Looking For Control Freaks & Worry Warts too (Part 2)

[soontobewed07]

Hi everyone well we have decided to cancel our Novemeber Disney trip. We are going to be putting the house on the market. We spoke and Mike decided that the house was costing is the biggest stress after our rate adjusted. So he would like to start looking for a house in either Florida or near Charleston SC I would prefer Florida and then we could afford to fly my parents down every few months.

So I have to give up this trip so we can go on a house search, but I will sneak in a Disney trip if we are looking in Florida.

We are thinking a housing rental for now and then decide if we like it we will buy something?

Any thoughts Ideas?

Kara are there any good places near you?

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Hi everyone well we have decided to cancel our Novemeber Disney trip. We are going to be putting the house on the market. We spoke and Mike decided that the house was costing is the biggest stress after our rate adjusted. So he would like to start looking for a house in either Florida or near Charleston SC I would prefer Florida and then we could afford to fly my parents down every few months.

So I have to give up this trip so we can go on a house search, but I will sneak in a Disney trip if we are looking in Florida.

We are thinking a housing rental for now and then decide if we like it we will buy something?

Any thoughts Ideas?

Kara are there any good places near you?

Jillian - I do know that my SILs parents just bought there. The FL housing market is really depressed now, so it is a good time to buy there.

 

[soontobewed07]

I was really hoping to rent first I am afriad I am going to hate it and not want to live there. Mike is going to try to get on the Ambulance down there and so we will see? It just seemed to suit us he is sick of MA but I am going to miss my family so much it hurts thinking about it. I am not sure where to begin.

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi everyone well we have decided to cancel our November Disney trip. We are going to be putting the house on the market. We spoke and Mike decided that the house was costing is the biggest stress after our rate adjusted. So he would like to start looking for a house in either Florida or near Charleston SC I would prefer Florida and then we could afford to fly my parents down every few months.
So I have to give up this trip so we can go on a house search, but I will sneak in a Disney trip if we are looking in Florida.
We are thinking a housing rental for now and then decide if we like it we will buy something?
Any thoughts Ideas?
Kara are there any good places near you?

I was really hoping to rent first I am afraid I am going to hate it and not want to live there. Mike is going to try to get on the Ambulance down there and so we will see? It just seemed to suit us he is sick of MA but I am going to miss my family so much it hurts thinking about it. I am not sure where to begin.

Oh Jillian! I am sorry you are going through a tough time. I guess that living closer to our happy place can at least be a little help with the stress of it all.

I will be thinking of you and I hope EVERYTHING works out for you the way it should be.

 

[Camster0307]

Jillian -

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Cammie! I missed ya and the rest of the girls here!

 

[karajeboo]

OMG!!! That is Ally's changing table!!! Also has the blonde wood crib that converted to full bed headboard! We got the crib at Babys R Us and then found the same wood changing table at Monkey Wards when they were closing a store in town! Great decorators think alike, huh?

We are back from Freshman orientation. I wrote 5 checks! I haven't totalled them yet. We joined the PTSA and of course HAD to have a school t-shirt w/Class of 2012 and an assignment planner, I HAD to have a pair of school flip flops to wear to the football games, Tay HAD to have a pair of school boxers, and we really had to put money in her lunch account. WE have school spirit (and no money! ) Fun times! I keep telling Meg this is the best time of her life!

Off to start fixing dinner, get dressed for the gym, pick up kids for band practice, drop kids off at home on the way, work out, then home to watch Michael Phelps win 2 more gold medals!!! I ate nothing today, then was starving and got onion rings at Sonic. I hate their happy hour. Half the time I end up getting a snack w/my 1/2 price drink.

If it makes you feel any better, it's not just high school! We always join the PTA ($10) and then a school t-shirt ($12) and then a car magnet ($7) and so on and so on....

And tonight while we were school shopping, Ally informed me she needed Skechers!!! WTH??? She's 7!!!!!

Hi everyone well we have decided to cancel our Novemeber Disney trip. We are going to be putting the house on the market. We spoke and Mike decided that the house was costing is the biggest stress after our rate adjusted. So he would like to start looking for a house in either Florida or near Charleston SC I would prefer Florida and then we could afford to fly my parents down every few months.

So I have to give up this trip so we can go on a house search, but I will sneak in a Disney trip if we are looking in Florida.

We are thinking a housing rental for now and then decide if we like it we will buy something?

Any thoughts Ideas?

Kara are there any good places near you?

OK, Jillian, like Renee said, the FL housing market is VERY depressed right now! We were the hardest hit after California, and there are a buttload of foreclosures in our neighborhood to prove it. Also, a lot of homes for rent or lease here too. I don't know your price range, but PM me if you want and I can give you the lowdown. I actually do like Jacksonville, even though I make fun of it. And there are a LOT of "yankees" transplants here too. I have yet to meet anyone who was born and raised here. I've got friends from MI, SC, VA, Chicago, Cali, and well you get the idea.

But homes in our neighborhood are literally selling for $100K LESS than the owners paid for it a year ago!!!! It's crazy! So banks are renting the homes to try to recoup some money.

OK, so Ally and I went to Beall's tonight - they had a huge sale + an additional 15% off everything! I got a pair of Clark's flip flops for $20 (regular $49), and then I got Ally 2 pair of shorts and some shirts, a pair of really cute shoes (as close to mary janes as I can get, but very trendy so we're both happy!), underwear, socks, plus a bday gift for my nephew, and a Cars shirt for my other nephew. Not that you needed a running count....

Then we came home and I cleaned out all her drawers and closet and I have the clothes sorted by size and I plan to get them all washed up nice (they're already clean but I just feel the "need" to rewash everything!) and put them on ebay! I feel so very productive!!

And the bonus of the day? I "found" over $3K! How? I cleaned my car and found a deposit I never made, including our tax stimulus check, plus some money that our bank refunded us when we sold our house!!! I vividly remember going to the bank in JUNE to deposit it but the ATM was down. Apparently it got buried in the car. Nice find, huh?

So now I'm still wired from the cleaning, the laundry, changing the beds, and totally cleaning out Ally's room! Need to get ready for bed but Jeff's not home yet, so I'll wait for him, say "hey" and then conk out.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Nice Find, Kara! You have your trip paid for and more!

Jillian, I'm sorry you may be moving - I'm sure things will work out okay - it is hard to be away from family, but you make more friends and get really strong in the process.

Renee, we have that changing table, too - in white. I bought it for Myles when he was born - they bought a white crib to go with it, and have used the set for Londynn, too!

If the monorail is important for nappie time, I say poly, too!
Pam, these next four years will be so fun, and then Poof! Enjoy every minute!

Tessa, cute pic of our niece! Myles was looking over my shoulder and wanted to know if he could knock down the rock tower

Hi Debbie! Hi Cammie! Hi Tina! Hi everyone else!

 

[tttessa]

Tessa, cute pic of our niece! Myles was looking over my shoulder and wanted to know if he could knock down the rock tower

Hiya my girls already beat him to it!!!!! Why do kids always want to do that???? But they built an "enclosure" - like a shelter from the wind - 3 foot high and 3 foot wide - so for fat midgets.... - it was still standing when we left for home 5 days (and 10 tides ) later.... I got some engineers/architects on my hands....

I would love to be able to move house too, but the housing market is sooooooo depressed over here that we would not be able to sell anyhow... unless we dropped the price sooooooo much we couldn't afford to buy somewhere else... so good luck on the hunting...

Tessa

 

[Camster0307]

Good morning! I'll be out again for most of the day - since tennis has been rained out once already, we're going to try to fit int two straight lessons today. Then it's off to Staples for back-to-school supplies; Lauren's gotten a nice long list that includes a scientific calculator that I hear costs a bundle! And, every year, I promise to buy her a new outfit to wear the first day - so I visit to the mall may have to be squeezed in there. Later, we're going to dinner with her friends and their moms and then off to see the movie "Sisterhood 2".

Renee - Well, I did not know of Nicholas' fascination of animals; yes, AKL would be nice, but as someone else mentioned, you're pretty far removed from everything else. And the animals are not out all day long. I think the one thing that doesn't appeal to me about AKL is that you seem to be completely immersed in the african culture and environment. I don't think I would like that theming - but then again, we're not big animal/jungle fans. I vote for the Poly too. You just now need to book it and be done with it!

Kara - Cool find! Had you already recorded that deposit though? I know when I go to the ATM, I record the deposit beforehand (maybe I shouldn't) Just make sure you didn't do that!

Tessa - Cute vacation pix. That beach looked cold though!

Hi Debbie! We missed you too! Are you around for awhile? I won't be for much longer. We head down to Jersey on Sat. and won't be back until the following weekend. I have yet to back! The girls and I are going to a Yankee game; then heading to the Jersey shore for a couple of days with my family. Hopefully we'll get some good weather.

Hi Pam2, Tammie, Jillian, Laura, Tina! Yeah - where the heck is Erin, Keahi, and Pam?

 

[Camster0307]

Bought the new Jonas Brothers cd for the girls yesterday. Have to admit - I love it! I think I'm turning into a fan!

 

[karajeboo]

Nope, never recorded that deposit. I never record anything anymore though. I use all online banking, so I just check my balance that way. I'm pretty excited! Jeff was very happy too!

I swear, after all the work I did yesterday, feeling so proud of myself, Jeff went to bed last night after me and left his plate and glass sitting on the bar. I just finished telling him and Ally NOT to put anything on the bar because it's hard to tell if it's wet, so water rings just sit there, and then I lay something on there and it gets wet. Not to mention, why couldn't he just put it in the dishwasher??? I think it's time for a heart to heart tonight about respect, etc. It's a slap in my face when he does this - it's like he just expects me to clean up after him and I am soooo tired of it!!!

I was thinking of getting that Jonas Bros cd for Ally, too. I do think they have a fun sound!

Still nothing from the school about the orientation on Friday. Drives me nuts. I'll be glad when she gets into her own elementary school next year. Only one more year of this stupid school. I called last week and they said I should get something in the mail "a few days before school starts" telling me who her teacher is, etc. Well...... school starts on Monday??

Cammie, now who gave you permission to miss a week on the boards???

 

[Camster0307]

Cammie, now who gave you permission to miss a week on the boards???

I think I shall die!

I don't know what I'll do without a computer all week. And don't you know, my 180-day mark for ADRs is Aug.18. Disney Dining still won't confirm that I have to wait until the 90 day mark. They just keep saying that, "as of today, we can't take ADRs for after Jan.23; but that could change at any time......" So I'm still going to get up and try to make some for my surprise trip with Lauren in Feb. Regardless, I know I can make ADRs at Chef Mickey's and CRT at 180 days out; I just need to figure out if and when I want to do those.

I'm always still checking airfares daily. I want to be able to jump on something quickly if it's the right price! Oh - what to do? What to do?

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Ladies...
Still fighting the blues! Wow! My "monthly friend" takes a toll on me some months! I hate to admit how affected I feel. My anxiety is bad, my mood is bad...I am a downer!

I have a busy day though so I probably won't check in again until tomorrow. Maybe the running around will help.

I haven't told you guys yet but I have been having TERRIBLE hip pain. Hello! I am 41 not 80! I feel like I am falling apart! Taking the meds for that along with allergy medicine don't help with my anxiety but I tried going drug free yesterday and I felt awful.

The only outside stress has been some upcoming plans that could conflict on the calender and you know how that goes with me! I am a little stressed about money right now too but aside from that I really think the anxiety is hormonal more than anything.

Cammie..I should be in town until next week so we probably will cross paths! You can always shoot me a text if you miss me! I would shoot you one back but this loser can't do that yet!
I would be freaking out about the ADRs and I really miss my computer when I am away. That's why I want to text.

Kara...way to go with the money find! That is frickin awesome!

Pam2 Thanks again for doing the contact sheet!!

Hi Tammie! How's it going!

Hi Tessa! Glad you still check in with us Americans. How's the Olympic hoopla on your end???


I have been working on a March trip at a time share and have been checking airfares myself Oh well I will keep trying. Also, I need to book another rental car for September in case my code falls through at National.

 

[Debbie6221]

I think I shall die!
I'm always still checking airfares daily. I want to be able to jump on something quickly if it's the right price! Oh - what to do? What to do?

Do "send to all dis contacts" texts!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Hi everyone. Got the yucky yucky blah blahs today.

Pam - yes, the wall art is to replace the painting.

Kara & Debbie - The changing table is funny that we all have it. I wish I had bought the hutch before Pali stopped making it.

Jillian - sorry there is so much going on right now. Considering moving from your support system is tough.

Tammie - Michaels has a new maching exclusive to them you should check out. Cricut Create is still the size of mine, but you can go up to 11.5 - I'm assuming it has like a portrait vs. landscape option. I wish I had that one. We're trying the diaper cream day 2 - a little red, but not as bad as others. I'm seriously thinking Zinc is the issue.

Cammie - 1 week, no computer!

Hi everyone else.

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi everyone. Got the yucky yucky blah blahs today.
.

Now we are getting the blahs together....scary!

 

[karajeboo]

Debbie and Renee - so sorry you've got the blues! It's a rainy gloomy day here, but it makes me want to get more done, so it seems to have a backward effect of me today!

Well, I listed 5 items on ebay today! I've got the cutest Sam & Libby black maryjanes that Ally probably only wore twice. Plus some Buster Brown patent maryjanes, a beautiful white dress, and her old Carolina Panthers cheerleader outfit. And a couple other pair of shoes. I'm hoping to clear around $40 for everything.

I also have a flower girl dress she wore when she was 4. It's a beautiful satin, ivory ankle length dress with a lined, full skirt. Wonder what I could ask for that???

After getting Ally's closet cleaned out last night, I'm ready to get rid of this crap!!!

 

[Lovin Life]

Jillian - I can't imagine how you must feel. Everything will work out OK. You'll be close to WDW and Kara! I would be upset about being away from my family, but some days I don't feel like that! I have a hug for you, too!

Kara - YIPPEE! about the find of the deposit! Good for you about being so productive! I need to do that so badly. Our bedroom/closet is the worst. YUCK. We too did all of the school paraphanelia in elementary and middle school, but w/the back to school clothes, supplies, etc., and it just hits all at once - YIKES! I wish I never heard of Sketchers (or American Eagle or Zumiez, or Vans or...). I am going to hunt for a missed deposit!

I am also feeling that I am not getting respect from my family as of late. I feel like I do so much for everyone, and it kills me sometimes, and it is not as appreciated as it should be. I am trying to teach my girls SOME responsibility, but it is difficult when I do so much in our household, stuff that a husband and wife should do together - bills, finances...We had an adjuster give us an estimate on our roof from hail damage earlier in the year, and we have done nothing with it yet. We need to get estimates. It's not getting done because I am not doing it. Our kitchen floor and bathroom need to be re-done, and it's not getting done because I am not getting the estimates and getting the ball rolling. Darrin always teases that I wear the pants in the family, and loves to say that in front of people, and I have to add that it's because he doesn't! I could go on and on and on... Thanks for listening to my little tirade!

Bought the new Jonas Brothers cd for the girls yesterday. Have to admit - I love it! I think I'm turning into a fan!

I didn't know there was one! I didn't know your trip w/Lauren was a surprise! Have fun on your Jersey trip! Good luck w/the computer w/drawls!

Do "send to all dis contacts" texts!

We do need to text! I need to get cell phone numbers programmed in mine. It will be early next year before that happens! I hope that you feel better! I don't get one! , just the occasional symptoms, but not monthly. DH may beg to differ....

Pam - yes, the wall art is to replace the painting.

Got it. Knew it. Just wanted to see if you were getting rid of the lamb picture. I can't remember exactly what it said, but when you posted a pic of it awhile back, I liked it, and you said you made it. I love homemade things. Both of my girls have bedroom furniture in that light wood that you have in Mia's room, and probably will until they leave home.

Cricut Create is still the size of mine, but you can go up to 11.5 - I'm assuming it has like a portrait vs. landscape option.

What language are you speaking?? Oh, scrapbooking language!!

Chase those blues away!!

Tammie - I know it seems like I am complaining about HS. I hope not. I will enjoy every minute of it. I have so far w/the girls, and I do. I just feel overwhelmed a lot of the time, and like most of us, think that I just try to take on too much. I want to do it all!! I will be that mom sitting in the stands at every game, with my band t-shirt and school flip flops (may be a problem in Oct/Nov), embarassing my daughter but cheering her on, I think because my parents didn't, as great as I think they were/are. It does go fast! Scary fast!


DH and I are supposed to go to dinner tonight, to a fairly nice place by my office, and I even wore a dress and heels today! DH got a gift cert from a client for a very fancy restaurant that I would never go to or feel comfortable in, so we are going to use it at one of their "sister" restaurants, which is still nice, but less fancy. We were going to meet there after work, pretend like we are lovers meeting secretly, in two separate cars.... JK. Anyway, Meg has band practice, so is being picked up by another mom tonight at 6:30. Tay was going to be home for an hour or hour 1/2 by herself, until we get home, and she is freaking out about it. I told her I would talk to one of our neighbor friends about her going over there to help w/her little ones, but she doesn't even want to do that. Now I don't want to go. Uggh. Just venting AGAIN. Thanks.

Hi to Tessa, Tina, Laura and everyone else! It's hump day!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Debbie and Renee - so sorry you've got the blues! It's a rainy gloomy day here, but it makes me want to get more done, so it seems to have a backward effect of me today!

Well, I listed 5 items on ebay today! I've got the cutest Sam & Libby black maryjanes that Ally probably only wore twice. Plus some Buster Brown patent maryjanes, a beautiful white dress, and her old Carolina Panthers cheerleader outfit. And a couple other pair of shoes. I'm hoping to clear around $40 for everything.

I also have a flower girl dress she wore when she was 4. It's a beautiful satin, ivory ankle length dress with a lined, full skirt. Wonder what I could ask for that???

After getting Ally's closet cleaned out last night, I'm ready to get rid of this crap!!!

Kara - no idea what to start the dress at. Maybe what you would be comfortable getting? That is what I did with my stuff I sold. I started the opening bid (which is all I got in most cases) at what I wanted for it. Some went well above that amount though.

It must be in the air because I just sat 4 buckets of toys in front of Mia and I'm watching what she pulls to play with. The rest is about to go "bye-bye"

I've got a box full of wooden Thomas the Train stuff that is about to hit ebay. Nicolas never really liked it at home - but loves it at the stores . I'm figuring that by now, if he isn't into it - it isn't worth hanging on to.