DDA Chapter 15

[mommykds]

Sophie wants Stylin Studio for Christmas. They have it on Amazon & on Toys R Us for $50..both free shipping. Anyone suggest what would be the better choice to order from or it doesn't matter?

 

[KMH1]

Do any of the grocery stores have those change counter machines that don't charge a fee? Andrew and Jake both have a lot of change, but I don't want to take the time to roll it. If I can't find a free machine, then I guess I'll just have them roll it.

Also, has anyone played the Wii game Animal Crossing: City Folk or know anything about it? My 7-year-old niece is asking for it, and my SIL isn't too sure if it's worth the money and appropriate for her daughter. Any advice/thoughts?

Coinstar charges a fee if you want the cash, but you can exchange your change for a gift card or ecertificate to many stores (we picked Disney Shopping) without a penalty. You can look up store locations and gift card choices on their website.

http://www.coinstar.com/us/html/a-home

 

[KMH1]

Sophie wants Stylin Studio for Christmas. They have it on Amazon & on Toys R Us for $50..both free shipping. Anyone suggest what would be the better choice to order from or it doesn't matter?

I've never had any trouble with either store.

 

[KMH1]

My doctor's office didn't have any appointments yesterday, so I made one for 3:00 p.m. today. Of course, now, my head doesn't hurt that bad, but I'm still going.

Noah only slept for three hours last night (7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.), followed by over an hour of screaming. That was with a dose of Tylenol. I wish I could get inside his head!

We're going to get our family Christmas portrait taken at JCPenney tomorrow. Can someone please tell the zit on my chin to go away?!

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

 

[tink2020]

Since Tammi needs new camera batteries, here is the ornament I gave her.
http://disneyshopping.go.com/disney...sonalized-2008-Sorcerer-Mickey-Mouse-Ornament

Cute!

Jennifer now that you are entering double digits, your trip will be here before you know it.

Eh... I'm not there yet first of all, and secondly I don't think it feels close until it's about a month away! Thanks, though!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do any of the grocery stores have those change counter machines that don't charge a fee? Andrew and Jake both have a lot of change, but I don't want to take the time to roll it. If I can't find a free machine, then I guess I'll just have them roll it.

Also, has anyone played the Wii game Animal Crossing: City Folk or know anything about it? My 7-year-old niece is asking for it, and my SIL isn't too sure if it's worth the money and appropriate for her daughter. Any advice/thoughts?

Marci, there is a bank at the corner of NW HWY and Boedeker (on the corner with Tom Thumb) that has a big banner saying they don't charge for their coin machine. The catch might be that you have to have an account with them - not sure.
We bank with Comerica and they used to allow bulk coin deposits, but they don't anymore. I think they may even charge for rolled coin deposits to be verified, so it isn't worth my time to roll it. I think Coin Star charges $.09 on the dollar for cash, but like Amy said you can do gift cards without a penalty.

 

[mommykds]

Amy,
Feel better! Good luck with the portrait!!!

By the way, Daniel used to sleep the same way Noah does (well not sleep as the case may be!) I sympathize with you.

 

[tinker1bell]

I agree..my kids know I am not their friend. (I hope to be when they are grown). I was raised with great respect for my Uncle & Grandmother.

My daughter and I were just talking this morning how she is having trouble with her little one eating things she makes and not complaining. She and her hubby had been disagreeing on the action that should be taken when that happens because he was allowed to not eat something if he didn't like it. She was not liking the fact that there would then be wasted food. Apparently, the DMIL has been letting the little guy get away with murder like she did with the son ---my DSIL. After some talking, they have been trying to be on the same page with this because they know he should at least try the food and eat what is in front of him. She has basically told me in so many words that Hal and I were right all along with our parenting!!!!

It takes a while, but it is such a good feeling when you get that kind of praise from your child when they are grown up. When they do become your friend and like being around you. It makes it all worth while.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

My daughter and I were just talking this morning how she is having trouble with her little one eating things she makes and not complaining. She and her hubby had been disagreeing on the action that should be taken when that happens because he was allowed to not eat something if he didn't like it. She was not liking the fact that there would then be wasted food. Apparently, the DMIL has been letting the little guy get away with murder like she did with the son ---my DSIL. After some talking, they have been trying to be on the same page with this because they know he should at least try the food and eat what is in front of him. She has basically told me in so many words that Hal and I were right all along with our parenting!!!!

It takes a while, but it is such a good feeling when you get that kind of praise from your child when they are grown up. When they do become your friend and like being around you. It makes it all worth while.

I am glad your DD recognizes you did things properly!

I don't think I am going to get to be friends with my mom. I decided yesterday that I am finished arguing with her. She can do whatever she wants, and I am not going to hound her. She does whatever she wants anyway. She doesn't want or appreciate my advice, so there is no point beating my head on the wall trying to get her to listen. I'm done. Either she will get better or she won't, it's not something I have any control over. I will still call and ask her how she's doing, but if she says she feels like crap my response will be "I hope you feel better soon."

If she chooses to come see DS next week, great. If she blows him off in favor of my sister's kids, great. We should be used to that by now anyway.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Terry, my mom and dad used to argue over that too. Dad was born during the depression so you ate what you were given, and while mom was raised the same way, she decided once she had kids she wouldn't do the same. Most of the time we would try the food on our own and if we didn't like it we didn't have to eat it. Also if we decided not to try something it was not a big deal to mom and we didn't have to eat it.

When we were too young to make something different, mom would make us something she knew we would eat. Once we got older, if we didn't like what she made we made our own.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth, I think that will be the best. If you keep stressing about your mom, you are going to wind up sick.

 

[KristineN]

checking in real quick....we are heading to our friends funeral soon....

the wake was horrendous. Christoper cried for an hour straight and the only person who could sort of calm him down was Bill. I am hoping the funeral won't be as bad since he won't have the initial shock of seeing her for the first time.

In talking with the family....apparently she died to a medical mistake....making the situation even sadder!

Other than that, Jonathan is home...his car is on the fritz...hoping for a not too expensive repair....

Oh....and apparently Bill's mother is having some issues...not good ones either.

Damn...aren't I a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day!!

 

[KristineN]

hang in there Elizabeth...I know it's not easy.

I remember feeling the same way.....I disagreed with both my father & my mother regarding many aspects of their cancer care....

I think if you can follow what you said...you will be in a better place

 

[Tammi67]

Now you know why I don't have time to post much anymore.

Thanks everyone for the comments.
If I can make a Wish families' trip even a little more special with something that I can make, I will do it!
These kids have been through so much, and the smiles on their faces are priceless. Worth any amount of money that I might have spent!

Just wondering Tom, or anyone else that could enlighten me......are these families on Make a Wish trips?

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning...

So at 2:30ish I got a phone from a friend of Joe's that he is in the hospital with appendicitis. I had talked to him earlier in the evening and he had said he wasn't feeling so great. At least I wasn't asleep. I fell asleep around 9:30 and was wide awake by 12:30am and that was with some sleep meds. I hate this

Tammi- for single digits!!!

Oh no! I'm assuming they are going to operate. that he recovers quickly!

 

[Tammi67]

Since Tammi needs new camera batteries, here is the ornament I gave her.
http://disneyshopping.go.com/disney...sonalized-2008-Sorcerer-Mickey-Mouse-Ornament

Except it doesn't say Jason.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Kristine - Your family will be in my thoughts today. I am sorry for your loss.

I have decided I am not up for the challenge of dealing with my mother anymore. She intentionally makes it harder than it has to be. I am not going to beg her to take care of herself. My life will be pretty much destroyed when I am saddled with guardianship of Diva. I might as well enjoy the time I have with just DH and DS in case there isn't much time like that left.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Except it doesn't say Jason.

Well, that's too bad. I hope Jason isn't too disappointed.

 

[Tammi67]

I don't think I am going to get to be friends with my mom. I decided yesterday that I am finished arguing with her. She can do whatever she wants, and I am not going to hound her. She does whatever she wants anyway. She doesn't want or appreciate my advice, so there is no point beating my head on the wall trying to get her to listen. I'm done. Either she will get better or she won't, it's not something I have any control over. I will still call and ask her how she's doing, but if she says she feels like crap my response will be "I hope you feel better soon."

If she chooses to come see DS next week, great. If she blows him off in favor of my sister's kids, great. We should be used to that by now anyway.

No you aren't!

You say that buy you don't mean it, because she is your mother, and you love her.

I do hope, for Mr. Genius' sake, that she comes for a visit.

 

[Tammi67]

Terry, my mom and dad used to argue over that too. Dad was born during the depression so you ate what you were given, and while mom was raised the same way, she decided once she had kids she wouldn't do the same. Most of the time we would try the food on our own and if we didn't like it we didn't have to eat it. Also if we decided not to try something it was not a big deal to mom and we didn't have to eat it.

When we were too young to make something different, mom would make us something she knew we would eat. Once we got older, if we didn't like what she made we made our own.

I have adopted Glynis' rule that you have to take as many bites as your age before you can say you don't like something. So for Alyssa it would be six bites. Most times kids say they don't like something just because it's new or the way it looks. Once they've given it a fare try it might be good.