Four-mer TKers...4 one, 4 all, 4 ever

[racetrack18kb]

I actually responded to all those posts, but for some reason, my reply is in the text box??

I've had that happen before. It's just another of the strange things that happens here on the disboards. Kinda like the clock that is never right for some reason.

I know toward the end of my pregnancies, I ended up sleeping sitting up alot. There was just no other way to get comfy. But all the uncomfortable nights were so worth it in the end.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Funny that you said that, I was actually wondering if I should try that!!!

 

[racetrack18kb]

That was the only time I could ever sleep like that though. Even now, I try to to doze off on the recliner and no luck.

How's DH doing? Is he still working crazy hours?

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Unfortunately yes his hours are as bad as ever. Last week he worked 43 hours in 3 days. Only got about 4 hours of sleep per day. Poor guy, and he has been feeling kind of depressed since he can't even really look for a job right now as we need the insurance at least until the baby is born, then we can try and think of something.

I can't believe you guys are leaving so soon! Are you crawling out of your skin?

 

[whgrn]

By this time tomorrow, I hope to be relaxing in our hotel room in SC.

DH just went to drop off our dog at my stepbro's house. He's being a sweetie and dog sitting for us.

Oh, and somehow, DS is missing half the new clothes I bought him for summer. He can't tell us where they are either. But we suspect that all the times he's been wearing big baggy sweatpants to his mom's, he's been wearing his new shorts underneath them and leaving them their. When we ask him, he won't answer us....his typical sign of being caught. Now he doesn't have enough clothes to take with him. I might be being mean but one of the days that we are lounging by the pool, he's going to spend the time doing his laundry. I don't think I should miss out on pool time because of something he did.

Yes, someone come up with a menu. Does anyone like pasta salad?

Wendy, DD wants a kilt?! Isn't she more of a tomboy with her clothes? Don't pass up this opportunity to get it for her. And since she is the one asking for one, she's going to have to wear it. We all know DS is going to love camp. He'll never admit to it but what kid would admit that mom was right?

What on earth does DS gain by taking his clothes over to his mother's house? I think your plan for pool time is perfect! Cause and effect--something our boys definitely need to learn!

I love pasta salad, as long as there are no olives and not too much onion. (I know, I am soooo picky!)

Yup, my little tomboy wants a kilt. And she will get one too! And you better believe she will wear it! Often!

The day DS admits I am right and he is wrong is the day pigs will fly. Not gonna happen!!!

 

[racetrack18kb]

Work sucks for DH too. He's constantly out of town now. Last week, he had to work in both Ohio and New York. When we get back, he either has to go back to NY or to Tennessee.

I'm pretty excited. But I think I'm mostly excited about DH being excited. He likes our vacations to Disney but it wouldn't have bothered him if we didn't go. But with this vacation, he's been talking about it for weeks.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Oh boy the things I have to look forward to!!!

Man, I am so ignoring all the housework I need to be doing right now.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

I've noticed your posts about how often he is out of town. I guess at least my husband is still in town, doesn't mean I get to see him though!
That is great that he is excited for your trip. That makes it so much more exciting. I should probably try and let him pick a destination one of these times, but I just cant imagine going anywhere else.

 

[racetrack18kb]

As bad as it can be with him out of town, in a way, I like it better than when he has to work the crazy hours here and then drive a couple of hours to get home. When he's out of town, he's in a hotel about 10 minutes from the job site. I don't have to worry about him driving when he's exhausted. It just sucks either way.

Is he going to be able to take some time off when you have the baby? I always hate how dads get the really short end of the straw when it comes to being home with a new baby. Mom's in this country do too but I know with our last one, DH could only take off 3 days. For a country that talks about family values so much, it is harder and harder to be a family.

We would be going back to WDW except Universal offered such great deals this year. We only paid 95.00 for a 7 day ticket. Granted it's only 2 parks but we really wanted to relax this time. WDW just gets so hectic sometimes trying to squeeze in everything.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

I understand, my DH calls sometimes from work saying how he can barely keep his eyes open and I'm stuck at work when he is coming home and all I can do is worry about him driving. Ugh, I wish the situation was better.

As far as time off, he can apply for a FMLA leave for two weeks when the baby is born, as long as he stays in his current position. If he tries to step down into a lesser management position with the company ( which he is considering) he will only be able to take 5 days, which is still better than nothing I guess. But I know with it being our first, we both will be worry warts to an extent and there is going to be alot to learn-for both of us. I know what you mena about "family values" look at my husbands job-Wal-Mart, if there is one thing that company does NOT give a damn about it is making sure you get some time with your family. I've even almost completely stopped shopping there even with Dh measly discount. Just cant stand how fake they are.

I agree about needing a vaca with some down time. As much fun as I had at WDW, I really could have used a few days of lounging around. You are exhausted most of the time before you even get there from all the exhausting planning you have to do.

 

[racetrack18kb]

He works at Wal-mart? I've heard from lots of people that they treat their employees horribly. They brag about all the good the do for America but turn around and treat "their family" like dirt.

DH does commercial roofing. Hard, physical labor in all kinds of weather. It's taking its toll on him physically. He wants to get out of it but with moving, he can't right now. His company is going to let us pick where to live and then they will open their office based on that. Can't turn down that opportunity, you know. But I have convinced him that he can go back to school. He really loves to do auto body work. I found a few schools around where we are looking to move that offer courses for that. I figure in a year or so when we are established better down in FL, he can go back to school and do something that he loves.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

That would be great if he can make a major career change, especially after you guys get where you want to be. I bet that will help him be alot happier.

Yes DH works for Wal Mart, and honestly I think that they get a little bit worse rep than they deserve. My Dh started as a truck unloader, went to a stockman, went to working in the photo lab, became the photo lab manager, then also was over the "connect center" which is where they sell the cell phones, and from there went to asst. store manager. And honestly I can say up until he became a asst. manager--which is salary he loved the company and would defend them all the time. But once they can "legally" make you work whatever they want, you may as well forget it. They've got you. And at his store, his manager ( a woman) doesn't like working with men so she gives them an even harder time than the women at the store, 2 of which are her friends, outside of work. I don't think they should be allowed to have relationships like that.

 

[racetrack18kb]

I remember you saying how bad his manager is. It seems like it's what they call reverse discrimination. I do like Wal-mart. I shop there all the time. It just seems to be that they concentrate on the big picture too much and not little picture which is the hard working employees who keep things running for them.

DH is going to have many more opportunities down if FL than he would ever have here. He's got his current company to get started. His brother has his own home improvement business along with going to school for solar energy. By staying with his current company, we can afford to send him to school. Now is the best time to move for us.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

That's great that he has some options. I'm so glad for you guys that it is going to work out! It will be such an exciting time. Just dont forget to keep us updated! Who knows if we ever get down there like we want to, maybe we'll be neighbors!

It's almost impossible to completely avoid Wal Mart, mainly because of their prices. I've been trying to shop at a local discount store more, but it's a little difficult since they only take cash, and it's hard to know how much you are going to spend.

 

[racetrack18kb]

I honestly prefer Target but we have 3 Wal-marts that are closer than the nearest Target. With gas prices rising again, Wal-mart it is.


On Thursday, we are going to take a little look around that town I posted about before. With the kids, I am liking more and more the idea of a little town instead of a city. So many houses that I looked at for sale are on cul-de-sacs. I just love that idea with the little ones.

If you really want to get there, and the timing is right, you'll get there. We've wanted to move for so long but just had to wait for all the chips to fall into place. You'll time will come too.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

We actually have a target about 3 minutes from here, but in this area, Targets completely lack to what Wal Marts around here have. I've been in some amazing Targets in other areas, just not around here.

Awww,, thanks that is such a nice thing to say. I hope we get there. It's come close a few times just not happened yet. But like you said if it's supposed to happen it will. I really hope you guys like that town you are looking at. Wouldn't hurt either if you happen to see any locals, and ask how the area really is.

 

[racetrack18kb]

Our Targets are great around here but there are only 2 within 30 minutes of our house. Maybe that just makes them better since they are not so close. We have 3 Wal-marts within 15 minutes of our house. And they are all 3 different sizes. One is a Super Wal-mart with the grocery store, one is very tiny, and the other right in between. We usually go to the small one because it helps me spend less money.

I'm a firm believer that things will happen when they are suppose to. I think if we had moved sooner, it never would have worked out. And thankfully, I've found a "friend" online from the same town that we are looking at. She's left an open door for me to ask any and all questions about the area.

But I really need to get to bed.

I leave in 7 hours. Universal, here we come!!!!!

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Wow we are almost at the end of page 248! Did we ever finalize our new name? And how do we go about starting the next one? Help, where's Kitty???

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Good night Race! Try and get some rest, and have an absolutely wonderful vacation. Don't worry about a thing just have fun. See you when you get back!

 

[racetrack18kb]

Wow we are almost at the end of page 248! Did we ever finalize our new name? And how do we go about starting the next one? Help, where's Kitty???

Just before I leave for the night. I think the new thread will be called Tkers Take The Fifth. In honor of our fifth thread.

Magikitty will start it in honor of her bringing us all together. Once it is started, someone will send out pm's to everyone letting them know where we are now.

Nobody ever gets left behind here.