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

[karajeboo]

Will try to post some beach pics for comparison - probably be wearing sou'wester, oilcloth and Wellington boots, whilst leaning into the wind... nice beaches - always empty - wonder why

Anyhow got to go pack, might pop by again tomorrow, but that will be it for a while.....

Tessa

What is a sou'wester, oil cloth and Wellington boots?

 

[Lovin Life]

Kara - Yeah! Good for Jeff! I am glad that he "did good!" (so far!)
Your flowers are gorgeous! I DO NOT do flowers at my house. Flowers go w/the lawn, and those are his babies. It's too darn hot!! That is Darrin's job. I guess I better wash some t-shirts tonight!!!

Hi, Tessa! Have fun at your mom's/mum's, and the beach! Can't wait for your pics!! I too, am quite curious about sou'wester, oil cloth and Wellington boots!!!

Cammie - Although it sounds like I am bashing men, I cannot imagine life w/out Darrin, and hope to not ever experience it, but like Kara, do not think I would ever re-marry should anything happen to us or him. My dad died when I was 10, Mom re-married, and it was very traumatic for us. Lots of horror stories. I know that it could have been good, but it just put a sour taste in my mouth for re-marrying, and swear that I never would. My mom and step-dad are still married, and he is who I refer to as my dad now. I love and respect him now, but have put a lot of horrible things and situations behind me. My mom has someone, is happy (a lot of times I'm not so sure of that), and she will have companionship in her old age. It sounds like you agree - dating sounds fun!, and if you happen across the right person, great! Mom was looking for a husband and a dad for us. Not good! Take it from a kid who has been thru it!

 

[Camster0307]

Although it sounds like I am bashing men, I cannot imagine life w/out Darrin, and hope to not ever experience it, but like Kara, do not think I would ever re-marry should anything happen to us or him. My dad died when I was 10, Mom re-married, and it was very traumatic for us. Lots of horror stories. I know that it could have been good, but it just put a sour taste in my mouth for re-marrying, and swear that I never would. My mom and step-dad are still married, and he is who I refer to as my dad now. I love and respect him now, but have put a lot of horrible things and situations behind me. My mom has someone, is happy (a lot of times I'm not so sure of that), and she will have companionship in her old age. It sounds like you agree - dating sounds fun!, and if you happen across the right person, great! Mom was looking for a husband and a dad for us. Not good! Take it from a kid who has been thru it!

Oh I hear ya, Pam. Believe it or not, I do sometimes wish I was still married to my ex.

Unfortunately, he's moved on and I think he has the same logic as your mom did by re-marrying - thinking his new wife will play the "mom" role to my girls when they're with them. Lauren really resents this; she wants to see her dad doing things for her, not his new wife. And she gets really upset when they all do the same things together that we used to do as a family. She feels like he's trying to get this woman to take my place. That's why she's adamant about never wanting to go to WDW with them; she tells me it would just be too sad and weird to be there with them and not me! (Um - and I think I have to agree with that one!)

 

[Camster0307]

Ok - Amanda's not having a good morning; she's really moving her mouth alot and wincing. Don't know if discomfort should still be expected a week past the surgery. I've already given her Motrin and just now did the Tylenol w/codeine; but I also have a call into the doc.

I'm heading off for awhile; she's requiring alot of attention right now. Be back later.

 

[karajeboo]

Oh, I really hope Amanda feels better soon!

I think I would really have a hard time if Jeff and I ever split up and he remarried. I think I would really be competitive for Ally's attention. I know that sounds bad, but it's just me being honest.

Weird storms rolling through today. The sky gets black, the radar shows it, but then it dies off right when it gets here. Oh, well...

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Ya know, I feel bad saying this, but if anything ever happened to Jeff, I really don't think I'd ever remarry. Seriously. I totally love Jeff, but I hate the extra work he causes me!!!! Ally is sometimes more responsible than he is!!!

I've told Carlos so much that it is like I have said about the dog issue, "I love him to pieces, but if I ever get "rid" of him, I'll not have another!

People always ask me that - if I'd remarry again? I don't think I would (unless it was George Clooney doing the asking! ) It's sad, and I know I'm biased now because of the way my first marriage ended, but I say why bother? It's not worth the aggravation and all the trouble. I think I'd just like to date for the rest of my life. Now, if I could just start doing that.........

ITA. I mean, Carlos is the love of my life, and I worry more about the death thing, but seriously, growing up with split families and seeing how kids are treated differently (by biological as well as step) parents, no thanks. I would not remarry - nor shack up for that matter

Ok - Amanda's not having a good morning; she's really moving her mouth alot and wincing. Don't know if discomfort should still be expected a week past the surgery. I've already given her Motrin and just now did the Tylenol w/codeine; but I also have a call into the doc.

I'm heading off for awhile; she's requiring alot of attention right now. Be back later.

It is seriously good to call. Not to alarm you, cause I'm really not trying to do anything but just make you aware, I had a small salavary gland removed a few years back. In 48 hours it has set up MRSA Staph, and my face was swollen so much I couldn't even move my mouth on one side. It was just uncomfortable - not really painful, so just watch her.

It would seem to me that the pain would have to be something not great because didn't they get all the teeth exposed? I thought that once the teeth get through the gum the rest is gravy. Let us know what the Dr. says.

Kara - I love the picture of the flowers! They will look really nice. Any idea how long the bloom will last on them? I have a smaller purple version here but they only bloom for a couple of weeks.

I went to Target this morning, and picked up a couple of Holmes HEPA room filter systems. I'm going to give that a shot, and I think get our ducts clean and clean our carpets again with someone like Stanley Steamer - see if that helps some. I'll then go over what they do with just plain water to try to get the chemicals out. Then again, I have a hoover steam cleaner. I might just try to do it myself.

 

[Lovin Life]

Cammie - I hope that Amanda gets to feeling better. Poor baby.
You do need to try to do things for yourself, maybe try to meet someone online, at least just to date, but be careful! (I sound like a mom!) My sister is divorced and has dated and had some long term relationships, but she is going thru a dating lull right now, is in a rut, and is having a hard time meeting someone she wants to date. She doesn’t have children. I have to say that w/age and wisdom, I don’t come across many men these days that I would want to date, should the opportunity arise! Would Lauren be OK w/you dating? I was in 6th & 7th grade, and had a very hard time w/it, but it was the way my mom handled it. That makes me sad to hear about the way she feels about her dad remarrying, but be glad that you are here for her, for her to talk to and go home to. (Now I sound like a counselor, and don’t mean to!) My greatest fear is dying young, leaving my girls. I know Darrin would be fine (I know he would grieve, but can take care of himself and I even see him re-marrying – that dependency thing), but I hope my girls have me as a meddling grandma! Well, maybe not meddling. Fun, like Tammie!

We got a little rain today, and it has cooled our temps off a little. 99 across the board, until Sunday – 101! Come on, fall! I’m ready!! You won’t hear me complain here about cold weather! (I hope I don’t eat my words later!)

 

[karajeboo]

Renee - they say when you steam clean you should always go back over the carpet with just water, it's actually the chemicals that attract and hold the dirt in there. I know it takes twice as long, but that's how I do it and it looks so much cleaner AND lasts longer than when Jeff does it and doesn't do the rinse. He never believes anything I tell him... One of these days he'll learn!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Renee - they say when you steam clean you should always go back over the carpet with just water, it's actually the chemicals that attract and hold the dirt in there. I know it takes twice as long, but that's how I do it and it looks so much cleaner AND lasts longer than when Jeff does it and doesn't do the rinse. He never believes anything I tell him... One of these days he'll learn!

Yeah, that is what I do. Only me being the crazy woman that I am, I do one "wash" cycle and two water. I use hot water too, because in my mind that helps! But I keep thinking when Chem Dry did it, I didn't go over it with water. That may be our problem. But the vents in this house have to be dirty. I've never seen a house have such dust issues - seriously.

I called my mom & hinted it would be nice to go to get a massage today. I've had a knotted shoulder that I've slept with heat on for 3 days & used Motrin and it is not working. Her response - call the Dr. and see if he will give me a muscle relaxer. She knows I don't like taking meds.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I'm a little discouraged on the DINGS I've been seeing lately. Generally, we get Orlando dings for around $50-60. Today - $75!

 

[Lovin Life]

Renee - What's a DING? I am not acronym savvy!

Our gas is down to $3.69.9! Why can't they just say $3.70? I know there's a good reason, but I don't know it! Anyway, yippee!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Renee - What's a DING? I am not acronym savvy!

Our gas is down to $3.69.9! Why can't they just say $3.70? I know there's a good reason, but I don't know it! Anyway, yippee!!

Southwest flyers can download a program called DING onto your computer. Generally they alert you to their new specials via an audible "ding" sound like before the captain comes on when you are flying. Daily they do specials into certain cities - generally with like a two month out timeframe. I've seen them for like $35 to the Keys, etc.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I"m shopping on Disney Store Online again.

Hey Kara ... Dare you to buy this for someone for Christmas...

 

[Lovin Life]

Oh, now nice! Thanks! I need to do that!

I hope that you get to do your massage! We have a school close by that gives massages at a great rate. You get students at the lower rate, and occasionally you can get a so-so massage, but I've never had a bad one! I don't go as often as I want to, or feel I should be able to!

 

[karajeboo]

I"m shopping on Disney Store Online again.

Hey Kara ... Dare you to buy this for someone for Christmas...

All she would see is the crown and she already thinks she's a princess!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

All she would see is the crown and she already thinks she's a princess!!

WELL If anyone wants to buy anything from Disney - get ready. I ordered today, so I'm certain there will be one heck of a deal coming out in the next few days. Always happens that way.

OHHHH... My son just called me Lorrie. Off to get him!

 

[soontobewed07]

I"m shopping on Disney Store Online again.

Hey Kara ... Dare you to buy this for someone for Christmas...

I love that shirt there are days that I could wear that and not have to say anything at all

As for the husband thing. If Mike were gone I would be devistated. I am not sure if I would remarry, but I doubt it.


I have been cleaning all morning and also have set up my Itin. for the first 2 days at Disney. I also noticed I have 45 days to make my final payment.

By the way have I mentioned I haven't bought airline tickets yet?

Kara- those flowers are very pretty.

Cammie- I do hope Amanda is feeling better soon.

Renee- A little birdy told me that A USPS pkg will be arriving next week for you. How is your presentation going?

 

[CRdisMom]

Happy Birthday Kara



Hi all-- Tim decided that it would good to go into office for awhile since there is a lull in the business. I know it is going to pick up because he's booked out the whole month of August. I love him to death but there have been times where I thought it was over. I even told him that. I thought about running away with someone else but then I would have to train them again and that's too much work. Seriously we went thru 9 mos of intense therapy. We are happier now than we have been in a long while. I couldn't say if I would remarry if we seperated. Guess I really don't want to think too much about it.

I love your flowers Kara! We get those up here but they are considered Tropicals and will only last the summer. But that's the forzen tundra for you.

I know what Wellingtons are--they are like rainboots. I've heard them called Wellies before. I think the other things are a heavy coat and pants but I can't wait to see what Tessa says they really are.

Poor Miss Amanada. Nothing hurts worse than teeth. Katherine is teething so I understand where you are coming from on that Cammie. Gald to hear you called the Doc to be sure it's nothing more.

Renee- do you have a company in your area called Zero Rez? They are supposed to clean everything with steam and no chemicals. I haven't used them but I've heard they are great. Hmmm a message--that sounds good. I hope it works out for you.

I've got some time to get some pix posted of the beach and the bike riding.

 

[Camster0307]

Well, Amanda is doing better - think the Tylenol & codeine kicked in. I have her in bed right now and she's looking at me with these big, bright eyes like she doesn't want to be there. I'm going to let her rest a little though. The dr. hasn't called yet - he's in surgery for most of the day. But I did speak to his nurse who told me there could be some "air pockets" where a blood clot has fallen off and it could be quite sensitive. But she's not swollen and as far as I can see in her mouth, it looks fine. I guess we'll just wait and see.

As for me, I now feel sick! As usual, when I'm stressed, I stuff my face: polished off the leftover caeser salad from last night's dinner. It wasn't alot so I moved on to a piece of leftover fried chicken, and now just had way too many handfuls of cashews! Why do I have to overeat when I'm stressed? Why can't I just throw up like other people?

 

[CRdisMom]

right there with you. Over eating is my way to dealing with stress. just look that goof ball in the black and white swimsuit in the photo below- enough said.

Here are some pictures of the girls.. at the beach and riding bike

That child wouldn't take her life jacket off that day. She wanted it on so she could go out really deep and float. She is my daredevil.