Girls Only Disneyland Trip - Old Thread

[Zoemakes5]

I'm sure I could find out.

I know....I'd be happy to give everyone a guided tour!

 

[mommaU4]

Evening ladies. Well, actually it's almost bedtime, but the kids have been using the computer tonight so I wasn't on much.

Stacie ~ Sorry to hear about your rough day. That's a shame. Divorce is never easy.

Capri ~ Thanks for the funnies.

Steph ~ Good for you on going for your Master's!! And have fun visiting your doggy this weekend. Can't wait to see some pics.

Jane ~ How sweet that Dave is getting you a brick. What a nice present. And I'll babysit Ty! We'll hang out, do some shots, smoke some cigs, and play some Halo on the Xbox. No worries!
Seriously, I know it's hard. We are in the same boat. But I've only ever had family watch my kids when they were little as we lived in SoCal then with lots of family around.

Heather ~ First off, good luck on your interview. And second, I'm sorry for all your going through with Nathan. I know it seems overwhelming but you cannot blame yourself. You're doing what you need to do now. That's all that matters.

January ~ Sorry you got sick!! Better now then in March though. Take care and feel better soon.


I think I'm all caught up. I had to Google that story on Brandon Zucker. So sad. What a horrible tragedy.

Anyway, just wanted to check in before heading off to bed. Talk to y'all tomorrow.

 

[Zoemakes5]

Hey all...a long hard day at work, and I'm ready fro bed.

My contract is up in early April. I'm stressing already about finding a job. Nursing jobs in Tucson are fairly sparce right now. The snowbirds did not arrive like they normally do. I have a job interview Friday afternoon. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm hoping to keep on keeping on.

I had a rough evening once I got home. We got our copy of Nathan's therapy plan, and it included their assessment of his skills in it. I'm lost, sad, and confused. I cried for half an hour, and am still teary about it. I know that a few of us here are dealing with developmental delays with our children. I'm just starting out. If anyone has any words of hope and encouragement for me, please PM me. The one thing that stood out to me was that he is behind in every aspect. His best 'score' at 23 months was social-emotional scored at 16 months, but his cognitive was scored at 8 months. I can't even believe it. How could I have missed this for so long...

I'm crying too much to type anymore....

I need to go to bed.

Good Night all

Heather

Heather,
I'll PM soon. Kinda crazy here. Actually, I'll PM you my cel phone in case you want to talk in person. I know how hard it is. I remember the beginning so very clearly. The "good" news is that he's clearly qualifying for services. For so long, Ethan didn't. It's easier to stay with services when things start to get better than qualifying for them to begin with.
More later.
Michelle

 

[Zoemakes5]

Gosh, that is heartbreaking. His family must be going through so much.



Those were great! Thanks for sharing!





Good grief...I am hearing that. I feel like all I do is schoolwork. I still have 2 more years!
Then on to my masters....

Eh, its all good. It will be worth it.




Chocolate cake...

That is so great!



We will be in San Diego for BIL's Marines thing-y. I am not sure what it is called.

We will most likely just have dinner with the family. Nothing too special. We usually skip out on V-day since our anniversary is Feb 24th.





Ah, I love labs! They are great dogs.




We just asked our friends and co-workers. We found an awesome preschool for Maddie that way.

First of all, ditto for the congrats to Steph! How exciting.

Second, January, when exactly will you be in San Diego? Will you be here long enough to meet up? Maybe lunch of something?

 

[daisy_77]

First of all, ditto for the congrats to Steph! How exciting.

Second, January, when exactly will you be in San Diego? Will you be here long enough to meet up? Maybe lunch of something?

Hi!

On Thursday we are driving down to San Diego. Friday is when the ceremony is happening and I know we are heading back to home to Boise on Saturday morning.

I would love to meet up, it just doesn't look like I will have a chance to get some time for it.

 

[daisy_77]

Good morning ladies.

I feel like I have not even slept. Is there such a thing as nyquil having reverse effects on a person? I have been wide awake since 6:30...I went to bed at almost midnight.

Oh, well..since I am up here are the DLR hours for March 8th:
__________________________________________________
Monday March 9, 2009
Disneyland® Park
Park Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Parades Event:
Time:

None scheduled at this time.

Entertainment Event:
Time:

"Remember...Dreams Come True" Fireworks
8:45 p.m.


Jedi Training Academy
10:30 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 2:25 p.m. 3:30 p.m.



Closed for Refurbishment:
Goofy's Playhouse
Mark Twain Riverboat
Stage Door - Ice House
Westward Ho Wagon - Construction Fence in Location

Disney's California Adventure® Park
Park Hours:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Parades Event:
Time:

Pixar Play Parade
5:15 p.m.



Entertainment Event:
Time:

Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage!
10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m.



Closed for Refurbishment:
Boudin Bakery
Burger Invasion
King Triton's Carousel
Sun Wheel
The Bakery Tour

 

[tinkermell]

Yep. Only 16 more weeks to go. Then I graduate!!!

Wow! The end is in site!!!

Marty gets the itchy-scratch mouth and throat, and his sister gets really bad canker sores. So we pretty much keep walnuts out of the house.

Dave, my DH gets the itchty mouth and throat thing too.

Alright so it's official........I am insane. I have decided to start my Master's degree next month. I'm doing it totally online. I have been out of school since November of 2007. It's time to get my behind back in gear. I slacked off. I need to do this, I just need to remind myself of this when I want to throw in the towel...

steph

Hey that is really cool!!
You can do it,
you can do it,
you can,
you can!!

So now that Feb is just around the corner.....is anyone planning on doing anything for V-Day?

I'll be at a volleyball tournament for my youngest DD. Woo hoo!

Meanwhile, Dave told me yesterday that I'm getting a DLR brick as my V-day present!!!

That is a really nice gift. One that will always be special, and around for years and years to look at.

We're getting a chocolate lab. We're going to visit him this weekend and I will remember to bring my camera so I get a picture to post here.

steph

We love labs. Our last one, was a chocolate. We are pretty sure that she was taken from us. That broke my DD's heart.

Hey all...a long hard day at work, and I'm ready fro bed.

My contract is up in early April. I'm stressing already about finding a job. Nursing jobs in Tucson are fairly sparce right now. The snowbirds did not arrive like they normally do. I have a job interview Friday afternoon. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm hoping to keep on keeping on.

I had a rough evening once I got home. We got our copy of Nathan's therapy plan, and it included their assessment of his skills in it. I'm lost, sad, and confused. I cried for half an hour, and am still teary about it. I know that a few of us here are dealing with developmental delays with our children. I'm just starting out. If anyone has any words of hope and encouragement for me, please PM me. The one thing that stood out to me was that he is behind in every aspect. His best 'score' at 23 months was social-emotional scored at 16 months, but his cognitive was scored at 8 months. I can't even believe it. How could I have missed this for so long...

I'm crying too much to type anymore....

I need to go to bed.

Good Night all

Heather

Heather, I wish I could just drop by and give you a big hug. Sounds like you could use alot of them right now.

It sounds like you are on the right path to helping Nathan out, so please do not beat yourself up about this. I bet most parents in this situation, don't find out either until their children are about 2 or so. So many children develop so differently, so it can be so hard to know if there is a problem.
Please know that I will keep you in my prayers, and that God will give you His peace that passes all understanding.

I also sincerely hope that you will have a new job real soon.

As for the night out, it's sad not to be able to take advantage of it, as we don't have any family here in Vegas and I have not been able to bring myself to leave Ty with non family members outside of his daycare. So, we haven't had a ton of date nights since he was born: a few nights when my mom has been out to visit and then 3 or 4 of the other parents night out offerings his school has had. I am sure that I could probably find a sitter if I really needed one, I just haven't really had the motivation to search one out yet.

For all of you more experienced moms out there, how did you approach the search for a babysitter when you don't have family in the area?

Ask around from friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Hopefully you will get a great reference!

Hi, ladies! I hope your night is going well.
I am not sure what happened...but all of a sudden I got sick. I have a temp and feel like my head is going to explode. I am not sure where it came from...but I am staying home tomorrow. I feel like I have been home a lot lately from work. I hope I don't get into trouble, even though I have the sick time available.

Ooh..............I hope you are feeling better today.

 

[tinkermell]

Good morning ladies.

I feel like I have not even slept. Is there such a thing as nyquil having reverse effects on a person? I have been wide awake since 6:30...I went to bed at almost midnight.

Did you take Dayquil?



J/K!!

I hope you can take a nap today!! (I think that is the best smilie for that.)?

 

[Stacerita]

Good morning ladies.

I feel like I have not even slept. Is there such a thing as nyquil having reverse effects on a person? I have been wide awake since 6:30...I went to bed at almost midnight.

Good morning! I feel like I haven't slept either. I got home last night about 11:30, then it took me some time to wash my face and wind down a bit. Then I started freaking out because I thought I lost my graduation application which I need to turn in today. I found it. It was in the folder I put it in for safe keeping. I am losing my mind. But I feel your pain about not feeling like you slept. My eyes are so tired that they are burning when I blink. Ive been up since 5am and I have another long day to go. I'm heading out to work right now, then I have a few meetings this morning. Hopefully my afternoon will be quiet. Then I need to be on campus by 4:45 so I can get my graduation application in and be to class on time. My only hope is that we get out of class early.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[kelmac284]

Morning all.

Well since I am technologically challenged and don't know how to multiquote I will just do this.

To Heather I am sorry about your son. I know how frustrating that is. Katy did not really talk until she was three years old and I brought in speech therapists but they said that it is all subjective and that some kids are just delayed and not to worry. I know that is different for your son but all I can tell you is that some kids ARE delayed but DO catch up later. I know this might not be the case right now for your son BUT I am sure with therapy he will do fine down the road and PLEASE don't blame yourself. I have volunteered for years in my kids classes and seen lots of kids go through therapy and done wonderfully. So don't beat yourself up. You are getting him help and that is the best thing you can do. You ARE a good mom and you ARE doing the best you can!! ((hugs))

Chesiregirl that is so cool about the brick. We have always wanted one too but never wanted to part with the money. I hope it is there when we can go so you can point it out to us! And about leaving your son I SO know how you feel! We had two babies 16 months apart and I had my first almost exactly 9 months after I got married and we got custody of my stepdaughter only a month after we got married and she was 7 at the time so we LITERALLY didn't have one night alone for the first 5 years of our marriage. We BARELY had any evenings alone either cuz my parents are old school and don't babysit either. It really was hard but we don't trust people we don't know to babysit either so it was rough. I'm sorry you are going to miss the parents night out but next time they have one DEF take advantage!!

To those that are sick I hope you start feeling better soon and I know I am missing other stuff but I hope things start looking better for everyone else as well.

As far as valentines I know someone asked about that and that is Shane and I's anniversary. It sounded like a good idea at the time and honestly I picked that day back then because it was a three day weekend but some days I wish we never would have gotten married on that day because it makes it practically impossible to go out to eat even without reservations made WAY in advance and with Lynn's birthday exactly one week before it makes it hard as well money wise.

Plus Christmas and Katy's birthday were barely a month earlier so it is always something that gets put on the back burner.

And Beth to answer your question having an evening at home is pretty much all we EVER end up doing and when I was married to my first husband I wanted my 5th to be special kind of like the every 5 years is special kind of thing and he wasn't even home. And what did he bring me? Some smoked salmon! BLEH. Not that I don't like it but he was up in Seattle on a job interview that day and that is what he brought me. Happy Anniversary! I was like OK! One of our special anniversaries and we not only didn't spend it together but he brings me a hunk of fish! So then when Shane and I had been married 5 years I planned this big trip to vegas and then he got deployed to Iraq and I had to cancel it! So then for our 10th I wanted to renew our vows since we got married in Tahoe and Shane got married in jeans and we only had like 10 people at our wedding and only had snapshots etc. Well then money got tight and all kinds of things came up and so then I thought we could at least take a weekend getaway but with our trip to Florida and then our trip in April and then this trip there was no way.

So once again our anniversary got put on the back burner. It just sucks cuz this always happens. I had a really fancy dinner planned for us I think 2 years ago and then 2 weeks before he got laid off and I had to cancel. That is the bad part about him working construction is this is usually the time of year he gets laid off. So it seems like every time I DO make plans to do something nice I have to cancel at the last minute.

Ah well maybe we can try to do something this summer who knows.

Anyway he does have that monday off so at this point we are thinking about driving up to my parents place in Truckee and taking the girls to the snow.

We shall see.

 

[tinkermell]

Good morning! I feel like I haven't slept either. I got home last night about 11:30, then it took me some time to wash my face and wind down a bit. Then I started freaking out because I thought I lost my graduation application which I need to turn in today. I found it. It was in the folder I put it in for safe keeping. I am losing my mind. But I feel your pain about not feeling like you slept. My eyes are so tired that they are burning when I blink. Ive been up since 5am and I have another long day to go. I'm heading out to work right now, then I have a few meetings this morning. Hopefully my afternoon will be quiet. Then I need to be on campus by 4:45 so I can get my graduation application in and be to class on time. My only hope is that we get out of class early.

Have a great day everyone!

I'm getting tired just reading this.

I also hope you have an early night!!

 

[daisy_77]

Ooh..............I hope you are feeling better today.

Thank you! I am starting to feel better.

Did you take Dayquil?



J/K!!

I hope you can take a nap today!! (I think that is the best smilie for that.)?

For a moment, I thought I did and double-checked the bottle!

Good morning! I feel like I haven't slept either. I got home last night about 11:30, then it took me some time to wash my face and wind down a bit. Then I started freaking out because I thought I lost my graduation application which I need to turn in today. I found it. It was in the folder I put it in for safe keeping. I am losing my mind. But I feel your pain about not feeling like you slept. My eyes are so tired that they are burning when I blink. Ive been up since 5am and I have another long day to go. I'm heading out to work right now, then I have a few meetings this morning. Hopefully my afternoon will be quiet. Then I need to be on campus by 4:45 so I can get my graduation application in and be to class on time. My only hope is that we get out of class early.

Have a great day everyone!

I hope you get some relaxation time today.

Morning all.


To those that are sick I hope you start feeling better soon and I know I am missing other stuff but I hope things start looking better for everyone else as well.

As far as valentines I know someone asked about that and that is Shane and I's anniversary. It sounded like a good idea at the time and honestly I picked that day back then because it was a three day weekend but some days I wish we never would have gotten married on that day because it makes it practically impossible to go out to eat even without reservations made WAY in advance and with Lynn's birthday exactly one week before it makes it hard as well money wise.

So once again our anniversary got put on the back burner. It just sucks cuz this always happens. I had a really fancy dinner planned for us I think 2 years ago and then 2 weeks before he got laid off and I had to cancel. That is the bad part about him working construction is this is usually the time of year he gets laid off. So it seems like every time I DO make plans to do something nice I have to cancel at the last minute.

Ah well maybe we can try to do something this summer who knows.

Anyway he does have that monday off so at this point we are thinking about driving up to my parents place in Truckee and taking the girls to the snow.

We shall see.

Good morning!

That is a bummer about your plans for V-days in the past. I am thinking maybe you can pick a weekend around V-day and do something around that time..maybe dinner or a nice night out.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks January. Yeah we will do something eventually. And even if we can't if we can spend a nice day having fun with the girls that will be just as fun.

 

[stacielee]

Ladies, ladies, please don't post so much when I'm gone!!! I had Bunko at my house last night and didn't get online yesterday, except in the morning! I think I'm caught up now; here's my responses:

Tracey, roughly how long did it take after you ordered for them to place your brick? Dave told me yesterday that he is getting me (actually our family) a brick as my Valentine's Day gift. I am really excited and although I am sure it probably won't be installed by the Girls Trip, I am hoping that it will be installed by the time we go to the opening weekend of Food & Wine at the end of April or at least by our trip to take my niece the first week of June!

Also, I would love to see your button design, as I think that would be a really cool thing to surprise Dave and Ty with on a future trip!

My DH got me a brick for Christmas, 2007; I had filled out the form and gave it to him in October and let him know that I would be VERY disappointed if I didn't get it. I said I didn't want anything else for Christmas; how easier does it get?!? The form sat out for awhile then one day it was gone! We got the confirmation in late November-early December, with the picture of what it would look like, and it was put down around the end of March, 2008. The first time I actually saw it was on the Ladies' trip last April! Here's a picture of it:

But you don't know where my office is!

Oh, but I do!!!

I'm sure I could find out.

What's it worth to you??

Hey Everyone!

I'm back from visiting my best friend in Newport Beach. We went into L.A. and stayed at the Sofitel and had a spa day then went to see the Magic Flute By the L.A. Opera. It was Very Good.

It's always fun to go and visit yet it's so wonderful to go back home to your family.

Hope Everyone has a great week.

Hey Dawn, did you want to jump on the Super Shuttle with us on March 5, since we're coming in on the same flight? I was going to do the pre-paid reservation, with the Entertainment discount. It's $8 per person plus $1.50 tip.

Gee, everytime I'm here in the evening, there isn't anything going on. Then, when I'm not here in the evening, you ladies chat up 3-4 pages worth of stuff.

Well, I guess if I hang around, it'll continue to be quiet. I'll just leave you all with some funny hubby/wife jokes a friend sent me last week.

I hope you enjoy these! (And no one gets offended. )

Those were SO funny! A few hit a little too close to home

 

[sahbushka]

January, about the nyquil...it makes me stay awake. I have tried it multiple times and each time I end up not being able to sleep AT ALL. I don't take it any more because of that.

Sarah

 

[disney-super-mom]

Good morning ladies.

I slept like crud last night too - I tossed and turned all night. Must've been something in the atmosphere keeping us all up.

Heather - Trust me, what you're feeling and going through emotionally is perfectly normal. My heart just breaks for you because I know the pain you're going through, but it will get better. It's a learning journey for not only Nathan, but for you too, and as you learn more and more, you begin to feel more comfortable and at ease with any hurdles Nathan may face. The journey can be a rollercoaster, but after you've been around the track a few times, it less intimidating and more like "Ehh, we'll get through it." BTW, I think you're a great mom to notice a problem with Nathan and tackle it head on like you're doing.

We took Ryan to his pediatrician twice saying something was a little "off" with him when he was three year old. The doc just told us not to worry about it, he's fine, and Ryan will grow out of it. By the time he was four, we took him to the school district to get him assessed for kindergarten which he was supposed to start the following fall. He was WAAAAAAAAAY behind, and they immediately put him in their preschool program. We felt like terrible, horrible parents.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Good Morning! Thanks everyone for the hugs, pm's, well wishes and prayers.

I'm trying to wrap my head around things, and decide what all I want to do. We will be fine, but I want the 'best fine' that I can get.

I am going to research diets today, and start there. I truely believe that we are what we eat, and I know that some developmental experts swear by the gluten and casein free diet.

To those who have shared a little of your stories with me, thank you. It helps to hear you say it will be ok. Capri's message rang true to me. I also mentioned at Nathan's 18 month appointment how I felt like he was behind on some things. The ped told me not to worry that he would be fine. I called the ped's office in November when I had decided that I had waited long enough. The ped's office wouldn't even make me an appointment for him to see Nathan. I could have argued it, but I decided to just refer him for testing myself. I also understand the relief of his qualifying for help. It's strange, I don't want there to be a problem, but I'm glad he qualifies for help.

Enough of that!

Talk with you all later.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Oh, and January, Nyquil does the same thing to me. It's like the second the drug is out of my body (around 6-8 hours), I'm wide awake. Nyquil doesn't even make DH sleepy one bit. Wierd!

 

[fairykin]

Hey Stacielee.. Thank You for thinking of including my mom and i on the shuttle. However.. we won't be able to. My Mom wants to take some pictures of the big John Wayne Statue.. she loves the vintage cowboys.

Whenever we go to Disneyland.. my mom and i are always taking care of the grandchildren. So this trip, i want to make sure she gets to look in all the shops she wants.. ride what she wants..and eat whenever she wants. So if she wants to take the time to stop and look at the Giant John Wayne Statue.. then we are doing that.

 

[toocherie]

Yep. Only 16 more weeks to go. Then I graduate!!!

Party!!!

Alright so it's official........I am insane. I have decided to start my Master's degree next month. I'm doing it totally online. I have been out of school since November of 2007. It's time to get my behind back in gear. I slacked off. I need to do this, I just need to remind myself of this when I want to throw in the towel...

steph

Not insane--you are doing the best thing for your family and for yourself! Congrats!

So now that Feb is just around the corner.....is anyone planning on doing anything for V-Day?

Nope: I thought about doing a girls' only V-Day party for some of my girlfriends--I did it a few years ago and we had a BLAST. But I just don't have the energy.