I've sure been missing in action and missing out on all the action around here lately! I know everyone has probably gone for the evening but I am just gonna ramble here while I have the chance.
I just gotta share my news! We finally decided on our dates for WDW, December 2-16.

I've been watching airfare bounce up and down for the past few weeks. This week I lucked out and purchased out tickets for HALF PRICE of what they have been up to just by flying out on Wednesday instead of on the weekend! So.... since i saved so much on our flight I went ahead and booked the house I had found that everyone fell in love with. See.... we are on the calendar! What do you think of our house? It's even named after us!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p219739
I am so glad to have this part done. Now I just need to book a rental car and a little later get our tickets. In the meantime, I can get started planning all the fun stuff! Yippee! Even DS-18 is excited! We sat down together yesterday and toured the rides online. He is in awe of how huge WDW is and all the stuff we will have to do. DD-8 is just impressed that we are going to have our own private pool! So.... now I need all the WDW tips you experts have to offer! And also, here are a few really important questions I came up with....tell me... do they have churros, fruit and yogurt parfaits and chocolate covered strawberries in WDW like they do in DL? Where do I find them?
It seems like someone in my family has been sick for the last 3 or 4 months but finally everyone in our house is well all at the same time! I hope some of the rest of you are getting all better too.
whgrn, I loved your post about counting your blessings. What a sweet post! I know how you feel. There are many days when I thank the good Lord for how good he is to me!
I hope the situation with your DD and the older guy has been somewhat resolved. My DD is 8 now but I sure am not looking forward to when she starts getting interested in boys! Heck, what am I talking about... right now she already has her future husband picked out. At least for now I can just laugh it off but when she is 13 like your daughter I will have to start panicking myself!
Whoo-hoo, Bopsmom! DH should really earn some brownie points for getting you the concert tickets! Extra bonus points too for being such a thoughtful guy! Have a great weekend!
Oooh, a trip to Del Coronado too! I've always wanted to stay there! More points for DH?
D&DDisney, here's a hug for you.

Dealing with kids can be so trying sometimes. I pray you find a way to reach your son and find a way to help him deal better with his issues.
MagiKitty, I'm so sorry that you and your BF are not seeing eye to eye on Disney. Here's hoping he comes to his senses! Yeah for getting those tickets!
Oooh, BKMETV. The bathroom looks really nice.
Howdy to everyone else I missed mentioning.