Escape to Neverland - A new Tagliarchy adventure!!

[geffric]

DanaUK - have a great trip.. see ya next Saturday at the DoubleTree San Pedro, CA..I am looking forward to meeting you and Pete and really talking face to face so to speak..

Hi Wally - glad your stopped by to say hi..

RRBB nothing packed here.. I am stressing about work.. but I am throwing a few things in a box to start to pack next Friday.. and I tried on things to see if they fit.. and starting to mentally pack.. I know me.. I'll start to pack all sorts of things and then take 1/2 of them out..As too much stuff to carry around...


NC Belle - your trip is getting real close too.. Hope the pump thing holds out for you..

 

[BlueBayou]

Just a quick 'Hi.'

DanaUK and Geffric - Can't wait to hear about your trips!

It is going to be a busy morning for us. Our baby becomes a kindergardener! Where does the time go???

 

[slo]

It's so dark outside - HATE IT!!!!!

I'm sorry I haven't posted since Friday, but our internet & cable have been out since Friday night. It finally went back on late yesterday afternoon - thank goodness!!! It felt so weird having no internet and no tv for that long. I wonder what went wrong in our area, to have that out for so long That's never happened before.


Since I posted, we've had a lot going on, so I didn't really miss not having tv, except in the morning when I watch the news. Friday's lunch was less than enjoyable (the food that is), and then Friday night we went and pizza at my inlaws. Saturday I took all my girls (DD's and puppy) to get their picture taken, and they turned out awesome!!!!! Then we went out to dinner with the relatives Saturday night. Then yesterday we had friends over all day to use the pool, and then last night my friend and I took the girls to see some fireworks at a local fair. It was a very nice, busy, weekend


Danauk - Have a great great great trip!!!!! I can hardly wait to hear about it when you come home!!!!

Wally - Good to see you!!!!

BB - I wish Katie was starting kindergarten this year. Good luck to your DD as she starts on this new adventure in her life Good luck to you too as you watch her start kindergarten I'll need it next year, because I know I will be very emotional

To everyone else -



Well, I'm off to get walking this morning.
I have worked out, since Wednesday, and I've been eating terribly all weekend (I even have a stomachache because of it). Have a great day today everyone!!!!

 

[NC Belle]

Our a/c is working again...and it was not too bad of a fix too. We need to get it cleaned/regular maintence before our trip, but that service is at a good rate.


BB--- I hope that Katie had a great first day of kindergarten.

 

[geffric]

Our a/c is working again...and it was not too bad of a fix too. We need to get it cleaned/regular maintence before our trip, but that service is at a good rate.


BB--- I hope that Katie had a great first day of kindergarten.

good news on the A/C NC Belle.. glad it didn't impact your trip..

BB - it is so hard to believe that she is a kindergartener now.. wow where did the time go?

 

[slo]

Not much new to report
I went to a wake last night for a friends dad, and their DD, who I've known a long time, is looking for a job, and she asked if she could come work for me. She likes the hours she would be working, and she likes the amount of hours she would be working. I'm a little nervous hiring a friends DD, because that could cause problems if the girl isn't a good employee, but at the same time, she could be an awesome employee, because she knows us. I'm a little confused on what to do, but I need to decide, because I need an employee NOW!!!! What do you all think?????


Well, I gotta run and workout - have a good day today!!!

 

[cheeringmom]

Hey everyone, kids are home and we are on the go. of course i have a ton of laundry to do

Dana, Geffric RRBB have a great trip if I don't get back until you leave. Hoping you all a healthy and safe trip!!

Hey Wally!!

BB< I remember when Lauren started Kindergarden and Sam started college-both the same day. I was a wreck. Think of it as an adventure for you both!!

SLO, hmmmm hard to work with friends. Have done it before. Just lay out all of your expectations out up front so she knows. You are the boss and call the shots. tough call for you!! let us know what you decide

off to start the day

 

[geffric]

4 more days of work.. and then .. i am on vacation..


BTW i had a real scare this morning.. missed my traintype scare.. for all of the bottom line only folks.. everything is ok

I thought I lost my wallet.. credit cards, driver license, health card., cash station card. etc.. I went to Target last night and then thought I put it in my laptop bag like always.. I am driving off to the train this morning and looked for my wallet .. wanted to see if I had any money.. not in the pocket it belongs..stopped and looked all over the laptop bag..in all the pockets .. zipped and unzipped each one.. not there. turned around went home.. not on my desk, not in the pocket of the jeans I had on last night.. not in the kitchen or the bath.. nowhere..

So my mind is racing.. ok i can get on a plane with the passport.. if I cancel the credit cards will i get a replacement before Friday.. prob not.. so I can bring am ex checks.... So i wake up DH and ask him to drive me to train.. as I don't have a license.. he said he would look around the house some more and then go to Target.. I am PANICed.. but have the train ticket and badge to get to work in another pocket of laptop bag..

Get on the train.. keep looking for the 12th time in the laptop bag.. like it will appear magically.. Took my blackberry out to check emails and FOUND IT in behind the Blackberry.. in the little blackberry pocket.. i AM SO RELieved.. so that is my day so far.. how is yours??
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[ibouncetoo]

.. so that is my day so far.. how is yours??

Well, I've only been awake 40 minutes...no drama yet!

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[NC Belle]

Geffric---I'm glad that your drama was resolved quickly. I hope that the rest of the week is easier on you to be followed by the best cruise yet for you and your dh.



I have some of own drama issues tonight. I wish that I had a great sibling relationship like some y'all. I guess that my trip to Boston won't happen since Sis decided that I should not even get a chance to invited. It gets better---Mom tells me via e-mail plus the godmother picked was her dh's sister (she is not what I consider the godmother type). I feel rejected since Sis/dh seem to focus almost 100% of their free time to their friends/his family. Mom told me to let it go since Sis has new baby, looking for a new job, plus her music/concert schedule. I feel so "loved" and "important" that a quick e-mail or 10 minute call is not possible to tell me stuff. Oh---the birth of Connor was done by e-mail through my Dad...his side---phone by Sis/her dh. Sis/dh were jerks to us 4 years ago when they were planning their wedding. Sis' dh's mom did not invite me to the baby shower---I would had thought her only sister/sibling would get at least an invite. I was so hoping that Sis would had change of heart and want her side to be involved in the baby's life. I guess that she always wanted to be an "only" child.

I almost don't want to go to WDW.

 

[slo]

So many hugs to you Belle!!!
I understand how hurt you feel, because I've had family issues before that deeply hurt me too (but that's a topic for another day, because we are going to focus on you now).

They don't know what they are missing, and they are being very foolish, and selfish to their new baby by not letting him bond with you. You have every right to be very hurt and angry, but try to not let this 100% bring you down. You have a DH that loves you very much, and you both have a great relationship, and you have Jessie too. I hope and pray that your Dsis doesn't continue with this behavior, and if she does, than she is in the wrong, not you!!! At some point, you may want to explain how you feel to her, because maybe she's oblivious to how she's acting (this happened to me once with a friend. She was hurting my feelings and didn't even know it, until I called her and laid all my upsetness and anger on the table - we are still friends, and have been for 34 years).

I will be thinking about you, and continued hugs to help you feel better

 

[geffric]

I have some of own drama issues tonight. I wish that I had a great sibling relationship like some y'all. I guess that my trip to Boston won't happen since Sis decided that I should not even get a chance to invited. It gets better---Mom tells me via e-mail plus the godmother picked was her dh's sister (she is not what I consider the godmother type). I feel rejected since Sis/dh seem to focus almost 100% of their free time to their friends/his family. Mom told me to let it go since Sis has new baby, looking for a new job, plus her music/concert schedule. I feel so "loved" and "important" that a quick e-mail or 10 minute call is not possible to tell me stuff. Oh---the birth of Connor was done by e-mail through my Dad...his side---phone by Sis/her dh. Sis/dh were jerks to us 4 years ago when they were planning their wedding. Sis' dh's mom did not invite me to the baby shower---I would had thought her only sister/sibling would get at least an invite. I was so hoping that Sis would had change of heart and want her side to be involved in the baby's life. I guess that she always wanted to be an "only" child.

I almost don't want to go to WDW.

I am so sorry that she is being a jerk..i would think that she would come around very soon and want Connor's aunt to be a part of his life.. But some people are just strange and they are missing so much but they just don't see it that way...

Scott's sister has never wanted anything to do with us. She was polite while his mother was still alive but once she was gone.. that was the last time we saw them..

So cheer up and realize she is the one that is missing out on a wonderful relationship with you.

BTW i have found that WDW is a wonderful place to escape everyday life and to just be submirsed ( sp) in the fantasy world of Walt..don't let her being strange 'cause you to miss your own great time with hubby.. after all it has been a difficult year for you and him and you deserve to relax and get away.

 

[cheeringmom]

BTW i have found that WDW is a wonderful place to escape everyday life and to just be submirsed ( sp) in the fantasy world of Walt..don't let her being strange 'cause you to miss your own great time with hubby.. after all it has been a difficult year for you and him and you deserve to relax and get away.

BELLE< i agree with Geffric. go and have a good time. The heat in Florida alone will make you forget everything but getting cool!! Enjoy your special time with hubby. You won't be able to change her heart right now...maybe in time. so go and get away for awhile.

Geffric, what a scare for you!! ugh I hate when I misplace stuff. You look for hours and end up fining it right where you looked a million times. But thankfully you found it. It could have been a nightmare.

SLO hire anyone latley???

Having a great time with the kids. They are tiring me out! I love it!!

 

[RRBB]

NC Belle great big hugs to you. You are a wonderful aunt to Connor even if his parents are excluding you right now. I know it hurts to that you weren't the chosen one, but there are other ways to show him you're there for him even if you're not the godmother.

I have the opposite issue with FIL, where it comes to Sophia. He wants NOTHING to do with her - he's only seen her a handful of times, mostly when forced to when we get together for family meals. He's even told OF to leave Sophia at home when he comes over with Ian. FIL's never held her or even had any interaction with her when we are together. I just hope she doesn't notice his lack of interest as she gets older since he does have a relationship with Ian.

I guess every family has problems of one sort or another and we just have to find a way to work with them. Make the best of a not so stellar situation. Go have fun at WDW and pick up a great souvenier for Connor that says, "Hey, I may not be your godmother but I can still point you down the right path... DISNEY & MICKEY MOUSE!!!"

 

[Danauk]

Hello from Disneyland!!

Hi everyone, we arrived in the USA safely on Monday and we are having a great time. Yesterday we did a VIP tour and our guide got us a private showing at turtle talk with Crush which was fun. We also managed to ride the Nemo ride via the exit and by passed a 1 hour line (we weren't supposed to be able to do this but our guide is friends with the manager there and he invited us in!!) Plus we went to the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies show and they dedicated a routine and some songs to us!! This morning we have just done a segway tour and now we are just about to head back into the park to ride California Screamin. Right now I'm dissing from my balcony at the Grand Californian watching people on Grizzly River Run and the Tower of Terror.
I thought I'd share a quick picture, here is Pete and I after we rode in the Lilly Belle yesterday. I look ridiculous, but it is really hot here!!

Belle Sorry you are having family issues.

RRBB and Gefric See you in a few days, I hope you have a safe flight.

Everyone else Hi there!

 

[ibouncetoo]

You got to ride in Lillie Belle! Glad you are having a wonderful time.

NCBelle

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[geffric]

great picture DanaUK.. thanks for posting.. see ya real soon..

 

[RRBB]

We head to the airport in just about 65 hours. So much to do and yet I don't seem to be stressing... YET!

Today was haircut day for Ian. So off to buy a new one to pack tuxes and formals in. Tomorrow is dentist appointment for me. I also have to hit a store to buy a garment bag. I know we had one - 8 years ago - but I can't seem to find it. I'm thinking it must have gotten messed up and we got rid of it or something. And Friday is portrait day - got to get Sophia's 15 month done.

I think we have just about everything pulled that needs to be packed, except for Ian's clothes. I have to wait until the last minute for him because he goes through so many outfits a day. That boy changes more in one day than a super model in a fashion show!!! I'm hoping to zip up the suitcases tomorrow night so that Friday is a relaxing day and I actually get some sleep the night before we leave. I'm sure that won't happen, but I'm still hopeful.

Gotta load up the kids again to head over to the cleaners...

 

[NC Belle]

Danauk--- I am happy that you had a great tour. The tours seem fun. I don't know if we will get to do a tour at WDW.

RRBB/Geffric---I hope that y'all get to relax some before your trip.


Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement /support...I did not mean to say I wanted the godmother job, but everything good seems to go to Sis' dh's side. I did e-mail my Sis this morning about the time Slo posted to tell her how I feel so cut off, wished that she show some support or saying anything when NC Beast's Dad was diagnosed with cancer or even check on how I was doing, and how sad that I am and feeling left out not in any celebrations or the fun of a new baby. She called at 8am to tell me that I sounded angry and that I should not have anything do with Connor at all nor her. I called my folks that said that and told me that I was way off-base and why I am being upset. I tried to have NC Beast explain my feelings and how Sis told me off since I told her that we were expecting the a/c service guy to call any minute plus I was too upset to talk at the moment. I cried off and on all day and feel that my parents are going to cut me out too. I just keep on feeling shut out today. I feel like everyone assumes that I would be okay in being left out on the various parties and fun. They say that I don't understand what a new mom goes through in the first year plus losing a job the month before due date (lay-off).


Sorry for that vent/rant. I had a rough day with everything and I have been a bad speller/omitting words/letters (I get that way when I am tired or have sore eyes). I just needed a soundingboard today and yes I know that I can be jerk in some ways.

 

[xDressedinlove]

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