DDA Chapter 14

[bethbuchall]

I hope you can find a little downtime for yourself Beth.

Thanks! I really have had a lot of downtime recently, so I'm not sure what the problem is. I feel a little like a spoiled brat. I wish I were one of those people who always needs to be doing something. I'm way too content to do nothing.

 

[babytrees]

Good morning all!!

The big boss is back from his sabbatical and I already feel like I've been thrown under the bus (learned a new phrase last week) because of what frustrated me so much on Thursday. I made a resolution yesterday that no matter what December 31st is my last day here....I've got to have something to look forward/hold on to.

 

[babytrees]

Tia-Terra is just so darn cute!!

Robyn-good luck with the Girl Scout council. Your niece looks like she is hovering over your sister, I hope she calms down once her little brother is here and won't let her sleep.

I read the rest I promise I just can't remember it.

 

[bear74]

Well, their not trip pics yet, but I did upload some things this morning....

Terra's perfect pumpkin (it had to be just right for her vision, you know)

Pumpkin carving - "I can do it, Mom."

The finished product - a bat and the full moon

Swimming lessons

Dance class

Tia love the pics of Terra.

Olivia said to tell Terra Hi

 

[marcij]

Jen - Welcome home! That stinks they lost your luggage. I hope they find it ASAP.

Elin - Cute pictures! I hope your aches and pains go away.

Theresa & Robyn -- I like your pictures!

Tammi --I hope you find good prices on the furniture. Is Nicholas excited?

Deb -- I hope the eye doctor can help with the headaches.

Tia -- cute pics of Terra!

Elizabeth -- Hang in there. I hope your day goes quickly.

It's raining some today, with possible storms and tornadoes tonight. It looks like Jake's game tomorrow night might be rained out.

Randy will be at a printing company today with some people from his company, as well as auditors from two firms, lawyers etc. as they print and edit their 192-page document. And he could possibly be there all night in to tomorrow. He said these places that print these kinds of projects have beds, showers, pool tables etc. so that you have something to do inbetween edits/printing. He was originally hired to work for the spin-off of his company, but has been asked to work for corporate now. That's a great thing for him. It would mean more job security (if the spin-off doesn't work out) and it's boosted his ego. Not sure about money yet -- they haven't talked details, but it would be no less, so I'm happy for him and very thankful he is employed!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Good morning all!!

The big boss is back from his sabbatical and I already feel like I've been thrown under the bus (learned a new phrase last week) because of what frustrated me so much on Thursday. I made a resolution yesterday that no matter what December 31st is my last day here....I've got to have something to look forward/hold on to.

Theresa, I hope the perfect job comes your way soon! You hadn't heard "under the bus" before? One of the girls I knew from a former job used to say that.

I am sorry some of you are already having such cold weather! It has cooled off a little bit here, but it's not cold. There was just some sort of freak downpour but it only lasted about 30 seconds. Now it's not raining at all. Weird!

Tia - Love all the pics of Terra! She is so cute!

Robyn - The mom across the street was just saying the other day how her older DD is constantly in her younger one's face. I had that problem at my last job, too. One of ExMomboss's friends had a DS who was always in Brother's face - it drove me NUTS! Luckily that kid wasn't around very often. Princess is on the fence about babies. She likes to talk about them, but if one is actually around she can take it or leave it. DS was never really interested, either. He likes babies well enough, but he has never felt the need to get in their faces.
Hopefully your sister, your niece, and the baby will find a balance within the first few weeks. I don't think I knew they used to live with you.

DS is supposed to get a math progress report today. Not sure what good it will do since there are only 5 days left in the grading period, but whatever. I guess that eliminates a surprise on report card day. I REALLY miss being able to see his grades online.

I am confused on the stupid Science Fair stuff. The packet that was due last week VERY CLEARLY stated that a "research plan" was to be attached. It is an outline/overview of what steps you plan to take to complete the project. Hmm. OK, fine. But the teacher e-mailed me and said no, she just needed to have the signed packet returned - no research plan. The original packet (which is the same thing we got last year) says you must have a research PAPER, as in, a paper where you research some aspect of your project and write about it. These are NOT the same thing. The research PLAN and the research PAPER are completely separate entities with completely different descriptions, but the science teacher is new and I think she isn't seeing the distinction. Something is due Wednesday, but I am not clear on WHAT.

 

[bear74]

Okay Marci, Elizabeth and Lindsay,

I think we are going to be in Dallas/Ft. Worth area the week of June 14-20. For our Vacation. The Texas rangers are playing the Houston Astros June 16- June 18. I think we will do the Zoo one day, not sure what else yet What would you suggest and what are some good restrauants to eat at. I was thinking of looking at Restrauant.com to see if they have any cards but need to know what places to look for. I think I will tell Jeff to get me the tickets for the game as a Christmas present. Then if I find any gift cards I can get those as well. Then my vacation would be paid for by my Christmas.

 

[bear74]

I saw a luggage scale at Target yesterday, does any one have one of these?

 

[babytrees]

I saw a luggage scale at Target yesterday, does any one have one of these?

yup....my bathroom scale

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks! I really have had a lot of downtime recently, so I'm not sure what the problem is. I feel a little like a spoiled brat. I wish I were one of those people who always needs to be doing something. I'm way too content to do nothing.

Me too!!

Good morning all!!

The big boss is back from his sabbatical and I already feel like I've been thrown under the bus (learned a new phrase last week) because of what frustrated me so much on Thursday. I made a resolution yesterday that no matter what December 31st is my last day here....I've got to have something to look forward/hold on to.

Good for you. Hang in there. and 's

Tia-Terra is just so darn cute!!

Robyn-good luck with the Girl Scout council. Your niece looks like she is hovering over your sister, I hope she calms down once her little brother is here and won't let her sleep.

I read the rest I promise I just can't remember it.

No luck, so I left ANOTHER message.

Hovering is right!

Jen - Welcome home! That stinks they lost your luggage. I hope they find it ASAP.

Elin - Cute pictures! I hope your aches and pains go away.

Theresa & Robyn -- I like your pictures!

Tammi --I hope you find good prices on the furniture. Is Nicholas excited?

Deb -- I hope the eye doctor can help with the headaches.

Tia -- cute pics of Terra!

Elizabeth -- Hang in there. I hope your day goes quickly.

It's raining some today, with possible storms and tornadoes tonight. It looks like Jake's game tomorrow night might be rained out.

Randy will be at a printing company today with some people from his company, as well as auditors from two firms, lawyers etc. as they print and edit their 192-page document. And he could possibly be there all night in to tomorrow. He said these places that print these kinds of projects have beds, showers, pool tables etc. so that you have something to do inbetween edits/printing. He was originally hired to work for the spin-off of his company, but has been asked to work for corporate now. That's a great thing for him. It would mean more job security (if the spin-off doesn't work out) and it's boosted his ego. Not sure about money yet -- they haven't talked details, but it would be no less, so I'm happy for him and very thankful he is employed!

Sounds like a great spot for Randy!!

Theresa, I hope the perfect job comes your way soon! You hadn't heard "under the bus" before? One of the girls I knew from a former job used to say that.

I am sorry some of you are already having such cold weather! It has cooled off a little bit here, but it's not cold. There was just some sort of freak downpour but it only lasted about 30 seconds. Now it's not raining at all. Weird!

Tia - Love all the pics of Terra! She is so cute!

Robyn - The mom across the street was just saying the other day how her older DD is constantly in her younger one's face. I had that problem at my last job, too. One of ExMomboss's friends had a DS who was always in Brother's face - it drove me NUTS! Luckily that kid wasn't around very often. Princess is on the fence about babies. She likes to talk about them, but if one is actually around she can take it or leave it. DS was never really interested, either. He likes babies well enough, but he has never felt the need to get in their faces.
Hopefully your sister, your niece, and the baby will find a balance within the first few weeks. I don't think I knew they used to live with you.

DS is supposed to get a math progress report today. Not sure what good it will do since there are only 5 days left in the grading period, but whatever. I guess that eliminates a surprise on report card day. I REALLY miss being able to see his grades online.

I am confused on the stupid Science Fair stuff. The packet that was due last week VERY CLEARLY stated that a "research plan" was to be attached. It is an outline/overview of what steps you plan to take to complete the project. Hmm. OK, fine. But the teacher e-mailed me and said no, she just needed to have the signed packet returned - no research plan. The original packet (which is the same thing we got last year) says you must have a research PAPER, as in, a paper where you research some aspect of your project and write about it. These are NOT the same thing. The research PLAN and the research PAPER are completely separate entities with completely different descriptions, but the science teacher is new and I think she isn't seeing the distinction. Something is due Wednesday, but I am not clear on WHAT.

Mo is constantly after Lucy and it's downright annoying, for all involved. She gets the naughty chair if she doesn't stop after a warning.

Hope the math progress report is good. And I hope you can get somewhere with the science fair stuff.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

So Emma's birthday party is this Friday. Her and I decided on the sleepover. We've invited 7 friends and I know that 2 will be here only for the party. 2 of the other moms are staying with me to help out and one will probably spend the night as her DD isn't comfortable leaving mom home (the friend from scouts whose dad was in Iraq).

She decided on Tinker Bell for the theme. I found at AC Moore a pack of 8 pillowcases that the girls can color, that will be their favor. I found some green sparkly nail polish and Tinker Bell decals so we'll do their nails too. I also plan on making fairy cakes and then once every is in their pj's we'll watch the new movie.

Eric will be spending the night at his parents. And my mom and aunt have offered to keep Mo and Lucy for the night.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Okay Marci, Elizabeth and Lindsay,

I think we are going to be in Dallas/Ft. Worth area the week of June 14-20. For our Vacation. The Texas rangers are playing the Houston Astros June 16- June 18. I think we will do the Zoo one day, not sure what else yet What would you suggest and what are some good restrauants to eat at. I was thinking of looking at Restrauant.com to see if they have any cards but need to know what places to look for. I think I will tell Jeff to get me the tickets for the game as a Christmas present. Then if I find any gift cards I can get those as well. Then my vacation would be paid for by my Christmas.

It depends on where you are staying. The baseball stadium is in Arlington, and I don't know that area AT ALL. Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor are right there with the stadium if you are looking for theme park stuff.

I looked at Restaurant.com the other day and for my zip code there was NOTHING, but there again, it depends on where you will be staying.

The Science Place and Natural History Museum are in Fair Park near downtown Dallas, and the Dallas World Aquarium is downtown. Those are good places to go to get out of the heat. The Science Place has an IMAX theater and a planetarium, but Virginia might be too young for those. We have that new American Girl store at the Galleria if you think the girls would like to see that.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

So Emma's birthday party is this Friday. Her and I decided on the sleepover. We've invited 7 friends and I know that 2 will be here only for the party. 2 of the other moms are staying with me to help out and one will probably spend the night as her DD isn't comfortable leaving mom home (the friend from scouts whose dad was in Iraq).

She decided on Tinker Bell for the theme. I found at AC Moore a pack of 8 pillowcases that the girls can color, that will be their favor. I found some green sparkly nail polish and Tinker Bell decals so we'll do their nails too. I also plan on making fairy cakes and then once every is in their pj's we'll watch the new movie.

Eric will be spending the night at his parents. And my mom and aunt have offered to keep Mo and Lucy for the night.

I was going to comment on how brave you are to have 5 girls plus Emma for a sleepover, but then I realized DS is having 5 friends in a hotel room with me.
Sounds like a lot of fun activities for the girls!

 

[my3princes]

Well, their not trip pics yet, but I did upload some things this morning....

Terra's perfect pumpkin (it had to be just right for her vision, you know)

Pumpkin carving - "I can do it, Mom."

The finished product - a bat and the full moon

Swimming lessons

Dance class

Great Pictures. I'm glad to see that she is taking swimming lessons. That is so important

Good morning all!!

The big boss is back from his sabbatical and I already feel like I've been thrown under the bus (learned a new phrase last week) because of what frustrated me so much on Thursday. I made a resolution yesterday that no matter what December 31st is my last day here....I've got to have something to look forward/hold on to.

I'm glad that you've set a date. Maybe you can meet with a temp agency between now and then just to have something to fall back on if needed.

Jen - Welcome home! That stinks they lost your luggage. I hope they find it ASAP.

Elin - Cute pictures! I hope your aches and pains go away.

Theresa & Robyn -- I like your pictures!

Tammi --I hope you find good prices on the furniture. Is Nicholas excited?

Deb -- I hope the eye doctor can help with the headaches.

Tia -- cute pics of Terra!

Elizabeth -- Hang in there. I hope your day goes quickly.

It's raining some today, with possible storms and tornadoes tonight. It looks like Jake's game tomorrow night might be rained out.

Randy will be at a printing company today with some people from his company, as well as auditors from two firms, lawyers etc. as they print and edit their 192-page document. And he could possibly be there all night in to tomorrow. He said these places that print these kinds of projects have beds, showers, pool tables etc. so that you have something to do inbetween edits/printing. He was originally hired to work for the spin-off of his company, but has been asked to work for corporate now. That's a great thing for him. It would mean more job security (if the spin-off doesn't work out) and it's boosted his ego. Not sure about money yet -- they haven't talked details, but it would be no less, so I'm happy for him and very thankful he is employed!

Congratulation to Randy

So Emma's birthday party is this Friday. Her and I decided on the sleepover. We've invited 7 friends and I know that 2 will be here only for the party. 2 of the other moms are staying with me to help out and one will probably spend the night as her DD isn't comfortable leaving mom home (the friend from scouts whose dad was in Iraq).

She decided on Tinker Bell for the theme. I found at AC Moore a pack of 8 pillowcases that the girls can color, that will be their favor. I found some green sparkly nail polish and Tinker Bell decals so we'll do their nails too. I also plan on making fairy cakes and then once every is in their pj's we'll watch the new movie.

Eric will be spending the night at his parents. And my mom and aunt have offered to keep Mo and Lucy for the night.

That should be a lot of fun

Elin I liked you pictures too

 

[bear74]

It depends on where you are staying. The baseball stadium is in Arlington, and I don't know that area AT ALL. Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor are right there with the stadium if you are looking for theme park stuff.

I looked at Restaurant.com the other day and for my zip code there was NOTHING, but there again, it depends on where you will be staying.

The Science Place and Natural History Museum are in Fair Park near downtown Dallas, and the Dallas World Aquarium is downtown. Those are good places to go to get out of the heat. The Science Place has an IMAX theater and a planetarium, but Virginia might be too young for those. We have that new American Girl store at the Galleria if you think the girls would like to see that.

Thanks which Zoo? I just talked to my mom and she said she wants to take the kids to Six flags so we will probably stay close to their and the stadium. the Aquarium is something I want to do. I think it will be us 4, my mom, brother and nephew who will be 4. Possibly my cousin and her family girls 11 and 8. The older 3 girls would probably like it. But not sure if I want to do that.

 

[my3princes]

Hunter's appointment is over. He ended up coming home with me as his eyes were still very dialated and he couldn't read anyway. The doctor found a significant change in his eyes. Hopefully that explains the headaches. We are moving him back to yearly appointments instead of every 2 years in hopes of catching changes sooner. After the appointment we went and ordered a new pair of glasses. We also left one of his old pair that are still in great shape and we will have the lenses changed in those. The doctor said that his current glasses cannot even be used as a backup pair because of the significant changes. I really hope that once the new glasses arrive he will be headache free

 

[Tammi67]

So Emma's birthday party is this Friday. Her and I decided on the sleepover. We've invited 7 friends and I know that 2 will be here only for the party. 2 of the other moms are staying with me to help out and one will probably spend the night as her DD isn't comfortable leaving mom home (the friend from scouts whose dad was in Iraq).

She decided on Tinker Bell for the theme. I found at AC Moore a pack of 8 pillowcases that the girls can color, that will be their favor. I found some green sparkly nail polish and Tinker Bell decals so we'll do their nails too. I also plan on making fairy cakes and then once every is in their pj's we'll watch the new movie.

Eric will be spending the night at his parents. And my mom and aunt have offered to keep Mo and Lucy for the night.

Sounds like fun!

 

[Tammi67]

Hunter's appointment is over. He ended up coming home with me as his eyes were still very dialated and he couldn't read anyway. The doctor found a significant change in his eyes. Hopefully that explains the headaches. We are moving him back to yearly appointments instead of every 2 years in hopes of catching changes sooner. After the appointment we went and ordered a new pair of glasses. We also left one of his old pair that are still in great shape and we will have the lenses changed in those. The doctor said that his current glasses cannot even be used as a backup pair because of the significant changes. I really hope that once the new glasses arrive he will be headache free

I feel Hunter's pain! I hate when they dilate my eyes.

that you found the cause of the headaches.

 

[bear74]

Hunter's appointment is over. He ended up coming home with me as his eyes were still very dialated and he couldn't read anyway. The doctor found a significant change in his eyes. Hopefully that explains the headaches. We are moving him back to yearly appointments instead of every 2 years in hopes of catching changes sooner. After the appointment we went and ordered a new pair of glasses. We also left one of his old pair that are still in great shape and we will have the lenses changed in those. The doctor said that his current glasses cannot even be used as a backup pair because of the significant changes. I really hope that once the new glasses arrive he will be headache free

I sure hope this works for him.

 

[bear74]

So Emma's birthday party is this Friday. Her and I decided on the sleepover. We've invited 7 friends and I know that 2 will be here only for the party. 2 of the other moms are staying with me to help out and one will probably spend the night as her DD isn't comfortable leaving mom home (the friend from scouts whose dad was in Iraq).

She decided on Tinker Bell for the theme. I found at AC Moore a pack of 8 pillowcases that the girls can color, that will be their favor. I found some green sparkly nail polish and Tinker Bell decals so we'll do their nails too. I also plan on making fairy cakes and then once every is in their pj's we'll watch the new movie.

Eric will be spending the night at his parents. And my mom and aunt have offered to keep Mo and Lucy for the night.

that sounds like a great time.