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

[Camster0307]

Cammie, I'm skimming. I'm trying to scan pictures in and boy

I did want to say I agree with you. We go through this with DS who is only 4! Really stubborn, really unappreciative. I will tell you this, it was the other end of stuff, but I remember babysitting 5 kids all under 3 at her age - to BUY SCHOOL CLOTHES!

My son expects everything! So I felt for you when I read that! I think that what you are doing is more than reasonable. I mean she had no right to give you that extra money spill when you asked for more help because Amanda was sick that day. I mean after all they get to have such a nice life and then for them to not only expect it, but to expect more. So I'm totally with you on this one - Just agree that before you give in and buy anything for her you have to realize to show her you mean business that you have to stick to what you threaten her with today. That is the part I fail on so much, but you have to. You really do. And it is because you love her and you are a good mom that you are trying to teach her this - you are not a bad mom.

I know - but the "mom" guilt sets in! I know she wants to do what she can to help; and when she sits back and looks at her life, she knows she has it pretty good. At her age, I've come to expect the "snarky" comments; what I'm mad about is the failure to acknowledge when she's wrong about something and apologizing for it. This is a big thing with us. She'll react to something, knows it was wrong, but then just wants to forget about it and move on. And, I hate to say it, but my ex was just like that - would feel bad about doing something, but never apologize. I know Lauren knows she was wrong - and she didn't battle me; she did what I asked her; but it is the failure to make ammends that bothers me more. She's old enough to know better.

And, a little OT: I just put on capris that were very tight on me last month; today - not anymore! I'm feeling FIERCE!

 

[Camster0307]

Anyone else excited about the SATC movie coming out soon?

= me

Heck yea!

I've already got three girlfriends lined up to go the day it opens. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be playing at the premium cinema; that way we'll be able to enjoy Cosmos while watching the movie!

 

[Debbie6221]

Kara...I just didn't want to irritate you playing around with her pic. She is a ***** though! So spoiled! I mean how can you not want to show your appreciation? Or is that she just can't stand when it's all your idea!

Cammie...I agree. It is so hard because we ARE spoiling are kids (in the grand scheme of things) but we are also trying to teach them not to take things for granted and to be appreciative. It's a hard thing to balance. ITA with you!!!!!!!!!!! We deal with it here daily because my DD has NO concept of money. She thinks EVERYONE goes to Disney every year. She doesn't get that some kids don't even go on vacation at all! Believe me I understand!
Laura...sorry you are in a funk but I think I mentioned before that that is how I became addicted to the dis in the first place. I get REALLY down after our trips. Hang in there and vent away. Plus, I'll PM you my cell if you ever need to "talk" it out. That goes for all of you. I could put together a cell phone/or regular phone list if you guys are interested and I could send it to everyone via regular email.

Renee...I would pick October but purely because of the MNSSHP. The reason we went in May was because I was pregnant and due in October! It was nice though and I think the crowds are actually less then October. Cousin got home last night though and now Orlando is expecting 3 days of thunderstorms (but I guess that can really happen anytime).

Just my ladies....
Back to chores.....

 

[Camster0307]

Actually, Debbie, if you wouldn't mind -- and if no one else would mind either - can you send me a list of everyone's email address? Send it to my aol address.
Thanks!

 

[Debbie6221]

Actually, Debbie, if you wouldn't mind -- and if no one else would mind either - can you send me a list of everyone's email address? Send it to my aol address.
Thanks!

Sure!

 

[Camster0307]

Sure!

Thank you kindly, dear friend!

 

[Debbie6221]

Done!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I know - but the "mom" guilt sets in! I'm mad about is the failure to acknowledge when she's wrong about something and apologizing for it.

And, a little OT: I just put on capris that were very tight on me last month; today - not anymore! I'm feeling FIERCE!

Yeah, that isn't something you can just let slide, Cammie. She has to realize that she needs to admit it and say sorry. DS is better about that but he will do a very nasty appology sometimes and that is even worse!

Now for the pants fitting not so tight! You go girl! Look at you!!!!!

Heck yea!

I've already got three girlfriends lined up to go the day it opens. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be playing at the premium cinema; that way we'll be able to enjoy Cosmos while watching the movie!

My BestF and I are going while we are in Houston. I can't wait! I'm very anxious to see how things turn out - I watched that show from start to finish and can't wait for the movie - so happy they are doing it!!!!

Kara...IRenee...I would pick October but purely because of the MNSSHP. The reason we went in May was because I was pregnant and due in October! It was nice though and I think the crowds are actually less then October.
Just my ladies....
Back to chores.....

I don't think I really care too much for the MNSSHP after Cammie said they raised the price. I never was THAT interested in it any way. I think I'm just drawn to May, since that is our anniversary and mothers day it is easier to sway DH to splurges! Don't buy me a gift, just take me to Disney clears him from having to shop and makes me happy. VERY HAPPY! I'm seriously thinking May now. Especially since you said you thought crowds were LIGHTER then. That was my only concern, that crowds were heavier than Oct, but if that is not the case...

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I've scanned 5 pictures, and I seriously think this printer/scanner is going to blow up - you should hear the clacking noises it is making. I have like 50 to go! It takes FOOOOOOORRRRREVVVVVERRRR!

 

[Camster0307]

So guess who just got out of school and texted me an apology. Good grief! Guaranteed this has been weighing on her mind ALL DAY!

 

[Camster0307]

I've scanned 5 pictures, and I seriously think this printer/scanner is going to blow up - you should hear the clacking noises it is making. I have like 50 to go! It takes FOOOOOOORRRRREVVVVVERRRR!

Explain to me what you're doing. Are you taking actual pix and putting them in a printer, which then scans them so you can upload them to your computer?

 

[Camster0307]

My BestF and I are going while we are in Houston. I can't wait! I'm very anxious to see how things turn out - I watched that show from start to finish and can't wait for the movie - so happy they are doing it!!!!

Me too! I seriously don't think Carrie is going to end of with Big. I think he's going to blow her off - because that's the type of guy he's always been!

I don't think I really care too much for the MNSSHP after Cammie said they raised the price. I never was THAT interested in it any way. I think I'm just drawn to May, since that is our anniversary and mothers day it is easier to sway DH to splurges! Don't buy me a gift, just take me to Disney clears him from having to shop and makes me happy. VERY HAPPY! I'm seriously thinking May now. Especially since you said you thought crowds were LIGHTER then. That was my only concern, that crowds were heavier than Oct, but if that is not the case...

The tickets prices for both MNSSHP and MVMCP are much more expensive than previous years; but I think they are both worth experiencing at least once. I was questioning doing it every year I go because not much changes. That being said, they still are fun.

Hope I haven't now confused you all over again!

 

[Debbie6221]

I think it's worth it too but until you have actually experienced it it is hard to convince people why they should pay to go to MK when they already paid. I am going through that now with our friends. BTW I am slowly but surely bringing her to my side on all points!

 

[Camster0307]

Just got my exchange certificates for my APs in the mail!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Explain to me what you're doing. Are you taking actual pix and putting them in a printer, which then scans them so you can upload them to your computer?

Yeah. I have a printer/scanner combo. It is an HP all in one. So rather than take it in to my photo place and scanning them there (which for it to take a while with two little ones is impossible) I'm trying to do it at home, upload them to the photo site, and do the print order so all I have to do is pick them up with the kids. The printer is making the worst clicking sound. Like it will blow!!!

So guess who just got out of school and texted me an apology. Good grief! Guaranteed this has been weighing on her mind ALL DAY!

Allright, she did the apology. So what are you going to do now?

Me too! I seriously don't think Carrie is going to end of with Big. I think he's going to blow her off - because that's the type of guy he's always been!

MNSSHP and MVMCP but I think they are both worth experiencing at least once. !

First, I BET that Carrie DUMPS Big. That said it would be a satisfying ending, so what about her leaving him at the alter or something. I don't know. That would be very like the show. Focusing on them being strong, and her not needing him. At any rate, I can't wait, but I agree that I don't expect the happy ever after with them!

As for the NSSHP, It just isn't that interesting to me regardless of the money. Actually I'm all for paying $$ to get a lesser crowd, but the whole Halloween thing isn't me - and Nicolas could always care less about it, and then there is little bit. I dunno. Just maybe later on. I'd love to do the Christmas one at some point, but the Halloween one. Ehhh...

I think it's worth it too but until you have actually experienced it it is hard to convince people why they should pay to go to MK when they already paid. I am going through that now with our friends. BTW I am slowly but surely bringing her to my side on all points!

Doesn't it reduce your crowd and allow you to walk onto things? How is it hard to see the value in that!!!

Just got my exchange certificates for my APs in the mail!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Okay, so on this trip we'll probably focus on EPCOT and MK. So here is what I'm thinking in terms of ADRs

Ohana - dinner - DH
Ohana - Bfast - DS
Crystal Palace - Dinner - Kids & Me (I sware this was our best meal)
Chef Mickey's - Dinner - DS
Norway/Epcot - Breakfast - DD
Garden Grill - Lunch or Dinner - Kids

If we do DHS - DS wants Pizza Planet
Should I be looking at any others?

So that puts us there at least 4 days see how I work?

 

[Debbie6221]

From rumblytumbly..............

 

[Debbie6221]

Okay, so on this trip we'll probably focus on EPCOT and MK. So here is what I'm thinking in terms of ADRs

Ohana - dinner - DH
Ohana - Bfast - DS
Crystal Palace - Dinner - Kids & Me (I sware this was our best meal)
Chef Mickey's - Dinner - DS
Norway/Epcot - Breakfast - DD
Garden Grill - Lunch or Dinner - Kids

If we do DHS - DS wants Pizza Planet
Should I be looking at any others?

So that puts us there at least 4 days see how I work?

Looks like you hit all of our favorites!
We have never been but there is always the Playhouse Disney meal at DHS.
We are trying Mama's for the first time and we also did the drive in one.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

From rumblytumbly..............
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LOVE IT!

 

[Camster0307]

Yeah. I have a printer/scanner combo. It is an HP all in one. So rather than take it in to my photo place and scanning them there (which for it to take a while with two little ones is impossible) I'm trying to do it at home, upload them to the photo site, and do the print order so all I have to do is pick them up with the kids. The printer is making the worst clicking sound. Like it will blow!!!

I have to try this! I have one of those!

Allright, she did the apology. So what are you going to do now?

Are you kidding me? After I made my pretty word document with bolded words and bullets, outlining her daily, weekly and monthly chores? No Way! I laid it on her! First of all, I think the only reason I got an apology was because she had slighlty worse news - progress reports came out and she went down a little in science. I think she thought she would butter me up with an apology so I woudn't be upset with her grade. Sneaky! Anyway, she accepts the chore/allowance situation but I still don't think she gets it! It will take a while for it to hit her that I'm not buying like I used to!

First, I BET that Carrie DUMPS Big. That said it would be a satisfying ending, so what about her leaving him at the alter or something. I don't know. That would be very like the show. Focusing on them being strong, and her not needing him. At any rate, I can't wait, but I agree that I don't expect the happy ever after with them!

I hope she dumps him -- but she always been such a wimp where he's concerned! I did not like the way they played out in the series finale. I wanted her to stay in Paris with Mikail Baryshnikov! In the commercials for the movie, though, it looks like she gets stunning news on her wedding day; shows her dropping the phone. I can't wait to see it!

If we do DHS - DS wants Pizza Planet
Should I be looking at any others?

So that puts us there at least 4 days see how I work?

Pizza Planet can get REALLY crazy - be forewarned! There's an arcade in there and it may be hard to pull the kids away. DHS gets a bum rap for their TS restaurants but I don't have a problem with them. They're not fabulous; but not bad either. Mama Melrose's is good; and SciFi is fun - you sit in cars like you're at the drive-in. PrimeTime is my favorite though; tvs at your table and the waitresses will yell at the adults if they don't finish their food. It's fun!

From rumblytumbly..............

That's pretty funny! There's a poster on one of the TRs I subscribed to; she meets up with people she's become friendly with on the Dis - they call themselves the CIFs: Creepy Internet Friends!