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

[soontobewed07]

Hi everyone things still crazy here Ds's cold turned in to a virus that gave him sores in his mouth. I felt like such a bad mother when the doc said see these white bumps. I just thought he was teething . I am new at this after all. We waited to long to book flights and now they have gone up more than $100 Should I wait and see if they go down or book tonight? I hate all of this planning. I am thinking of changing around our ADR's we have Le Cellier for our first night and it is so early in the day (420pm) I am not sure what to do. My DH really wants to eat a RR ,but I'm not sure with the baby. See I really do belong on this board. LOL

Cam We need to have more weather like yesterday. I can't take this yuck anymore. Cold with Sun would be good with me.

I hope everyone is well and things are good. Tessa you must be going crazy as well. We changed our plans to POP last minute and now no coffee. I am just hoping for a fridge. Oh Well.

 

[karajeboo]

Quickly before the next round of storms hits - do y'all know how far a palm tree can bend and not break??? Yikes! It's ugly down here!

Jillian - been there, done that with the baby virus. You're not a bad mom at all - there is just too much out there to know! And it gets worse as they get older. I remember rushing to the doctor when DD was a baby. Now, it's like, "can you move it? you're okay" And instead of rushing when I hear DD cry, I look for blood or bone showing before I freak out! OK, I'm not really THAT bad!

When are you going to Disney? I enrolled in travelocity's program where they alert me if my preferred trips (from my parent's hometown to mine) drop a certain percent, or you can request to be notified if it drops below a certain dollar figure. If you're not going for a few months, that's what I'd do. Then when it gets to where you want it, book then and forget about it!

OK, this is weird. Horizontal rain, horizontal trees (almost!) and now the sun is peeking through, but the radar shows another line of nasties right behind it! I can't get used to this weather!!!!

Better log back off to save the 'puter! Later Ladies!

 

[ahibird]

Quickly before the next round of storms hits - do y'all know how far a palm tree can bend and not break??? Yikes! It's ugly down here!

Kara, hang in there - I saw on CNN that there's a huge power outage in FL. Hope you're not affected by it - the story said "Outages were reported from Miami to Jacksonville on Florida's east coast and as far north as Tampa on the Gulf Coast." Wow... -keahi

 

[Camster0307]

Hi everyone things still crazy here Ds's cold turned in to a virus that gave him sores in his mouth. I felt like such a bad mother when the doc said see these white bumps. I just thought he was teething . I am new at this after all. We waited to long to book flights and now they have gone up more than $100 Should I wait and see if they go down or book tonight? I hate all of this planning. I am thinking of changing around our ADR's we have Le Cellier for our first night and it is so early in the day (420pm) I am not sure what to do. My DH really wants to eat a RR ,but I'm not sure with the baby. See I really do belong on this board. LOL

Cam We need to have more weather like yesterday. I can't take this yuck anymore. Cold with Sun would be good with me.

I hope everyone is well and things are good. Tessa you must be going crazy as well. We changed our plans to POP last minute and now no coffee. I am just hoping for a fridge. Oh Well.

Jillian - Darned if you do; and darned if you don't! You run to the doctor over everything, and they belittle you; you don't come in for something and they make you feel bad about it! You can't win - but take solace in the fact that we've all been there!

I'm in the same boat with my airfare for June. I had been complaining about ticket prices being over $300 in Jan.; the same flights are now over $400! At this point, I figure they can't go much higher, so I'm just waiting it out until about a month or two before I leave. It is agony not having it booked though, so I sympathize!

 

[soontobewed07]

Thanks cam and Kara

Kara I can't believe your weather has been so bad. We had snow here and now rain.

We leave for Disney March 31st I may sign up for that and hold off for a few days. Worst case we will fly Airtran the prices are still okay.

I guess you can't win everything

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Gang!
Jillian...poor DS!!! I remember the days.......oh they are still happening! Hang in there.
And in regards to the airfare...I feel your pain!!! I think I posted here about the disaster getting tix for my DH to Arizona. I HATE the game it is to get good prices!!!

Kara....I hope you are OK down there!!!!! That's what ya get for having that awesome day/weather, huh!!!
Know we are all thinking about you!

Hi Cammie & Keahi

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Kara! We are DVC owners and don't regret it at all! We can stay pretty reasonably at SOG, but it goes up every year. With DVC, we have the prices locked in, and the points don't change, just the dates for how many points. We found all of our vacations were Disney, and we loved the fact that we can move points to another year, etc. We have been able to do everything we wanted to do so far...GC at DL, 2 rooms at SSR for a week, AKL, and now DLH suite this year! I love the flexibility! We wouldn't have budgeted for those rooms otherwise.

Okay, Now go have a wonderful trip, and send us all some

 

[Becky2005]

Hello everyone,

I know I introduced myself a million years back but I don't have a trip planned. I wasn't sure exactly what was talked about in this thread (and haven't kept up very well).

I just thought I'd pop in and wonder -- is it a control freak if I'm already trying to figure out how to be a chaperone for a Disney trip that won't happen until my DD is a Sophmore? She will be a Freshman next year. She had her first gymnastics meet Sunday and somehow one of the moms & I got talking.

Her DD was a Freshman this year and went on the Choir Disney trip -- my DD will be in Choir & they go every other year (they switch between band/orchestra going & choir -- so Freshman year is the band/orchestra's turn). I found out they take a 25 hour bus ride, they DO take parent chaperones (I was wondering since there is a Marching band thread and some schools don't), the chaperones had 20 girls and it was basically a grueling trip since lots of workshops, etc... I'm already trying to plot to get everything in order to go. DD has tried out for the higher level choir and we won't find out until right before Spring break if she makes it.

I'm also trying to plot a 2010 Spring break trip to celebrate DD's 16th birthday.

 

[karajeboo]

Becky, to answer your question with a question... Am I a control freak if I am trying to plan to chaperone MY DD's trip to Disney... and she's only in 1st grade!!!!!! We just moved to Florida and I know they do day trips to WDW (we're about 2-3 hrs away) but I'm not sure what grade level. Either way, I'm in!!! So NO, you are not crazy for planning now! Good luck with that - especially the 25 hrs on a bus with a bunch of teenagers!

And Welcome!!!! I just found this thread about a month ago but I LOVE it!!! And the gals here are awesome! I feel like I've "known" them for years!

 

[tttessa]

Hello all,

Becky - you sound like you will be right at home here!! I'm fretting about my girl doing swimming lessons with school next year - on a bus with the class, getting changed, not losing clothing/getting it wet/ no help getting back into it.... not drowning when the instructors are watching the other 30 kids....
palpitations just thinking of it...

Kara - sounds like the weather from hell.... we have glorious sunshine and 50F - sorry...

But here's my news....we did have an EARTHQUAKE last night at 1am, luckily it was a small one by the time it got to us - shook the mirror on the wall and lots of noise - scary.....- but my, oh, my something is not quite right with this world any more if we are getting quakes in the UK. Gave us mums something to talk about in the playground at drop off this morning....

Hope all the sickies are getting better.....

Tessa

 

[Camster0307]

Tessa - An earthquake? YIKES! Glad to hear it didn't effect you too much, but very scary still.

Welcome Becky! No you're not crazy and no, you're not alone. I'm already plotting with my 12yr.old on how she's going to apply to the Disney College Program and how me & her sister would gladly move down there while she's in it. So far, she's on board! (I'm thinking of having her put it in writing too!)

Ok, so I'm having a REALLY bad day. Ever feel like the tears are just behind your eyeballs and the slightest thing will just start the waterworks? That's how I'm feeling. My dilemna: I'm attempting to re-finance. I got my house in my divorce settlement, so last July, I took out a home equity loan to pay down my debt that had accumulated since my ex left. That all went through without a hitch - was able to pay off most of the debt; our trip to Europe; and put a small amount into a CD. Although, I now essentially had 2 mortgage payments but it was still less than all the credit card bills. My mortgage broker encouraged me to stay in touch with the hopes of eventually re-financing again to combine the two payments into one at a low rate.

So fast forward to this past Jan., I'm watching the news, hearing about the recession & interest rates dropping. Decided to call the mortgage broker and he told me I had perfect timing. He locked me into a rate that was even lower than rate for my primary mortg. that we got 5 yrs.ago - I'd now have just one mortg.payment and would be saving $1000/month! I was over the moon! I would now actually be able to put money away each month. Well, don't you know, I get a call last nite from the broker telling me that the underwriting co. is hesitating in approving the refinance. And, you know why? Because my divorce aggreement says my ex should pay alimony every month; instead, he & I decided it would be easier for both of us if he just gave me a lump sum every 3 months to cover 3 months at a time (he's always out of town and sometimes couldn't get me a check on the 1st). We've been doing it this way for a year now - very consistent and no problems. My broker is pretty shocked they have a problem with this. I mean the money is there; I have good credit; and minimal debt. Says I'm considered low risk. It sounds like it's all in my favor and I have a strong case, but you know theses finance guys - they never want to guarantee anything and I just want him to make me feel better that this will all work out and he just can't promise anything.

I want to kick myself because I was so counting on this and I know you shouldn't count on anything until you sign on the dotted line. But, really, there seemed to be no problems! I can't stop stressing about this and the worst thing is I probably won't know if it's settled until next week! I'm going to be a mess! I'm the type of personality that wants resolutions to come quickly. I've already popped one of my anti-anxiety pills - and I usually only need them when I'm flying or Amanda's in the hospital. I keep trying to convince myself that worse-case scenerio is that I'm back to my original budget - which we were doing ok with; not great, but ok. Sorry for the long post - this has just got me down. Thanks for listening, guys!

 

[karajeboo]

Cammie - I'm sooooo sorry to hear that - you don't need all that stress! I am sure it will work out, but I understand your frustration with playing the "waiting game." I'm like you, I obsess until it is all resolved. I think you need a massage!!!!!!! I've only had one in my life, but I like to recommend them! Anyway, here's your to help you get through!

Tessa - Yikes! An earthquake??? How freaky in the UK?? I remember one when I was 14, we had just moved to Columbus, OH, and I was at the theater with a friend watching "The Shining" and the whole place shook. I thought, wow! This new theater has great special effects - ! I really believed that! Hope you don't get any of the aftershocks, too? Not sure how those work.

Just finished printing up 4x6 notecards with "Secrets" of WDW, just for fun while standing in lines in May. I'm gonna pack today for this weekend, DH thinks I"m crazy - it's 2 nights!!!! But I do have all those little extras to pack, even if it is just one night in the park! Autograph book, pens, rain ponchos, etc! Yes, I am obsessive!!!!

Is everyone feeling better now?

Our rain and storms ended - finally! But it is cold today! High only in the 50's today and tomorrow! But supposed to be mid-upper 70's in Orlando this weekend, with lows in the upper 50's. Should be great!!! Wonder if DD will need a jacket to go over her princess gown for Saturday night? If the low is upper 50's and we're out of there at midnight, it shouldn't be much lower than mid-60's by then. Hmmmm, something else to toss in my bag! See? THIS is why I pack early, DH!!!!!!

 

[disneyohana]

Tessa and Kara - I will tell my dad to see the doctor. I already gave him info on what foods to avoid and what he should be eating.

Kara - Loved the shirt designs.

Tessa - I am afraid of California because of earthquakes. I am probably the biggest worry wart of all time. Anyway, glad it wasn't too bad.

Debbie - I'll have to get some of that yummy drink.

Cammie - I bet everything will go through fine. I do know how nerveracking it is waiting though.

Becky - I remember you. It has been a while though. It is hard for me to catch up on here too. I, too, am thinking ahead to my next trip which will probably be 3 years from now. It sounds perfectly normal to me.

Hi Tammie, Keahi, New2Dis, Jillian
and if you're lurking Hi Pam2, Pam, Maureen, and Sewer

 

[Becky2005]

Cammie -- Waiting on anything is the hardest part I think...for anything.

We have actually been planning this chaperone Disney trip since DD was younger -- I found out the HS went on the trip while waiting for one of the younger kids to get evaluated. DD told me way back when in 6th grade she wanted to try out for the higher level choirs. When I mentioned something about the Disney trip -- her answer was "Why do you think I want to try out for the higher level choir?" -- basically it was a there is more than 1 way to get back to Disney.

Hard to believe that time is finally here and she DID the try-outs last Saturday and NOW we wait...I think I'm more nervous than she is to find out if she made it. We should know a little before Spring break so that's about a month away. Although, we did find out *any* choir level can go, so WOO HOO, even if she doesn't make it, she can still go on this trip Sophmore year as they have a basic choir that anyone can take.

I'm also now trying to figure out how to possibly afford DVC since they *should* be eventually, possibly, maybe announcing the Contemporary -- I'm hoping to convince DH with a trip to the mall that has the Doorway to Dreams store so he can SEE what a 2-bedroom would be like. Winning the lottery would help on that front.

Then the other part is my 2 older boys have IEP's at school (Individual Education Plans) and those meetings are coming up. I'm a bit freaking out on one because my oldest son will be heading off to Middle School next year so it should be an interesting meeting -- especially all the people it lists who is coming to the meeting (people from the current school & the middle school). At least I'm familiar with the middle school but have only ever dealt with the social worker and only on a very brief basis of picking some items up from him. It should be OK (the younger one is no big deal -- he gets speech & OT -- I'm sure that will continue as usual).

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi,
Kara, I am glad you are OK. Did you lose any power??? Sorry about the cold. We at least had sunshine today. It does help.

I had a busy day. No dising until now and I am going to try and even cut it short to go to bed and take care of myself a bit.

All seem healthy!

Hello everyone,

I know I introduced myself a million years back but I don't have a trip planned. I wasn't sure exactly what was talked about in this thread (and haven't kept up very well).

I just thought I'd pop in and wonder -- is it a control freak if I'm already trying to figure out how to be a chaperone for a Disney trip that won't happen until my DD is a sophomore? She will be a freshman next year. She had her first gymnastics meet Sunday and somehow one of the moms & I got talking.

Her DD was a freshman this year and went on the Choir Disney trip -- my DD will be in Choir & they go every other year (they switch between band/orchestra going & choir -- so Freshman year is the band/orchestra's turn). I found out they take a 25 hour bus ride, they DO take parent chaperones (I was wondering since there is a Marching band thread and some schools don't), the chaperones had 20 girls and it was basically a grueling trip since lots of workshops, etc... I'm already trying to plot to get everything in order to go. DD has tried out for the higher level choir and we won't find out until right before Spring break if she makes it.

I'm also trying to plot a 2010 Spring break trip to celebrate DD's 16th birthday.

Hi Becky! I have always told you that you belong here!!!!!!! You fit right in. We are all nuts! I would be you in a second. Except I would also be worrying and having anxiety attacks over it! I'm glad you are visiting us again.

Hello all,
But here's my news....we did have an EARTHQUAKE last night at 1am, luckily it was a small one by the time it got to us - shook the mirror on the wall and lots of noise - scary.....- but my, oh, my something is not quite right with this world any more if we are getting quakes in the UK. Gave us mums something to talk about in the playground at drop off this morning....
Hope all the sickies are getting better.....
Tessa

I am so glad you are OK! That had to be VERY traumatic! Have you ever had this happen or been warned it can happen?


Cammie,
See I would feel the EXACT same way as you! I think that's why we all have found a home here. I would be so thinking the worst and making myself sick over it. I REALLY hope it all works out for you!!! Keep us posted!!!!!!

Hi LISA!!! Good to see you!
Pam2...where are ya girl?????

HI Tammie!! How are you feeling? Everyone back on their feet????

One more thing, I hired a clutter cleaning service to help me with my issues. Do you think that I am being silly? It is a little pricey but I think if I pay someone to help me go through my things it might make me actually clean up this place. I told him I have a clean home filled with a ton of drum liner bags and large plastic containers filled to the rims and piled up to the ceiling!! I don't know..I am nervous about it. He comes on Friday and I haven't told my parents or DH because I wanted to surprise them with my progress. Now the worrywart side of me is freaking out about letting a stranger in my home to help me clean!
I got him from Americanhoarders.com. They are in my area and came up when I "searched". He has been doing this for 5 years and really began helping "true" hoarders, which I can say I am not (yet). I think he mentioned $80.00 an hour but we will talk again Friday. Thoughts???

 

[ahibird]

One more thing, I hired a clutter cleaning service to help me with my issues. Do you think that I am being silly? It is a little pricey but I think if I pay someone to help me go through my things it might make me actually clean up this place. I told him I have a clean home filled with a ton of drum liner bags and large plastic containers filled to the rims and piled up to the ceiling!! I don't know..I am nervous about it. He comes on Friday and I haven't told my parents or DH because I wanted to surprise them with my progress. Now the worrywart side of me is freaking out about letting a stranger in my home to help me clean!
I got him from Americanhoarders.com. They are in my area and came up when I "searched". He has been doing this for 5 years and really began helping "true" hoarders, which I can say I am not (yet). I think he mentioned $80.00 an hour but we will talk again Friday. Thoughts???

I can understand your anxiety, and totally empathize about the hoarding thing. The spare bedroom used for "storage" - boxes and boxes stacked to the ceiling. Someday I would like to turn this space into a home office/craft area -- yeah, right... My two car garage can only fit one car - barely. I've tried to attack the clutter on my own, but I get so overwhelmed, I usually give up. So, if you feel you need to bring in outside help - then do it.

Personally, I would feel a little uncomfortable having a stranger in my home, especially if no one else was there with me at the time. Maybe you could talk to your mom about this and save the surprise for just DH... Getting rid of stuff can be a pretty emotional experience and having your mom there for support may help alleviate some of the anxiety. Just a thought...

Good luck, and let us know how things work out. You may be my inspiration to go out and do the same...

 

[ahibird]

Tessa -- There was a story on the news yesterday about the earthquake in the UK. Wow, such excitement !!!
Cammie -- I truly hope everything works out. Sending you some to get through the waiting...
Kara -- you're leaving, like, TOMORROW !!! Have an awesome weekend, and share your P&PP experience with us, please...
Welcome back Becky !
Hi to Debbie, Lisa, Tammie, Jillian, New2Dis, Sewer, Pam, Pam2, Maureen, and anyone else I may have missed... Hope everyone's doing well. (Can you tell I'm a little smiley happy today ?! )

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all -thanks for the concern about the earthquake - apparently they happen here every 5 to 10 years, but that was the biggest for about 25years....

Debbie - I wish we had such a thing as declutter experts - I NEEED one now, i'm drowning in a sea of "stuff"....... My only concern would be like with the others - being alone in the house with a stranger (though mmmmm just imagine he could be a George Clooney type....) Take care..

Kara - you must be getting sooooo excited - I'm sure i would be living on adrenaline by 1 week out.... let alone a day or so..... Have a great time - and report back soon!!

Cammie - there are so many fingers crossed for you, if it doesn't happen there is something wrong with the luck thing.... We keep getting tales over here that they are putting in force more checks on people's history due to the sub-prime lending hit on the US economy - it is probably just fall out from that, they have to give everyone the same check-out, and cos you have something a little bit different going on they have to look at it closer....Hopefully it will turn out ok for you.
(oooooooooo I felt quite financially aware then - really I just watched a current affairs program on the tv last week...)

Hi to everyone else too......
We have 37 sleeps left to go.......

Tessa

 

[Camster0307]

Personally, I would feel a little uncomfortable having a stranger in my home, especially if no one else was there with me at the time.

....... My only concern would be like with the others - being alone in the house with a stranger (though mmmmm just imagine he could be a George Clooney type....) Take care..
Cammie - there are so many fingers crossed for you, if it doesn't happen there is something wrong with the luck thing.... We keep getting tales over here that they are putting in force more checks on people's history due to the sub-prime lending hit on the US economy - it is probably just fall out from that, they have to give everyone the same check-out, and cos you have something a little bit different going on they have to look at it closer....Hopefully it will turn out ok for you.
(oooooooooo I felt quite financially aware then - really I just watched a current affairs program on the tv last week...)

So funny - I thought the same thing as I was reading Debbie's post - was a little surprised it was a guy doing the job and being nervous about having in alone in the house. We really all do belong here! I always wanted to use one of those "closet organizer people". I have some good closet space but I know I don't utilize it properly, which makes it look messy and & unorganized. Some friends have had it done and they look wonderful! Good luck with whatever you do, Debbie.

Thanks for your good wishes everyone! Still keep those fingers crossed!

Tessa - You DO sound quite financially aware! I felt the same way. I'm really quite oblivious with these matters and literally had just paid attention to the news reports for two days in January when I decided to make the call to the mortgage broker. I, then, felt like a genius - was so proud of myself! I really hope it works out. What you mentioned is exactly what the mortgage guy said also - I, of course, just want a guarantee from him that it will be ok - which he, of course, can't do - hence - my anxiety!

 

[Becky2005]

Hi Becky! I have always told you that you belong here!!!!!!! You fit right in. We are all nuts! I would be you in a second. Except I would also be worrying and having anxiety attacks over it! I'm glad you are visiting us again.

One more thing, I hired a clutter cleaning service to help me with my issues. Do you think that I am being silly?

I know you said I belonged but back at the time it seemed most were worrying about trips -- I know I worry about those but I don't freak out until it's closer. Don't worry when the DD's trip becomes a reality I will be freaked out.

Although you should be *so* proud of me. I took DS-4 to go see Go Diego Go Live! last Friday and I didn't even freak out about how to get there. It was at the Sears Centre though vs. Allstate (otherwise we wouldn't have gone). It was so super simple for me to get to because I'm more familiar with the area even though I had never gone. I did have my handy dandy mapquest print-out but I knew I couldn't get lost -- well not too much! As I only have to have to turn onto 4 different streets from my house and just travel on those roads for a bit. I think all things should come to that place now vs. Allstate. . Now remind me of this when I have to take DD to summer camp at Champaign/Urbana and drive 3 hours to get there, leave her there for a week and then go back to get her. I'm already a bit freaked out about that drive!!!!!

That sounds interesting about the clutter person! It should be interesting - my problem is I'd be too embarrased to let them in it's so cluttered.