Cranberry & Pineapple Continued.....Again.

[Jsme]

Please correct me if I am wrong. Our news in NC is saying the child that died in Texas was from Mexico and he was brought into the country with the swine flu to be treated. Everyone in NC is furious over this. Like I said this is being told on the radio and our news channels. I do not believe everything told on the news. I mean they are human. They get things wrong too.

For now we are safe. Our school did have a student that left on Monday and was not allowed back to school until she tested negative. We found on Firday that she did test negative but still very sick. The doctor's are testing her now for Rocky Mount Spotted Fever. They are stumped to what is going on with her.

I have had a busy few days. Went out on Thursday and then again on Friday. Saturday Mac and I went shopping. She took me to lunch for an early Mother's Day gift. It was fun. TGIFriday's is having $5 salads and sandwiches. It is a special menu but was wonderful.

Jeff and E went to see the new Xman movie. I wanted to go but had already promised Mac to go with her.

Jeff was going to ride today but there is a 70% chance of rain and a 90% in the area they were going to ride. I think we are going to go to the $1 movie and see Taken. Mac works from 11:30-9:30.

Tomorrow is Monday. Wow does not seem possible the weekend is almost gone. I have 7 more Mondays to work until summer.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Selena, you are correct. That little boy was from Mexico brought to TX for better medical care. I agree, only going up and down the coast would definitely be a let down. We missed Grand Cayman and had to go to Costa Maya right after the hurricane. It was a let down. Just didn't like Costa Maya at all.

Said our goodbyes this morning to Stacey and family. Of course the weak one (me) cried. I tried not to let them see me but my voice was obvious. Tyler didn't want me to go. He just wouldn't let go of me. Big kisses and as they drove away he had the saddest eyes. That is a normal goodbye. He doesn't even realize about the hospital, us being away and then Stacey has added one week of "quarantine" just in case of the swine flu. I don't have a problem with it at all. He just can't get sick.

So much to do in so little time. We leave the house next Saturday around 3AM. Yuck, that is so early. Wondering if McDonalds or someplace will be open at the airport for breakfast that early.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - Hopefully they will be open, but when Chris and I went one time, they wouldn't even let us go through security until 4:30. Chris was psychotic that time and was circling like a maniac looking for a way into the line. Finally some nice guy offered him coffee (the place was closed) and that seemed to calm him down. Me, I got a nice laugh at watching Chris circle security trying to find a way in.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

OMG Heidi. I remember that time. You told me about it. I can just see him doing that driving everyone NUTS!

 

[Jsme]

Sandy, we had that happen to us as well. It really makes no sense. They tell you to be at the airport 2 hours before take off on state-side flights then when you have the first flight of the day, security is not even open.
Heidi, we were like Chris, not happy about it.

Happy Monday.

Sandy, I remember my kids acting like that. I was the only one that acted like that over though. I worked from 4-10, 4 nights a week, 30 minutes away. I had to sneak out of the house or Mac would grab me and not let go. We would have to pry her off me and I would run. It was awful. About 2 years ago we discussed this and my dad and mom both said she would not stop crying for at least an hour. I have always thought she quit within minutes of me leaving. I remember driving past the house and seeing her little face plastered upon the glass door. It would break my heart. I am so glad I did not know she continued crying for a very long time until recently. That would have killed me.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Selena - Oh, that is so sad. Since I know I will have to work when I have kids, I do not look forward to dropping them off before work. That would be so hard and heartbreaking.

 

[Jsme]

Selena - Oh, that is so sad. Since I know I will have to work when I have kids, I do not look forward to dropping them off before work. That would be so hard and heartbreaking.

I worked until Erik was 3 and then I quit. I could have quit earlier but Jeff's job did not have a good insurance plan or pricing. Jeff changed jobs so that I may quit and stay home. I loved being home but I did miss adult conversation.

I worked for Bank of American at the time. I worked for them for 9 years. When I had Erik I went back to work under one of their working mom's plan. It was not called that but most working mom's used it. If you were full time when you needed to work less hours due to some type of family issues then they would allow you to keep your full time status and work as little as 50% of your work week. Meaning I could work 20 hours a week and get all full time benefits.

The beneifts were awesome. We were given stock options twice when I worked there. The last time I made $10,000 on the sale of the stock option. I waited to use it when we bought our second home. It was so nice. With the sale of of our first home and that option we were able to put 30% down on our home.

 

[ImMarcik]

Well I had a majorly busy weekend, now I need another one to rest. I got Aerial's prom dress & 3 vegas dresses. We went to Houston to see her Dad. He looks okay, just in a lot of pain. She felt better after seeing him.

Poor Tyler.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Marcie, sounds like a busy weekend. A good one at that....you got a couple new dresses. If I know Jrsy, he's going to want you to model them for a pic. I am sure it was good for Aerial to actually see her dad. You need another weekend to rest.Sounds good to me especially with the two vacations you have coming up.

Selena, I was one of those criers when my mom left. My dad would getm so iritated with me. It was very hard for her to leave me, too. I was "joined at the hip" with her at the age of two because of my rheumatic fever. I was not allowed to move around so she carried me everywhere. It was a special bond so after a few months it was hard for me when she left me. Took years for me to quit crying. I can certainly sympathize with Mac! bless her heart.

Heidi, Thank you so much for my Jiminy snowglobe. I just absolutely love it. It is is unique and that is what makes it so special. It looks like an old fashion radio with the tuner having Jiminy inside of a bubble. It sings When you wish upon a star and lights up. There are several of my favorite characters around it as well. The card was just as unique. Please let Chris know how much I love them BOTH! Heidi made me a Hallmark Mothers day card. It is awesome with a song, a pic of Stacey, Heidi and me, special sayings direct from Heidi and also a pic on the back with Heidi and Chris. It's so cool.

Tried a shoe on yesterday. Ummm, wrong thing to do. Not ready for one yet!

 

[Jsme]

I just booked a cruise for me and Mac for August 10. It is for 4 days. Departs on a Monday and debarkment is on Friday.

I think I am excited.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh Selena, do you realize how jealous I am of you? I would kill to go on a vacation alone with Heidi. You two will have a blast. What an awesome idea! Tell us more about it.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Selena - how fun to have a girls only cruise. I would LOVE to do this with my mom. We would have a blast.

I am so excited and I have to share it with you guys. Tyler's meds are in capsule form. They have been separating it and putting them in spoonfuls of yogurt. They are horrible and bitter. He gags on it. Well, he can't have yogurt anymore and we have been very concerned what to do with his meds when he goes on the diet. He also had one liquid form but he can't have that anymore either because it has sugar. He started swallowing the capsules today at lunch. He had two then and before bedtime he had 5 more pills that he swallowed. What a HUGE, HUGE relief AND accomplishment. He is doing an awesome job of trying new things. Stacey wants him to somewhat acquire the taste of the new diet. I am so proud of him! Joey "thinks" she is swallowing pills too. My little button candy trick sure has helped my girls and Stacey's kids.

THIS IS AWESOME NEWS!!!!!

 

[ImMarcik]

I am not doing well. I have been having a lot of trouble with Aerial since all of last weeks stress. I don't want to talk about it right now, but will you please keep me in your prayers. I need strength.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Marcie - I am sorry you are going through all of this, if you ever want to talk about it you can call me or email me. I will keep you in my prayers and pray for strength for you.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Marcie, wish I wasn't leaving on Saturday or I would extend the offer like Heidi. But when I get back if you need to talk then I am here. Hugs, prayers and pixie dust.

 

[Jsme]

I am not doing well. I have been having a lot of trouble with Aerial since all of last weeks stress. I don't want to talk about it right now, but will you please keep me in your prayers. I need strength.

Marice it is hard having a teenager. I have two and at times I feel so overwhelmed and alone and I have Jeff!!! Remember I went thru the spell with Mac a few months back and I had to punish her bit time. We took her birthday cruise from her and I had to take her getting her licenses on her birthday from her. She has improved some. However, she still has lapses. I try hard to remember she is in the process of finding her independence and growing up but that does not mean she can act like a 25 year old girl and live in my home. You are not alone. If you need to talk I am here. I am sure Sandy has been there too and can provide some great advice. You guys are always in my prayers.

 

[Jsme]

Sandy, how did I miss the post that you made that Heidi quoted????

WTG Tyler!!!! I probably started reading it yesterday and got interrupted and did not get to finish. Tyler is doing so well already but trying so hard. I know you guys are so proud him.

 

[Jsme]

Well as I mentioned above...since I had to take Mac's bday cruise away it really crushed me. She seemed to be fine with it but I know it really hurt!! I have been watching a crusie out of Jacksonville for several months now. It is the week that I have to come back to work but a week before the students come back. It was for 5 days and only $289!!! Well I messed around and kept on waiting to book. I had been trying to talk some girlfriends into going with me but no one would commit and I could not afford to pay for me and Mac. Then a light bulb went off and I realized Mac now has a job. Yes...you know where this is going now...I asked Mac if she would like to go but she would have to pay for it. She was fine with that. I had to wait to book it until she asked off and I asked Jeff. I forgot to ask Jeff and then on Friday I texted him and he said yes. I go in to hold the cruise and I found the pricing had went up. I had just looked at the cruise the night before. Yeah I know the pricing can change but still it freaked me out that it went up by that much.

This weekend I did some research and found a 4 day cruise on RCCL but it was still a lot of money but cheaper than the 5 day Carnival. MUCH CHEAPER! RCCL had a NC resident rate that knocked the pricing down by $60pp. I still was very unsure if I could come up with that much money. I really budget over the summer and I have all the money we have accounted for already. Well I remembered I have a $160 credit on my RCCL card I can use. My mom wants to have a yard sale. I hate them!! But I am praying I can come up with the remaining amount for the cruise this way.

 

[Jsme]

Oh forgot...

I did not pay much attention to the itineray due to the fact it is a Bahama cruise. I was looking this morning and realized it is the same itinerary as the one I go on in September. It is the same ship but I knew that.
The itinerary is to Coco Cay and Nassau. Leaves on Monday and come back on Friday. Mac will still get to work a whole week and a weekend. The weekend is where she works most of her hours. So she is not missing out much. Maybe 8-10 hours of work. She was fine with that.

Now I have to get her a passport. I wonder if they are going to change the date again???? I want to get her a passport not one of the passport cards. The cards are not good for any international flying. Lord forbidden something happen to her or me while on the cruise then it would be a huge hassle to get her home without a passport book.

I am going to check in to doing the waverunners at their private island. I think we will just go to a hotel and pay for a day pass in Nassau.

I might see if the spa has any type of appointments for girls under 18 I know some do have a night where the girls can do things.

One of my friends at work wanted to go but Mac told me no that this was our crusie. So I told her no leaving me to hang out with people her own age! =D

 

[cristit14]

Hang in there Marcie!