DDA Chapter 4

[Tammi67]

Why am I so eaten up over this? I keep thinking I made a mistake, or that I'm overreacting, or just being a ITCH... I don't want to have made a mistake, but I feel like I did, even though I have to trust my instincts. Sometimes being a parent sucks.

The only thing that I would say, Denise, is that maybe you should have talked the the mother and girl without BK around? That way she isn't drug into it or made to feel like she is stuck in the middle, having to choose between what you want her to do and liking the other girl. Just my thoughts. I'm sure she's having a hard time understanding the situation, which I know is what is making you second guess yourself. With a little maybe it will blow over in a few days.

 

[Tammi67]

And I need prayers for John. He has lost the sense of taste for the past month. Went to the doctor today and they are running all kinds of tests for some pretty serious stuff including MS, some weird brain tumors, cancer, and syndromes. He's very depressed and just went to bed. He's not eating. Between that and today, I'm now in tears and a basket case. He's my rock, the one we depend on. What if it is something bad?

ETA: Well, they ruled out all the little stuff today. He's not sick, no ear or sinus probs, sense of smell is completely normal. His tongue "feels weird" and his taste is gone, so they are pretty sure it's neurological. Now to find out which lovely reason. They call with bloodwork Monday and then will schedule an MRI or CT. We're both really scared.

 

[Tammi67]

Chuck went to the doctors yesterday and he has bronchitis. He has some meds. I tried to get him to go to the doctors 2 weeks ago but what do I know? I'm glad he has meds and hopefully will be feeling like his old self before we head to Disney in two weeks.

for Chuck too!

 

[UP Disney]

Good Morning DDA!

Sounds like everyone had a great Valentine's Day! I had to work last night so I took DW out for lunch.

Leighanna has her Valentine party today. She is excited! She made up all of her classmates cards all by herself. Now mind you, I can't read half of the names she wrote, but she clearly can tell you which card goes to each of her friends. She did pick out Disney cards to give out. That's my girl!

Here is a picture of her this morning.

Yes! She likes Snoopy too!

Have a great day friends!

Lots of to everyone feeling under the weather today! Hope it misses us this round!

Very cute. Snoopy was my dad's favorite so he is very special to my entire family.

 

[Tammi67]

I am still in Lansing. I worked until 12:30 last night (this morning). I got up at 5:30am again to get started. I ended up working until 8:30pm tonight. I had hoped to head out by noon today but there was still too much to get done. I want to make sure I have things in place so that I can take the week off without calling in while we are at Disney. By the time I left tonight, I realized I was too tired to even start home. Our weather report is good until Sunday so I should be able to get home with no problems.

So are you staying in Lansing for tonight?

 

[UP Disney]

according to my mom....everything....not really but it really bugs her that most movies are so easy for me to see the predictability in. Only one movie has surprised me in almost 20 years and that was a John Cusack one.....I can't even think of the name right now...and such a good movie.

So according to Ama I have corrupted Cassidy

I have only been surprised by one movie in years. That was the one with Bruce Willis as a counselor for a young boy who sees dead people. I can't remember the name of the show. It drives Chuck and the girls nuts.

 

[Tammi67]

The Sixth Sense.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good Morning DDA!

Sounds like everyone had a great Valentine's Day! I had to work last night so I took DW out for lunch.

Leighanna has her Valentine party today. She is excited! She made up all of her classmates cards all by herself. Now mind you, I can't read half of the names she wrote, but she clearly can tell you which card goes to each of her friends. She did pick out Disney cards to give out. That's my girl!

Here is a picture of her this morning.

Yes! She likes Snoopy too!

Have a great day friends!

Lots of to everyone feeling under the weather today! Hope it misses us this round!

Terra loves it! She is a big Snoopy fan too.

 

[my3princes]

Why am I so eaten up over this? I keep thinking I made a mistake, or that I'm overreacting, or just being a ITCH... I don't want to have made a mistake, but I feel like I did, even though I have to trust my instincts. Sometimes being a parent sucks.

I often have to remind myself that I am the parent and it is my job to protect the kids even if it isn't the easiest choice. Rest assured that you did the right thing and be prepared to put out any other fires that the family may set (so to speak)

And I need prayers for John. He has lost the sense of taste for the past month. Went to the doctor today and they are running all kinds of tests for some pretty serious stuff including MS, some weird brain tumors, cancer, and syndromes. He's very depressed and just went to bed. He's not eating. Between that and today, I'm now in tears and a basket case. He's my rock, the one we depend on. What if it is something bad?

ETA: Well, they ruled out all the little stuff today. He's not sick, no ear or sinus probs, sense of smell is completely normal. His tongue "feels weird" and his taste is gone, so they are pretty sure it's neurological. Now to find out which lovely reason. They call with bloodwork Monday and then will schedule an MRI or CT. We're both really scared.

I've personally had viruses that took away my sense of taste. It always came back over time. My mother has lost her sense of smell as her mother did before her. It happens to some people as they age. That is is nothing serious.

I am still in Lansing. I worked until 12:30 last night (this morning). I got up at 5:30am again to get started. I ended up working until 8:30pm tonight. I had hoped to head out by noon today but there was still too much to get done. I want to make sure I have things in place so that I can take the week off without calling in while we are at Disney. By the time I left tonight, I realized I was too tired to even start home. Our weather report is good until Sunday so I should be able to get home with no problems.

Get some rest and have a safe trip home tomorrow.

 

[my3princes]

I have to tell you that webkinz site is addictive. We had a good time playing tonight. Each of the boys had a computer and I had mine. They thought it was great inviting me to their "homes" and to play games with them. They were a bit competitive over who's turn it was to play with mommy I am impressed with the quality and quantity of things on the site.

I'm heading to bed as I NEED more sleep.

TTYL

 

[Pooh67_68]

Good thoughts for John.

ETA: Well, they ruled out all the little stuff today. He's not sick, no ear or sinus probs, sense of smell is completely normal. His tongue "feels weird" and his taste is gone, so they are pretty sure it's neurological. Now to find out which lovely reason. They call with bloodwork Monday and then will schedule an MRI or CT. We're both really scared.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Vicki, that Chuck feels better soon.

 

[tmfranlk]

i need to ask for some pixie dust sent to Desirae. she left her husband last night after a huge fight. they are going to try and work it out and she is/has given him some ultimatums for her to stay around. she is going to talk with him tonight and tell him what he needs to change and what she wants them to work on. he has an appointment for him to try and get his anger issues under control on Tuesday. i am really hoping this helped him see whats going on. thanks for the ears to listen.

Lots of for Desirae and her family. I hope that DH can get the help he needs and make things work.

 

[UP Disney]

And I need prayers for John. He has lost the sense of taste for the past month. Went to the doctor today and they are running all kinds of tests for some pretty serious stuff including MS, some weird brain tumors, cancer, and syndromes. He's very depressed and just went to bed. He's not eating. Between that and today, I'm now in tears and a basket case. He's my rock, the one we depend on. What if it is something bad?

ETA: Well, they ruled out all the little stuff today. He's not sick, no ear or sinus probs, sense of smell is completely normal. His tongue "feels weird" and his taste is gone, so they are pretty sure it's neurological. Now to find out which lovely reason. They call with bloodwork Monday and then will schedule an MRI or CT. We're both really scared.

Denise, you have to do what you feel is best. Don't analyze it so much. Sit on it for awhile. If after a couple of days, you decide maybe you overreacted, you can always discuss it with BK. Chuck and I have made bad / rash decisions in the past. When we calmed down and realized it, we just discussed it with the kids and let them know that even adults don't always make the right choice.

I won't say you made a wrong choice. That is something that only you really know. I do want to say that as the kids grow you want to be careful about not letting them be friends with others. As they get older, they tend to gravitate to those that they are "forbidden" to be around. My girls both had inappropriate friends that I worried about. Instead of forbidding them, I just made sure that I was very involved with the friends and showed them what was appropriate and what was not. The girls and I would talk about what was not allowed in our house and they were made responsible for having their friends follow the rules. That way we kept the communication channels open with the girls and always knew what they were doing with these inappropriate friends. My best friend when I was in middle school was not a good person when we first started hanging out. My mom and dad did the same thing and she was a different person with my family than others saw.

Now, telling you all that, I don't want you thinking that I think you made a wrong choice on this. That was not the reason for giving you the info. You just seem to be upsetting yourself over the decision and wanted to give you some other perspectives to see if it helps.

Also, prayers and for John. Try not to think about what the worst things could be. Think about the not so bad stuff that it could be. Wrap your mind around that.

 

[UP Disney]

love the new hair, Vicki!!

How can you tell?

 

[marcij]

i need to ask for some pixie dust sent to Desirae. she left her husband last night after a huge fight. they are going to try and work it out and she is/has given him some ultimatums for her to stay around. she is going to talk with him tonight and tell him what he needs to change and what she wants them to work on. he has an appointment for him to try and get his anger issues under control on Tuesday. i am really hoping this helped him see whats going on. thanks for the ears to listen.

PD sent!

I am here for now. I started to get a sore throat this afternoon at my first recital. Now it is just awful and I think my cold has headed south into my chest. I stopped at the drugstore and got more Zicam and the REAL Nyquil that you have to sign away your first born to get. I hope Kathrin doesn't mind that Rite Aid and the FDA own her now...

I hope you feel better soon. I know this is a busy time for you -- try to get as much rest as possible.

Why am I so eaten up over this? I keep thinking I made a mistake, or that I'm overreacting, or just being a ITCH... I don't want to have made a mistake, but I feel like I did, even though I have to trust my instincts. Sometimes being a parent sucks.

You did the right thing -- it would have only gotten worse.

And I need prayers for John. He has lost the sense of taste for the past month. Went to the doctor today and they are running all kinds of tests for some pretty serious stuff including MS, some weird brain tumors, cancer, and syndromes. He's very depressed and just went to bed. He's not eating. Between that and today, I'm now in tears and a basket case. He's my rock, the one we depend on. What if it is something bad?

ETA: Well, they ruled out all the little stuff today. He's not sick, no ear or sinus probs, sense of smell is completely normal. His tongue "feels weird" and his taste is gone, so they are pretty sure it's neurological. Now to find out which lovely reason. They call with bloodwork Monday and then will schedule an MRI or CT. We're both really scared.

Prayers said. Try to stay busy this weekend and please let us know if we can help.

Chuck went to the doctors yesterday and he has bronchitis. He has some meds. I tried to get him to go to the doctors 2 weeks ago but what do I know? I'm glad he has meds and hopefully will be feeling like his old self before we head to Disney in two weeks.

PD to Chuck! I let my bladder infection go way too long and really payed for it.

love the new hair, Vicki!!

I like it too!

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

[UP Disney]

So are you staying in Lansing for tonight?

Yep, I checked back into the motel that I was in for the last 4 nights. I'm curled up in bed!

 

[tinknme]

Elin congratulations on getting post 1000

Elizabeth congratulations on your personal milestone

Denise, for BK & for John. Sounds like you have a lot going on right now

Vicki cute haircut! Hope Chuck is feeling better soon

Jennifer love the outfits from Disney shopping

Karen I hope your friend can work things out with her dh

 

[UP Disney]

The Sixth Sense.

Yeah, that's it! I don't know if it was that good a movie that I was surprised or if I was just "off" that day. It was the first and only time I have ever been "shocked" at the end of a movie like that.

 

[tinknme]

Elin sorry to hear you are not feeling well, take care of yourself