Girls Only Trip ~ OLD Thread, see link in first post for new one

[DangerMouse]

So I'm fairly sure that someone has cursed me, although I don't know who or why, but still, it must be true because otherwise, why would everything continue to be so sucky.

In the last seven days I've:

Lost a friend
Had a flooded basement
Ruined carpet
Stinky House
No hot water for 4 days
Signed a $1700 bill for a new gas hot water heater
Homework all flippin' day, everyday, except actually ON Thanksgiving day
Dealt with a crappy learning team member - again.
Am behind about 8 loads of laundry
Been put in the middle of my brother's divorce
Received a call from my crying mother today
My dad is going downhill fast and must come home from Lake Havasu to Spokane asap
Has had NO time to decorate for Christmas
Have no presents yet
House is a mess
Had an argument with hubby at 1:30am last night about "watching TV" even though it's only been 3 days. (Sorry, TMI)
And I've cried or been on the verge of crying almost everyday.


It's enough already. I just can't take it anymore.

Capri, I'm so sorry to hear your dad's health is taking a bad turn again. And on top of that entire list that Justin gave you guilt about "watching tv". Sometimes men just don't get it. With all that's on your plate right now, he should just let you take a hot bath, rub your shoulders and leave you the heck alone!

Why is it that when men are stressed they want more "tv" and when women are stressed they don't want to have anything to do with it?

Sending big cyber hugs your way. Wish I could come do some laundry for ya!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Hey all,

I work the next two days, so I wanted to say hello!

I should've multi quoted, but I didn't.

Jane, enjoy your trip! You have a wonderful DH there!

Capri, I'm sorry life's been so stressful lately. I hope things look up soon!

That's all I can think of for now. I'm so tired and have been nauseous everyday for the past few weeks. It's getting old. I'm grateful things are going well so far though.

 

[sahbushka]

I just finished reading a Hannah Swenson mystery, Plum Pudding Murder, and I'm on the wait list at the library for the next one, Apple Turnover Murder. I love her books!! Some other authors that are like her are Diane Mott Davidson, Janet Evanovich and Carolyn Hart, although the last 2 don't involve cooking but the books by Diane Mott Davidson include recipes as well!!

Ohhh, I am jealous! I am #8 on the waiting list for the Plum Pudding Murder and I can't wait to read it! I am already on the waiting list for the Apple Turnover Murder and it doesn't even come out until next year sometime! Have you tried any of the recipes? I am going to try some of the authors you suggested, thanks!

Hi ladies.

I only had time to skim through the last page or two of posts. My inlaws are here waiting for me. Going out to Springs Preserve, and Chuck E Cheese with the family, and then tonight I'm meeting up with some of the ladies for dinner and Kahunaville.

Hope all is well, talk to you later.

I went to Chuck E Cheese yesterday too! My ds learned how to write his name so we took him. Last time we took him was when he became potty trained and the next time he gets to go is when he learns to button his own pants! We had a good time, hope you did too!

Good morning Divas!

We will be leaving soon to go to DL for my birthday weekend. I hope everyone has a great remainder of their long, holiday weekend!

Oh and I got a Kindle for my birthday...I am soooo excited! That's the reason we didn't get an early start today to DL because I've been playing with it all morning.

Please Stay Well and Be safe!

Have a great time in DL! Ok, I have to ask...what's a Kindle?

I am just finishing reading the Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder.

I think I want to get the Strawberry Shortcake murder next.

Kaeleb wants us to make a few of the cookies from the book.

I made the Chocolate Chip Crunch Cookies from that book and they were really good! I have also made Chocolate Overload Cookie Bars which is in her 7th book, the Peach Cobbler Murder and next I am going to try Brownies Plus which is in her 11th book, Cream Puff Murder. I have a bunch of the recipes from her books in a special binder of recipes I would like to try! They look so good! Have fun trying them! Oh, and I would deffinitely suggest reading them in order! Strawberry Shortcake Murder is #2 so you are good to go!

Hey ladies! It was kinda a bummer Thanksgiving around here as both Dave and I were sick with really bad colds. I have been feeling it since Wednesday and only now am starting to feel functional again. So, unfortunately I ended up missing the Vegas girls adventures of the weekend AND I didn't really get anything accomplished this weekend in terms of house stuff, Christmas decorating, etc.

Vicki, Courtney, Mel, Cristabel and anyone else who is hitting the AP shopping event next Saturday: Amazing news, I will get to be at the big sale next Saturday too!

We are taking Ty to see the Imagination Movers (Disney's version of the Wiggles) in downtown LA on Saturday and the plan is that we are driving over on Friday night. While Dave told me that we were staying near the concert venue (Nokia Theatre), he surprised me tonight with the fact that we are staying at Hojo and that he booked us one last breakfast with Lilo and Stitch since that is our very favorite character meal and it is changing to Mickey and Friends as of Dec. 11th!!!

Thus, I will also get to go shopping before breakfast! I feel so spoiled, as we also have a 4 night trip booked for later in the month. But, Dave feeds my Disney habit well and is giving me a few hours in the park on Friday night as he knows that we can't be so close to Disneyland and not go.

Oh, and Mel--I am so jealous that you got two Zhu Zhus. I have been trying to find them with no luck. It's not an end of the universe kind of thing since Ty still doesn't even really grasp what Christmas is, let alone the fact that he doesn't know the Zhu Zhus either, but they are so cute and I know that he would just love them! I have been tracking them online, but no luck yet.

Bummed you were ill but sooooo great about your Disney plans! Have a fantastic time!

So I'm fairly sure that someone has cursed me, although I don't know who or why, but still, it must be true because otherwise, why would everything continue to be so sucky.

In the last seven days I've:

Lost a friend
Had a flooded basement
Ruined carpet
Stinky House
No hot water for 4 days
Signed a $1700 bill for a new gas hot water heater
Homework all flippin' day, everyday, except actually ON Thanksgiving day
Dealt with a crappy learning team member - again.
Am behind about 8 loads of laundry
Been put in the middle of my brother's divorce
Received a call from my crying mother today
My dad is going downhill fast and must come home from Lake Havasu to Spokane asap
Has had NO time to decorate for Christmas
Have no presents yet
House is a mess
Had an argument with hubby at 1:30am last night about "watching TV" even though it's only been 3 days. (Sorry, TMI)
And I've cried or been on the verge of crying almost everyday.


It's enough already. I just can't take it anymore.

Oh Capri. Your DH should be thanking his lucky stars...there can be times where there is no "tv watching" in my house for months! All depends on if dh is in the dog house or not or if I am working a bunch of overtime. And that is completely ok! I hope things turn around for you soon!

Sarah

 

[jordansmomma]

Capri~ Sorry you are having such a crappy week. I am sorry about your dad. I hope this week is a little better for you. Big hugs Capri!

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Capri, big super giant hugs to you. Things will get better. We all promise.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Do any of you ladies who live near or been to DL recently can tell me what to pack to wear at night? I'm thinking 2 long sleeve shirts and a sweatshirt would be fine? Probably with a scarf and some gloves. Does that sound good? I don't remember what I wore last year around this time.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Awww...i just want to give you one big hug! Just remember, this too shall pass.

Thanks Janelle.

I know it shall pass.....but.....what's coming next?!!!

Capri, I'm so sorry to hear your dad's health is taking a bad turn again. And on top of that entire list that Justin gave you guilt about "watching tv". Sometimes men just don't get it. With all that's on your plate right now, he should just let you take a hot bath, rub your shoulders and leave you the heck alone!

Why is it that when men are stressed they want more "tv" and when women are stressed they don't want to have anything to do with it?

Sending big cyber hugs your way. Wish I could come do some laundry for ya!

Thanks Callie.

Hahaha, I have no idea what the deal is with men and T.V watching during incredibly stressful times. But geesh, it's only been a few of days, and for crying out loud, it was 1:30am and I've been stressed and working my butt off all week, all day, and most of the evening. Nope, you can slide back on over to your side of the bed because, ummmmmm, guess what dear? I'm tired.....for real!

Capri, I'm sorry life's been so stressful lately. I hope things look up soon!

Thank babe.

Oh Capri. Your DH should be thanking his lucky stars...there can be times where there is no "tv watching" in my house for months! All depends on if dh is in the dog house or not or if I am working a bunch of overtime. And that is completely ok! I hope things turn around for you soon!

Thanks roomy.


I know lately I've been posting about all my troubles, and they seem petty and dumb compared to losing our sweet Dawn, and reading about my problems is probably getting old and boring and bringing you all down.....but.....just.....gosh darn it! All I can say is that it's been unrelentingly rough. I'm actually a pretty tough girl, brought up on an arabian horse ranch with parents who expected excellence in everything I did, but lately, I mean.....a person can only take so much. My mom says she's really worried about my dad this time, and yes, I've tried to prepare myself the past year or so for his passing, but it doesn't make it any less stressful or painful. Oh man, I just have a continuous dreadful feeling in my gut all the time about everything, and everything is piling on me at once. (No pun intended there.)

 

[disney-super-mom]

Capri~ Sorry you are having such a crappy week. I am sorry about your dad. I hope this week is a little better for you. Big hugs Capri!

Capri, big super giant hugs to you. Things will get better. We all promise.

Thanks you guys.

Debra, I hope you have a much better week too.....a pain-free one! (hugs)

 

[cheshiregirl]

We love you Capri!

 

[disney-inspired]

Do any of you ladies who live near or been to DL recently can tell me what to pack to wear at night? I'm thinking 2 long sleeve shirts and a sweatshirt would be fine? Probably with a scarf and some gloves. Does that sound good? I don't remember what I wore last year around this time.

It is COLD. If you're legs get cold I would suggest some light thermal pants under your jeans but other than that you should be good to go! Oh! If your ears get cold get some earmuffs!

Capri, I'm sorry you're dealing with all this crap

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

It is COLD. If you're legs get cold I would suggest some light thermal pants under your jeans but other than that you should be good to go! Oh! If your ears get cold get some earmuffs!

Oh I have thermal pants packed. 2 pairs. I'm going to bring one poofy jacket just in case I'm super super cold, but I think I should be okie dokie.

 

[disney-inspired]

25 days until Christmas Eve!

 

[Queenbillabong]

Happy Monday, Divas!! Capri, big hugs to you It sucks when things get overwhelming and stressful. What I learned from my DH is men take stress way differently than women do. We we don't want to "watch TV", they take that as rejecting them, not the TV and it makes them feel that much worse.

Deb - I hope you get lots of relaxation and rest this week. Drink lots of tea (my son is on a tea kick right now, loves it!)

Jane - hopefully this will be a boogie free week I hope you feel better.

Cristabel - How cold is cold??? I always laugh when I see that it's "cold" in California. My son would be wearing shorts still

Have a great week everyone. Eek, it's almost December

 

[kelmac284]

Capri I am SO sorry all of this is happening. I have felt that way for a long time too. With all the stuff we have dealt with with Lynn over the last year, last year I had that kind of nervous breakdown and ended up in the hospital. Please take care of yourself. Don't want that happening to you!!!

I TOTALLY feel you on everything you are going through. With all my health problems lets just say there is practically NO tv watching in this house because I physically can't take it. It is WAY too painful for me and I get REALLY mad at dh because even though he has gone WITH me to the docs and heard them say it he still thinks I am just magically going to be "well" one day and still tries to push the issue and then gives me MAJOR guilt trips and drops all these rude comments like I am just not giving it up. It REALLY annoys me and we argue about it ALL the time. Men can be a royal pain in the you know what sometimes. I just wish you were close and we could hang out and go have a coffee and just comiserate! Sometimes it really helps just to get all your crud out on the table and release it all. I am here if you EVER want to talk! You can pm me or I can pm you my number and you can call me ANYTIME!! BIG ((Hugs)) again and hang in there!!

To those going to Disney for the sale have a GREAT time. I bet it is going to be packed but I know you guys will have so much fun!

Jane I am sorry you missed out on the Vegas trip but it sounds like you guys are going to have a blast at Disney!

Deb hope you are feeling a little better today and do what the doc says, TAKE IT EASY!!!

Hope everyone else had a good day yesterday and back to reality for a bit.

Today it is back to work for me and the beginning of a stressful next couple of weeks. The girls have minimum days all week and I have conferences for Shelby tomorrow and Katy on Thurs I BELIEVE (haven't even got the paper back from Katy's teacher although that was the day I asked for). I am NOT that fond of her teacher. Then mom leaves Friday for Mexico for 10 days and it is ALWAYS stressful trying to hold down the office because things have been really bad there for the last few years with the economy. It is a long story but honestly I have been trying to tell her for years to just fold it up and run her business out of her home because she is just losing money right and left and we can't get out of the hole. It is SO stressful but she just can't let it go! Anyway that's too depressing to talk about LOL.

Hope everyone has a GREAT day and I am off to mail my christmas cards and maybe I will be lucky and my stocking will be there!

 

[tinkermell]

Hey Capri!!

This is for you!!!

 

[disney-inspired]

Theresa, it is 47 degrees right now and it only gets colder at night!

 

[tinkermell]

Theresa, You are spot on about men.

Ladies, there are always other ways to watch tv. TMI I know.

Unlike us, they NEED to watch some form of it.

Enough said.



I wonder if GrandBob will see this.

 

[QueenDoOver]

Oh My Gosh, just read the last few posts and am dying to go back now, but now time!

Wanted to let all of you disney fans know that if you are looking to buy any disney stuff, then disneystore.com has a cyber monday special. Check it out.

 

[disney-inspired]

Theresa, You are spot on about men.

Ladies, there are always other ways to watch tv. TMI I know.

Unlike us, they NEED to watch some form of it.

Enough said.



I wonder if GrandBob will see this.

 

[kelmac284]

LOL mel! You crack me up! I think if Grandbob does read this he might faint! LOL

Ok my kids school SUCKS! They sent out notices before the break for conferences which ALWAYS means there are min days cuz the conferences start at noon and go till 3 or whatever and they NEVER do them when school is in thus the min days. I got a notice back from Shelby's teacher even CONFIRMING that her conference was tomorrow at NOON! And I asked for Katy's to be THIS thurs at noon but didn't get the confirmation back which I DID think was weird but thought maybe since it was for Thurs I would get it today. But anyway the school NEVER told us for sure what time they were getting out and they have different times for different kinds of minimum days. I know I know it is stupid. But anyway so I go onto the district website and it says the conferences/min days are NEXT week! I was like WHAT and thought maybe it was a mistake.

So I call the school and they say no the conferenes are NEXT week and I was like then WHY do I have one scheduled for tomorrow! She said oh well maybe the teacher is going to do it on her lunch hour. I was like I don't THINK so. She admitted that they orig were scheduled for THIS week and that is how they were last year but the distirct changed them. Well I don't know when in the heck they changed them but as of 2 weeks ago the teachers sent out apt letters for THIS week. I think there are going to be a LOT of confused parents because if anyone else got confirmed conferences for THIS week they are going to assume their kids have min days THIS week. I am just glad that I called. What a major screw up. I have a feeling I might be getting one of those district wide phone calls today!

Anyway back to your regularly scheduled programing.