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

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Aaack - I'm supposed to be putting in my screens but I keep coming back to this computer! Can you say addicted?

Renee - Is there a second-hand store you could sell your stuff at? They might be a little more reasonable in giving you your money's worth.

This is my experience with yard sales (around here anyway) - people that come to them, for the most part, are looking for REAL bargains. I don't think they look to shell out more than $50 for anything - no matter what good of shape it's in.

And, my first thought goes to FOOD for anything - not just rewards. If I'm mad, sad, happy, cranky - you're not alone!

Yes, Cammie we have a couple. They figure out what they'd sell it for, so this maybe $100 and give you 30%, so $30. I think clothes they give you about 50 cents each or something like that. The sad thing is they don't take much either. Just a few outfits due to their store size limitations. I generally take it to Good Will. There is this consignment sale they do here twice a year. You do only clothes though. They each have to have an index card with all this info, you have attach an assigned bar code, you have to take it in and put it in the group with its size. The tag has to be just so and on a metal hanger... are you catching my drift? I'm to LAZY. But I may have to do that.

And I hear you on the food. I'm bored... I'll have a cheeto. I walk past the kitchen and Swiss Rolls are out, I'll have one. I'm sad, munch munch munch - hurt, crying, mad, bored, everything. FOOD and I'm talking lots of food out too so that is $$$ plus fattening! Don't even get me started on what damage I can do at Macaroni Grill!

Glad the girls flight landed! What a cool website! I'm always so happy to know that flights have landed. I worry about EVERYTHING!

PS - I'm addicted too. There must be cat nip on our computer screens.

 

[soontobewed07]

Oh, let me tell you, Jillian, I worked full time and decided to quit work to stay home with DS after a difficult pregnancy. I think I honestly almost lost it for the first year. No one ever helped, DH works a lot, and I was home all the time with a baby and just so craving time to get to myself. It is sad that society doesn't talk about it that much and leaves people thinking they are "bad" because they want some alone time. I left DD for the Disney trip. Was I excited to see her? Absolutely. Was it nice to have 4 days without battling a baby in high chair - you betcha! I love her to pieces, but I'm also looking forward to a solo trip in June from WED to SUN. This will be my first one since DS was born! All this to say, your feelings are SO NORMAL. Besides, an older woman told me that think of quality over quantity - and if you take some time for yourself you will find that you are so much more present for DS. And there is nothing to feel bad about either!

As for the van, we broke down and got one this Dec. An Odysee LOVE IT. Now, I went from a Highlander, so I do miss my SUV. I see this as a stage, and with a little one, nothing is better than a DVD player and an automatic sliding door. Plus the trunk room is AMAZING. It is a must with 2 kids I think. When I just had DS, I really enjoyed the Highlander though. I still said I would NEVER own a minivan. For some reason, that was harder for me than turning 30!!!

That combo sounds so wrong!

Nope, but I bet Kara could design one!


It is so a man thing, isn't it?


Good for you. You need a break! You remind me of myself at that stage. I finally broke down to DH crying that I couldn't do it all the time, and his response was, well I just thought that was what you wanted! Yes, I fully wanted to go to the potty with a baby on my lap - WTH?!? But after I told him that, he helped out more. Now don't expect miracles, but you should set aside some time a day, even if it is 15 minutes to have just to yourself. It is amazing. I have gotten out of that, but I need to start it again. Maybe that is why my weight is creaping up again... humm.. So still want to put up a weight ticker? I will do it if you will.





DH said we were all off our rockers when I told him.

I think the same thing here. I worked full time and had a really tough pregnancy Bad healing from my c section etc.. When I went back to work I was throwing up because I miss DS so much I was starting to take it out on DH I also am suffering from PPD. I feel like such a fool. DH will be home more now,but he will be gone 2 24 hour days a week. It's really tough doing it on your own. I am not sure how cammie does it.


I would be happy to put up a weight ticker. DH and I are going on diets Monday he just found out his Chol. is 311 I want to lose 70 pounds by november. We can do it together if you would like?

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

We can do it together if you would like?

Okay, I got mine up. I wasn't sure if I should do the weight since I joined WW or total weight loss. I figured I would just put the latest weight joining WW, but that doesn't take into account the 33 I lost on my own too! The hardest part is getting started. I'm not going to lie, next week will be tough, but you can do it! Yay for you for starting!!!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I just realized when you put he 33 with the 7, that is 40 lbs I have lost so far....

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Girls,

Cammie...glad the girls landed safely!!!


I am THE WORST at getting rid of my stuff. I am such a loser. I always think it's worth too much to sell or bring in not to mention the emotiol attachments I get to stuff. That's why I have so much CRAP!!!!!!!

Good luck with the diets girls...like I have said before I can TOTALLY relate. I have been on a diet since I was twelve! My first baby put me over 200 so I tried to be much better with the second. Dieting after the babies was the hardest!!!!!!! My problem with food is that I LOVE it!!!!!!! I love going out to dinner, I love ordering pizza or Chinese. I am so sad that when I would watch biggest loser I would eat!!! And when I watch Top Chef and shows like that...forget it! I am eating the whole time.


BTW Who watches Survivor? I was so sad!

 

[Debbie6221]

I just realized when you put he 33 with the 7, that is 40 lbs I have lost so far....

You rock! That is A LOT! You should be proud!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Hi Girls,

I am THE WORST at getting rid of my stuff. I am such a loser. I always think it's worth too much to sell or bring in not to mention the emotiol attachments I get to stuff. That's why I have so much CRAP!!!!!!!
Uh, can you say half a garage full. Plus an attic. That is why I need to get this yard sale going. Honestly, even at $1 a piece on the clothes, I honestly think I could make a $1K. It is that bad! And don't start me on TOYS! At LEAST 15 very good size boxes. And that is with me giving the big things, swings, girl clothes, etc to my SIL I have multiple problems. Clutter is a big one.

I am so sad that when I would watch biggest loser I would eat!!! And when I watch Top Chef and shows like that...forget it! I am eating the whole time.
Me too with biggest loser, and my other one is H***'s Kitchen. I just about drool saying it...

BTW Who watches Survivor? I was so sad!

I used to watch it BK (before kiddos). What happened?

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Cammie - okay Super Woman, you're inspiring me. I've had tons of toys up here that the kids NEVER play with. My DM bought them. She said I can't give them away, or sell them, but she doesn't want to take them to her house. I think I will just sack them up, and take them over there. Tell her she can keep them there for the kids to play with (as if THAT would ever happen ) or she can get rid of them, but I don't have room for them here. Let her deal with it!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

So I just ask DS... "would you like to go to the zoo, to see fish, or to the beach" He replies he doesn't want to go to the beach. It seems that NANA has told him that their are sharks that will bite him there and that he will get sand in his eyes and it will really hurt

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I just found a lovely resort on the beach with a lazy river and 3 pools! Then I viewed the map and realized it was right next to THE FISHING PIER which always smells fishy. So fishy that we have tried to eat beside it on two trips and got out of the car, took a few steps, and got back into the car. YUCK. What a stupid place to put it!

I guess I'm the only one on the thread with no life on a Sat...

 

[Camster0307]

I think the same thing here. I worked full time and had a really tough pregnancy Bad healing from my c section etc.. When I went back to work I was throwing up because I miss DS so much I was starting to take it out on DH I also am suffering from PPD. I feel like such a fool. DH will be home more now,but he will be gone 2 24 hour days a week. It's really tough doing it on your own. I am not sure how cammie does it.

Jillian - First you need a hug - so here it is! Second - the way I do it is that I get a break just about every other weekend when the girls are with their dad! While I was married, I would never, ever, ever think to take off by myself for "me" time; my ex travelled all week long and I felt the weekends that we were together should be "family" time. Yeah, well the only thing that changed come the weekend was - I now had 3 kids to take care of instead of 2! But, now, while I miss my girls when they're at dad's, I really enjoy my alone time! It is VITAL to my sanity.

Please - take it from someone who has seen the light - it's soooo important for moms to do! Don't feel guilty!

Hi Girls,
BTW Who watches Survivor? I was so sad!

I don't watch either - but now you've got me interested.

Cammie - okay Super Woman, you're inspiring me. I've had tons of toys up here that the kids NEVER play with. My DM bought them. She said I can't give them away, or sell them, but she doesn't want to take them to her house. I think I will just sack them up, and take them over there. Tell her she can keep them there for the kids to play with (as if THAT would ever happen ) or she can get rid of them, but I don't have room for them here. Let her deal with it!

Think you should pull the old "Ring & Run" - dump it on her doorstep, ring the bell, and......................RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Camster0307]

I guess I'm the only one on the thread with no life on a Sat...

No - there's me too!

Funny story about the beach - good luck getting DS to get over that! My DD was terrified of the ocean and the beach after watching an Arthur cartoon about D.W. being afraid of it too. Difference was D.W.'s fear was gone by the end of the 30 minute episode, my DD's lasted 5 years!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

My DM is afraid of the beach. So she always hates when we go. DH & I LOVE IT! She can't stand that we take DS in the ocean - never too far out though. Well, this is her way of trying to head it off. ERRR! He is INSISTING no beach this year. I don't know what to do. I told him the sand won't get in his eyes (which is the biggest fear) and that it only does if you put it there and we won't do that.

It sucks, because you so want to tell them that their grandmother is being a pain and telling them lies, but you can't do that for the kids sake. And what is worse, is I think DM realizes that and uses it to further her cause. I just think it is pathetic to stoop to stuff like this. I won't even tell you the battle that we had over me taking DS to Disney. I just want to pop off that I'd never tell my kids to get out at 11- so she can stuff the I'm being a bad mom guilt trip, yet I never do... But if things keep escalating, DH just might. He will hit the roof when I tell him.

Maybe a compromise would be this new resort. They said it isn't THAT close to the dock. It has 3 pools - one being a kiddie, a waterfall and a lazy river plus a playground. The one we ususally stay at has just a pool. Both are ocean front. The resort we typically stay at has six floors and maybe 100 units, so it is small. Never more than 20 couples on the beach. The new one is, well, new so it might be more crowded with that lazy river. It looks like it is double the size.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Think you should pull the old "Ring & Run" - dump it on her doorstep, ring the bell, and......................RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohhhh, I like it!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Holy smoke, the new one is $3 CHEAPER a night. With the lazy river! I've never been in a lazy river, but I have always wanted to. Sounds heavenly!

 

[Debbie6221]

I used to watch it BK (before kiddos). What happened?

Ozzie was kicked off (totally blind sided) and he was my favorite!

So I just ask DS... "would you like to go to the zoo, to see fish, or to the beach" He replies he doesn't want to go to the beach. It seems that NANA has told him that their are sharks that will bite him there and that he will get sand in his eyes and it will really hurt

She is a piece of work! I would be annoyed!

I totally eat during Hell's kitchen too.

 

[Debbie6221]

Holy smoke, the new one is $3 CHEAPER a night. With the lazy river! I've never been in a lazy river, but I have always wanted to. Sounds heavenly!

Sounds fun!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

You know what the sadest thing is? I'm thinking about the beach, and the first thing that pops in my mind is sitting at a table right on the beach. They have wonderful cheese rolls and mixed drinks. Aren't I sad. I think about food when I first start thinking of the beach of all places!

 

[Debbie6221]

You know what the sadest thing is? I'm thinking about the beach, and the first thing that pops in my mind is sitting at a table right on the beach. They have wonderful cheese rolls and mixed drinks. Aren't I sad. I think about food when I first start thinking of the beach of all places!

Listen...I would rather starve myself all the other times so that I can pig out when I feel like it! The good thing to doing this is when I am not eating it at least shrinks my stomach and I do get full faster! Real healthy, right???

Plus my other dieting tips are coffee and anxiety!
I am a huge help, right!

 

[Debbie6221]

I am going to go.

That's right I didn't shower yet!

All this dieting talk makes me want to go out to dinner now!
Thanks a lot!