it feels like the day that never ends! UGH!!!

Have a great evening everyone!

 

[Bunless]

I have a kid kind of like that in my pre-K class. Sometimes that kind of behavior indicates an actual problem, but sometimes it's just an indicator of extremely poor social skills.

Is it me, or is the hardest part of being a teacher the refereeing of social situations?

I remember when you had your last surgery, that was for your Disneyland trip. Hope you heal fast!!
thank you!



I'm with you chica, I don't swim in lakes, ponds, rivers it's natures toilet I have gone in the ocean in Mexico which I was fine with. Give me a nice chlorinated pool and I'm happy.


We are doing the exact same thing!! For the past two weeks, I've been sitting on the same couch all day, watching the progression of two trees. I will continue doing this for four more weeks. Sooooooo bored. I've got movies, books, computer, work, exercises. But sooooooo bored.

Happy Monday everyone!

Well I had a burger and some potato casserole and skipped the rest. I've been trying very hard to lose weight and have finally found something that's doable foodwise & exercisewise that's helping me drop the pounds. I've lost almost 12 pounds in 3 weeks and feel great! Congrats! I've been trying to loose weight for two years, and for all my efforts (drastic change of diet, no beer--well, maybe one a month, exercise every day) I've gained two pounds. Gah!



Have a great evening everyone!

you too!

 

[maddhatir]

I have a kid kind of like that in my pre-K class. Sometimes that kind of behavior indicates an actual problem, but sometimes it's just an indicator of extremely poor social skills.

Alesia- I thought you might have some experience with this! It is sad to see. The poor kid was so upset.

No matter what it might be- the child needs help. Hopefully the parents are doing something about it now, while he is young

Happy Monday everyone!

We had a good weekend, did a little shopping on Saturday and then went to my DB & DSIL for a delayed Easter cookout. My DB was in for his chemo treatment during Easter week and was released Saturday (day before Easter) but knew he would not be feeling up to having guests. Thankfully the day was beautiful and perfect for a cookout. We took lots of family pics and ate good food.

So DB is going to get his chemo- that is a good thing that you didn't have to drag his butt out of the house.

Well I had a burger and some potato casserole and skipped the rest. I've been trying very hard to lose weight and have finally found something that's doable foodwise & exercisewise that's helping me drop the pounds. I've lost almost 12 pounds in 3 weeks and feel great!

OMG Tammy- That is AWESOME!!! 12 lbs! I am so happy for you!

Just sitting her chillin' with some champage, getting an awesome buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz DH has a class tonight so I will be online all night!

I just wsh TGM would get the last part of Oct's "least crowded chart" done so I can plan my ADRs. I have half of my intin. done. I can't work like this Mike!!

 

[maddhatir]

OMG! Just got a PM on TGM- last part of Oct "least crowded charts" are done! yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!