DDA Chapter 6

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I'm so sorry, Becky. Lots of to get you through the next 24 hours. I know how daunting it is to be staring "one of those days" in the face. You can do it!

Have a good day, Becky!

I made it to Lansing safe & sound. I'm at the Residence Inn.

I need some to get through the next couple of days. It is going to be a tough couple of days.

You have a good day, too!

I am in the morning. I'll keep you posted!

Good luck with the funny charge!

Now you are a DISigner too!

I am sure your book is going to work out great!
You're right - I don't think taking my mom and my sister to WDW is a very good idea. UNLESS my sister didn't want to go. But I wouldn't trust her to stay behind, even if there was somone looking after her.

I'm late - chat later!

 

[marcij]

So today was a wacky, crappy day. It started out with a nice long drive to the elementary school, that I thought I was late to. I park on the right side of the building according to the signs and then go to the door it is locked, so I walk around to the front of the building, dragging my stuff go inside and the secretary lets me in. Nope not late, instead I was 24 hours early. I thought today was the 8th.

On the way back to my car the display board slips off my shoulder and lands on the back of my heel. I get in my car, put it in drive and go boom into the on the ground divider. None of the other rows have them, so I thought I could go forward. Back my car up and leave the school and head to the office.

I end up getting stuck in traffic and the less then hour ride takes almost two. I end up finding way too many things to do at the office and did not get out of there until about 5:15pm. Left came home and then had a meeting for my Relay team.

Now I have to finish my assignments for my class that are due tomorrow at midnight. But I now have to go back to the school in the morning to do my activity with the kids, into the office and then I have an event tomorrow night.

My whole body aches, but especially my arms, neck, shoulders and legs. I think it is from all the sitting and driving today. I am exhausted and have a long day tomorrow. I should not have went to Hershey yesterday, but it is the only weekend they are open until May and I needed some outdoor time.

Hope everyone is doing well.

I think I am heading to bed for a short nap and then up again to work on the homework and hopefully finish it all and then back to bed for a few hours before I have to go to work in the morning.

Have a great day.

I'm so sorry about your day. Sending PD for a much better week!

I made it to Lansing safe & sound. I'm at the Residence Inn.

I need some to get through the next couple of days. It is going to be a tough couple of days.

Good luck. Sending PD to you.

Thanks, I can't wait to see his stuff too, I'm so glad Lizzy still loves it, and Phew for no making shirts! I have 2 already printed out that were for our last trip to make, but that's it.

I think color coordinating will be a great way to fill in between your matching shirts. I'd send you some of ours (which you so graciously helped design) but I only have two kids' shirts of each. If you get there and wish you had more, you can always buy or wash and recycle.

I hope the kids are feeling better!

I stopped at Staples tonight to buy card stock (I used the last of mine making patterns this weekend). I asked at the copy center how much it would be to wire bind a book and she said $2.49. So tonight I designed a cover/inside cover/back and inside back to use for an autograph book for Emma. No mind you I haven't figured out Photoshop yet so I did it in Word. It took me no less than 9 trys to get it printed but I'm now pretty happy with it. Each page has 6 2"x2" character photos from past trips (except the inside cover where I put our address so the back can be returned if it gets lost). I'll have Staples laminate these pages (I made them 1/2 sheet-5 1/2 x 8 1/2) and then just add blank pages. It took several hours but I think I'll like it a lot better than the poor quality WalMart one.

Guess it is time for bed!

That sounds wonderful Please post a pic when it's finished.

Amy -- those cookies look fabulous. Guess what I'm craving now and it's barely after 7...

Tammi -- how is Nicholas today?

Deb -- how are your projects going?

Thanks for the good wishes on Randy's job. HR screwed up his paperwork and hadn't gotten the drug test done, so he had a short first day. That was great for me, as Jake had soccer practice and then a baseball game, and Andrew has soccer, so he helped me get them ready and out the door.

Jake had a great base hit on his first at-bat, and walked the other time. The team they played was very young so there was no contest. I was so proud of Jake. Maybe he is starting to adjust to having 9 and 10-year-old boys with uncontrollable arms throwing a baseball at him... We're supposed to get thunderstorms this afternoon, so Jake's soccer game might be rained out.

Have a terrific day everyone!

 

[Tammi67]

Tammi -- how is Nicholas today?

Thanks for asking, Marci. He is fine and went back to school today. We have a soccer game tonight so I hope he is up for it.

Sounds like all 3 of your boys have been doing great lately!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Amy, you are truly one amazing baker!

Jen, the nursery is adorable. I'll definitely look for that print for you.

Janet, can't wait to see the pictures.

Karen, can't wait to find out which dog you get! I'd pick Atlanta

Elin, where all are you eating for your trip? We still have a couple of spots for ADRs on the DXDDP for this trip. I'm open for suggestions!~

Tammi, don't know if you saw my earlier post. How is Alyssa's leg tonight? And I hope the stomach bug is over and hasn't spread further.

How is Mo feeling tonight? I'm sure she is sore.

Elizabeth, sorry about your sister. It sure isn't helping your situation at the moment. Sending you hugs.

Marci, hope you got a break today. Your weekend tired me out.

Hugs and hellos to everyone else!

Mo is fine! Just a little banged and bruised but honestly that is her natural state!

Marci, I hope Randy had a great first day at his new job!

Jen, good luck at your interview tomorrow!

I hope all the sick and banged-up kiddos are on the upswing ASAP!

Julie is still hanging in there, and I've stuck to my promise of making them a meal once a week, so I need to go package that up, so Kevin can drop it off tomorrow at Dave's office.

I hope you all have a great night!

And Robyn, you know I would help you in a heartbeat if you lived a little closer.

And I hope you know that I am just having fun with you. I would love if we lived closer too!

Thanks for the post to "ditto", Robyn!

I hope Molly continues to feel okay, and good luck with your Passover baking!



Interesting...what all has changed? We don't eat there any longer (gave it 3 tries, and it just never did much for us), so I have no idea what's the norm now-adays.

Or - let me guess - did they just shrink the portions and raise the prices?



Sorry to hear that Rees and BK are sick, Denise! Lots of so they're well enough to visit your grandmother. I'm sorry to hear she's not doing well.

I hope this trip is NOT cancelled, and that you guys are able to get the bounce back deal. We might overlap a day or two in Dec., but we'll likely be staying at the AKL during that overlap. We're scheduled for Dec. 11-19; 4 nights at AKL CL and 4 nights at GF RPC.



Looks neat!

I didn't see anyone answer you - the Art of Disney at Epcot is to the right of Spaceship Earth, heading towards Innoventions. That store is my favorite AoD on property.



Does your MIL not know the names of the girls yet?

The nursery is looking wonderful!



Everything looked wonderful, Amy. Your kids are lucky to have such a wonderful mom. Alyssa is turning into quite the beauty, too!

And your mother's cookies!



Good reminders, Amy!

Marci - I hope Randy's first day was just great.

Jen - good luck!!!!!

It's good to hear that Julie is still hanging in there. that it continues!

Lindsay I refuse to bake for Passover. I did try one time to make brownies and they were simply awful We buy all of our Passover baked goodies. I am baking cupcakes for Mo's birthday party at school.
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I'm so sorry, Becky. Lots of to get you through the next 24 hours. I know how daunting it is to be staring "one of those days" in the face. You can do it!

Ditto!

They do charge in advance for CRT, but I didn't think they did that if you had one of the DP's. Of course, it's possible that someone made a mistake.

I've had a lot of special event stuff billed under the Dining line item - could it be your tix to the Disney Channel concert?

They did not bill us ahead of time for CRT when we went, we had to hold it with a credit card even though we use the DDP.

I made it to Lansing safe & sound. I'm at the Residence Inn.

I need some to get through the next couple of days. It is going to be a tough couple of days.

Glad you made it safely and for the week.

Now you are a DISigner too!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Nope!

Thanks, everyone, for the comments on the nursery. It's starting to come together!



I didn't think they ran anything either, if you were on the DDP.... let us know what it was when you've called!


I'm off to work. My regional is in town, which always makes for a looooooooong week. Have a good day!

Hope the week flies by for you!

I'm so sorry about your day. Sending PD for a much better week!



Good luck. Sending PD to you.



I think color coordinating will be a great way to fill in between your matching shirts. I'd send you some of ours (which you so graciously helped design) but I only have two kids' shirts of each. If you get there and wish you had more, you can always buy or wash and recycle.

I hope the kids are feeling better!



That sounds wonderful Please post a pic when it's finished.

Amy -- those cookies look fabulous. Guess what I'm craving now and it's barely after 7...

Tammi -- how is Nicholas today?

Deb -- how are your projects going?

Thanks for the good wishes on Randy's job. HR screwed up his paperwork and hadn't gotten the drug test done, so he had a short first day. That was great for me, as Jake had soccer practice and then a baseball game, and Andrew has soccer, so he helped me get them ready and out the door.

Jake had a great base hit on his first at-bat, and walked the other time. The team they played was very young so there was no contest. I was so proud of Jake. Maybe he is starting to adjust to having 9 and 10-year-old boys with uncontrollable arms throwing a baseball at him... We're supposed to get thunderstorms this afternoon, so Jake's soccer game might be rained out.

Have a terrific day everyone!

Way to go Jake!!!

Thanks for asking, Marci. He is fine and went back to school today. We have a soccer game tonight so I hope he is up for it.

Sounds like all 3 of your boys have been doing great lately!

for Nicholas. Our idiot coach canceled practice last night. It was not raining and every other team that practices on Monday night practiced. But last week we were the only team out practicing in the rain.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Jen,

Sorry, I did see your post and started to think about it and then plum forgot to come back and post.

If I had the chance to do it again I would and I would go full out on the package. We (I really mean I) did it on a whim. Emma accompanied us to the one ultrasound we had and it was not a great experience. She didn't really get to see anything at all. The room was cramped and the technician did her job but nothing more. Unlike my ultrasound with Molly, they spent a lot of time with us and Emma enjoyed that. So I really wanted Emma and Molly to see their baby sister. All Eric did was complain about the price

We had 20 minutes of screen time. We got a little more because Lucy wasn't cooperating. Emma and Molly were thrilled to see their sister. The tech interacted with them the entire time we were there. Lucy stuck her tongue out at us and the girls just laughed and laughed. Of course all she does now is stick her tongue out! When we left Eric said he was so happy that we did it. I think it amazed him that we could see her so clearly.

I say go for it, it really is something I wish I had of all 3 girls. Cassi will so enjoy this much better than the technical ones.

You are told to drink tons and tons of water (I can't remember the exact amount) as it is supposed to make the images clearer. There was no way I could have drank that much water, I would have floated right out of the room. Of course some people that I showed the pictures to couldn't make heads or tails of the pictures.

Here are the pictures from our session:

Lucy 3D

Robyn, what was your opinion/experience on your 3D/4D ultrasound of Lucy? I had been determined to take my sister to one of my ultrasound appointments because I think she would love it, and we have so many. But so far, they have not been the experience I would want her to have (very little cutesy stuff, since they - of course - have to use it for the diagnostic tool that it is, and have to cover twice as much ground! ). I absolutely refused to pay for additional ultrasounds when we are getting them so frequently as it is, but I think the experience we had at the Becoming Mom Spa was much more along the lines of what I want for her to have. So.... we initially planned to just do another 2D, but the price difference is so minimal with a discount I get there (we're talking maybe $70 different for 20 extra minutes (double the time -- probably worthwhile in and of itself), 3D/4D images, DVD AND VHS (really? ) web hosting, a CD with 30-40 images, additional prints, etc. We of course opted for this, when we saw all the extras we could get, but now looking online I'm just not impressed with most of what I'm seeing. It's almost as if some of the video/photos from the 2D are just as good, if not better than the 3D, if you don't get really lucky. Thoughts?

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Marci - I think we are going to get thunderstorms NOW! Maybe the boys' stuff will be rained out, but I never know if that is good or bad for you! If you have to make it up later it might be bad.

Elin - I ran out of time earlier - sorry! The Le Cellier menu is similar to what it used to be, but the differences could be enough to be a deal breaker for me. They no longer offer the "maple" filet, which I ordered without the sauce. They still have the mushroom one, but I detest mushrooms. I would have to deconstruct the whole thing and substitute other sides to avoid the mushrooms. They still have salmon but it is a different dish than it was before. They have pork but it has some sort of chili rub on it. So all of the things we USED to like have been "tweaked" in a bad way, including the shrimp cocktail! I can't believe I am saying this, but we may actually go back to Yachtsman. Their menu looks REALLY good, and according to Bob & Kevin there is new management/chefs there. We seem to be in the minority of people who have had a less-than-mediocre experience there, so maybe we'll try it again. We went in 10/05 so it will be nearly 3 years since our last visit.

 

[triplefigs]

Morning,all. It was for CRT and supposedly has been reversed so I'll see a credit. They actually charged the wrong amount too (too little), so that's why I couldn't figure it out. 18 days to go!

 

[mommykds]

Hi!!

Spent the morning cleaning & now I am running to have lunch with some friends.

Have a great day!

Ack! Look at my ticker!!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Hi!!

Spent the morning cleaning & now I am running to have lunch with some friends.

Have a great day!

Ack! Look at my ticker!!!!

 

[Tammi67]

Well, I am home now. I was at work for all of an hour before the school nurse called. Alyssa was in her office crying with pain, saying her ear hurt. I'm such a bad mom, I told her to give her some Motrin and send her back to class, that I would take her to the clinic in the evening. Who knew the school nurse couldn't medicate with pain reliever, even with a parent's permission???? So I went and got her and took her to the doctor. We are now home having lunch and will go pick up her prescription in a little while. They gave her some Motrin at the drs. office so she is feeling much better.

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin - I ran out of time earlier - sorry! The Le Cellier menu is similar to what it used to be, but the differences could be enough to be a deal breaker for me. They no longer offer the "maple" filet, which I ordered without the sauce. They still have the mushroom one, but I detest mushrooms. I would have to deconstruct the whole thing and substitute other sides to avoid the mushrooms. They still have salmon but it is a different dish than it was before. They have pork but it has some sort of chili rub on it. So all of the things we USED to like have been "tweaked" in a bad way, including the shrimp cocktail! I can't believe I am saying this, but we may actually go back to Yachtsman. Their menu looks REALLY good, and according to Bob & Kevin there is new management/chefs there. We seem to be in the minority of people who have had a less-than-mediocre experience there, so maybe we'll try it again. We went in 10/05 so it will be nearly 3 years since our last visit.

I usually have the mushroom filet when we go to Le Cellier in the evening, but prefer the one they used to serve for their lunch menu. Bob looked at the menu and said it looked OK to him. But I am seriously thinking about R&C our last day for lunch instead. We have plenty of time to think about it, I think!

We had a fabulous meal at Yachtsman on Christmas Eve 2006 and cannot wait to go back. Bob & Kevin's review has made me really excited to see the differences now too!

 

[PNO4TE]

Hi!!

Spent the morning cleaning & now I am running to have lunch with some friends.

Have a great day!

Ack! Look at my ticker!!!!

Hope lunch was good and I think your ticker looks GREAT!

 

[PNO4TE]

Well, I am home now. I was at work for all of an hour before the school nurse called. Alyssa was in her office crying with pain, saying her ear hurt. I'm such a bad mom, I told her to give her some Motrin and send her back to class, that I would take her to the clinic in the evening. Who knew the school nurse couldn't medicate with pain reliever, even with a parent's permission???? So I went and got her and took her to the doctor. We are now home having lunch and will go pick up her prescription in a little while. They gave her some Motrin at the drs. office so she is feeling much better.

Isn't that the dumbest thing? When Kristin would get a migraine or had an IBS attack at school I would have to go out to the school and medicate her myself. Now, they did allow for the prescription drugs to be left with the nurse with a doctor's permission slip, but you had to have it renewed every semester! I hope that has changed at least.

I hope she is feeling better soon. I assume it is an ear infection.

 

[PNO4TE]

Tia and Bernadette - Have either of you heard about this company in Boston?

http://www.boston-bnbagency.com/

They are a B&B and furnished apartment realty company who I found on the Boston and Massachusetts Tourism sites. They have some very nice properties available in Beacon Hill and Copley Square and Back Bay areas that would be perect for a 10 day stay! I can't find out anything "bad" about them so that is encouraging!

 

[Tammi67]

Isn't that the dumbest thing? When Kristin would get a migraine or had an IBS attack at school I would have to go out to the school and medicate her myself. Now, they did allow for the prescription drugs to be left with the nurse with a doctor's permission slip, but you had to have it renewed every semester! I hope that has changed at least.

I hope she is feeling better soon. I assume it is an ear infection.

I haven't had the pleasure of my kids having to take prescription meds during school hours, but I believe what you said is true. It also has to be in the original bottle, from the pharmacy. Yes, she has an ear infection, which isn't surprising since she's had a post-nasally cough and runny nose for the past week or so.

From Alyssa, for you Elin.....
.

 

[PNO4TE]

From Alyssa, for you Elin.....
.

HELLO, ALYSSA!!
I miss you and hope you feel better soon!
​

 

[marcij]

Thanks for asking, Marci. He is fine and went back to school today. We have a soccer game tonight so I hope he is up for it.

Sounds like all 3 of your boys have been doing great lately!

I'm glad he's better. PD for the game.

And yes, we feel very blessed that Randy has found a job and both boys are getting more confidence in baseball.

Marci - I think we are going to get thunderstorms NOW! Maybe the boys' stuff will be rained out, but I never know if that is good or bad for you! If you have to make it up later it might be bad.

Elin - I ran out of time earlier - sorry! The Le Cellier menu is similar to what it used to be, but the differences could be enough to be a deal breaker for me. They no longer offer the "maple" filet, which I ordered without the sauce. They still have the mushroom one, but I detest mushrooms. I would have to deconstruct the whole thing and substitute other sides to avoid the mushrooms. They still have salmon but it is a different dish than it was before. They have pork but it has some sort of chili rub on it. So all of the things we USED to like have been "tweaked" in a bad way, including the shrimp cocktail! I can't believe I am saying this, but we may actually go back to Yachtsman. Their menu looks REALLY good, and according to Bob & Kevin there is new management/chefs there. We seem to be in the minority of people who have had a less-than-mediocre experience there, so maybe we'll try it again. We went in 10/05 so it will be nearly 3 years since our last visit.

You are exactly right in that -- tonight we only have the one game, so I hope they do get to play. It's on nights that we have conflicts with the same child in different sports that I often hope they are cancelled.

We've had good experiences with the food at LeCellier, but I think the tables are too close together, the service can be spotty, and the portions have grown smaller. Still, the quality of the food I've gotten there has outweighed the things I see as drawbacks.

Well, I am home now. I was at work for all of an hour before the school nurse called. Alyssa was in her office crying with pain, saying her ear hurt. I'm such a bad mom, I told her to give her some Motrin and send her back to class, that I would take her to the clinic in the evening. Who knew the school nurse couldn't medicate with pain reliever, even with a parent's permission???? So I went and got her and took her to the doctor. We are now home having lunch and will go pick up her prescription in a little while. They gave her some Motrin at the drs. office so she is feeling much better.

Oh no! I hope she feels better soon. BTW -- I would have asked the same thing of the nurse at the school where the boys go. That would have given me time to get a doctor appt., get the more immediate work done/gather what I need to work on at home, then pick up/go to the doctor. From the symptoms, you knew it was Motrin that would do the most immediate good, followed by the antibiotic.

I usually have the mushroom filet when we go to Le Cellier in the evening, but prefer the one they used to serve for their lunch menu. Bob looked at the menu and said it looked OK to him. But I am seriously thinking about R&C our last day for lunch instead. We have plenty of time to think about it, I think!

We had a fabulous meal at Yachtsman on Christmas Eve 2006 and cannot wait to go back. Bob & Kevin's review has made me really excited to see the differences now too!

We tried Yachtsman for the first time on our after Christmas trip and loved it! It will definitely be on our list for our next trip.

Elizabeth and Lindsay-- we had light rain with lots of thunder earlier, and after seeing the sun for a few hours, it looks like the next wave of storms may come in this afternoon.

 

[yellowfish78]

We had a fabulous meal at Yachtsman on Christmas Eve 2006 and cannot wait to go back. Bob & Kevin's review has made me really excited to see the differences now too!

Can someone point me in the direction of finding this review please?

Also, I want to make Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Does anyone have a recipe WITHOUT pineapple in it?? I can't seem to find one without pineapple - so maybe it's always had it and I've never known about it??

 

[tink2020]

Jen,

Sorry, I did see your post and started to think about it and then plum forgot to come back and post.

If I had the chance to do it again I would and I would go full out on the package. We (I really mean I) did it on a whim. Emma accompanied us to the one ultrasound we had and it was not a great experience. She didn't really get to see anything at all. The room was cramped and the technician did her job but nothing more. Unlike my ultrasound with Molly, they spent a lot of time with us and Emma enjoyed that. So I really wanted Emma and Molly to see their baby sister. All Eric did was complain about the price

We had 20 minutes of screen time. We got a little more because Lucy wasn't cooperating. Emma and Molly were thrilled to see their sister. The tech interacted with them the entire time we were there. Lucy stuck her tongue out at us and the girls just laughed and laughed. Of course all she does now is stick her tongue out! When we left Eric said he was so happy that we did it. I think it amazed him that we could see her so clearly.

I say go for it, it really is something I wish I had of all 3 girls. Cassi will so enjoy this much better than the technical ones.

You are told to drink tons and tons of water (I can't remember the exact amount) as it is supposed to make the images clearer. There was no way I could have drank that much water, I would have floated right out of the room. Of course some people that I showed the pictures to couldn't make heads or tails of the pictures.

Here are the pictures from our session:

Lucy 3D

Thank you so much for getting back with me! I remembered your outcome being pretty good, but I know there was a lot of debate before hand whether or not to do it. I appreciate the vote of confidence.... we are going to go ahead and go, mostly for the reasons you mentioned -- just the experience of really getting to see and watch the girls, instead of flying through various body parts that you can't identifiy unless you're a nurse, doctor or sonographer. Thanks again!