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

[disneyohana]

Thanks guys for telling me about your experiences.
I think I am getting a cold again. I hope I am wrong. I can't focus on our vac. enough yet to get reservations for restaurants because my DD needs my attention all the time. I'm not kidding, right now she has said Mama, Mama, like twenty times. Is it easier when you have two kids? Do they actually play together? I am afraid to have another but feel bad for DD if she doesn't have a sibling. Are any of you an only child? I know you aren't Debbie. What's it like having a brother? You guys seem close.

 

[disneyohana]

Has anyone been to the castle for lunch? Is it as nice as breakfast w/the princess interaction?

 

[Debbie6221]

Thanks guys for telling me about your experiences. I guess I am going crazy because I know it will be different w/DD and I don't know what she will like more. I never had to worry about me & DH. I really would like to try the castle and Megan likes all the princess movies now. I love seeing the kids faces at the character meals. Thanks for sharing the pics.
I think I am getting a cold again. I hope I am wrong. I can't focus on our vac. enough yet to get reservations for restaurants because Megan needs my attention all the time. I'm not kidding, right now she has said Mama, Mama, like twenty times. Is it easier when you have two kids? Do they actually play together? I am afraid to have another but feel bad for Megan if she doesn't have a sibling. Are any of you an only child? I know you aren't Debbie. What's it like having a brother? You guys seem close.

You will know when it feels right to have a second. I am very glad I have two but I don't think it's easier, its just different. I DO know only children who wished they had siblings.

I hope you don't get sick. My whole house is still sick but I keep fighting it with tons of vitamins.

 

[Debbie6221]

Has anyone been to the castle for lunch? Is it as nice as breakfast w/the princess interaction?

I don't think there is a castle lunch.

 

[Tinklvr]

Hi everyone!

Lisa..I agree with all of Pam's dining choices. She listed all of our favorites! I have three sisters and one brother and we are all so close. I feel so blessed to have them. I do agree with Debbie, having two or more kids is not exactly harder, but different. Sometimes my daughter and son keep each other occupied, but sometimes my son just gets on her nerves. When the baby gets older, I know there will always be one that gets left out. (Thats how it was with my little sister, brother and I!) It is so nice when they all get along and it was so sweet to watch my oldest daughter when the youngest two were born..she was so excited! She is a great helper, too!

Debbie..I hope everyone in your family feels better soon. Great pictures! Your dd does look exactly like you. I love her Gymbo outfit..just got that shirt for my dd at the sale!

Pam..I enjoyed your trip report. Reading it made me excited for my trip.

I should be in bed now but I am procrastinating b/c I am dreading work tomorrow. I have already been warned by my store manager that the pharmacy is a complete mess! A floater pharmacist worked today and apparently, talking on the phone was more important to her than filling rxs. I am expecting the worst. I am so glad that I am off this weekend and going on vacation soon!

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Everyone..
I am pretty irritable today. I can feel some anxiety and am hoping that it's because I am not sleeping the greatest. DH has been snoring so bad because of his cold and my arm/shoulder is killing me! Today it actually is a little numb so I think I should probably see a doctor and get on some anti-inflammatory meds. I have recognized that when I feel anxious I am either sick, tired or hormonal so hopefully it will pass. It’s my DH’s birthday so I have to be nice. They are all getting on my nerves though. I am sure it’s me and not them so I will behave. I think part of the problem too is that I did our bills and I have been spending WAY too much money and now I need to come up with a way to bring some extra money in. We have NO mortgage so we shouldn't be in this predicament and I do the bills and money so I only have myself to blame! Crummy morning..OH WELL....

Sorry to unload…hopefully I’ll check in again later in a better mood..

Tink..How was the pharmacy? A mess like you suspected?
You are leaving soon! Yeah for you! I need some WDW therapy.

Lisa…allergies or cold? What’s your verdict?
You have to get a booking those ADRs! You can always cancel later. You might have to call daily at this point. I would shoot for a breakfast there as early as possible. It's the best if you can do breakfast before the park even opens because then the park is dead and you can get great pix. It might be too late for that but it doesn't hurt to try and keep trying!

Pam…Waiting on more about your trip and how you are doing. I want a TICKER!

FromScratchMom…I hope everything is OK on your end. I miss you!

DisneyMom225..Are you still with us.

Hope you don't mind how we just chat like a bunch of girlfriends.

BabyB...How are you doing? Everything OK on your end??

 

[disneyohana]

I actually think I may have more of a flu. My chest is congested, stuffy head, headache, and still chilled sometimes. It isn't a bad one though. I've had the respiratory flu one year where I was so weak and had pains if I moved a little. I had a low grade fever but felt like it was high. I just hope since it doesn't seem too bad that it goes away quick. That bad one lasted for two weeks and I didn't feel like myself for a month. Imagine if a child or elderly person would have got that one. That is why I believe in the flu shot.
I am trying to talk to all of our group about where I am going to eat and if they want to join us. I am trying to get the ADR's made as soon as possible.
I know how you feel about knowing people are getting on your nerves because of hormones or being tired. I learned that from working at the day care center. The kids would cry for no reason when they were getting sick. Then I started to realize that I acted the same. When I was a teenager I never realized this.

 

[Tinklvr]

DH and I finally made our ADRs (yes, only two weeks out!) We were able get everything we wanted except Le Cellier, which has no openings at all in January. Maybe we will get lucky as a walkup, if not, we will plan further in advance for our next trip, possibly in October. We got APs, so we need to make good use of them! We are eating at Chef Mickey's, Spoodles, 50's Prime Time, Liberty Tree Tavern, Crystal Palace, the Concourse Steakhouse, and the Luau. DH and I got an ADR for Narcossee's for a "date night". I've always wanted to go there and Debbie's description made me book it for this trip.

Sorry to hear everyone around here is under the weather. I am finally recoved, and cross my fingers, everyone in my family is doing okay. My poor niece is one and she has RSV. She sounds so horrible and I hope that she gets better soon b/c my sister is so worried about her.

The weather here in NJ is so strange....it was 70 today. We did Christmas with DH's cousins today. I was going to dress the kids in their Christmas clothes, but instead I dressed them in spring clothes. It was a beautiful day, but very unusual. It has not been cold at all this winter.

GO EAGLES! I can't believe they made they playoffs but I am not getting my hopes up.

Debbie...yes the pharmacy was as bad (if not worse) than I imagined. I only got four hours sleep b/c I was worrying so much. I woke up at 4 am and couldn't get back to sleep so I went in an hour early. We usually fill about 200 rxs/day. When I got to work on Friday, there were 40 rxs that weren't even entered into the computer. It was a horrible day! Sorry for complaining.

Hope everyone else is having a good weekend. Tomorrow, my goal is to take down the Christmas decorations and maybe start to pack. I am going to use the list this time, so I will let you know if I have anything to add to it. Probably not, It looks very detailed!

 

[disneyohana]

Tinklvr - It sounds like you're ready. At least mentally. I hope you guys have a great time.
I am sorry to hear about your niece. I read about RSV when DD was an infant. I can't imagine what the parents are going through. Sorry about your awful day, too. I remember long, bad days at work and they were definately worse than anything being a stay at home mom. But others say they would never want to stay home w/their kids or they would go crazy, so to each their own. I hope the days before your vac. are way better.

 

[flying_babyb]

you know I just relized I obsess over alot of things other than just disney! Im obsessing right now that the pain in my shoulder is really a heart attack.

 

[Debbie6221]

you know I just relized I obsess over alot of things other than just disney! Im obsessing right now that the pain in my shoulder is really a heart attack.

Been there done that!

 

[NemoMOm]

Hi! I need to join this thread! I make a list of my lists DH thinks I'm nuts but I should mentioned he leaves the trip plans and packing to me.

Two years ago we went to Italy. I made notes on the guide book ans was sure to share my tips with the our family. (There was 10 of us) They all laughed at me.

However, at the end of the trip my laughable roll of TP that I carried with me had made so many rounds that it was gone!

I did not have any stolen items such as cameras and wallets like some.

AND my atm cards worked because the bank did not suspend them thinking they were stolen.

The following yea we went to WDW with everyone. They had me plan the entire trip!

 

[Debbie6221]

WELCOME NEMOMOM!
I hope you enjoy our little thread...we are just a bunch of gals (so far I think it's just gals) chatting and checking in on each other...

Some of us are control freaks, some worriers, some both... But we do PLAN for or WDW trips VERY efficiently.
It's pretty casual here and you can ALWAYS talk about your trip planning with us because we are all nuts here (I hope my fellow posters don't get mad at me that I keep telling everyone one we are nuts).

Some of us are going soon (to WDW), some returning and some of us are just hoping for a ticker (like me).


Did you see our checklist yet? We have one that you can look over and feel free to add to if you would like.

You can come here and vent about anything!
ASK us anything!
We would love to have you join us.
We're a friendly bunch!


PS If you go back a couple pages you can check out some pix of some of us too.
PIX are always welcome.

 

[NemoMOm]

Thank you Debbie! I feel very welcome. I keep a file of my WDW packing list I'll check it with yours. I'm betting I have forgotten something.

We are going at the end of Feb. and already i'm obsessing.

 

[pbharris4]

Hi, All!

Sounds like some of you have had a crazy week..whether it was work, the flu, cleaning up from Christmas, birthdays, bills (I always hate to see mine after the holidays). All I can do is to all. I hope this coming week is much better for everyone.

My DH is an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. I think he was born wearing a cowboys jersey. Last night was such a pitiful loss. They could have won it! His head is hanging low today. Wait until he gets to work tomorrow! We live in Redskin land so he will take a beating.

Tink: in 2 weeks you'll be in WDW!! Yeah!!!! I feel for you. Our area is in short supply of pharmacists and I know my regular one is always working long hours, plus it is cold/flu season. We're doing Narcossees for the 1st time in June. Tell me how you like it! I am one of those "Foodies" who patrol the Food Porn (that's what some of us call it) thread for photos of the food.
It's great that you got everything you pretty much wanted and at 2 weeks out!

Eagles...I'm glad they made the playoffs too! It would so nice if they finally won a Superbowl!

I hope your niece gets better soon. Poor baby. My friends DD got it when she was like a month old and had to be airlifted from our local hospital to Richmond. She was in for 3-4 weeks. What's worse is it could have been prevented (maybe/maybe not). Her 2 yo DD had it and she took her to the pediatrician, but the Dr. didn't test her for it (knowing there was a newborn also in the house) and the mother kept suggesting it. In the end all was ok. Send her my prayers.

Lisa: I hope you feel better soon! DD had an tummy problem a few days ago (we had the fly already) she had hiccups like 6x that day, wouldn't eat and when she did well..sorry..don't want to make you think about it. Oops.
Yes, there is a castle lunch and dinner too. I think this was the first year for B, L, and Dinner..so you can try for one of those meals.

NemoMom: Welcome!!! You are my kind of gal! See, I would have done the exact same thing you did for your trip to Europe. I bet you get more respect for your planning now. Good for you!

flying b: been there too. Mine was costchondritis. Painful. I've had a few times since if I had brinchitis or something. are you overusing that arm/shoulder too much? Mine hurts for awhile if I hold my DD too long on the same side. I also wear my heavy purse on the same side as well. You should get it checked out.

Fromscratchmom: where arrrrreeeee you? Hi!!!

Debbie: Who you calling nuts? You're the nuttiest of us all .. Just kidding, sweetie! How have you been doing? That shoulder is still hurting you? I hope you're not using it too much. You don't want to make it worse. Are you going back to WDW in October? Why don't you make a ticker for that?

Did I do a trip report? Let me know and I will do a quick one. I am not the best at writing.

Just wanted to mention: I don't know if your children are good swimmers, or what you use..arm floaties or whatever, but my 3yo loved the vest you can get from the pools down at WDW. So I we bought her one online (they come in different colors..we got her purple so she'd stand out). And she can just go all over the pool by herself in that thing. It's given her so much confidence. Of course DH or I are always close by. By owning one we can take to the pools up here or wherever we go.

Reminder: GYMBUCKS STARTS THURSDAY, JAN.11TH!!!
Night everyone.

 

[flying_babyb]

Been there done that!

Im ok, alive, now im worrying about moving out before I end up without a home.

 

[Tinklvr]

I am posting a few more pics, but photobucket is giving a hard with resizing. Hope everyone is doing well!

This is me and Shannon in June, a few weeks after Grace was born.

Two of my sisters, my sister-in-law and some of the many babies in our family!

Gracie

Shannon and Ryan..one of my favorite pics of them!

 

[disneyohana]

Cute pics! Thanks for sharing some of yourself, too. Like Debbie said, it is nice to see who you are talking to. Hope you guys stay healthy. I am still not feeling great yet. A lot of congestion.
Last night I got an ADR for CRT at 8:10 am, before park opening. I can't wait to go. I felt like a little kid when the lady said there was an opening. I ran to my DH and told him. OK, I am a little crazy. Now I have to decide on which other places I want to go and when.

 

[Debbie6221]

Cute pics! Thanks for sharing some of yourself, too. Like Debbie said, it is nice to see who you are talking to. Hope you guys stay healthy. I am still not feeling great yet. A lot of congestion.
Last night I got an ADR for CRT at 8:10 am, before park opening. I can't wait to go. I felt like a little kid when the lady said there was an opening. I ran to my DH and told him. Ok, I am a little crazy. Now I have to decide on which other places I want to go and when.

That is HUGE!!! Congratulations!! That is an awesome time to go and you will all LOVE it!

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Everyone,
How’s everybody doing?

TINK...Love the pix! Thanks for sharing! You guys are all adorable. Looks like a lot of girls, huh!
Your trip will be here before you know it!! Lucky you!
How is your neice doing? How's work? This time of year must be brutal!
PAM...where are your pix? Do you think that little mini pic you posted is going to cut it!
Sorry about the Cowboys but you do remember I'm from CHICAGO...so.... GO BEARS!!!!!!!!
Love Gymboree!!!
LISA(DisneyOhana)...Congrats again on the CRT early ADR! You will be so happy! The Fairy GodMother is there and she does this little special routine when you are there. Your DD will get a CRT wand and boys get swords. Bring the cameras and camcorders because your DD will be so excited to be in that castle! I am pretty sure Cinderella is in the lobby to take pix with you before you go up. They are INCLUDED in your meal!

NemoMom...Are you still with us???
FlyingBBaby...How are you? What the deal with your living situation????

I have been trying not to procrastinate by coming to the computer but here I am. I washed the floor with my best friend Scooba while I was out picking up DD and doing some returns to Walmart. I love that thing. I came home and at least the floor was spotless (that's about it though)!

Did you guys see Grease “You’re the one that I want”. It’s the new reality show on TV now. They showed Taft HS which is our public HS and SUPERDAWG! My Mom actually went to Taft at the same time that guy did who wrote Grease. He lived where I live now.

I STILL have to put away so much Christmas mess. Lots of running around is getting done but I need to start packing up the clutter (like I previously discussed). I did call a local consignment shop but she hasn’t called back yet.

We are going to go to Leaning Tower YMCA today to possibly join. There is a no joiner fee and no obligation promotion ending this week so we are going to check it out. I want to get the kids into the pool and my DH wants to work out so it might be a done deal. I think they have a good baby-sitting jumpy play area too that is included with a membership. We will see.

I finally made an appointment with the GP about my shoulder/arm pain. It is just constantly there so I have to do something. Sometimes, like right now, my whole arm feels numb (like a pinched nerve not a heart attack). I'm sure they will probably give me an anti-inflammatory of some sort.

Hope everyone is doing well!
Better run & get something done while DS is sleeping!

PS I think I some how miraculously avoided the cold that went around our home!
Debbie