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[TinaLala]

Kara - I'm so jealous!! I think a cleaning lady would cry if she came into my house. I can't keep up with my kids and picking up after them on a weekly basis.

Here comes the roller coaster!! DH is all on board today. I received the Disney Reward card the other day and made a payment on our trip. Then last night we were talking about dinners again. I'm going to try to change a few ADRs. We're both very upset that we didn't get into Ohana, but I'll keep calling.

Doing a tour of DD9's middle school tonight. Very exciting. Then tomorrow's another therapist appt for her. This will be her first real appt. I'm hoping it will help her and build her confidence against the bullying she's experienced these last four years.

 

[LydiaAch]

DH and I have been throwing around the idea of moving for quite a while now. We are on again, off again about the whole thing. Well, now we are on again. Stresses me out beyond belief! He wants to list THIS SUMMER!

Of course, all I can think of is, "I hope we are not packed up when we are getting ready for our Disney trip."

Priorities, huh?

 

[clc053103]

DH and I have been throwing around the idea of moving for quite a while now. We are on again, off again about the whole thing. Well, now we are on again. Stresses me out beyond belief! He wants to list THIS SUMMER!

Of course, all I can think of is, "I hope we are not packed up when we are getting ready for our Disney trip."

Priorities, huh?

LydiaAch- wanted to ask how your trip went with DD? I assume well since it looks like you bought a DVC!! Awesome!

 

[karajeboo]

Laura - how are y'all doing today? Is Beth okay? It will be tough for awhile, the house will feel like it's missing something but just remember all the good years.

And, not saying this to try to replace Max, but if you're thinking of getting another dog, please go to a shelter. They are overcrowded right now because so many people are dumping their pets because they can't afford them now. I've given serious consideration to getting another dog so Bucky can have a playmate. And also, maybe I could save just one....... but then I think of all the time we board Buck, and it's just so expensive, then double that cost with another one..... just don't know.

Tammie - I hurt for you...... I agree with Debbie, I think they seem to have forgotten all you've done for them over the years. Well, they will be hit with a big slap of reality really soon. Something tells me they will appreciate you a lot more once they are gone. Hang inthere!

Tina - My head is spinning!!!!! But yea that it is back on!!!!

 

[LydiaAch]

clc, it was good-she had fewer meltdowns than expected!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

No ticker yet but I think Jeff is really wanting to try a cruise. I've been talking non-stop to Ellen about DCL - think Jeff is sold on it. But he wants an inside stateroom and I relaly don't want that. A) think I'll be claustrophobic, B) I'm a princess and want a balcony!!! I know, I know. But I want what I want. I guess he can always say no, right?

But I'm working him hard. May need to use my womanly wiles to persuade him.... [/quote

Kara, I backed up and saw this one again - definately get the balcony! I figured out it was only $200 difference to have what I wanted, and it's not like we'll cruise every year or anything.

Oh, and did you see DIS unlimited is talking about $900 onboard credit for some cruises? $700 from them and $200 from Disney. That's alot of drink of the days!

 

[CRdisMom]

lots of tears. I see him everywhere. I don't think we will get another dog for a while. We still have maggie. My eyes are so swollen. Thank you everyone! I'm just going to go one day at a time.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Laura, to you and your family.

Debbie - you are almost there! I remember when you were sad because you didn't have a ticker!

Erin- congrats to Erin! Hope the finals go well!

Lydia - are you moving to another town?

Cammie, lovin' your TR! Thanks for the How are the girls?

Lorrie - sounds like you are on the same coaster as Tina I hope you get it figured out - a romantic getaway is important once in awhile!

Tina - just keep being positive and don't listen when he says you aren't going! Hope things go well for your DD. Middle school in 5th grade?

Jillian - thanks for the email. We miss you.

I know I need to get on facebook more - I will after the kids move. I'm actually going to be on FB and Twitter and some others - I'm taking a class about social networking and business - very interesting.

I'm doing better girls. It will be really hard to see them go so far away, and yes they are spoiled brats. This will be good for them, I just feel bad for the babies - I don't think they will get the attention they need.

I've noticed that now that she can talk, Londynn comes to me when she really needs care - just goes to them for playtime I have to hide so they can just do their family thing. Myles often does the same thing. Last night they were so tired - didn't get good naps - so instead of getting off the couch and putting them to bed, Lindz layed around and yelled at them for getting on her nerves. Hello? They're tired. She ended up putting them to bed almost an hour later than usual. I don't get it.

I'm probably noticing things more now because I'm worried. I know I wasn't a perfect mom either so I guess I need to just relax and know they will be fine. This is my last real week of babysitting, and only 30 days left until we pack up the truck, so I'm planning on just enjoying the time the best I can.

Their new boss found them a house to rent 2 doors down from his house, so they will have a nice place to move in to waiting for them when we get there! I'm excited that everything is working out for them.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Laura - I'm blind here, but I'm gathering things didn't go well with Max. I don't do FB, so

But if I'm reading between the comments correctly - It is tough. I took it HARD. I mean really HARD. On the couch for two days bawling non stop hard. So - I'm here. My heart breaks for you. They become your kids too - but in some ways more so.

Kara - yah on the cleaning lady. Sounds like you have a keeper! Good for you! What ever happened with BSIL? I second the get the balcony. I've rode on a Navy Cruise once from VA to NYC - it is amazing to be out on the deck - well worth $200 just for that memory.

Tammie - thanks for your comments. Mom finally talked to me yesterday but she is really projecting all her anger onto me. She has in her mind I want no one else in the world not to work. I seriously don't get it. I would love for her not to work, but I don't want them to get forclosed on in two months either. I told her that, and for whatever reason she thinks I'm out to get her. I'm just going to have to be supportive and hope at some point she realizes I just want her to be safe and happy.

Erin - YAY for CJ and her team! A GOLD metal - wow! Good for CJ!

Tessa - saw the previews for G Force about piggies - thought of you!

Debbie - are you packing away????

Cammie - Glad to see you crawled out from under your rock. Just kidding - How are the girls doing? Is Amanda feeling better these days?

Tina - Yeah. It is funny how they can be on/off again. Also check out the swaps board for ADRs. I got one for CM's off there. People are seriously so nice.

Hi everyone else!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

DUH - forgot to tell you what was going on over here.

So talked to Carlos - beach is a go.

I told him I was making an Exec. Decision not to cancil the Nov trip and to just let it ride until closer to the 45 day mark. See how many rewards points it would be and how much OOP it would cost. That trip books at $1500 now -add another $400 for air, so call it a $2000 trip.

It would seriously only cost us $850 - and that is probably WORST case. I think I'm going to save, beg, and just plain ole put my foot down.

But Nov is our worst month. I sware Nicolas has Pnemonia that entire month EVERY YEAR! No lies. With him starting K and Mia entering preschool, there is no telling if we can or not - KWIM?

We'll see.

BUT BEACH!

 

[CRdisMom]

lorrie--we put him down last night. We decided since he would never get better than where he was last week it was right to do. The surgery would have put too much preasure on his bad knees and other hip. It would have only prolonged the pain. I held him and that was the worst thing ever to do. I would do it again though. He normally cried in the vets office on the exam table but this time he sat there in peace. He knew that the end was there. He just drfited off to sleep. I want him back and I know that he can't come back. We will get his remains next week so we can burry him in the garden with a plaque.

I'm sorry guys. I hate being a downer. I'm going to lay low and not do much today.

Thanks for the happy thoughts and hugs. I needed it. As always you guys are the best!!!

 

[CRdisMom]

double post

 

[CRdisMom]

aghhh!!! MIley tickets are going go on sale. I think this is the best opportunity for beth to cheer up. Did you guys have to pay to join the jo bro fan club to get first dibbs?

 

[TinaLala]

Laura - first I'm so very sorry for your loss! Just know he's in a better place enjoying your loved ones who went ahead! Second we are a member of the Miley fan club and I'm almost positive that we won't be using our code this year. I'll send it to you when I get home if it's there on our email.

I might have two.

 

[karajeboo]

Laura - you're right.... holding them is so hard, but didn't it kind of give you peace to know that he didn't fight it? That he was ready? That's what helped me though it afterwards. Just knowing that Bella was letting me know I was doing the right thing. Here I go crying agin!!!!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Laura~

I'm so glad that Max went so peacefully - and even that said, my heart breaks for you Laura, because I know even when you know it is for the best - it kills you. Holding them is the best for them, but it is so hard.
Mine really stuggled, and that makes it even harder. But it was the right thing to do. You can find solace in the fact that he knew and was okay with it.

My vet once told me that people were a lot more humane to animals than to people. That sometimes the very best thing you could do for them is to help them not hurt anymore. You did that for Max, even though it was hard for you, you put him first and helped that stop. I know it kills you, and I'm so, so very sorry.

 

[clc053103]

clc, it was good-she had fewer meltdowns than expected!

Read your trip report- love the shirts! So glad it all went well, there's nothing like seeing your kids at Disney!

 

[TinaLala]

So I'm listening to Live365 on my computer at work and they're playing Jamacian drum version of Shake Senora!! Makes me want to jump on the POTC ride!!

 

[DizzyErin]

Did I tell you she changed the beds and cleaned out the fridge???? I think I'm in love!!!!!

Oh wow how looovely although i loove changing my beds, cj an di both go crazy over clean bedding hahha however cleaning out the fridge so am with you there

lots of tears. I see him everywhere. I don't think we will get another dog for a while. We still have maggie. My eyes are so swollen. Thank you everyone! I'm just going to go one day at a time.

Laura it is so sad and i feel awful for you and the girls

Erin- congrats to Erin! Hope the finals go well!

Erin - YAY for CJ and her team! A GOLD metal - wow! Good for CJ!

Thanks you guys she was sooo pleased, i'll post a pic of her with the medal later haha just getting her into bed right now .. i'll be back

 

[tttessa]

Hiya all....

lorrie - a guinea pig movie!!! OMG I know where the girls will be spending the summer - Cineworld!!!

I feel so sorry for you Laura with all the sadness you are experiencing, but you have many memories to cherish in the future when things are not so raw... which will no doubt bring tears and happiness in equal measure....

Our piggies are doing well, and are still with us - it is most definitely a family record - I have never yet had a pet that stayed around long enough to inspire such love and heartbreak.... when I was young we had a cat that hated us and would hiss at people, we had a dog that only liked my little brother, another that lasted 2 weeks before being kicked by a horse - then a sheep( yep a sheep!!!) that went into the shed at night and a dustbin fell on it and broke it's neck - then dad dispatched it with a spade (we didn't like to ask how...).
Then when I married hubby - his mum had a duck (yep - you read correctly..... ) it chased people round their yard, pecking at their ankles. Then for the kids we got gerbils - both female (Oh yeh, supposedly!!) they started doing what mummy and daddy gerbils do, so back they went to the pet shop...... So goodness knows what the future holds for these poor guinea piggies..... I just know that if anything bad happens, then that is it with pets for me...

Kara - a cleaning lady - wow...... I wish.......

Tammie - I feel for you , Kara is right, I bet they realise just how much you do for them not long after the move. I hope things go well for you. I live 700 miles from my mum - takes me 12 hours to fly home, but I still think of my mum every day, and call often for a LONNNNNNNNNNNNNG chat - so out of sight is not out of mind!

Hi to everyone else too.... I can't keep up with who is who and who's kids are what age or anything anymore, so if any of the names are mixed up, it's the approaching menopause to blame.... Hubby is sooooooo lucky - as the girls go through puberty, I'll be going through the menopause -
he says he's building a shed...

Anyhow- off to catch up with the Eleventh Hour... Rufus Sewell is another moody, hunky Brit export (Hugh Laurie on House is another favourite..) , we at least get to see the shows he makes on our satellite service... mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm

Tessa