Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 3

[Lives4Disney]

Hi! I am on my way out to walk.

To you Annette, and your husband and to all who lost loved ones. Today is a sad day for sure.

I remember it like it was yesterday, too. We were actually here getting ready to leave for my grandma's funeral in Chicago. We first heard of the situation on the radio....I remember exactly WHERE we were in the car - at what intersection and everything - and then hearing it continuously all day off/on while at the funeral and on the way to the luncheon. It was very surreal.

Yesterday was just one of those funky days where nothing goes right. We all have them! LOL...and Vanessa, yesterday I started to really lose hope of going to WDW next month. It just seems like it's such a load....NO KIDDING Lucy has 5 hrs homework a night. AND she has to practice French HOrn for band and piano for jazz band. Then there's Jojo & her reading struggles. I never EVER felt like this before...compelled to cancel a trip due to school. I am just worried now that I see what we are in for this year. AND I am gonna miss DH. Call me crazy, but we've been married 20 yrs this month and never had separate vacations...maybe only 3 days at a time max and this will be 6 nts. It will be hard going to OUR place without him. It just doesn't feel like the happy planning, looking forward to, kind of trip they usually do.

Talk to ya all later! I am OFF!!
Chan

 

[mickeynut1]

Chan...LOL....those "nothing is going right" days are too common for me . I know what you mean about not wanting to go to Disney without your DH. You're not crazy at all as I, for one, wouldn't go without my boys or DH .....not to mention all the school stuff . Whenever the talk of Disney comes up (which is more often than not ) I keep telling DH and the boys that we might as well plan to go back to summer vacations for the next few years because it will be too darn hard for the boys to miss alot of days in hs . Taking an extra trip in the fall or winter if they miss a couple days wouldn't be bad.....but to miss 6-7 just isn't gonna cut it here . I can't believe Lucy is having 5 hours of homework each night . But then my 8th grader had about 3 hours to do last night......and it's not fun . Good luck with your decision....wish I could help . And BTW....CONGRATS on 20 years . We celebrated our 16th this past June .


Deb

 

[Lives4Disney]

Hi!!

Yep, Deb...I figured we all have those days. Thanks for the congrats...We have never taken separate vacations so it will be weird and then thinking about it being weird has me.... I don't know what is up with all the homework. She is not a dilly dallier either. If this keeps up I am going to make a call. It's been a steady 2 to 3 hrs up to 5 since day 1 of school. I think that's crap for a 12 yr old. My highschooler doesn't get that much. SHe isn't in sports, but if she was it would be a nightmare trying to get it all done....it's bad enough as it is. She is in clubs, student council and she does concessions for meets, but those haven't even started yet!

I am always waffliing before a trip. Lucy reminded me of that the other day. So...who knows. I might be ready for a break from DH by then....and Lucy could probably really use a break from all that work/stress by then.

I got a little heads up from a GF guy! Check this out!


Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa beat out nine other nominees for the prestigious title of “North America’s Leading Resort.” And the Swan and Dolphin was named “North America’s Leading Conference Hotel” and “USA: Florida’s Leading Resort.” Melora Hardin from NBC’s “The Office” presented the awards to executives from both resorts.

Talk to ya later!! It's gonna be a gorgeous day here today!

Chan

 

[mickeynut1]

Hey, Chan . I'm getting ready to head out here in a minute but thought I'd check in here first .

That is crazy about the homework . My hs freshman doesn't have that much.....my 8th grader is bringing home more than his brother . But I would make a call too if it keeps up.....7th grade (she is 7th, right ) should NOT have that much homework . And you're right....if sports were thrown in the mix, her head would spin . I hope it works out for you and things lessen up a bit because kids need a break......loading them down with homework doesn't do anyone any good and the kids only get more frustrated !!!! I also agree with you about the vaca......you all may need a break . And me and DH have never gone anywhere without the other.....so that would be totally weird for me . If you do end up going through with it, I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time and you'll be glad you went....especially if it gives Lucy a much needed break from all the school crap .

Thanks for the info on the GF . Doesn't surprise me though because the more read about it and the more you guys say how wonderful it is, it's no wonder . It makes me more excited to be trying it for the first time in July . And I think DH is getting into staying there too .

Well....I better take the dog out and get going . Have a good one and I'll talk to ya later .


Deb

 

[BlueSkies]

Chan Hate those days when nothing goes right Makes me want to hop right back into bed... WOW 3 to 5 hours of homework does seem like way too much...in our house that would make for a whole lot of whining... ( from me and the kids )

Deb lot of homework in your house too hope it lightens up...

We've often done those short trips to Disney so we could go as a family...I'd say we really enjoyed them too...just planned a little more - also we'll choose maybe 2 parks so we can have some down time too ( and who dosent need that...)

What a nice recognition for the GF-But we all already knew that...

Chan Happy Anniversary and a belated to you Deb...dosent the time just fly

 

[BlueSkies]

Channing Wanted to add that I have taken a few trips with just DD and I and while it seemed strange at first without DH & DSs we have made some wonderful mother-daughter memories... special times just for us truly enjoyable...

 

[mandymommy4]

Morning ladies!

Annette prayers to your family. I could not do what your DH is doing today.

I also remember like Chan exact details and even smells of that day! I was in nursing school and observing cardiac catheters done with brand new equipment. A doctor had just stepped into the observation room and got a page and said what the **** ! He told us a plane had hit a building in NYC. He told us we could go into the doctors lounge and turn on the news to see what was going on and we watched as the second plane hit the 2nd tower. It was crazy because it became clear that it was not a accident the first time and we were under attack. We had a tropical storm the next day and school was canceled for the rest of the week. We watched the whole next few days and it was just unimaginable.

I will say my DH and I went to WDW a lot because the parks were like ghost towns.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[mandymommy4]

Dawn!
Forgot to say less than 2 week before the Office is back! Boy oh boy I need to get on the so I will have time at night to watch!

 

[irisbud]

Dawn!
Forgot to say less than 2 week before the Office is back! Boy oh boy I need to get on the so I will have time at night to watch!

Wow, Mandy, you have a lot of to do !

 

[WishesQueen]

Hey everyone, thanks for all the sweet thoughts!!! I think 9/11 changed all of us now matter we live!!!

Channing - Happy Anniversary!!!! WOW!!! 20 years!!!

 

[BlueSkies]

Hey everyone, thanks for all the sweet thoughts!!! I think 9/11 changed all of us now matter we live!!!

Channing - Happy Anniversary!!!! WOW!!! 20 years!!!

Annette You are so very right...

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Today's a tough day in NYC!!! My husband has to read the name of his friend and co-worker he does it every year. I can't believe it was 7 years ago!! We lost so many friends and family.

I was thinking of you this AM while they were showing the memorials Just watching it again brought back all the tears as though it was yesterday.

Thanks for all the comments on the camera. I am sure he is going to love it! I intend on trying it out here once it arrives 9when he is at school of course ) to make sure it works. Hopefully it won't be a waste of money

 

[mickeynut1]

Afternoon Gals . Looks like it's clouding up here....I think we're in for some more rain tonight and tomorrow .


Mandy ~ Looks like you have a load of to do . I have a load or two that could be done, but I'm taking a laundry break because I have been doing laundry every day for the last week . I'll be home all day tomorrow cleaning so I can do it then....or not .

BlueSkies ~ Thanks for the belated anniversary wishes . Time does fly.....way too fast . Kiddos should be home soon and I'm hoping there won't be too much homework tonight . I know DS has a social studies test tomorrow but he seemed to know the material pretty good last night when he was reviewing.....so we shouldn't have too much studying to do for that tonight . And trust me.....LOTS of whining goes on in this house too when it comes to homework....and not just from the boys .

Hope everyone is having a good day .

Deb

 

[Lives4Disney]

Hey, all! I just got back from a TJ MaXX run!!!

Kristin!!!!! IMPORTANT!!! Our TJ MAXX has Dooney & Burke bags!!!! I bought a really nice large tote in denim fabric with brown leather tirm and handles...I actually even got it on clearance....the retail was like $400 and I paid (I think $140) BUt....they had quite a few in various styles and some Coach bags, too!!! I also bought a HOliday Patchwork Coach duffle...SUPER CUTE> I know I will ebay that one though. I am over my Coach days. I am really a VERA girl!


Chan

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Thanks Chan- I will check it out tomorrow- the one on Rte 14, right??

 

[Lives4Disney]

This is the one I bought. It's a bad pic..i got the pic from ebay...which also sucks.

THey had a few smaller ones and a LARGE duffle. They also have Vera B stuff now. TJ Maxx and Marshalls have redone their stores and they have nicer merchandise now. The jewelry!!! OMG....I could have gone totally nutso on the jewelry they had!!!! OH! And htye have some H2O products!!!! I love the sea marine shave cream so got more of that!!!! But I have a huge stash of all kinds of H2O Spa products my friend sent me as a sweet gift so that's all I needed.

I am so ticked ...they are doing construction on both major roads by me...to leave our subdivision we have to have a flagger get us on the highway!! AND just to drive what is normally a 7 min drive to DD's school is 1/2 hour!! EACH WAY!!! It took me almost 45 min to get home from TJ MAxx - and that should be a 10 min drive. I think the governor of IL SUCKS. What a dumb butt to tear up two main roads in spots within a mile of eachother at once. The traffic is HORRIBLE.

Here is is 4:20 and Jo isn't even home. Her bus is stuck in traffic for sure. Round trip to pick up Lucy took me over an hour.

CHan

 

[Lives4Disney]

OK...why does my post say 4:09 when it's absolutely 4:21 at least...???

Crazy dis.

Chan

 

[Alicnwondrln]

OK...why does my post say 4:09 when it's absolutely 4:21 at least...???

Crazy dis.

Chan

maybe the dis doesnt like you

 

[Lives4Disney]

maybe the dis doesnt like you

You tryin to make me paranoid?

You KNOW something don't you?



Chan

 

[tinklvr64]

Dawn!
Forgot to say less than 2 week before the Office is back! Boy oh boy I need to get on the so I will have time at night to watch!

Mandy, thats what she said!