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

[soontobewed07]

Debbie- Thank you for your well wishes. They are not sure what happened they think it might have been dehydration, but they don't really know.

How was your trip? You are not a bad mom. Luca bit me today and it hurt and I screamed and got mad. I felt so bad afterwards he doesn't really know what he is doing just yet, but what do you do? You are still human and have feelings. We ALL have our bad days,but we ALL have those amazing moments that remind us of why we are MOM'S.

 

[Debbie6221]

Just a few pix to get me back in the game!

(note Poly in the backround)

 

[Debbie6221]

Debbie- Thank you for your well wishes. They are not sure what happened they think it might have been dehydration, but they don't really know.

How was your trip? You are not a bad mom. Luca bit me today and it hurt and I screamed and got mad. I felt so bad afterwards he doesn't really know what he is doing just yet, but what do you do? You are still human and have feelings. We ALL have our bad days,but we ALL have those amazing moments that remind us of why we are MOM'S.

Thanks Jillian...
Some days are hard though......
And not to scare ya but two means two times the trouble!

 

[soontobewed07]

Thanks Jillian...
Some days are hard though......
And not to scare ya but two means two times the trouble!

Oh I know but I still can't allow Luca to be an only child. I want to have another one soon so Mike and I can have our Retired life He is 35 and I am 26 so he feels like he is getting up there and wants to be done soon.

 

[Debbie6221]

Oh yeah...there is definitely something to be said for being a young parent! I definitely wish I had more energy and patience like I had 10 years ago.


Good Night..........

 

[karajeboo]

Great - I go into ebay and find I screwed up - I thought I raised my bid on one item - ah, nope, I BID on two of the same thing and won them both. (okay, so if it weren't me, I'd be laughing)

OK, I'm only laughing because it IS you! I have never met you, but I can just imagine your reaction when you realized what you did. Seriously though, I'm sorry, been there done that with winnng two identical itesm....

Anyone looking for a $31 Dreams Come True Disney Cricut Cartridge, Let me know. ha ha! I'll be putting one on ebay soon...

And if you have plans of telling and spouses/friends about this, DIS is malfunctioning... It is Kara posting, not Renee - ha ha!

Wait! who is this? what is she talking about? where am I?

Well, looks like you gals were up late last night - party animals!

So nice to see Debbie back with pics - I especially love all the pics of BC and BW! Thank you!

Debbie, I so agree about being an older mom. I was almost 35 when Ally was born, which is one of the reasons she's an only child. We didnt' want kids too close together in age, and by the time we were ready, I was 39 and had just been diagnosed with high cholesterol and my OB/GYN said absolutely do NOT get preggo while on cholesterol meds. Very dangerous to the baby, so we just decided that Ally would be a spoiled only child. And spoiled she is! And it's all my fault. I just can't seem to say no, and I know that I have to stop. She has no concept of money (I guess that's normal at 7) but she has no idea how fortunate she is. I really want to find someplace that she and I can volunteer together on the weekends, maybe a soup kitchen, something like that, so she can begin to understand what we have and how important it is to share with those less fortunate. I give her $3/wk in allowance (when she earns it!) and $1 has to be saved, $1 can be spent, and $1 must go to charity. I read this somewhere and I love the idea.

Tomorrow is D-Day - well, not really that dramatic, but I, like so many others, am kicking myself in the butt to get back to the diet. I'm gonna eat like JC tells me too - not buying their food, just going on the program. I've got at least 10 lbs to lose, but shooting for 15-20. I'm moving the elliptical back into my office, and getting the cable hooked up in there. So when I take breaks during the day, I can do something productive.

Jillian - you were right to react when Luca bit you - Ally went through a biting stage, somewhere between 1 1/2 - 2 I think, can't really remember. But all the kids in her class were biting. One kit bit her so bad on the cheeck - it looked like a shark bite - perfect mouth formation. Luckily it didn't break the skin, but bruised something awful! That was the only time that Jeff got mad at the daycare, but it wasn't their fault. That's the only way kids that age know how to stop other kids from taking their toys, or whatever. But for awhile there she was coming home all the time with bites on her arms. I said, well, guess she'll learn to stop stealing toys!

Jeff just turned on the Travel Channel, some Disney show is on right now. They're talking about thrill rides at Disney. Wait, I take it back, it's just about the Studios. Not sure if they're calling it MGM or Holleywood Studios at this point.

OK, time to run and get something done. Jeff has been vacuuming today - yea! And there sits the vacuum, in the middle of the floor. why can't men finish the job???

 

[Debbie6221]

Hey...are you saying talking to us isn't productive!
I just had a VERY rude awakening on the scale this morning and put on an outfit for a baby shower and it is way too tight! Nothing is worse than having to jump back on the bandwagon in the middle of summer! No fun!! Plus I know I am going to eat like a pig at the shower today.

As for men...my DH dropped his undies right NEXT to the dirty laundry basket this morning! I mean really!

Have a good one girls!

 

[TinaLala]

Debbie - your pictures helped the withdrawal I was starting to have! Thank you!


DH just tried to price a vacation for August - hello we haven't paid off April yet! I'm trying to stay true to my deal with him about not booking another vacation to Disney until 2010. I'm hoping if I save a ton of money we can stay at the Poly, which is one of his dreams!

 

[Debbie6221]

Debbie - your pictures helped the withdrawal I was starting to have! Thank you!


DH just tried to price a vacation for August - hello we haven't paid off April yet! I'm trying to stay true to my deal with him about not booking another vacation to Disney until 2010. I'm hoping if I save a ton of money we can stay at the Poly, which is one of his dreams!

Hi Tina! Sorry I missed a shout out to you! Glad you are having a fun summer and all......

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Well, I'll be staying at the hospital for about the first 30-32 hours or so - sleeping over the first night. I have Lauren taken care of for the first two days - staying with friends. !

I imagined the Upber Planner you are, that it was all squared away. Still, I know it isn't going to be easy. I think you have every right to feel that way about your ex and the situation with the wifey staying with Amanda. Seriously, you do need rest though, and you are right, at night there aren't any dr visits, etc, so that is good. I hate that Amanda has to go through it - and hate that you have to worry as much as you will. I wish there was something I could do.....

Thanks Jillian...
Some days are hard though......
And not to scare ya but two means two times the trouble!

Jillian - THREE times more. I sware the adjustment is exponential rather than addative!

Debbie - I'm leaving it all up to Mr. C. He is going to get the Pitch book with BC & Poly and probably AS - with good and bad (and I think he will never pick it, but at least he sees why I'm offering up the earlier two.) That way it is his idea, he has a little ownership into it, and maybe he will agree to go back.

Wait! who is this? what is she talking about? where am I?I was joking that if anyone was talking about it - to say it was you not me - then to find out you had done it too! I felt like an idot, but I got one for $25, one for $31 and you go to a store and they are $99. SO, I should sell it just fine I think. Still embarrising though!

I give her $3/wk in allowance (when she earns it!) and $1 has to be saved, $1 can be spent, and $1 must go to charity. I read this somewhere and I love the idea. Oh - I love this idea!!! Nicolas would really enjoy it too. His nature is just very charitable. He always has been. Like today, twice the world had to stop as he debated what he could do to help little crying kids. I love that little boy.

Tomorrow is D-Day -
Must be in the air - me too!

Jeff just turned on the Travel Channel, some Disney show is on right now.
I hate I missed that.

OK, time to run and get something done. Jeff has been vacuuming today - yea! And there sits the vacuum, in the middle of the floor. why can't men finish the job???

I sware mine is so moody you'd think it was PMS. Is there some sort of post vasectomy mood swings? Uhhhh---- talk about being in a pi$$y mood!

I just had a VERY rude awakening on the scale this morning and put on an outfit for a baby shower and it is way too tight! !

Can totally relate. My pants are so tight I think they could split - seriously.

I've got so much to get done this week - and I really don't feel like it. Number one on my list - uh, Cleaning the nasty trash cans that flies got into. YUCK! Number two - I sorta promised to go visit my dad. You know, the one who is sick, but didn't have much to do with me before that since he remarried. It is sad becasue I lived with him from 12-18. Never has acknowledged my kids birthdays, my husbands - nothing. I dont' know if it is because he is "sick" or if that is because Carlos is not white. I hate to say that, but I know what kind of house I grew up in too. Lots of therapy and still can't get my head around some of the things they do. But, SM said he isn't doing well at all, and wouldn't handle a 2 hour car ride here. I call BS on that, but whatever. SO I guess I will suck it up and go there. This relationship has been very 1 sided for the last 10 years - (he got up and walked out of my graduation because my mom was there & chose not to attend my wedding to Carlos) mostly because of the SM, but then again, he had to let her talk him into it, so I blame him some too.

ENOUGH RANTING - thanks for listening. Just one of those days where I'm getting ticked that I'm doing something I don't want to do out of guilt...

On a happy note, I got some things to start my little pitch book. This will be really fun I think! I think I'm pulling for BC, but I plan to present it highly unbiased. Just let him pick.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Oh - and by the way, I cut my shoulder length hair all off yesterday into a inverse bob. Short - like longest layer chin length. Super easy, very lovely, now - if my face was thinner, it would be better, but I love it!

 

[soontobewed07]

Wait! who is this? what is she talking about? where am I?

Well, looks like you gals were up late last night - party animals!

I got sick as a dog yesterday sinuses and as Mike calls it my "Friend".
I couldn't get to sleep fever chills can colds be caught thru the Dis?


Jillian - you were right to react when Luca bit you - Ally went through a biting stage, somewhere between 1 1/2 - 2 I think, can't really remember. But all the kids in her class were biting. One kit bit her so bad on the cheeck - it looked like a shark bite - perfect mouth formation. Luckily it didn't break the skin, but bruised something awful! That was the only time that Jeff got mad at the daycare, but it wasn't their fault. That's the only way kids that age know how to stop other kids from taking their toys, or whatever. But for awhile there she was coming home all the time with bites on her arms. I said, well, guess she'll learn to stop stealing toys!

I have to stop this biting. It is driving me crazy. I don't take his toys away it is just whenever I say NO I get bit. Not Cool. I am doing what the Dr. says put him down and ignore him but he grabs onto me and will not let me by.

OK, time to run and get something done. Jeff has been vacuuming today - yea! And there sits the vacuum, in the middle of the floor. why can't men finish the job???

I have asked Mike to wash the kitchen floor for a week now. I refuse to do it. The house has gone to POT and I am not taking care of it by myself
I am fine doing the light cleaning and most of the major cleaning I ask that he take out the trash wash the floors and clean up after himself.


Tina you really do have self control. I cannot tell DH no when it comes to Disney. I am planning right along with him.

Renee- I am going to stop at Two and I know that 2 is going to be a major adjustment. I am sure I am going to feel like I have 10.

By the way I screw things up on ebay all of the time.

 

[Debbie6221]

Sorry for the rough patch Renee. I would feel the same I think. You are just the bigger and better person.

Also...can I have Carlos' number? Email address? I can be part of the pitch.

Jillian...sorry you don't feel good. It always sucks to be sick....especially in the summer.

 

[karajeboo]

First off, Jillian, if you did catch it from me start on Vitamin C, Zicam, and at the first sign of your chest tightening, Mucinex!!! The Mucinex really cleared that up quickly, but I'm still coughing and it's driving me nuts.

We spent 5 hours at the pool today - didn't plan on it, but when we planned to leave so Jeff could get ready to golf, he realied that his clubs are in his car.... which is in the shop!!! So we went back in and stayed another two hours! I got burnt a little bit, and so did Ally. Luckily we both were pretty dark to begin with, so it's not too bad.

Oh, Jeff just yelled that dinner is ready so gotta run - back later!

 

[Camster0307]

Hi - gotta make dinner too! Will be back later!

Renee - I hear ya, girlfriend! Will address your situation in a little while but suffice it to say - you're doing the right thing!

 

[CRdisMom]

Jillian --Katherine has taken to hitting so I understand the biting. I am trying the no thing a brief time out. Works sometimes. I know you know it is a phase but man it will drive you nuts.

Renee- you are definately being the bigger person. Good luck with dad!

Ahh the life of FL residents. Just make sure you have sunscreen on. My 16 yr old neighbor found pre-cancerous tumors on her breast and arm last week. They were removed--thank god, but take care of yourselves.

Hi Cammie, Debbie, Tina and Tammie!

 

[soontobewed07]

Renee- That is such a hard situation, but you don't want to kick yourself later on. Be the better person and when you think back on these times you can always feel good you made the effort and you won't feel guilty.

Kara- I will take your advice for now I am irrigating my sinuses like crazy.

Well I will be on for a little while. We found Cheesecake factory cheesecake at BJ's it was just as yummy for a fraction of the cost.

 

[Camster0307]

Jillian - You took the words right out of my mouth!

Renee - Go see your dad and know that you're doing it for yourself. As we've said so many times here, we can't control how others think or behave. The most that we can ask of ourselves is too always strive to do what we think is right. It doesn't matter if your dad is, was, or ever will be the person you need him to be; you're a good person and let that reality dictate your actions. Trust me, you'll sleep alot better at night.

And, btw, your new haircut sounds tres-chic!

Hi to the rest of the gang. Wish I could relate to the toddler troubles (well, actually I don't; been there, done that!) Trust me ladies, the talking back NEVER goes away - the older they get, the bigger words they use!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Jillian --Katherine has taken to hitting so I understand the biting. I am trying the no thing a brief time out. Works sometimes. I know you know it is a phase but man it will drive you nuts.
SO that is two mercenaries you are raising there Laura?

Renee- you are definately being the bigger person. Good luck with dad!
Not so much. I don't call like I should. I try to do it every week. This last time 3 weeks past. I have the best of intentions, but literally, each day I dreaded it so bad I "I'll do it tomorrowed" it! I know I shouldn't because he has health issues, but then deep inside, you know my gut is things wouldn't be that different. They have a lot to do with the grandkids on her side - just not my kids. Nicolas actually thinks they are my grandparents. How sad is that... I correct him and he tells me I'm wrong. I just give up. No more than they are around them - . But thanks for the kudos- just not so sure I'm deserving. I just feel really guilty. I haven't been there since Dec - and genereally don't go more than twice a year, but I do try to call weekly - and we are only 2-3 hours apart. I feel bad, but the visits are just so painful.

Ahh the life of FL residents. Just make sure you have sunscreen on. My 16 yr old neighbor found pre-cancerous tumors on her breast and arm last week. They were removed--thank god, but take care of yourselves.


Hi Cammie, Debbie, Tina and Tammie!

Renee- That is such a hard situation, but you don't want to kick yourself later on. Be the better person and when you think back on these times you can always feel good you made the effort and you won't feel guilty.
No Guilt - Not so much. I don't call like I should. I try to do it every week. This last time 3 weeks past. I have the best of intentions, but literally, each day I dreaded it so bad I "I'll do it tomorrowed" it! I know I shouldn't because he has health issues, but then deep inside, you know my gut is things wouldn't be that different. They have a lot to do with the grandkids on her side - just not my kids. Nicolas actually thinks they are my grandparents. How sad is that... I correct him and he tells me I'm wrong. I just give up. No more than they are around them - . But thanks for the kudos- just not so sure I'm deserving. I just feel really guilty. I haven't been there since Dec - and genereally don't go more than twice a year, but I do try to call weekly - and we are only 2-3 hours apart. I feel bad, but the visits are just so painful.

I wish I knew what to say about the biting - I can relate a bit. Nicolas loved to bite while nursing - OUCH! I had to get butterflied up after once - man - I was nuts to keep it up! BUT convinced it would help him have less allergies, I sucked it up (by the way, I nursed him until 1 and that kid's been on prescription allergy meds since two.. ). I remember a friend told me it is really good to let loose and react, that way they realize they hurt you. So next time I screamed really loudly and used my facial features to show him how much it hurt - never again did he do it. I'm sure that will be a session or two in therapy someday. ha ha.

Kara- I will take your advice for now I am irrigating my sinuses like crazy.
Best thing to do!

Well I will be on for a little while. We found Cheesecake factory cheesecake at BJ's it was just as yummy for a fraction of the cost.

- even though I have no idea what BJ's is. & thanks for the support about ebay. I feel like such a dope. BUT LOOK WHAT I SCORED TONIGHT....

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Jillian - You took the words right out of my mouth!

Renee - Go see your dad and know that you're doing it for yourself. As we've said so many times here, we can't control how others think or behave. The most that we can ask of ourselves is too always strive to do what we think is right. It doesn't matter if your dad is, was, or ever will be the person you need him to be; you're a good person and let that reality dictate your actions. Trust me, you'll sleep alot better at night.

And, btw, your new haircut sounds tres-chic!

Hi to the rest of the gang. Wish I could relate to the toddler troubles (well, actually I don't; been there, done that!) Trust me ladies, the talking back NEVER goes away - the older they get, the bigger words they use!

Guess we are posting at the same time - sorry I missed it at first. THanks so much for the encouragement. Just one of those days where the guilt just gets you... you know.

I would take a pic of the hairdo, but after being outside with the cans battling the removal of the maggots (sorry for the visual - I HATE that about the summer) and sweating my butt off, yeah, maybe I will do it another day. Not so cute tonight!

Cammie - saw some Tink stuff today. Thought of Amanda. You are right, did look "older" with the design they used - maybe the sassy look of her that I saw appeals to those sassy older kids!

I ran the computer out of paper working on my "presentation". I think I will do a brief on a couple others for compairson... I'm doing big on BC & Poly, then a little on BWI, and 1 page on AKL (nope), GF (just to shut Debbie up.. No-not really Debbie - just kidding, but I am including it), CBR, and Cont. That should give him a good idea of things. He stayed at Coranado, so he has an good idea of the MOD. He wasn't impressed, had a long hike to everything, so I'm actually wondering about him liking Poly. Hummm... men

I haven't looked at the price yet of the BC deluxe room - with the living room area. I'm going to dream tonight that it is an actual possiblity before I see the price that blows it out of the water for us in the morning! I'd probably pick that over the castle! Seriously!