DDA Chapter 6

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Debbie - YAY!!!! I am so excited that you'll be at WDW with all of us!! Can't wait to meet you and Richie!

Tammi - Glad your weekend plans are shaping up! Congrats to Nicholas!

Robyn - Yikes! Midnight to 6 AM sounds rough! Hopefully it will work out for you!

Disney is on the Travel Channel right now, and it will be on all day! Unfortunately Princess has play group smack in the middle of the ONE program I wanted to see. It is the Samantha Brown one I missed the first half of when it aired before.

That's a neat picture Heidi.

Robyn, those hours sound a little exhausting! Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper.

I hope everyone is having a nice day!

But see the upside is that those hours would be peaceful. I don't sleep much more than 5 or so hours a night so I could sleep a bit before and then nap when Lucy naps and Mo is at school. And it wouldn't be every night. What I like about those hours is that I can still do stuff with the girls in the evening. It certainly would be an adjustment but I think it would not be as mentally exhausting. Baked goods are attitude free and speechless

 

[tink2020]

Thanks, Jennifer!

It was a wonderful day!

I loved the pictures of you and Amy. Just one question..... when do you think you will actually start to look pregnant?????? Seriously, you look so gorgeous! I'm sure that you feel huge, but you definitely don't look it!!! I'm so jealous! I was the size of a mack truck at that point in my twin pregnancy! Alan used to joke around that I needed a wide load sign.

How brave of him to say such things! I really am, somehow, all belly and all out in front... so I guess I shouldn't complain! I just wish I had more of a frame to support it! I'm sure it helps that I haven't been able to really gain weight. As I've said all along though -- if the girls keep growing (which they are), i don't have to gain another pound!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Naptime is quickly coming to an end. I need to clean up the mess in the kitchen, I've been playing with fondant for Mo's cake, before the holy terrors awake.

And Amy, Molly has been pretty lethargic today, she is running a slight temperature that is from her shots. So I'll keep her today but maybe tomorrow.

 

[tink2020]

She's gained all of 11 pounds, Glynis!

Did you get to go to the game last night, Jen?

Today I discovered that my local Hallmark store has a Webkinz deal of the week...a full-sized Webkinz for only $7 starting every Monday until they sell out. This week's animal is a duck. I didn't buy it, but it sure is cute and fluffy.

With my 0.75 pound gain this week, I'm up to 11.25 thank you very much! I can't help it, I swear! I guarantee it will catch up to me at some point!

I did go to the game, with curbside service! It was fun, but I was so tired afterwards! I'm no worse for the wear, though, today -- still bedresting at home (no hospital and no meds yet)!


ETA: A) How did you not buy the Webkinz for half price?! and b) Why didn't you call me to see if I wanted it?

 

[MrsHeg]

Here's the new Abi design, feel free to ask for any changes you may want, it's not done until it's they way you want it.

 

[Tammi67]

We are going the 13th checking out on the 16th, we plan on attending the Cape May dinner.

YAY!!!

 

[babytrees]

that teal matches Oddball's eyes!!! I'm not sure about the Abi. I wonder if it would be better as a solid color (maybe even just white??)

Debbie-you are my hero!!!

 

[Tammi67]

But see the upside is that those hours would be peaceful. I don't sleep much more than 5 or so hours a night so I could sleep a bit before and then nap when Lucy naps and Mo is at school. And it wouldn't be every night. What I like about those hours is that I can still do stuff with the girls in the evening. It certainly would be an adjustment but I think it would not be as mentally exhausting. Baked goods are attitude free and speechless

See....I've highlighted the key word here. You will not be sleeping at night anymore. So no matter how much sleep you will get during the morning/evening, you will still be tired. Have you ever worked shiftwork? It exhausted me, and that was BEFORE I was married and had kids. I could never do it at this stage in my life. But if you think it's good for you, go for it, and good luck!!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Robyn - Those hours aren't quite what DH's are, but still not very user friendly! He leaves the house at 2:30 AM, and he is usually home by 1 PM, so he spends about 9 hours per day on the job. He is asleep no later than 8 PM, and he tries to get a nap before he goes to pick up DS. The thing is, he is so engrained in that schedule that he has a REALLY hard time staying up past 8 PM when he is off.

 

[Tammi67]

ETA: A) How did you not buy the Webkinz for half price?! and b) Why didn't you call me to see if I wanted it?

Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal????

 

[KMH1]

Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal????

Because in the five hours time between telling her about Webkinz and running to the store to buy one for her, she had already convinced Kyle to go out and buy her one! I was thisclose to buying her the same Bengal tiger, and she's darn lucky that Alyssa liked the lion better!

Jen, I'm going to try my best to go back to Hallmark on Friday to take advantage of the spend $10, get a free Webkinz deal. Though you may not have my free Webkinz, would you like me to buy you a duck?

 

[KMH1]

hee hee...Matty certainly knows the way it goes...first lock the door and THEN play in the bathroom!!

But he's just so darned cute!

Mr. Smarty-Cutie Pie also has a new habit of pulling down his shorts in public. In his defense, all the 24 month stuff I bought is running a little big, but he's wearing overall shorts tomorrow!

And Amy, Molly has been pretty lethargic today, she is running a slight temperature that is from her shots. So I'll keep her today but maybe tomorrow.

Poor thing! I'm sure she'll make up for it tomorrow!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

So today is our 100 day mark.
My ticker says 99, but the way I count we won't be in double digits until tomorrow.

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do.

 

[tink2020]

Yeah, Amy. How could you forget about the pregnant woman on bedrest who can't go out and get her own Webkinz deal????

 

[tink2020]

Because in the five hours time between telling her about Webkinz and running to the store to buy one for her, she had already convinced Kyle to go out and buy her one! I was thisclose to buying her the same Bengal tiger, and she's darn lucky that Alyssa liked the lion better!

Jen, I'm going to try my best to go back to Hallmark on Friday to take advantage of the spend $10, get a free Webkinz deal. Though you may not have my free Webkinz, would you like me to buy you a duck?

Tell the whole story now, lady!

Abridged version:

A: Would you like me to buy you a Webkinz to pass the time?
J: I don't even know what they do.

(time lapse)

J: I looked at the webkinz site, and they are cute! I called Kyle on his way home to ask him where he was stopping, but they didn't have any at biggs. He said we could keep an eye out for them though.
A: I think you have to get them at Hallmark.




That's it! How was I supposed to know that by answering my question telling KYLE where to pick up a Webkinz, that you really meant he didn't need to get one because you were planning to do it yourself?!


As for Friday, I think we are going to try and do the same thing at Hallmark. After all, free is even better than half off. Thanks though!

 

[UP Disney]

I will tell him.

That reminds me that I was supposed to post a big Nana Nana Boo Boo to Chuck as he did that to us while he was at Disney

Yes, he did! Rotten man!

 

[tinknme]

Robyn sounds like Molly & Lucy had good check ups! Sorry Molly was so scared of the shots

Deb we are going to put laminate down that looks like hardwood floors. I can't wait, I know that this along with fresh paint is going to make such a huge difference!

Tammi glad everything is falling in place for this weekend!

Chanon cute story about your nephew

Debbie about going in August, I can't wait to meet you!

Robyn good luck with the job! I agree about the overnight hours, I could never hang with them.

Glynis I can understand your fathers concern But we all know he will come around

Amy, Matty sounds like a typical boy

 

[UP Disney]

My kids behave very well in public, but that is not always the case at home. It sounds like your girls are progressing nicely

My kids were the same way. It used to drive me nuts. However, I much preferred they be polite in public than the other way around!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Work continues to be busy (yuck), but I'm looking forward to leaving it behind in about a week! My parents were in town visiting this weekend, had a bridal luncheon to go to, birthdays to celebrate and shop for, etc., etc. It's been busy!

Bernadette - more amazing clothes! I don't know where you're finding the time. I'm excited to meet you soon!

Thanks! Can't wait to meet you too. I'm pretty sure Emma will be in store bought clothes for Animal Kingdom.

Won't it be great to be on vacation!!!

We are able to hook our luggage together. We have the larger pull behind and the next smaller size clips to the front of the first and so on. That way we only have to drag one thing though it is actually several. Does that make sense

I actually have luggage that does that but I'll try my prefered bag first as I don't think those 2 bags will hold much more than the one one that I really like.

I left practice early to go to Kindergarten registration. I was long and boring since I already have to kids in the school.

We didn't go to orientation for Emma Kindergarten. You can register at any time and I really couldn't take the time off from work so DH could go to the orientation. We were just there 2 years ago for Joe and 2 years prior for Lizzy.

Today was Carissa's funeral. It was incredible! There were over 500 people in attendance. I think that even her parents were surprised. It was a beautiful tribute to her. Her siblings all spoke and sang and did an incredible job. After the ceremony, we went to the cemetery. The horse riding club that she belonged to "Courage Reins" met the hearse outside the church, and led the way. They had about 20 riders and one riderless horse. It was awesome. They did a presentation at the grave site, and it was so touching. We passed out white balloons to all the children and they released them at the end of the service. It was so neat to watch all the balloons rise into the sky. After that, the whole family went back to the church where the women's group had arranged for lunch to be served. We spent from 1:30-3:30 laughing and talking and remembering Carissa. It was definitely something that she would have loved!

It was a beautiful day, full of lots of emotional extremes. So, I think I'm going to call it a day and go to bed!

Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and prayers! I'm thankful every day for each and every one of you!

How beautiful.

Bernadette you have a bag obsession like Elizabeth

I think I"m probably worse but I don't seem to rival her with pins or clothes.

I know when I wake up tomorrow, I will not be able to move Our basement is cleaned out, carpet is all up, & all our big items we will no longer use/need are outside for pick up tomorrow. My dining room is bare & our living room has two chairs, end tables, & our tv lol Looks like we are moving out.

Five of Garrett & Riley's friends came over & helped. So Gary & I lucked out & did not have to carry any of the big items outside I do think I will have blisters from sweeping so much though lol

I bought pizza for the boys & could not thank them enough for their help. Gary suggested I give them some money as well & I agree, they really earned it today. So I need to get to the bank tomorrow. I am so glad we got everything done today that we was hoping to accomplish.

I was so happy to log on & read all the wonderful news tonight

I need to get in the shower, I feel really grimey

Night all!

WOW!!!! It is going to be so nice. How great that the boys were there to help!

Last night I had to make a quick dash into the grocery for some items. On the door was a sign posting available jobs. They have open a cake decorator, which they are willing to train, and a bakery packager which is late at night. I think that the hours would be perfect and I do love to decorate cakes, especially if the mess is not in my house! I am calling today in hopes that I can get an interview. I really think this is the way to go right now. I am dreading spending the summer with the boys and that in and of itself is not a good mindset for anyone. I enjoyed last summer immensely and want that freedom to be able to come and go as we please.

So can I ask for you all to keep your fingers crossed that this is going to be exactly what I need. I'd appreciate it!!

Hope something can work out for you but I do agree that it sounds exhausting!

Bernadette - I love all the outfits

Thanks! Love the Tink design!

Molly and Lucy had their check ups yesterday.

Glad both girls are doing well. Poor Molly! Emma needs shots this year as they gave me a choice and I decided not to do them last year. We tried that infant/toddler thing ONE time.

Things are coming together for this weekend.

May 6th is right around the corner! Do you know where you want to eat?

I know where I'll be eating on May 6th.

Looks like I'll be meeting several of you in August, my time off was approved so I'll be making our reservation soon. I can't wait to meet more DDA'ers!

Yippie Skippie!!!! Can't wait to see you again!

Bob got the confirmation number from him immediately (he paid with his CC). Oh and have I told you all that he got a Disney Visa and is racking up the Reward Points?!?! So now he just has to wait for the paperwork.

Awesome!

Want to trade Mo for Matty today? About an hour ago, he locked himself in the bathroom. I could hear him splashing in the toilet and when I finally jimmied the door open, he had also unrolled quite a bit of paper.

What a smart little boy!

Here's the new Abi design, feel free to ask for any changes you may want, it's not done until it's they way you want it.

Love that one too!

So today is our 100 day mark.
My ticker says 99, but the way I count we won't be in double digits until tomorrow.

My mom sees the OB/GYN tomorrow. I have decided that it was really very irresponsible of them not to include her pelvis in the CT scan they did. At any rate, they are going to have to do some serious biopsies to make sure the "fibroids" really are just that. I am more concerned about the area of "thickening" on the uterine wall. My research shows that can be cancer, and her variety of cancer DOES spread to the uterus. Hopefully the OB/GYN will be very thorough so when Mom sees the oncologist again on May 9 they will know with 100% certainty what is going on throughout her entire body. I want to get my flights booked for her surgery, so hopefully when she goes on back they will schedule it.

I feel guilty being so excited about our trip when she has all these things going on. Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me when I try to help, so maybe I do need to step back and let her do whatever. She is having more repair issues with her car yet she will NOT think logically about it. I made several suggestions and she got all mad. Still, I feel guilty. I told Momboss maybe we should cut the trip down so I can help my mom with her finances. She said we shouldn't cut the trip short because we have tried to help and Mom INSISTS on doing it her own way. My mom wouldn't be so short on money if 1) she would say NO to my sister and 2) she would file her taxes from the past 3 years and 3) she would file all of her medical claims. Her cancer policy will be tremendously helpful IF she files the claims for reimbursement. She could move to a less expensive apartment (they chose that one because it has lots of "amenities", but the actual apartment is very basic), she could get rid of her storage unit if she would throw out all of the boxes of records from my father's defunct business (the man is DEAD, and it wasn't HER business so she is NOT responsible for all that crap!), so on and so on. Since she is so stubborn about making things better I shouldn't feel bad about doing something for my family, but I do.

I'm so sorry! I too don't think you should shorten your trip or feel guilty. You can not be responsible for your Mom's poor decisions.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Elizabeth-thanks so much for thinking of me today! How weird that we both found the exact same Baggallini backpack at nearly the exact same time. I'm very happy with it but I don't think I can use it in May. I'm sure I'll use it at home and I'll bring it in August when DH can carry a bigger daypack.

My friend has decided to keep both "only baggs". One for her and one for a friend. They are a great bag for $19.99.

I'm sure you think I'm a bit crazy with they way I answered the phone and then couldn't figure out who you were. I had just stepped outside my car when you called so I couldn't see the cell phone. I was sure you were my friend who I bought the bags for. Then I had to rush back into the office to prepare for a meeting.

The meeting went well so I feel better about being gone soon but I still have a lot to do here first.

Which color did you decide on?

OH...and I found Emma's New Balance sneakers in hot pink in the 1/2 size bigger so now to see if they are too big. Last summer we bought Lizzy New Balance at a local (expensive) kids shoe store. I like the $25 price at Marshalls a lot better.




Now to rush home to wash Emma's lining for her dress. I cut out shorts for Lizzy last night and DH had to run an errand this morning so I got them nearly completed in the 1/2 hour he was gone. I'm anxious to see how they will look on her.