DDA Chapter 27

[tinknme]

Tia prayers for the family

Deb congratulations

Elin sorry to hear therapy is on hold for Bob, continued good thought

 

[tmfranlk]

Elin - Hope Bob's faring better today and able to get back to therapies soon.

 

[tmfranlk]

Well after one failed trip to the doctor - I went Mar 29 they said the girls were scheduled for Apr 19 (finally figured out that's what it had been, but we rescheduled guess the lady forgot to hit save or something) - the fit the girls in for check ups yesterday just in case we lose insurance sooner rather than later. Miss Deva is 17lb4oz and 25.74 inches. No wonder she's getting heavy so quickly some days. We also got her shots all done so she's set until 1yr on that. Hopefully it won't take that long to find a job and get insurance started though! Terra was making me laugh. She kept asking if we were sure she didn't need a shot of some kind. At Deva's 2 week appt she was really mad that we gave her a flu shot so this was a total shock. Figured out that she just really wanted to pick something from the treasure chest! LOL! I told her she could have the toy out of my Happy Meal I was going to get on the way home, not vaccination required.

 

[bear74]

Well after one failed trip to the doctor - I went Mar 29 they said the girls were scheduled for Apr 19 (finally figured out that's what it had been, but we rescheduled guess the lady forgot to hit save or something) - the fit the girls in for check ups yesterday just in case we lose insurance sooner rather than later. Miss Deva is 17lb4oz and 25.74 inches. No wonder she's getting heavy so quickly some days. We also got her shots all done so she's set until 1yr on that. Hopefully it won't take that long to find a job and get insurance started though! Terra was making me laugh. She kept asking if we were sure she didn't need a shot of some kind. At Deva's 2 week appt she was really mad that we gave her a flu shot so this was a total shock. Figured out that she just really wanted to pick something from the treasure chest! LOL! I told her she could have the toy out of my Happy Meal I was going to get on the way home, not vaccination required.

glad to here Deva is doing so well. Terra is hilarious.

 

[tmfranlk]

glad to here Deva is doing so well. Terra is hilarious.

Now to start thinking about adding food and what/how I want to do it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[tinknme]

Anyone planning any April Fools Day tricks

 

[ReAnSt]

Just stopping in to say hi. I see that the thread has basically come to a halt. Was that the April Fool's joke?

What can I say I haven't been very good about posting either.

I am doing well. Getting ready for my quickly approaching trip and I can't wait.

Yesterday I spent some time in Hershey. I went to Chocolate World, the zoo and the Gardens. The Gardens were free since it was opening weekend. Let's just say hardly anything is open since it is so cold. Last year they said it was 80 degrees and there were lots of things open, opening weekend. This year not so much. It was rather chilly and windy. Traffic was crazy in Hershey, there were lots of spring breakers from all over. Even in the summer traffic is not that bad.

I hope you are all doing well.

 

[bear74]

Afternoon DDA,
So we are thinking of postponing our trip till next year. The twins will be almost two and wont be rear facing in the car seats. So hopefully they would be easier to keep entertained on the long car trip.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hello, strangers! I stopped in to ask a question on the photography board and couldn't leave without saying hello.

Your girls are adorable! When is your May trip? I'll be at BWI with a couple of friends 5/11 - 5/19.

So glad you had a weekend with both of your girls! Hope Bob is doing better now.

Terry-enjoyed your phtos of Longwood Gardens!

Vicki-sorry for your loss. Hope your SIL wasn't too difficult.

Tia-so sorry to read about your friends' loss.


Jennifer-I can understand not wanting a long car ride with infants. How you read that they are now saying you should keep children rear facing until at least 2?




Work remains crazy & stressful. I can't wait for May!

I booked our August trip. DH really didn't want to go for 14 nights. He wanted 10 so we compromised at 12. Airfare was crazy but I just can't drive. I'm hoping the price drops and I can get a credit to use for a future trip. I signed up on www.yapta.com to be notified if the price drops.

 

[Tammi67]

What are your dates, Bernadette? And where are you staying?

 

[lovesdumbo]

What are your dates, Bernadette? And where are you staying?

BWI 8/17 - 8/29

I can't decided what to do about tickets. I was going to get APs for everyone. I'll get an AP in May.

I'm still hoping to do the 1/2 marathon in Jan and was thinking of taking Joe since his bday is the Tuesday after the marathon. Dorinda said she'd go with Mary K & I if we do it but she'd have to bring her DH Ralph. Ralph wouldn't do the marathon so I was thinking Joe could stay with him.

Then I was thinking of taking Emma for my bday in May 2012.

And I was thinking we could go next summer before the APs expire. But if this year's discounts are any indication of what they might be next summer I would actually save more by going late August on room discount than I would on APs. And I am thinking maybe we'd do the family suite at Animation Suites next summer and value season starts mid August at the values. Plus Lizzy is giving me a hard time about wanting to go elsewhere. I really think it is just the influence of her best friend who travels the world. Once I booked August she was genuinely VERY excited about it.

So since we're going for 13 days in August I don't know if I should go ahead and buy all APs or just buy 10 day passes and not go to the parks arrival & departure day and take one day off.

Maybe I should get APs for Joe & Emma and 10 day tickets for DH & Lizzy. I guess I could also get 10 day passes for all of them and get Joe & Emma APs if/when I take them in Jan/May and use them for late August.


Back to the marathon planning....I went to a specialty store today and got fitted for new sneakers. Joe went with me and we stopped at the high school track on the way home. He ran a 1/4 mile in 2 min 8 sec in crocs and slowing down to say hi to a classmate who was there. I tried to walk at a fast pace but could NOT do a 16 minute mile. I was 4min 40 sec on the first 1/4; 4 min 10 sec on the 2nd and close to 4 min 40 on the last 2. I was right at 18 min for the mile. You need to maintain a 16 min mile for the marathon. Maybe 18 isn't so bad for pretty much starting from scratch but I was really trying and I couldn't do that pace for 13 miles. I guess I better start really training. I've got 9 months to do it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

I am also sad to see this thread get slimmer and slimmer. It seems our lives have taken us all elsewhere right now. We can keep it going in hopes that we can return when things calm down or change for everyone.

 

[Glynis]

Don't close the thread!!! I know I don't post much (mostly cuz there's nothing going on with me), but I'd hate to lose contact!!!!

I do read every day, and try to keep up. Things are just so bad here at home, that I don't want to bum everyone out.

Elin - How is Bob's pneumonia? I hope he can re-start the therapies, soon!

Tia - Sounds like the girls are growing by leaps and bounds.

Jennifer - How are your girls doing?

Money trouble are at the heart of our lives, right now. Alan's hours have been cut back so his salary is not the best. He's still waiting to hear if he was accepted into graduate school, but he doesn't have a good feeling about it.

I don't know if I ever told you that I stopped doing the medical coding. It was so stressful that I was not a healthy person. I began making myself sick, and was vomiting up blood, so we decided that it would not be a good thing! So, I'm back to looking for something I can do from home. Any ideas?

The kids are all doing well, and we're trying to keep them "in the dark" as much as possible regarding our finances. Just seems like we can never pull ahead! Grrr!

 

[babytrees]

Don't close the thread!!! I know I don't post much (mostly cuz there's nothing going on with me), but I'd hate to lose contact!!!!

I do read every day, and try to keep up. Things are just so bad here at home, that I don't want to bum everyone out.

Elin - How is Bob's pneumonia? I hope he can re-start the therapies, soon!

Tia - Sounds like the girls are growing by leaps and bounds.

Jennifer - How are your girls doing?

Money trouble are at the heart of our lives, right now. Alan's hours have been cut back so his salary is not the best. He's still waiting to hear if he was accepted into graduate school, but he doesn't have a good feeling about it.

I don't know if I ever told you that I stopped doing the medical coding. It was so stressful that I was not a healthy person. I began making myself sick, and was vomiting up blood, so we decided that it would not be a good thing! So, I'm back to looking for something I can do from home. Any ideas?

The kids are all doing well, and we're trying to keep them "in the dark" as much as possible regarding our finances. Just seems like we can never pull ahead! Grrr!

Boy howdy do I know that feeling!! You have a step up on me though. You have a good man!!

I am also reading along but not posting because right now it's a bunch of hooey going on in my life, both at Target and everywhere else. This weekend was the worst and while I hope it will get better if anybody knows of any jobs other than exotic dancer (the ankle messed with my dancing skills) can you pass it along?

Jim tried to do his passive aggressive control thing with the tax refund (which was sizable) and I was so proud of myself I didn't bite. That meeting for the bankruptcy that I just HAD to be there for in January and got rescheduled twice? I was on the phone for 2 minutes and 47 seconds for it. Yup, that would have worked out to $500+ a minute for me to go to Colorado.

I did find a great place to get a cheap, but good, weekly reflexology foot massage. (Right across from Cheeseburger in Paradise, Robyn) and as we were leaving last week I told my mom, "I am such a penny pincher, I can pinch a penny and get a nickel in change" Abi had to get her skills to make people laugh somewhere!!

Cassidy will be coming out for 3 weeks as soon as school gets out. Literally, the night Abi gets out of school. So we will miss all birthdays but we will get to see her!!

 

[Glynis]

Cassidy will be coming out for 3 weeks as soon as school gets out. Literally, the night Abi gets out of school. So we will miss all birthdays but we will get to see her!!

Birthdays can be celebrated any time! I think you should celebrate the birthdays one night, being together again, another night, the fact that you are all 3 strong women, yet another night... you get the idea! There's so much to celebrate!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Im here reading everyday too..I will really try to start posting more ..I tend to forget since its just so easy to post on facebook.

All is going well here. The house is starting to look like a house! A lot of the furniture is in, the painting is done, some of the appliances are in. Im going to get a new counter top next week! I have started bringing things over...I think I sent my new address to everyone, but I have a feeling I missed someone and not sure who. If I didnt send it to you, and you want it, please PM me

 

[mommykds]

I am here too, reading along. Not too much to report. Life is pretty busy but status quo.

 

[Disney Yooper]

Things are going fine for Chuck, I & the girls.

Katrina is engaged to her long time boyfriend Pete. They are trying to decide whether they just want to have a small ceremony somewhere. Pete graduated with his bachelors a year ago. He is just now getting serious about finding a job so has had interviews in Milwaukee & Chicago. She has her life on hold until he gets a permanent job and she knows where they are going to live.

The funeral service for Chuck's mom was nice. It was a little difficult as she didn't look like herself at all. We then hung out at her house for a couple of hours looking at pictures and reminiscing before heading home. It was quite obvious that his brother & sister have not had any kind of serious talks with them for years. So many things they didn't know. I'm glad that she & I finally found our way to understanding. It took us a couple of years but it was worth it. She was a classy lady who taught me a lot.

Becky gets her associates degree in May. She is trying to decide whether she wants to start her bachelors right away or not. She works for Shopko (similar to a Kmart but based out of Wisconsing). Her management is after her to go into management and are training her for that.

Chuck & I are remodeling the house. We are putting in wood laminate flooring in our dining, kitching & living room. It is one big room with a vaulted ceiling. We painted our bedroom walls a couple of week-ends ago. This is big stuff for us. We have always had white walls. We also chose the colors for the walls in the dining, kitchen and living room. We are going to enclose the front porch and make a sun room out of it.

Chuck's business is going extremely well. I'm so happy for him. My job is going ok. I remind myself daily that everyone that wants a job has one so far in our division. I count that as a good day. It might not be the jobs we signed up for but it is a job.

I miss all of you. Hope all is going well with everyone. Chuck & I are not going to Disney this spring. We have decided to spend the money on the house instead. I'm enjoying it as it all comes together. We are planning our December trip though! I can't wait. It will be so much fun!

 

[tinker1bell]

I am here reading every day too!!!

Just found out that I won a two day trip from Kingdom Magic tours. Not sure what to do since I don't have plans to go to DW this year. I am waiting for a call from them.