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

[pbharris4]

Tessa.....I've flown before. I used to love it, but I live outside of Washington, D.C. and knew several people who died at the Pentagon and a lot of my neighbors work either at the Pentagon or at the Capital Bldg. so that's on my mind when I fly as well. I once flew from Newark, NJ to Honolulu, HI non-stop. It ws a 10 1/2 hr flight..the longest between 2 US cities that before marriage, kids, etc.

I'm sure my kids will keep me pre-occupied. Hopefully.

I'm not leaving home until 1:30pm EST but will be off the computer in 2 minutes. Take care everybody!!!! Will miss you guys!


In your honor..I will have a Strawberry Margarita (or 2).

Pam

 

[Lovin Life]

I'm sitting here enjoying my quiet time again before everyone wakes up, and thought I would check in. Of course, this is new to me, and I am addicted. How in the world to people keep up w/multiple threads? I read many, but so far, this is the only one that I regularly reply to. I would go wacko keeping up with multiples!

I changed my ticker! I had it wrong, had us coming back on Nov 23, and we actually fly back Thanksgiving Day night. We'll miss the turkey and dressing, but that's OK. We'll be in WDW, but on our way home.

Lucky Pam is in WDW....

We have so much to do today. We've decided to go to church and Sunday school. We haven't been in ages, just the kids have been going to the youth activities. We have to pack both kids for their trips - DD1 for camp, and DD2 for my IL's. So, starting tomorrow night when we walk in the door from work, we will be childless for a week. Gosh, I'll miss them.

We took the girls to see the Nancy Drew movie yesterday. It's really cute, but a little scary for young ones. DD2 is afraid of her shadow , so she clung to me the whole time. She barely rides anything at WDW, but that's a story for another day....My posts are always so long. Is there a violation for that, Debbie?

Off to read the Sunday paper before everyone starts waking up and I have to get ready. Have a wonderful day, everone!!!

Pam2

 

[tttessa]

Lucky Pam - I want to be there now too....

Anyhow, this might seem to be a really daft question, but how do time zones work over there in the states (or is it States) - in the UK we have one only, so wherever you are it is the same time. The USA is sooo big there must be hours of difference between east and west coasts - how does it work in between?

Over there, is it a state by state thing? Do you get towns say a mile apart with different time zones? (wow that would be confusing) just never really figured it out.... my brain hurts thinking about it, there must be a simple way round it all I guess, you've got to help me folks....

Ta,
Tessa

 

[Lovin Life]

Tessa,
There are 4 time zones in the US (I don’t know if it’s proper to capitalize states/States ). They are Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern. If you start from the left, it’s in that order, divided by longitude lines. Pacific is 8 hrs. behind you, Mountain is 7 hrs. behind you, Central is 6 hrs. behind you, and Eastern is 5 hours behind you. Alaska is 9 hrs. behind you, and Hawaii is 11 hrs. behind you. I hope that I have that right! For the most part, a whole state is in a time zone, but some of the states are divided. This is a good link:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

and this is one with a good map:

http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-us12.html

Well, I have dropped off DD2 at my IL’s, and DD1 is busy packing for camp. The house already feels different. I can think of all of these things that I should be doing in the yard and in the house, but instead I'm on the computer, then am going to be a couch potato and watch some TV . When I watch TV without doing something else, I usually fall asleep! DH finished all of the laundry while the girls and I were gone!! It was such a great weekend, and I don’t want it to end. So, if I don't fall asleep watching TV, I’ll probably stay up too late tonight, just for that reason, and then I’ll be tired all day at work tomorrow. That’s usually what happens to me on Sunday nights. Oh well!

Pam2

 

[Lovin Life]

Where is everybody?

Have a great week! Can you believe that June is almost over?? Seems like time is flying!

Pam2

 

[Tinklvr]

Hi everyone!

I've MIA for a little bit. We had Grace and Ryan's birthday party on Sunday and I have been trying to get ready for it for over a week. Its not easy when you have two little ones running behind you undoing everything you have done.

The party went well but I think I'm done with having parties at my house for a while. The place is trashed after it looked almost perfect yesterday and I am exhausted.

Welcome, Pam2! Its nice to have you on our thread. I know what you mean about shopping at Hollister and Abercrombie. I have a few older nieces and I don't envy my sister at all. I am going to enjoy this time when I can dress the kids how I want to. My oldest dd is already getting an opinion on what she will and will not wear.

Debbie..I loved your pics! I couldn't help but notice all the Gymbo your kids had on. They are both adorable, by the way! How is you DH doing? Did they switch his meds?

Hi Tammie! Good to see you again. How is your DGS doing? I miss having a tiny baby.

Tessa..I do not envy your 9 hour flight to WDW. I don't like flying at all, but I have mostly overcome my fear since I started to fly with the kids. I am so busy trying to keep them entertained that I don't have time to worry!

Hi to everyone else..I never get to type out a full post before I get interrupted.

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Everyone,
I don't know if I have mentioned this yet but I go to Wisconsin for the weekends most of the summer weekends. That's where I have been. It is only an hour and a half drive and it's on a lake. My DD lives for that place (along with WDW of course). Today I was outside all day after DDs swimming lessons since it was close to 90 degrees out . The next two days I am going into the city. Yes, I live in the city but we are going downtown. I feel like I live in a great town and that I should utilize all it has to offer and we do! Tomorrow we are going to the top of the John Hancock!
Anytime you guys want me to set up a Chicago Dis meet I'll do it!

TinkLvr (Maureen) Glad you are with us. My DH needed to be off the first meds for a week before he could start the new meds. Now he's not sure if he wants to switch! Long story but my DH also suffers from his hands trembling and the solitol stopped that along with the Afib. Now off the meds he is shaking again. The new meds wouldn't help with the tremors. All I know is he is acting fine but freaking me out! It's hard for me to explain. I just want it resolved!
Next subject......I knew this thread would appreciate my kids wardrobes! I am really loving their summer clothes for this year.
Pbharris (Pam ) Lucky, lucky, lady!
DisneyOhana (Lisa) I am getting worried about you. Where are you???
hannahsmomma (Jaclyn) You haven't left us forever have you??????
Magicfor2 (Tammie)You are decompressing from your trip still aren't you!
Ahibird (keahi) Aloha!
Sewer
tea4sanity (Joanne) We are losing some of the gang aren't we!
2girlsmom (Kristy) Are you lurking?
tttessa (tessa)So Pam2 mapped out the whole time zone thing for ya. Crazy, huh!
Lovin Life ( Pam)How is your peace and quiet so far? Did you say what you do for work? I love your ticker! Post away too. They can be as long as you want or short which we tend to call a "fly by". You have to post a lot we have to get to know you. I am very addicted to the DIS. It does calm down a tad, especially after your trip. In fact sometimes we lose people from after their trips but then others stick around like me for the stimulating adult conversation! Iread a lot of threads but only reply to a couple. I am here the most because of the connection I feel to my buds here. Yah...you guys! I do think it would be a crazy good time if we ever all got together! What a hoot that would be.

OT .....I love pix because I like to see who I am talking to. So if you haven't posted a pic yet you should!!!!
See ya later!

 

[Lovin Life]

Hi everyone! OK – here’s another long post. I guess I’m winded…..We saw DD1 off to camp today, and we will pick her up Saturday, then swing by and pick up DD2 from IL’s. DH and I both decided to take ½ day off from work and be here when she got picked up. It is her first week away from us. We’ve done a couple of days, but not a week! Same w/DD2. Today was nice. After she was picked up, DH and I ran around a bit, ate lunch out, then spent a LONG time at Bass Pro, DH’s favorite store. I can only look at fishing lures for so long, so I looked at the clothes, and found a very cute outfit that was on the clearance rack, and a pair of shoes. We looked at boats – he is dying to get a bass boat, but we are not quite ready to do that. We are getting ready to do some improvements on the house first, so hopefully in the next year or so... He has the DD’s on his side, but I am not in so much of a hurry to make that purchase yet. There are so many costs to consider. We are going to need to get DD2 a car in about a year or shortly thereafter. YIKES…I dread the thought of her driving! Anyway…for the rest of our date, we had margaritas and Mexican food, walked the mall, then enjoyed a quiet evening. It was fun, but I want to just stay home tomorrow night, order take out and watch a movie. I know that after tomorrow night, I’ll be ready for them to come home. It’s TOO quiet. I know they’re having fun. They’ll be staying together at my IL’s next week. It just happened to be two weeks back to back. I guess I am getting a taste of the empty nest syndrome. I’m not ready yet!

Maureen – do Grace and Ryan have the same birthday, or do you just celebrate them together? Your kiddos are adorable. I love the way it looks like your older DD is holding your younger one back, and it looks like she is really trying to get away! Too cute!!

Debbie – I am the picture taker in the family, so it is rare that I am in our pictures. I do ask DH to take a couple sometimes, so I need to find a decent one, shrink it, and post it. I learned how to shrink one this morning, I did one of the dog for DD1’s camp letters. I will soon! I am a “secretary” at an IT firm, and will celebrate my 20th anniv w/them next June. I get the extra week’s vacation in January! I would love to be a stay at home mom and wife, but we just can’t swing it and do the things that we like to do. We have to be a two income family. Hopefully, I will retire early! We just try to make the most of the time that we have together. My DH would LOVE to go to the lake every weekend. Lucky you! What a nice escape for you! I love Chicago. I hope that we visit there again soon. There are so many things to do there. I hope that the new meds your DH are on are just what he needs. That can’t be fun for anyone. Hang in there.

Hi Tessa, Keahi, Tammie and Sewer! How’s things?

I wish I were in WDW like Pam. We have taped some WDW shows on the Travel Channel, and keep them on the DVR and watch the same ones over and over again. Does anyone else do that? I am ready for some new ones! We also watch the planning video over and over. Right now, DH is watching Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, and it is making me sick. I think I need to go to bed (if I can…we’re hopped up on the Starbucks).

‘Night friends!
Pam 2

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all,
thanks for the timezone thing, it does seem odd from over here that people might be on different zones in neighbouring states, but I guess it must be easier living it than thinking about it ....

Anyhow, life is swimming along slowly, (almost literally, do you get any news on our weather problems at the moment?) everywhere is flooded right now - we are lucky where we live (touch wood, cross fingers etc...), but I couldn't get the bus yesterday as it couldn't get to town through the floodwaters.

I'm arranging my littlest girls birthday party for 3 weeks time (she will be 5 on the 14th -where does the time go!!!)- just a small "at home" after school (on Friday 13th ) 6 girls doing a bit of girly craft, dancing and generally getting high on sugar - but hey, the weekend follows, so they have time to recover!! The 4 main invitees have said yes, so that's the main worry out of the way for now....

She asked if they could have cola to drink at her party, but I said no ( we just don't do fizzy, OR caffeine ), so now I'm horrible (EVERYone else has it etc etc....) - but I said she could have apple juice with Minnie mouse ice cubes (bought a tray at Disneyland Paris) so I'm not quite such an ogre any more.... but it got me thinking - does anyone else put their foot down on cola (or anything else..)

Anyhow, got to go do housework - one BIG disadvantage of being a stay home mum!! (there's not many others though)

It's stopped raining - yippee.. for now
Tessa
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[Lovin Life]

This place has become one of my guilty pleasures! I found myself with lots of extra time this AM (imagine that!), so I just wanted to hop on and say -

Have a great day!!


TTYL!
Pam2

 

[disneyohana]

Welcome, Pam2. I used to be on here all the time but w/summer, DD wanting to be out all the time, b-days to go to, my sister's wedding, and so many other things it has been hard to get to the posting part. I have been reading the posts and finally have some time. I also watch the old travel channel shows on our DVR over and over. I am so glad that they are in HD. It makes me feel like I am really there. Well, as good as I can get for now. My DH plays online poker, too. You fit right in w/everyone here.

Debbie - Thanks for caring. Everything's fine. DD's other tests came back fine. Now they just want me to come in to talk about what we can do to help her gain weight. I have been eating at the mall or fast food every day because I know she will eat that up like crazy. Now that she has gained some more weight I am going to try to stay home to feed her but not give her snacks or too much to drink so she will want whatever I cook. I hope it works out okay. Where in Wisconsin do you guys go? I love Lake Geneva and the Dells. You're so lucky, and your kids must never be bored. BTW, I loved your pics.

Tessa - My nephews and my whole adult family drink coke so I used to let my DD drink it when we were w/someone who had pop, but now I am trying to stop that as much as I can because she just loves it too much. It is not the caffeine that bothers me but that they say that you don't get the calcium you need because of the phosphoric acid.

Hi Tammie, Pam, Sewer, Maureen, keahi. Hope you're all still doing well.

 

[Lovin Life]

OK – WARNING – another long post. Will I get penalized for this?? I am winded. I like to express my feelings. I don’t think I am capable of short posts. Thank you wonderful friends, for understanding…. Maybe when the newness of this wears off, I won’t talk/type your ears off as much!! Have faith!!

I guess it is the rainy season, but we too are getting TONS of rain. It seems like it rains almost every day lately. It stormed today. We’ve been fortunate not to have destructive weather in our area, but some surrounding areas have – floods and tornadoes. One night this spring, we were all in different places when bad storms hit w/high winds and funnel clouds sighted nearby. It really bothered me that we were separated, and I was crazy with worry about the kids, and had this horrible feeling of helplessness. Everything turned out OK, but it was scary. I just cannot imagine going thu the devastation of loss that some people face from the storms. With the floods and all of this rain – why can’t the rain be spaced out? Not so long ago, we were in a drought w/watering restrictions, and the lakes were so low. I know that I have the wrong perception, but I thought that England was just like Florida, in that it just gets a little rain ever day, except that Florida is usually sunny and hot, England is cooler and cloudy. Tessa, I hope that the weather gets better for you!

Tessa, or should we call you Fiona, being the ogre that you are?! (Have you seen the Shrek movies?) - How fun to be planning a party! They are so fun at that age. Six five year olds is a big enough party at 5yrs. old, it will seem like 12 of them! Is your daughter still in school? The Minnie Mouse ice cubes will be such a cute touch. I need to look for those, or some other characters in November. My girls would still enjoy that. They love the flashing ice cubes. Are you doing anything else Disney for the party? I personally believe in setting those kind of restrictions on kids. I do the same with mine – limit their caffeine intake and the also the amount and kind of snacks they eat. I at least try to. I absolutely do not let DD1 drink those energy drinks. A lot of the kids her age do. Adults drinking them is one thing, but I don’t believe that kids her age need to be. That’s just my opinion. When they get old enough and are by themselves, as mine are more these days, they will do what they want to do, but we can just hope that we have instilled some good eating habits in them. I know I drink entirely too much coffee and tea, and it’s a horrible habit.

Lisa, you have a Megan, too, don’t you? I had to scroll up in the posts to find that. I have a Megan who will be 14 on July 16. Pam has a Meghan, who if I remember correctly, is 11. I have a HORRIBLE memory, and probably repeat myself over and over again on here. EVERYONE – forgive me for being a repeater. Now that I am getting to “know” you all a little, I need to go back and scroll thru from the beginning of the post. I remember you saying Lisa, that your daughter was having some tests done. I am glad to hear that everything is OK. Worrying about your kids is the worst feeling in the world. What relief when you find out that everything is OK! You are also in Chicago. My awesome 93 year old grandma lives in Round Lake Beach, a suburb north of Chicago. That is where my mom’s family is from. I love it there. Aunts, uncles, cousins of mine also live there. One family lives in Gurnee. My mom keeps reminding me that I was 11 when we left there (Grand Rapids, actually), and I remember the fun things about cold and snow. I didn’t have several long months of it, and I did not drive in it! She’s probably right…

Debbie – you do take beautiful pics! I covet your picture taking abilities! What happened to the Disney Picture of the Day post? I can’t find it. I need to look again. I love looking thru that. I am working on my digital picture abilities. I hope to be taking some classes soon, on taking them, and doing things with them afterwards. I bought these really neat clear plastic tote bags to put pictures in the outside pockets. I want to make them cute for the grandmas for Christmas. Just one of my many projects. I have many good intentions. I try to make good on as many as I can! Some of my girlfriends scrapbook, but I haven’t been able to get into that. I’d never get one done. I have to take on smaller projects that I can see a finished project in a reasonable amount of time. Otherwise I get bored and don’t finish. When we get together and they scrapbook, I crochet or make greeting cards. I love to stamp and emboss. I just don’t do it as often as I’d like. If we had a bigger house, and I had my own room where I could keep my stuff out all of the time, I’d do it more often, like the sewing…

Pam is in WDW. Lucky her!!!

Housework? What’s that? Uggh! Just kidding! I am NOT instilling those good habits in my girls! I have a long list of house projects, that I thought we’d get done this summer, while activities have slowed down, but have we yet? NO! We’re procrastinating! Maybe/hopefully, we’ll tackle a couple this week…I am enjoying my peace and quiet, but I miss my kids!! Hopefully, DD1 isn’t being forced to stay in her cabin all day because of this rain!!

OK - I did not know that there were more smileys than the ones on the first page. I was wondering where you all got the others! Gads! Too many to choose from!

 

[Debbie6221]

Hey there,
LISA...glad you are back and everything is good.

We went to the top of the John Hancock (it's not quite the top) today and DD loved it! We then had lunch at Corner Bakery. Nice day!
Rain came but not until later.

When we go to Wisconsin we go to Mukwonago (Home of the Bear). When my Mom’s parents retired they bought in Mukwonago, WI and when my Dad’s parents retired they bought in Naples, FL. When my Mom’s parents passed away they left the place to my Mom and her sister and when my Dad’s parents passed away they left Naples to my Dad and his brother. So we are very fortunate to be blessed with both places. My parents unfortunately are blessed with all the taxes and bills that go along with the places too though so are always thinking about selling!

Still trying to find a laptop. Leaning toward an HP.

As for my parenting.... some days I feel like super Mom and some days I feel like a loser Mom! I feel so guilty some days that I haven't given the kids enough of my attention. I try so hard to stick to my guns and follow Super nanny rules but it's hard! I taught school for 12 years and was always thinking," I’ll never do that or I'd never be like that..." then you become a Mom and everything changes. Now I keep my mouth shut!
I try and avoid pop and junk food but always give in too much. They get their way a lot on vacation or out to eat, birthday parties, etc but I do try and watch it. Summer is super hard though. My DD is picky and super skinny so I am always trying to get healthy food in her. It's a battle every day to get her to eat (the good stuff). Plus she's a milk addict! That seemes like a good thing but if you drink too much milk it fills you up and you don't eat the right foods. DS on the other hand eats anything good or bad but now he always wants what DD has! It's funny you brought this up because I have been spending a lot of time with my cousin who has a one year old. It's her first and only so she reminds me of how I was with my first and how things have changed down the road. You are so good in the beginning! I said no pop, no junk food, no picky eating and then you just deal, right. I try and pick my battles.

Pam2 Post away! The DIS is very addicting...especialy in the beginning! Let me know if you need the picture threads. I view a few!

I hope Pam is having a good time in WDW!
Tammie..great TR so far.

 

[Tinklvr]

Pam2..don't worry about long posts. My posts would be really long, too if I wasn't constantly interrupted . Grace and Ryan are 11 1/2 months apart. Ryan's bday is 6/23 and Grace's is 6/6. I know that when they get older, we will have to have separate parties, but for now, I can only manage one party for both. I don't think our family would appreciate coming to 2 parties w/in 2 weeks. Gotta go..DS is standing on counter. See what I mean?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey - I didn't realize that I crossed over from "Earning My Ears" to "Mouseketeer"

Only 420 or so more posts until "DIS Veteran"...

Congratulations! You are official! (Late, I know - I have been so busy!)

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Wow! You ladies have been busy posting! This is just a fly-by post on my way to my 3rd from last day of work

Hi Pam 2! You are so busy planning - you will be there before you know it!
Pam1!!! - HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME!

Hi Maureen! - my new grandbaby is so fun! Last weekend he was smiling and trying to "coo". He was 6 wks old on Friday.

Debbie! - Thanks for reading my TR! I have been working on my Disney Photopass pics and the photobook. There is a really funny pic for the next day that I was trying to figure out how to get into my system and not wait for the mail. My DSIS and I are going to purchase two of the CDs - even though there are not many pics, because we love the editing you can do!

I'm sure you ARE a Supermom! It's funny how we try so hard to do everything the right way, and then when we get through each phase before we figure it out Even if we aren't perfect - the love we give them carries a long way and they turn out fine!

Hi Sewer, Tessa, AhiBird, Lisa!

Gotta go - I'll work on my TR again tonight!

 

[aestapa]

We went a few years ago and my brother passed out itineraries, which included bathroom breaks, but only at specific times. If I remember correctly, we were allowed to break at 1:14 pm.

I still give him a hard time! But, I am the planner now. We are going in Sept with a 3 1/2 year old and a 16 mo old. We are doing the free dining, so you are kind of forced to plan. But, we did make sure to plan for breaks and pool time. Also, we "planned" an entire free day the last day of our trip so we can go back to anything the boys loved.

 

[Debbie6221]

We went a few years ago and my brother passed out itineraries, which included bathroom breaks, but only at specific times. If I remember correctly, we were allowed to break at 1:14 pm.

I still give him a hard time! But, I am the planner now. We are going in Sept with a 3 1/2 year old and a 16 mo old. We are doing the free dining, so you are kind of forced to plan. But, we did make sure to plan for breaks and pool time. Also, we "planned" an entire free day the last day of our trip so we can go back to anything the boys loved.

Welcome!
Sounds like you are doing good do far! Did you make all your ADRs?

 

[Lovin Life]

Welcome, aestapa! Your trip will be here before you know it! That is a great idea about not planning the last day to go back to a favorite thing/place. I think sometimes we tend to over plan things, and it's more fun when we can be spontaneous! The kids will surely let you know what they like. I think it's a good idea to take advantage of the dining plan. If we weren't going w/so many people on our trip, I think I'd give it a try.


Pam2

 

[Lovin Life]

Tammie – Enjoy your new grandson! That is very awesome! Have you posted pics of him? How can I read your trip report and see your pics? I need to stop typing such long posts, and take some time to poke around more and learn about this place! How nice for you not to be working any more! I’ll be there some day. Hopefully early retirement - enjoying the grandbabies, mall walking, breakfasts and bingo at McDonald’s, senior discounts, working part time at a Hallmark store or Bath and Body Works for the discount, and being able to tell that that I don’t work nights, weekends or holidays, and if they don’t like it, I’ll quit! I am not in any kind of hurry, I am enjoying my life too much right now, but I just think it will be another fun stage of life!

Debbie – How nice to have 2 vacation homes, and all of the time to take off to enjoy them! Lucky you!
I just saw this in an article in today’s paper –

Are you experiencing vacation deprivation? Planning can alleviate the guilt of getting away. More than 50 million American workers are expected to forgo an average of three vacation days each this year. That means we'll be giving back 438 million days when we could be barbecuing at the beach, hiking in the mountains or kicking back at home.

Not me! I take every last one of my vacation days! Crazy, silly people! I wish I were on vacation right now!

Maureen – You are a busy lady! I miss my kids being that little. Now that they’re older, they want to be with their friends a lot, especially DD1. I like it when she has friends at our house vs. theirs. I have a desk job, so I can type some of my posts during my slower times at work. I type them in Word, then post them later. That’s what I do with my email letters to family and friends. When it’s busy, I’m not able to, but I take advantage of my down time. I don’t take smoke breaks, and eat lunch at my desk on many days, so I don’t feel bad taking care of my personal things. July is one of our busy birthday months – DD1, my brother, FIL and DH’s niece. We’ll have one party w/each family, then my DD will have a friend party. I think this will be the first year she may just invite 1 or 2 friends to go to dinner and a movie or something low key. Our families live about 45 mins. away from us, which has always been nice. Both mine and DH’s siblings live pretty close to us, too. We’ve been fortunate not to ever have a babysitter (or pay one!).

Tessa – I struggled a little w/the picture, but I think that next time, it will be a piece of cake. My problem was that it was a scanned picture. I am in hardly any of my pictures because I am the photographer in our family, and most of the ones that I get of us from family and friends are on paper, not electronic. It was a .tif file, and to use Photobucket, I needed it to be a . jpeg or .jpg – something like that. Once I got that changed, it was easy. I did a search on threads about posting pictures, and found a really good one:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1359157

It’s funny to hear everyone’s perspective on parenting. I too, try to be the best mom that I can be, try to make up for working and putting my kids in day care for all of these years, during the time that we have off together. Probably like most of us do, I try to do a lot of things differently than my mom did (although I love her dearly, and think that she did the best job that she could, like I am trying to). Our kids will be trying to do the same thing some day. I don’t make my kids eat anything that they don’t like, like my dad did to us growing up, but now I worry about them eating too many of the wrong things. We are junk food junkies, partly because DD1 only eats about 10 different things, which are kid-friendly foods (she will be 14 in a few weeks -- I hope that it changes.), and we are on the go so much. DD2 eats way more of a variety of things than DD1, and will try almost anything, which DD1 will not do. I worry about their weight, and mine and DH’s too. We try to be good and get the chicken sandwich and side salad, but for DD1 it’s nuggets and fries. None of us get nearly enough exercise. DD1 just completed her first year of dance, and will continue, and is going to be a cheerleader at school this year, so that is good. I do not work out in any form or fashion right now, and cannot walk in the evenings because of this rain!! Either we have something to do, or it’s raining (or I am being a couch potato, like last night – but it WAS raining!). Uggh!!

Pam, I can’t wait to hear about your trip!!

Hi Sewer, Keahi, Lisa, aestapa, and anyone else that I have missed!

'Night! Thanks for listening!
Pam2