DDA Chapter 7

[Pooh67_68]

Ohhh, where did you get thoes candles?

 

[Pooh67_68]

Not helping Amy.

Elizabeth, our band trip to Six Flags over Texas is one of my fondest memories from 9th grade. Yes, we were let loose, but we were all good kids. Now, the make-out sessions on the bus ride back to Baytown is another story.

 

[Pooh67_68]

the one in New Jersey has gangs and the police tell families to just stay away.

Six Flags is notorious for having roving bands of troublemakers.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

the one in New Jersey has gangs and the police tell families to just stay away.

Not helping, Heidi!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Happy Birthday Bernadette.

Hope you are having a wonderful time.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Not helping, Heidi!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks.

Ouch! Feel better soon!

 

[marcij]

The remaining ones will be Stonebriar (in Frisco), Collin Creek (in Plano), and Grapevine Mills (in Grapevine). I know there is one at Parks at Arlington but I can't remember if it is staying or going. I don't know FW/Arlington AT ALL, so I don't even know where that mall is.

Oh no -- those are all real hikes for me.
Thanks for the info.

Happy Birthday Bernadette!

Happy Belated Birthday Kevin! ​

Amy -- love the new signature. Alyssa looks so grown up in that picture!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Is anyone of our designers doing any designing? I have a request please. My sister is turning 40 this year and I want to make her a t-shirt. Her birthday isn't until December so you have time. Her favortie characters are Dumbo, Piglet and Tinkerbell.

Thank you.

 

[KristineN]

Jackie's entire band group is going in a couple of weeks...quite honestly, I never gave it a second thought...

Not helping, Heidi!

 

[PNO4TE]

By the way, I think I must be losing my mind, because I used to be so much better about keeping all this stuff under control. Maybe there was just less stuff?

or you are trying to do too much... slow down, woman!

 

[bethbuchall]

I saw that but I'm confused. There is no boat with the Illuminations Dinner & Dessert party. There is a 'special viewing area' though.

Also, with the Magical Fireworks Cruise GG, do they only take out your group on the boat, or do you get put with other people?

The Grand Gathering Fireworks cruise is with a large group of people. You can (or at least used to be able to) rent a boat with driver just for your family/group. I can't remember how many fit on that boat. We had 7 the time we went in 2004.

 

[bethbuchall]

I think when you aren't happy with your job you tend to lose your grip on other things. That also happens to me when I am distracted by other things (my mother, an upcoming trip, issues with DS, all of the above... )
I hope the entry gets there on time!

Thanks! It seems that there is drama in everything that I am involved in right now: Miles' swimming, synchronized swimming, preschool, church, etc. I am trying my best to stay away from the drama, but there are things that it does affect. It's downright exhausting sometimes. I basically don't go to church anymore. I need to find a new one, but I just don't have the energy to do that right now.

As far as work, there have been a bunch of things recently done and said by the new director and the acting director (the new director just had surgery) that were unprofessional, disrespectful, and hurtful to both me and my co-teacher. There is a staff/board meeting tomorrow to discuss these issues, and they don't think they have done/said anything wrong. I really hope that I don't lose my patience and quit. Dh hopes that I do. I need to remember that I am still professional and respectful but that I don't deserve to be walked on. When God closes a door He always opens a window, so it will work for the best as long as I don't let pride get in my way.

Sorry to dump all this out there. I know that my problems are extremely minor compared to many others in the world. It does help to get some of the frustration out, though.

 

[KristineN]

10 people for $275 + tax & tip

The Grand Gathering Fireworks cruise is with a large group of people. You can (or at least used to be able to) rent a boat with driver just for your family/group. I can't remember how many fit on that boat. We had 7 the time we went in 2004.

 

[bethbuchall]

Gotta agree with Elizabeth!!

I guess I need to get through the distraction, because I need to get my grip back!

 

[bethbuchall]

Well, DH kept waffling, which gave DS a foothold. I called his friend's mom to see if the friend is going. Friend's mom wasn't home, but friend's sister said he is going and so is she. (She's in high school and plays in the band over there.) As far as DS is concerned that sealed the deal. Then DH REALLY started to back-pedal, but I am pretty sure DS will end up going.
When I was in 7th grade we went to Gatlinburg, TN and Six Flags over GA. In 8th grade we went to Busch Gardens in Tampa, and in 9th grade we went to MK. But DH says "Times have changed since then." True, but he was the one who refused to stand firm and say NO.
The thing is, not ALL of these kids are good. (DS and his friends are, but the other band members aren't.) I worry about other kids who are there without an adult picking fights with the kids from our group and a general melee ensuing. Six Flags is notorious for having roving bands of troublemakers because parents buy season passes and drop the kids off, and it would totally be DS's luck to get tangled up in some sort of confrontation. So we'll see.



Neat!

that you come to an agreeable solution and that everything works out. Could you or dh go as one of the chaperones?

 

[bethbuchall]

We have concluded it was a wrong number. And unfortunately yes I got hurt, I have a bruise on my left knee and the right one feels like I twisted it. I really need to learn not to run in the house.

Ouch! that it heals quickly.

 

[bethbuchall]

Can I just say, I still feel a little shaken up.
Wrong numbers are on thing, but a wrong number from a hospital is a little unsettling. I hope they were able to get a hold of the person they wanted.

That is unsettling!

 

[bethbuchall]

Is anyone of our designers doing any designing? I have a request please. My sister is turning 40 this year and I want to make her a t-shirt. Her birthday isn't until December so you have time. Her favortie characters are Dumbo, Piglet and Tinkerbell.

Thank you.

I will do it if no one else does...but it won't be for about a month.

 

[bethbuchall]

or you are trying to do too much... slow down, woman!

Well, APs are done next week, play practice will be done after this week (show nights are Friday and Saturday), Miles' birthday is the 16th, synchro may be done as of May 18th, and, most importantly, only 13 more days of preschool! Of course, those are going to be 13 really busy days, but I am looking forward to graduation on May 23rd! Then I have almost a month with my kids still in school and no preschool for me! I really, really need to work on the house. It is in bad shape and will continue to get worse as I get busier. I think living in this disorganization is another major stressor.

Matthew is stressed, too, but he is looking forward to next week. No more AP exams, track, or play practice. That should really free up his time.

I don't know how those people who do everything do it.