DDA Chapter 14

[tinknme]

Jennifer - LOVE the new layout on the site! The bows the girls have are just TOO CUTE!!!

Ditto! I really like the picture of all the twins at the play date, how cute

 

[tinknme]

I am feeling somewhat better today, thanks! No fever so I can teach.

I am glad you all had a good time this weekend for your anniversary!

Glad to hear your better today Elin!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Hmm. I have to leave in 10 minutes to go get Princess and the housekeeper isn't here yet.
The last time that happened she arrived while I was gone, and since she couldn't get in, she left! I would have thought she would have waited since she KNOWS I have to go get Princess every week!

 

[my3princes]

Leann is from Garland, a suburb of Dallas so she was probably visiting family.

Elin -- I just looked at the tour dates for Cheech and Chong, and don't see anything close for your family. They are doing a show at Radio City Music Hall in NY in January. Of course, they are in Dallas gain January 9th if y'all want to fly down.

Anne Marie -- have fun on your lunch date and Happy Anniversary! I hope something pans out from the people that attended your open house.

Okay -- dumb cooking question -- is there a way that I can cook noodles ahead of time so that all I have to do is add sauce and heat it all up? Jake loves pasta, but Randy and Andrew won't touch it. I'm trying to find a pasta dish that is fast and easy to put together. Any ideas?

If you just want to refrigerate pasta then I add would add a bit of oil to the water after cooking, but before straining. It helps to keep it from sticking. Otherwise you could make the finished dish and refrigerate that, then just heat a portion in the microwave. I bought a box of hamburger helper cheesy lagsagna in single serve microwave portions. It looked quick and easy and Nick can make it by himself Kind of like Kraft Cheesy Mac microwave pouches.

I need to get the kids to my parents just as soon as they walk through the door. Colby and I took a little nap as 5 am came a bit early for me. The furnace seemed to work through the night although I guess it had gone out sometime early this morning. They filled it at 5 pm and not full. I guess DB and DH are trying to figure out when to fill it and how much. They still think that filling it just twice a day wil work I vote for 3 times a day to be sure, but so far I've been voted down. Maybe I should make a little ballot for tomorrow

I'll check in after work. I work at the restaurant again tomorrow night too, and on Saturday night. I'm not sure when I will get called into school again, but judging from the last week it may be soon. I will go in tomorrow morning for a bit as a volunteer in Nick's Consumer Ed class. We will be making biscuits. The teacher says she needs an extra set of hands when the kids are actually cooking or sewing.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I am back with Princess, still no housekeeper. Odd.

Princess got a time-out at school today for not sharing! Momboss will NOT be pleased. Even though it is age appropriate behavior it is still embarrassing. I asked Princess if going to time-out made her sad. She said "But I didn't cry!" Not really my point. The teacher said all of the kids are grabbing things from each other, so maybe being on the receiving end a few times will help Princess learn not to do that.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

DS had a good day at school. He turned in the 2 assignments he found in his binder, but the 3rd one is nowhere to be found. He got several papers back in his math class and all of those grades were good.

I am completely confused on Band this week. The calendar shows after school practice for beginners ONLY, but he MIGHT have practice on Thursday anyway. He has to play some music for a test before next Monday. I e-mailed the director because I didn't understand. It is supposed to be recorded and it has to have a metronome in the background. I don't HAVE a metronome. Well, instead of replying to my e-mail he told DS we don't have to buy a metronome. Hello? ANSWER THE REST OF THE QUESTION! When and where is he supposed to do this test? Can he stay after one day and play the music for the director? DS says he has to play all of the music he would have had to play at that audition. The director said not to go to the audition because DS only knew the snare portion, not the timpani and bells. Well, we don't have a timpani or bells at home so I can't record him playing those, now can I? Lack of communication, as usual.

 

[UP Disney]

I'm doing ok. It's just really odd not to be able to pick up the phone and call my mom anytime I want to. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but I'm not sure I want to. Does that make any sense at all? She went downhill so quickly, though, that I can honestly say that I wouldn't want her back like that! It was so difficult to watch!

Totally understandable. There are still times that I want to pick up the phone and talk to dad. It is almost 11 years now. I sure wish he was here so that I could talk to him about this promotion. He would be able to help me make a decision that I would be happy with.

 

[UP Disney]

I've done that several times this past week. It's tough, but I think I'm getting used to just talking out loud. I know she's hearing me, and I can feel her near, so that's a comfort!

If you are very quiet and concentrate, you'll "hear" her response. Chuck still "hears" dads advice when he needs it. I haven't been taking the time to sit quietly and talk to dad to get his opinion on this. He's better at being quiet and "listening" than I am.

 

[UP Disney]

I finally got some pictures off my camera. We had a double rainbow at our house a couple of weeks ago. Here is a picture from the backyard and one from the front yard (I almost missed it when I ran around front to get it).

 

[UP Disney]

I have the pictures with Nicky's new outfits. The Peter Pan one is going to need to be modified to fit. However, I should be able to handle it. I need to hem it at the belt line so it isn't so long and put some velcro to pull it together in the back. I think he is adorable.

 

[Glynis]

Fun fun! (Although don't overdo yourself!)

I finished my shopping online the other day, and am just waiting for a few things to arrive so I can start wrapping everything!

I must admit though, I was quite disappointed to surf channels on the radio today and find no holiday music.... usually at least 1 station starts by now!

We have 2 radio stations doing nonstop Christmas music from the first of November to January 2. I'm loving it, but I have to turn it off before Alan gets home.

Shopping today was most productive. I think I have almost everything I wanted to include in the ornament exchange. I also found some good stocking stuffers for the kids, and a cookbook for Katie's present. Paula Deen's cookbook for children. Loving it!

 

[Glynis]

If you are very quiet and concentrate, you'll "hear" her response. Chuck still "hears" dads advice when he needs it. I haven't been taking the time to sit quietly and talk to dad to get his opinion on this. He's better at being quiet and "listening" than I am.

I feel so lucky to have been with her that last week. It was mostly mom and i all day long. She didn't feel up to going anywhere (except dialysis), so we just sat and talked most of the day. We were able to say things that each really needed the other to hear. I also learned her wishes regarding her funeral, and helped her fill out her DNR form. I was so glad that I had that time, as no one else had any idea what she wanted for her funeral. She even told me which casket she wanted, etc.

As we were talking one day, she told me that her biggest regret was that she wouldn't be able to hold the new baby (she had lost the use of her arms for the most part). I told her that no matter what, I'd make sure she got to hold the baby. The night that she died, I had a dream of her holding the baby, smiling, laughing and getting him all ready to come to our family. I'm sure that she's doing all of that right now.

 

[tinknme]

I finally got some pictures off my camera. We had a double rainbow at our house a couple of weeks ago. Here is a picture from the backyard and one from the front yard (I almost missed it when I ran around front to get it).

Beautiful!

I have the pictures with Nicky's new outfits. The Peter Pan one is going to need to be modified to fit. However, I should be able to handle it. I need to hem it at the belt line so it isn't so long and put some velcro to pull it together in the back. I think he is adorable.

Cute outfits!

 

[UP Disney]

I really should be preparing for my trip to Lansing tomorrow but I'm having trouble getting motivated. I'm not sure if I'm going to be down there until Friday or whether I'm going to stay over the week-end. If I come home, I'll be home only one day and then have to return on Sunday. I just don't think I want to do that but I hate to be away from Chuck for 1-1/2 weeks.

 

[tinknme]

I feel so lucky to have been with her that last week. It was mostly mom and i all day long. She didn't feel up to going anywhere (except dialysis), so we just sat and talked most of the day. We were able to say things that each really needed the other to hear. I also learned her wishes regarding her funeral, and helped her fill out her DNR form. I was so glad that I had that time, as no one else had any idea what she wanted for her funeral. She even told me which casket she wanted, etc.

As we were talking one day, she told me that her biggest regret was that she wouldn't be able to hold the new baby (she had lost the use of her arms for the most part). I told her that no matter what, I'd make sure she got to hold the baby. The night that she died, I had a dream of her holding the baby, smiling, laughing and getting him all ready to come to our family. I'm sure that she's doing all of that right now.

Glynis I am so glad you had this time with your mother

After my mother passed away I had a dream about her. I was upset that she had gone & she touched my arm & said "you told me it was ok to go". You know in her last moments I did tell her it was ok for her to go, that she would be with dad now. Not sure why I am telling you this, I know you are dealing with a lot on your own now. Guess I just needed to share

 

[Glynis]

Glynis I am so glad you had this time with your mother

After my mother passed away I had a dream about her. I was upset that she had gone & she touched my arm & said "you told me it was ok to go". You know in her last moments I did tell her it was ok for her to go, that she would be with dad now. Not sure why I am telling you this, I know you are dealing with a lot on your own now. Guess I just needed to share

I'm glad that you are sharing with me. These kinds of stories are what I need to hear right now.

On the night that mom died, Mary was saying a prayer, and in the middle she kind of paused for a moment, and then said, "please let Grandma die safely." About 15 minutes later, my dad called with the news.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Glynis - My dear friend Jason had a fatal heart attack some years ago. When his parents called to tell me I was crushed. I had a dream about him that night. He was "showing" me the place he had gone to. It was like the mountains, very cold, with beautiful colors. Almost like a sunset, but with purple and blue. It was very important to him to show me, so I would know he was OK. Months later DS and I were driving, and I passed the street I used to turn down to go to Jason's office. DS didn't know where the office was. I was thinking of Jason and DS said "I miss Uncle Jason." I know Jason was thinking of us at that moment, too.

I am sure your mom is with you.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

DS just happened to dig out an enormous packet of papers for Science Fair. They were due today. He had them ALL WEEKEND.
I am furious at him. Furious. These papers have to be filled out, a TYPED paper detailing the project has to be stapled to the packet along with a bibliography, blah blah blah. This is NOT something I can conjure out of thin air at 7:30 PM on a Monday night. I hope DS really likes 7th grade because he just might be there again next year! Did I say I didn't understand how kids could be 16 years old and still in 8th grade? Now I understand.

 

[Tammi67]

I feel so lucky to have been with her that last week. It was mostly mom and i all day long. She didn't feel up to going anywhere (except dialysis), so we just sat and talked most of the day. We were able to say things that each really needed the other to hear. I also learned her wishes regarding her funeral, and helped her fill out her DNR form. I was so glad that I had that time, as no one else had any idea what she wanted for her funeral. She even told me which casket she wanted, etc.

As we were talking one day, she told me that her biggest regret was that she wouldn't be able to hold the new baby (she had lost the use of her arms for the most part). I told her that no matter what, I'd make sure she got to hold the baby. The night that she died, I had a dream of her holding the baby, smiling, laughing and getting him all ready to come to our family. I'm sure that she's doing all of that right now.

Oh, Glynis. That brought tears to my eyes. But I'm sure you are absolutely right in your thinking.

 

[Tammi67]

Glynis I am so glad you had this time with your mother

After my mother passed away I had a dream about her. I was upset that she had gone & she touched my arm & said "you told me it was ok to go". You know in her last moments I did tell her it was ok for her to go, that she would be with dad now. Not sure why I am telling you this, I know you are dealing with a lot on your own now. Guess I just needed to share