Looking for Control Freaks & Worry Warts - Part 4!!!

[Camster0307]

Hi Guys! Computer is back - virus free but I still don't think it's running great. The guy dropped it off last night but was in a rush; will have to him back tomorrow to fine tune everything.

Amanda's birthday was Sunday and I now have my parents and two nieces here for the rest of the week. Will try to check in now and then but probably won't have much time. Right now, my priority is posting on the tr before Kara and Ellen disown me!

Hope all is well with everyone!

 

[TinaLala]

Cammie - Glad to see you're back with us.

So does everyone remember the rollercoaster ride I was on a few months ago because of DH - should we go/we shouldn't go every other day. I had finally got him to agree that we'd go and not think about it again. Well because we're not telling our kids I'm not in excited Disney mode I usually am and some of our trip planning has gone ary. We're arriving on the 26th with no tickets/dining which upsets DH because the whole purpose of going down a day earlier was to get in to the park for a full day. Then we didn't get the ADRs we wanted (tradition to eat at Ohana's the night we get there - not this trip). So I think he's disappointed with the vacation. Last night he asked me to price the same week but at a moderate resort moving the tickets starting on the 26th - price increase of $400. Honestly I don't want to increase the price of this trip anymore then I have to. We can hang out at the pool - I thought we'd be able to use the mini-golf pass but they don't start until the 27th. This morning after being up all night with DDs for the last two nights he asks me what I think about changing the trip and I told him I didn't want to.

Well just a few minutes ago he called me and says 'we can cancel the whole trip if you want to and go next year instead?' I wanted to scream! 'Well you don't seem excited about the trip,' he says. I'm not excited - hello I can't plan anything because the trip's a secret from the girls. Usually I'm packing suitcase 6-12 months in advance -this time it will be 25 days. I usually have packing lists hanging from every available space, planning scavenger hunts, making custom princess dresses and outfits for each park. This year the girls started a new summer camp that honestly I've need therapy to be ok with them going (fearful that someone will hurt my babies!). Then I've had two birthday parties to plan. Last week I found out that I need to go to Chicago for two days the week before we go to Disney on business. So it's been kinda stressful for me and now he wants to take that all away! Plus I think the trip would be great for DD10 who will be going to middle school and needs a confidence boost considering she's been horribly bullied all last year.

Ok my venting is over - I apologize. I know all of us have issues at home that make us come to this board and I know mine are small but darn it I want to kick him in the shins sometimes!

 

[karajeboo]

Tina - DEEP BREATHS!!!! Okay, here is my take on it. You can still be excited! Your excitement should be in keeping the secret! When do you plan to tell the girls? Make it a big production!!!! Whether it's the morning you leave, or the week before, whatever. And go ahead and pack - maybe not in suitcases, but in boxes or bags, shoved into your closet or under your bed. And I think you and DH can have a ball getting everything together while the girls are at camp. That will help to keep you from stressing over the camp, AND it will be a fun diversion for you!!!

Do NOT cancel the trip - just find new ways to get excited for it!!!! But I'm confused, why no ADRs????

 

[Debbie6221]

Hey Girls...DO NOT CANCEL TINA! It will all work itself out! You can vent here anytime! Our DHs all drive us mad at times!


How's it going everyone else? I am having a bad AF couple days but it will all pass. I know I know TMI! but it is a doozy! My Mom is sick and I have to stress about paying the bills this week.....Aside from that all is pretty good! THINGS IN LIFE COULD BE MUCH WORSE believe me I am keeping things in perspective because we do have a VERY good life!


The weather is a little on the chillier side then usual for July but the sun is shining! I think about you guys because I have two extra Jonas Brothers tix to sell before Saturday. I wish one of you guys were going with me!!!!

Laura...are you feeling 100% yet?

Cammie...don't you just hate that you need the computer so much when they are so frustrating!!!

Tessa...you are just rocking on the wight loss! I am so proud of you!
I'll check in later.

Kara...I texted you.....I needed to be entertained on Sunday...where were you! LOL

 

[TinaLala]

Hey here's a surprise - it's raining, no pouring in MA! unbelievable!!!

Thanks for your support. I think I'm going to stick it to the man and keep our trip as is. I agree I think I need to DO something trip related so I'm going to make some twirl skirts/shorts to go with the iron-on shirts I want to do. Then I'm going to pack - I'm gonna pack so good he won't be able to cancel it on me!

Now I just have to find our suitcases anyone?

Deb - I hear you about keeping it in perspective - you are totally right!

Jillian - haven't heard from you are you doing ok?

Tessa - I'm sorry I haven't been there for you - I had a bowl of ice cream with hot fudge and whipped cream Sunday night - - I know, I know that's not going to get me where I want to be. Hopefully you're doing so much better then me! What are you doing for exercise?

Kara - oh babe I have ADRs - I actually had to cancel some I had so many. They just aren't the ones we wanted. So many people are going during this free dining timeframe that the good places are booked. We're going to try to get in when we get down there, but usually I like my confirmation numbers in hand.

 

[Camster0307]

Tina - I know I missed this but why aren't you telling the girls? Is it that you just want this to be a surprise? I hear ya though - part of the fun and excitement is the planning but I think you can still manage while keeping it a secret. Like Kara said, why not make big plans for HOW you'll tell them? I know there is a thread somewhere on the DIS about how people surprised their kids with trips - some amazing stuff. I unfortunatley could never keep my mouth shut long enough.

You can still pack. Just hide it all under a bed somewhere. But - DO NOT cancel!

 

[TinaLala]

We're keeping it a secret from the girls because we told them we couldn't afford to go and we're making tons of sacrifices (no eating out, no movies, no buying anything) to try to save money. Plus I'm home schooling them this summer to help them for next year and I want the trip to be a reward for all the work they did. DH doesn't want to tell them until we get into line at the airport.

I'm trying to figure out if I should make twirl skirts or shorts to match the iron-on shirts, but I can't figure out which one would be cooler for the hot temps.

 

[TinaLala]

OKAY! So here's an update. DH called Disney and was able to change our tickets and our hotel so now we're at Pop with tickets for the length and he saved $2.

I'm still trying to figure out if I should make matching shorts for our trip, but I am definitely taking everyone's suggestions and I will be packing starting TONIGHT!! Thanks all!

 

[CRdisMom]

Hey Girls...DO NOT CANCEL TINA! It will all work itself out! You can vent here anytime! Our DHs all drive us mad at times!

The weather is a little on the chillier side then usual for July but the sun is shining! I think about you guys because I have two extra Jonas Brothers tix to sell before Saturday. I wish one of you guys were going with me!!!!

Laura...are you feeling 100% yet?

Cammie...don't you just hate that you need the computer so much when they are so frustrating!!!

Tessa...you are just rocking on the wight loss! I am so proud of you!
I'll check in later.

Kara...I texted you.....I needed to be entertained on Sunday...where were you! LOL

would love to join you. Beth's mind would blow...but then again so would Tim's. Hope you can sell them.

 

[CRdisMom]

Cammie--have you spilled the beans on the JoBros yet??? My niece is going tomorrow. Hope the party went well for Miss Amanda. Hvae fun with the crew there for the week.

Tina-- do pack. Just the small things but something. It should take the pressure off of the rollercoaster. I'm with you, I'm horrrible at keeping secrets.

Okay this is how much of a nervous wreck I can be....I realy the AP wire feed from my IPOD. There was a headline about a boy in TN that was swept away in a creek. All I could think about what little nicolas and lorrie. I searched and searched the web to make sure it wasn't him. I could have called her but I would have hated to do that had it been him. It wasn't. It was another little boy who lived near a wal-mart. They had a drainage culvert that didn't have screen over it. The poor boy didn't stand a chance. My heart goes out to the parents though.

Deary day here. Im better. Aunt flow is here too. I'm dealing with a roller coaster of emotions for no real good reason. I get one of these periods a year. they suck and take all the life out of me. i'll bounce back soon. THe girls are begging to go swimming again. I'd better get them outside, no sun but still 80 degrees.

 

[Camster0307]

Laura - no, I still haven't told Lauren about the JoBros. meeting. But I've made a decision - I'm definitely telling her the day before. I would get a BIG kick out of waiting and not telling her until we get to the arena but then I figured: I'm depriving her of the excitement, anticipation, and planning of it all. I would love to have her go to bed the night before the concert and know that the next day, she is getting up and meeting them. She can get herself ready for the concert, knowing she's meeting her celebrity crush. How cute will that be?

My friend who surprised his daughter last year agrees with me. He said while his daughter was thrilled and cried, she said she wishes she had known because she would have dressed differently.

I was dying the other day because she was watching their 3D concert movie and was laughing at the girls who met them and were crying. She was saying "why the heck would you cry? If I met Nick, I would never cry; I would be so cool and ask for a hug." Yeah - we'll see!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

first...


HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA!!!


I hope her party was awesome!

Tina - sorry to hear what is going on there with the travel. My DH can be a tinsey bit like that - hope all turns up well.

Laura - you should have called. No it wasn't Nicolas. As a matter of fact, hate to say NEVER but that wouldn't be Nicolas. I'm uber paranoid about those things. Most down here DON'T have screens. Just large tubes. When we looked for homes I automatically rulled it out if there was one of those things in the area. Plus, I'm the wack job that won't let her 5 year old out of her site still. . Maybe when he is 21.

SOUTHWEST SALE
I actually logged on to let you guys know about the 48 hour SWA sale. I got my tickets adjusted and saved $94 for future travel. Our ticket price was $60 each leg from here to Orlando - so it might be worth looking into.

Darn, I guess we'll have to fly to Orlando next year so that $94 doesn't go to waste.

Will be back later when it is hotter to catch up. We have a cool front and I'm taking advantage here.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Laura - no, I still haven't told Lauren about the JoBros. meeting. But I've made a decision - I'm definitely telling her the day before. I would get a BIG kick out of waiting and not telling her until we get to the arena but then I figured: I'm depriving her of the excitement, anticipation, and planning of it all. I would love to have her go to bed the night before the concert and know that the next day, she is getting up and meeting them. She can get herself ready for the concert, knowing she's meeting her celebrity crush. How cute will that be?

My friend who surprised his daughter last year agrees with me. He said while his daughter was thrilled and cried, she said she wishes she had known because she would have dressed differently.

I was dying the other day because she was watching their 3D concert movie and was laughing at the girls who met them and were crying. She was saying "why the heck would you cry? If I met Nick, I would never cry; I would be so cool and ask for a hug." Yeah - we'll see!

Hum.. At first I was like - NO DON"T TELL HER CAMMIE, but you are right. She'll want to get her outfit picked out, and her hair just so-so. Yes, I think you must tell her before - but you know she won't sleep that night. What about having her get the outfit for another "special" thing - like telling her something - I don't know what. And then just telling her the morning of - that way she sleeps.

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all,

Thanks for all the nice words on the weight loss - couldn't do it without my support network...... oh and Tina - I don't think that one yummy gooey desert would stop things now, I'm motivated this time, so I would make up for it later - I went to Pizza Hut last week!! and still lost 2 pounds! 1 slice garlic bread, Pizza - 2 slices from a medium chicken one, and salad - the green stuff , not the gooey stuff. Plus 2 spoons of hubby's desert. And, get this, I felt full!! That would have been for starters before I started this diet!

As for exercise, mmmm nope, there just can't be a cross ocean translation for that one, sorry, don't understand that concept....

Well, I walk to the supermarket every other day (2 mile round trip - go with recycling to drop off, return with 2 days food) instead of shopping online right now. That's about it.

And ladies - I knew that if you lived with other women around, your monthly cycle is supposed to sync up, but what's with the remote syncing!! my AF is on too! Too weird!

Hope all the weather is improving, raining here again, but not too badly!

Tessa

 

[soontobewed07]

Hey girls I'm here just been back and forth to the doctor and I have my D&C scheduled for Aug. 6th and then we will go from there it is suppose to solve all my problems.

Disney is coming fast and I have no time to plan anything I hate my ADR's and I think it's all hormonal I have been weeping at songs on the radio so I am assuming that is the reason

Cammie- I agree let Lauren Plan and get her best outfit all set to go. A big Happy Birthday to Miss Amanda Panda.

Lorrie- Glad to see your plans are still a go. I am so excited for you. I think I am going to head down in Dec for 3 days for my Birthday. I am thinking the 20th 21st and 22nd.

Kara- Sounds like you are having a blast at your resort/home Glad to hear Ally is doing so well swimming. Sounds like she is having a blast.


Tammie- How is everything going?

Tessa- How is the weather across the pond? How are the girls? How are your allergies?

Debbie- You are so sweet I want to thank you for all of the supportive FB comments.

Did I mention I was back to work???? Yuck

 

[Debbie6221]

First...Cammie...if you can believe it I can't get rid of my 2 extra Jonas tix! What do you guys think they are worth? Sec 106 row N. Great seats IMO
Second..I know you are pretty confident this Jonas meeting is going to happen but I guess I wouldn't tell her on the slim chance it fell through...OR tell her like it is a possibility but could fall through (even though you think it won't). Does that make sense?
How was Amanda's birthday and how did it go with the ex for it? Hope it was great! I can not believe she is 15!!!!!!

Jillian...are you sure you didn't head back to work too soon. be careful!
Where's Lydia?
Kara..are you out having fun in the sun?

Laura...how are you feeling?
Renee...we are opposites! It is cool here in Chi town and we have barely left the house! LOL

Tina...congrats on the final plans BUT I will believe they are final when I hear about your trip after it happens! LOL I believe you're going I am just don't believe you guys are done changing things around!

Tessa...I do find it a tad creapy we all have our AF at the same time! We are a strange bunch!

Hi Erin...I miss shopping! I am on a spending freeze and I miss it! I love to shop!

 

[Camster0307]

Family is still here and I have not had any time to myself. I am just about ready to climb the walls. I get Amanda out the door in the morning by 7:20am and think I can enjoy some quiet time but - NO! I come back in the house and my parents and 7yr.old niece are up. I stayed up until 1am last night just to be able to sit in my living room by myself; now I'm exhausted!

Calgon - TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Debbie6221]

Family is still here and I have not had any time to myself. I am just about ready to climb the walls. I get Amanda out the door in the morning by 7:20am and think I can enjoy some quiet time but - NO! I come back in the house and my parents and 7yr.old niece are up. I stayed up until 1am last night just to be able to sit in my living room by myself; now I'm exhausted!
Calgon - TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy! When do they leave?

 

[Camster0307]

First...Cammie...if you can believe it I can't get rid of my 2 extra Jonas tix! What do you guys think they are worth? Sec 106 row N. Great seats IMO
Second..I know you are pretty confident this Jonas meeting is going to happen but I guess I wouldn't tell her on the slim chance it fell through...OR tell her like it is a possibility but could fall through (even though you think it won't). Does that make sense?

Debbie - have you thought about putting the tix back on the Ticketmaster (or is it LiveNation) ticket sale site? I'm not sure how it works but I know they do sell tix that way - probably for face value.

I just left a message for the bodyguard. I won't tell Lauren until the day before, after I had talked to him and gotten all the details. My friend has told me that since I have his cell #, I WILL be able to get in touch with him if anything gets screwed up when I get there. I'm not going to play this "what if?" game. I can't live life that way. The fact is -- she will be thrilled to find out a day ahead of time and get herself ready. I'm not going to deprive her of that. In all probability this will work out but I don't have total control over it and cannot plan for the unexpected. So I'm going to do the way I think best and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[Debbie6221]

Debbie - have you thought about putting the tix back on the Ticketmaster (or is it LiveNation) ticket sale site? I'm not sure how it works but I know they do sell tix that way - probably for face value.

I just left a message for the bodyguard. I won't tell Lauren until the day before, after I had talked to him and gotten all the details. My friend has told me that since I have his cell #, I WILL be able to get in touch with him if anything gets screwed up when I get there. I'm not going to play this "what if?" game. I can't live life that way. The fact is -- she will be thrilled to find out a day ahead of time and get herself ready. I'm not going to deprive her of that. In all probability this will work out but I don't have total control over it and cannot plan for the unexpected. So I'm going to do the way I think best and let the chips fall where they may.

After service charges I paid 100.00 each. You the same?