DDA Chapter 19

[PNO4TE]

1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 lb. boneless chicken cut into strips
1 1/3 c. water
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 1/2 c minute rice, uncooked

Heat dressing, add chicken and cook through.

Add water, teriyaki and garlic; bring to a boil

Stir in broccoli and rice; cover. Cook on low heat 5 minutes. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Easy Peasy

sounds yummy!

 

[Tammi67]

He says he is like that because our time together is so limited. We do live 30 minutes apart, and see eachother maybe a couple of hours one night during the week, and every weekend. If his behavior is like this now, I have a feeling that it wouldn't improve if we were living in the same house. I'm fearful that it would get worse!

And of course this is all my side. If he were to tell you the issues, I'm sure you would see his point of view too!

 

[PNO4TE]

Tammi - as you know, I like my space too. But the hand-holding wouldn't bother me.

 

[Tammi67]

I just noticed that a r s e was *'d out.

 

[my3princes]

He says he is like that because our time together is so limited. We do live 30 minutes apart, and see eachother maybe a couple of hours one night during the week, and every weekend. If his behavior is like this now, I have a feeling that it wouldn't improve if we were living in the same house. I'm fearful that it would get worse!

And of course this is all my side. If he were to tell you the issues, I'm sure you would see his point of view too!

It almost sounds like he's insecure. That could be because of how his exwife messed with his head, maybe? Perhaps assuring him that you are fully committed would help. It's not like you have time to be looking for another man anyway, but maybe he needs reassurance since you can't spend much time together.

 

[PNO4TE]

I just noticed that a r s e was *'d out.

so the DIS knows the King's English too!

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi - as you know, I like my space too. But the hand-holding wouldn't bother me.

I told him one time when we were riding in the car that he could take his hand off my leg, that I wasn't going to jump out. And that's exactly how it makes me feel, like he is holding on, afraid I'm going to go somewhere.

 

[Tammi67]

It almost sounds like he's insecure. That could be because of how his exwife messed with his head, maybe? Perhaps assuring him that you are fully committed would help. It's not like you have time to be looking for another man anyway, but maybe he needs reassurance since you can't spend much time together.

Oh believe me, I've done that. This hasn't just sprung up. It's been an issue for awhile.

Thanks for listening everyone, and giving me your opinions/thoughts.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I am sitting here trying to come up with a plan for August. I have to many restaurants that I want to try and not enough days. DON'T TELL ME TO STAY MORE DAYS! Plus I'm trying to put my park days into place.

Elizabeth - CMC is the 14th, correct?

Yep. I requested 6 PM, but the new ADR system makes me very, very nervous.

The concierge girl was telling me the system will make suggestions for you if your request is unavailable. Scary. HOPEFULLY they will move us earlier or later before moving the location. Her example was if you ask for Narcoosee's and it isn't available it will pull up Citrico's. The thing is, my alternate may not be the alternate the system thinks it should be. If they book something other than what I asked for we are going to lose a ton of time having them e-mail me, and me e-mail them back saying NO, and them trying to find something else suitable. I guess we'll see what my ADRs look like once they are able to start booking.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I hope that works for you. I really can't put my finger on my problem just yet.

I hope so too. It can't hurt. I feel like now I'm starting every day off on a bad foot so there is less motivation to be good the rest of the day. I'm hoping this will help to change my attitude. I did get on the scale for the first time in forever today and it wasn't pretty but it was better than I had feared.

Hope you find what's missing for you.

 

[babytrees]

I am sitting here trying to come up with a plan for August. I have to many restaurants that I want to try and not enough days. DON'T TELL ME TO STAY MORE DAYS! Plus I'm trying to put my park days into place.

Elizabeth - CMC is the 14th, correct?

Are there any restaurants that aren't must dos by a majority of the group? Those would be the first to go from my list.

As for your problems with Bob....I am probably not the best person to say anything

But, my friends and I in HS had a few theories:

A. All boys are born horse's patoots and only a very few outgrow it!!

B. Boys have PMS just like women....I think this one has actually been proven somewhere.


I would feel suffocated, if this far into the relationship he was feeling this insecure.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I told him one time when we were riding in the car that he could take his hand off my leg, that I wasn't going to jump out. And that's exactly how it makes me feel, like he is holding on, afraid I'm going to go somewhere.

That would make me want to slap him.
The Uncles have a friend from Germany who was visitng. Uncle1 was being silly and poking him or something and the friend said REALLY LOUD "Stop FONDLING me!" and everybody turned and stared. DS loves that story. Sounds like you need a phrase like that.

 

[tmfranlk]

Hello all! I'm a little uncomprehending today so I apologize for not responding.

Terra and I went out for brunch at Mimi's Cafe this morning. It was yummy, but the service was kind of slow for some reason. After that, we headed to the mall for Terra to get her ears pierced. I wasn't quite prepared for that request so soon, but she was certain about it and has talked of nothing else all week. So, we went and she did really well! They pretty cute and the ones she picked out will go really nicely with her dance recital costume.

Now we're just finishing up some grilling of steak and chicken at Kristi's. It's smelling really good, plus I'm interested to try the Buffalo Mac and Cheese that I picked up at Target. Mostly, though, we've just been enjoying another beautiful day.

 

[KristineN]

Tammi....my .02

Way back when...Bill used to hold my hand in the car. (I thought it was weird) but whatever...

he used to sit next to me on the couch.....wanted to watch tv together....would hold my hand....(ok...yea, whatever)

he used to hold my hand when we were out and about....(sorta nice, I think)

there was a lot of togetherness and touchy feeling....(back off buddy)

Fast forward to the now.....

I think the last time the man held my hand was on our wedding day!!
I could not possibly be any happier than I am with Bill...but the touchy feely days and the days of hovering are in the past.

You have to remember this:

divorced men are somewhat damaged goods..... and when they find a relationship that they are happy with, I think they over compensate sometimes. I know with Bill his ex felt like, he wasn't around....wasn't "into her" etc. He was going to make darn sure he wouldn't make the same mistake again. So maybe some of it comes from that.....hang in there....it's a challenge!

 

[bethbuchall]

Hello.

We spent the morning visiting the pediatrician. It turns out that Colby has the flu. He has a high fever, cold and phlem, cough and upset tummy. They told us to treat him with ibuprophen/tylenol alternating, benedryl and they gave us a dose of zofran for his tummy. He seems to be feeling a bit better with the meds on board, but gets worse quickly when they wear off. I've noticed that Nick and Hunter both have coughs reemerging. The doctor thinks that when they were all sick 1 1/2 weeks ago it was probably the start of the flu and now more of it is manifesting. I truly hope that it means we are almost done with it. I have managed to shuffle my schedule so that I can stay home with him (or them) tomorrow. Chris will do Tuesday if they are still sick.


If we do an October vacation it will be Oct 17 - 25. That is the week that the kids only have 2 1/2 days of school.

that everyone is feeling better soon! That sounds exactly like what we had, but I don't think ours was a long enough duration to be the flu. The fever lasted 2-3 days and the other symptoms (besides the cough) a couple of days longer. The cough subsided and then came back and lasted (and continues to last) weeks for me, and several more days for the others.

I want to catch up more, but Amazing Race is on. I'll be back tomorrow!

 

[Tammi67]

Yep. I requested 6 PM, but the new ADR system makes me very, very nervous.

The concierge girl was telling me the system will make suggestions for you if your request is unavailable. Scary. HOPEFULLY they will move us earlier or later before moving the location. Her example was if you ask for Narcoosee's and it isn't available it will pull up Citrico's. The thing is, my alternate may not be the alternate the system thinks it should be. If they book something other than what I asked for we are going to lose a ton of time having them e-mail me, and me e-mail them back saying NO, and them trying to find something else suitable. I guess we'll see what my ADRs look like once they are able to start booking.

That sounds HORRID!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Hello all! I'm a little uncomprehending today so I apologize for not responding.

Terra and I went out for brunch at Mimi's Cafe this morning. It was yummy, but the service was kind of slow for some reason. After that, we headed to the mall for Terra to get her ears pierced. I wasn't quite prepared for that request so soon, but she was certain about it and has talked of nothing else all week. So, we went and she did really well! They pretty cute and the ones she picked out will go really nicely with her dance recital costume.

Now we're just finishing up some grilling of steak and chicken at Kristi's. It's smelling really good, plus I'm interested to try the Buffalo Mac and Cheese that I picked up at Target. Mostly, though, we've just been enjoying another beautiful day.

YAY for Terra! I love Mimi's. Yum!

 

[PNO4TE]

I hope so too. It can't hurt. I feel like now I'm starting every day off on a bad foot so there is less motivation to be good the rest of the day. I'm hoping this will help to change my attitude. I did get on the scale for the first time in forever today and it wasn't pretty but it was better than I had feared.

Hope you find what's missing for you.

Thanks, Bernadette. I feel like I am starting every day correctly... It is what happens after that.

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi....my .02

Way back when...Bill used to hold my hand in the car. (I thought it was weird) but whatever...

he used to sit next to me on the couch.....wanted to watch tv together....would hold my hand....(ok...yea, whatever)

he used to hold my hand when we were out and about....(sorta nice, I think)

there was a lot of togetherness and touchy feeling....(back off buddy)

Fast forward to the now.....

I think the last time the man held my hand was on our wedding day!!
I could not possibly be any happier than I am with Bill...but the touchy feely days and the days of hovering are in the past.

You have to remember this:

divorced men are somewhat damaged goods..... and when they find a relationship that they are happy with, I think they over compensate sometimes. I know with Bill his ex felt like, he wasn't around....wasn't "into her" etc. He was going to make darn sure he wouldn't make the same mistake again. So maybe some of it comes from that.....hang in there....it's a challenge!

That's exactly what he says sometimes. Something to the effect that he doesn't want to make the same mistakes, so he thinks he's Freud, psychoanalizing everything that I do or say. Makes me nuts!

 

[PNO4TE]

Tammi....my .02

Way back when...Bill used to hold my hand in the car. (I thought it was weird) but whatever...

he used to sit next to me on the couch.....wanted to watch tv together....would hold my hand....(ok...yea, whatever)

he used to hold my hand when we were out and about....(sorta nice, I think)

there was a lot of togetherness and touchy feeling....(back off buddy)

Fast forward to the now.....

I think the last time the man held my hand was on our wedding day!!
I could not possibly be any happier than I am with Bill...but the touchy feely days and the days of hovering are in the past.

You have to remember this:

divorced men are somewhat damaged goods..... and when they find a relationship that they are happy with, I think they over compensate sometimes. I know with Bill his ex felt like, he wasn't around....wasn't "into her" etc. He was going to make darn sure he wouldn't make the same mistake again. So maybe some of it comes from that.....hang in there....it's a challenge!

how very well said, Kristine!