Just wanted to stop by and say Hello to everyone. I've been thinking of you. Hope all is well with everyone nd their families. I just finished getting all the Easter Candy orders together (a big... Phew!) Now all I have to do is deliver them tomorrow. I can't believe vacations are around the corner, school will be out, etc. Of course, now I say that it will drag on forever. Pam
So was the Easter season a "hit" in the candy biz??? Good to hear from you!
Geez - where is everybody?
New tv arrived yesterday. Was told it would be delivered between 12-5; didn't get here until 6pm! Looks great though - now I just need to have DirecTV switch over to a high-def receiver. I still say the picture looks fine the way it is, but I know the high-def will be much better.
The way DH describes it: High def - beautiful. Without high def - like watching TV with a screen over it. It's amazing how you really notice the difference once you get used to high def. Enjoy!!!
The grass is always greener on the other side, right? Today cool and sunny
but tomorrow MORE SNOW
! Today IS the first day of spring. Doesn't mother nature know this
Also, Easter is just so weird early this year. I feel like I am forgetting something.....
Question about Easter...... Is this holiday a big deal for everyone? We are all into the Easter Bunny in the morning and then we go by my Aunt's for a brunch. Do people kind of let this holiday fizzle out when their kids are grown (teenagers) or is it still a biggie for all Christians AND do nonChristians just do the Easter bunny part??? Just curious????
Debbie - I saw you're supposed to get like another 4 inches of snow? I can't believe that winter is not ending!!! Are you getting any of that flooding or are you away from that?
Yes, Easter does seem really early this year. I can only speak for myself, but as a Christian, I think Easter is definitely THE most important holiday. But with regard to family gatherings, it's not as big as Christmas or Thanksgiving. We found that down south a lot of southern denominations don't believe in teaching kids about Santa and the Easter Bunny because they feel that it is sacreligious because it's taking the true meaning out of each holiday, but DH and I both grew up with it and so Ally believes in both (but for how much longer!), plus we make sure that we teach her the true meaning above all else.
As for your mom, I really hope she pulls out of her funk. I agree with Cammie though, hopefully if the doctor addressed your mom's stress, I would think she would also bring up different kinds of treatment, medication included.
And I totally understand the whole doggie thing! Right now mine are both okay, but last night the old one woke DH 8 times to go out with that tummy thing! Then she threw up in the bed! I slept through it all and only vaguely remember him waking me up to help him change the bed. How did I sleep through all that???? Apparently he got really mad at me after his last trip outside with the dog, because I had grabbed all the covers while he was gone. Oh, well, I reminded him of all those nights 7 years ago when I got up to feed DD. He didn't like being reminded!
Also, I think it's great how close you and your mom are! I could never live that close to either of my parents, I think I'd end up in prison! What was it Cammie said once when I made a comment aobut vacationing with family? Something about chopping them up and freezing them?
Yeah, that's what I'd do! DH's parents used to live a few miles away from us, until that glorious day when the truck pulled out with all our stuff in it! Actually, it wasn't that bad, but they did take advantage of having DH so close, I think. They realize it now that we're gone. And I haven't lived near my folks for 14 years, but I see my mom 3-4 times a year. And that works out very well because she flies in alone and gets to spend a week with DD, without the other grandkids around. So it's special time for them. Plus, my mom is very artsy and flamboyant. She drives me nuts because we are so different. We've always been very different - I'm very much my father's daughter - and it made it quite difficult growing up, but I do totally respect her so much more now that I have my own famiy and we don't see each other as much. We've grown so much in our relationship.
This may be an odd question but i'm not a huge Lost fan but i loove Heroes .. is the writer's strike gonna affect when we get new ones of that too???
Hope you're all good today i have been on the sofa for most of the day as still feeling
only leaving it to get DD from school .. more horrid weather coming my way too .. Arctic sleety rain apparently which just sounds great
Erin - so sorry to hear you're still sick! Just get lots of rest! And I totally agree about Heroes! I can't believe we won't see it til next Fall!
I've hit a wall. I have no motivation to do anything. I need a magic fairy to come make dinner tonight. DD6 is home until next Tuesday. I have used up my arsenal of at home ideas. She still has the cough so can't schedule play dates and being outside just make it worse. DD 16 mos is going nuts because big sis is there to control her every move. We tried a trip to the Mississippi river today. Went well. Ice is almost off all of it. The loved seeing the water go over St. Anthony falls. The 35W bridge is making lots of progress. Thinking we might hit the zoo tomorrow. I need to get moving Mass is at 7 pm. Ugh...... sorry about the vent.
I'm going stir crazy. Can't May be here now? I want to go to WDW Now!!!
Laura - First of all, the magic fairy's name is "Domino's."
He visits my house quite frequently!!
When is the 35W bridge expected to open? What are they doing with traffic now? That was so horrible when it happened - I was glued to the TV all night, I guess because I have so much family in the area. There were some heart wrenching stories that came out of that collapse.
What are the best times to eat? We will be on the deluxe dining plan. I want to be able to eat and get to the parks with plenty of time. There are certain rides we have to do at certain parks. My son gets up about 7:30am and goes to bed for the night around 9:30pm right now. He doesn't sleep through the night yet.
Leslie
Leslie - What meals are you referring to? I've never done TS for breakfast, so I can't help you then. But a lot of people make ADRs for the character meals for breakfast before the parks open, so you can get a jump on the day by already being in the park when it opens. As for other meals, just make sure you know which park you'll be in so you can plan your meals around that. But even if you do have to park hop, it's a piece of cake. In fact, we're doing 4 TS meals at Epcot in 6 days! I just think they have a great selection there. Keep us posted on your plans - we love to check them out!
My internet was down today so I feel so left out!
But I did get my new hard drive for my work computer, but once I installed it, I couldn't figure out where to go next! In fact, I couldn't even get it hooked up to the internet! And then I have to set up email. What a pain!
Now I'm exhausted from doing nothing today! You'd think that I'd take advantage of this time and clean house or something,right? Wrong! Aside from a little straighteining, and a little laundry, I was a lazy bum today! But it felt kinda good!
Until tomorrow ladies! It's almost TGIF!!!!!
and no matter how many times i buy kids clothes there i cannot figure it out i just end up trying it on my daughter 
I was buying a specialty chocolate basket filled with lots of different kinds of candy eggs. Now I get goodies for the grandbabies! We are Christians, and we look forward to church on Easter - it is our main reason for being Christians! We used to get up early and find our basket and hunt for eggs before church. Always ate boiled eggs and toast for breakfast! 
There is alot of good in holistic meds, I've learned - much safer. Does she have any hobbies?
Off times would be best for eating - maybe 4:30 or 5:00. You will definately need ADRs for your TS meals - it gets crazy hard to find a place to eat if you don't. We are thinking about TS for lunch and CS for dinner next time - we didn't like running our day around our ADRs.
