Looking For Control Freaks & Worry Warts too........ Part 2

[karajeboo]

Wait, so DS doesn't know he's going to Disney World?

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

He knows, but at his age he has no concept of exactly when. Only when we say, we're going tomorrow will he get it.

 

[karajeboo]

OK, new doggie dilemna! DD did not kiss Bella goodbye this morning. Even though she doesn't know what's happening, she is very sensitive and I'm afraid that will haunt her if she thinks Bella "died" today and she forgot to give her a goodbye kiss this morning. DH says lets wait until tomorrow, but I think he just wants to prolong it. I want to grab DD as she's walking to the neighbor's house this afternoon and tell her that Bella is sick and she needs to come give her a kiss and then I'm taking her to the vet where she will "die" because she's sick. But is she old enough to not associate the vet with killing her dog?

I just don't know what to do!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I know this has been really hard on you. Could you put it off until tomorrow? Then maybe tonight you could drop DD hints, like Bella has seemed like she has felt really bad today. Then I would just make sure she gave her a good cuddle and kiss in the morning and do it while she was at school.

I don't think I would tell her Kara. I just don't think a child is able to fully understand something like that. Just look at how torn you are - and you are an adult. It isn't an easy situation, but you are an amazing mommy for thinking of this, because I think that it is highly possible something like that could happen. I know it is different but I was her age when my grandmother died. I forgot, or my mom did about me spending the night, the next day she died. I have always thought about that, even though I was young when it happened. I was a little resentful there for a while about it too.

If you can wait - I don't know... How is Bella today?

 

[karajeboo]

Oh, no! I'm not going to tell DD what we're doing - I think she's way too young for that. But last night she and I talked about Bella getting old, and one day she would die so it's important to always kiss her and be nice to her, etc. We've been dropping hints for the past few weeks so that she's as prepared as a 7 year old can be. But I just don't know if I can do another day! I mean, this is horrible! But if I catch her as she's passing the house after school (she really needs to come change clothes anyway) and just tell her Bella is not feeling well, maybe she'll give her a hug and then leave to go play. And then Bella just "dies" while she's playing next door.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Oh, sorry, misunderstood. Yeah, if you can get her home today I would make sure to do it. Maybe say that Bella has seemed really sad and you wondered if she could come home and give Bella a kiss to see if it helps her feel better before she changes to go play. I bet that would work. It would probably make DD feel good too that she was doing something that made Bella feel better. Maybe?

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Oh and one more thing - just a suggestion. Rather than having it where she "dies" while she is next door. I think I would tell her that Bella seems sick, so you are taking her to the vet, and that she died while there. That way she knows you guys were doing all you could for her (because you are) and later on when she gets older, she doesn't feel like she was lied to. Again, just a thought. Tough day. I'm sorry.

 

[Camster0307]

Hey Kara - Just checking in. Read about your dilema. I think your plan to get DD stop home after school to hug and kiss Bella is the way to go. You can just prepare her and tell her that Bella has had a bad day and the vet wants to see her right away; tell her to give her a big hug and kiss goodbye.

I don't think you should put this off any longer though. I'm a worse-case scenerio person so I'm just going to put this out there: if Bella is as bad off as you say she is, she could possibly pass away on her own any day now. Would you want that to happen in your house? What if DD woke up one morning and found Bella that way? I'm sure you wouldn't want that to be the last image she has of her - or you either.

I can't imagine how hard this is for you. I've never had to deal with something like this. More for you.

 

[CRdisMom]

Totally agree with Cammie and Renee. Have her give Bella a good hug and kiss a let her know that you are going take her to the vet because she is not well. That way she said goodbye and will know that you did everything you couild for bella.

 

[karajeboo]

Thanx everyone! This is such a sucky day! DD should be home in about an hour. I just can't cry in front of her or she'll figure something's up.

Laura, I read your post about the nebulizer and figured this is really more your problem than mine, since my inlaws are going to be YOUR neighbors for a week!

SIL has been emailing me today - she's actually asking me for tips, etc. This is quite a shock, but a very pleasant one!!!!! She is the one who actually asked about breathing machines at first aid cause she knows her dad won't take his treatments and definitely won't take his machine. Moron.

 

[karajeboo]

OK, just how gawdy can I make my signature???

 

[karajeboo]

Renee - we have a cold front coming through next week! Highs Monday and Tues in Orlando are only in the 60's and lows in the 40'S!!!!!! I was reading the weather for Jacksonville and saw we're supposed to be unseasonably cold next week, actually getting below freezing on Monday night, and I though to check Orlando temps. I know this sucks for you, but you're definitely gonna need some warm clothes!!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Renee - we have a cold front coming through next week! Highs Monday and Tues in Orlando are only in the 60's and lows in the 40'S!!!!!! I was reading the weather for Jacksonville and saw we're supposed to be unseasonably cold next week, actually getting below freezing on Monday night, and I though to check Orlando temps. I know this sucks for you, but you're definitely gonna need some warm clothes!!!!

Thanks for the heads up! I expected as much. We are suppose to be in the 50's so I thought it would makes its way to FL. I will keep an eye on it and pack some pants and long sleeves I think. Just in case.

 

[Debbie6221]

Kara, I can't even put myself in your shoes. I feel so bad for you & your family. Just trust your insticts. I am always afraid that when the time comes we won't do what's right for selfish reasons. I just can't go there...it's too hard with what's going on with our pup. My heart really goes out to you today!!!
Cammie...should we start our own oicture thread? Where would we put it?

Well....my brother decided to go with us in September an we are VERY excited! We were even more excited when we realized we were a magical gathering now. Well,my Mom booked a couple speacial events for magiccal gathering groups and we were excited!! She then called again to try and get some more ADRs and was told we were NOT a magical gathering because DS is 2 weeks shy of being 3 (which was ultimately saving us money). My Mom is on the phone right now as I time trying to stop them from taking our reservations away... I know....confusing, right?

We have decided to do WDW the whole time! First three night @ASM and the last 4 nights GF MK view. We reduced our passes to a one day for the first half and full blown park hopper for the second. This way we saved a few bucks here and there. ALL FREE DINING though!!!!!!!!

Debbie yesterday was our last lesson. She somewhat mastered the front crawl but they didn't promote her to the next level. She needs just a little more work. We're going to skip this upcoming session of lesson because of the trip we'd miss 2 weeks. I love the Y for the swimming lessons. We had 3 girls in class and for $25 that's a steal.it. I'm just hoping she wear it.
I agree we are very good looking bunch!

We didn't sign up either because DD is getting a little burnt out with it. I figure I will just keep taking them to swim on my own. Our lessons are $90.00 though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sware, you guys probably think I could be a drama channel , "all drama, all the time".
Anyway, Guess who injured her foot last night??? I have a problem for some reason with stepping on things in my arch. I stepped on a balled up sock from DS in the dark - of all things, and it got my foot all messed up. It REALLY hurts when I walk. I'm wearing my aesics in the house to see if I can get it better by Sat. Generally when I do this it take about a week. So now this, the yucky ear, which still feels like a lot of pressure. But it will be okay.DS sounds better, just that nasty cough. He looks better. DD seems some better, but still very yucky. Poor DH is starting to get his allergies going.I packed last night, somewhat. I realized I'm really pushing the carryon thing. I have a carryon suitcase, a backpack, DS DVD case, my bag, and a stroller. PLUS the cooler for the liquid meds. Then I have the one checked bag - remember when I debated just taking the carryon??? Let's just say I was digging out the second bag to check last night. Now, we can get it all in one, but there would be no room to bring one thing back! Oh well, at least I can check everything on the return trip!I have still schedule my car in the shop, get the meds together, reschedule DD pictures, pack (and Laura, I'm taking hydrocort cream, but that is a daily for DS, neosp, and bandaids, plus tylenol for DS and motrin for me - and I'm leaving almost all of it in the room. I think I have read what Cammie was saying - no matter what you need you can duck into first aid - so outside a couple of bandaids, that is my plan - just to have things in the room).

I am so sorry about all this stress before your trip! What a major bummer! Maybe it's all a sign though that good times are ahead! I hope everyone heals FAST!!!

OK, just how gawdy can I make my signature???

Pretty soon you know someone is gonna yell at you! I have gotten caught many a time by the siggie police! I am wondering if under the current guidelines my siggie is actually leagal now (with the monorail) because NO one has PM'd me with a warning or such yet!

 

[CRdisMom]

We're not being watched. I'm guessing they are so tied up by the stroller thing and free dining so no one is watching us. How else could we get to 287 pages?

 

[Camster0307]

We not being watched. I'm guessing they are so tied up by the stroller thing and free dining no on is watching us. How else could we get to 287 pages?

 

[Camster0307]

My picture of the day:

 

[Debbie6221]

Love It!

 

[Debbie6221]

I feel so bad for Kara and her family!!!!!!!!!

 

[CRdisMom]

Cammie love the picture. Saw your DD has the lanyard. Do you swap pins? If so would you recommend doing that for DD 1st trip. I am debating the autograph book.

I wish we could do something for Kara. It breaks my heart.