Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[PhotobearSam]

OMG...thanks for sharing...That is the funniest site I have seen in a long time...

 

[maddhatir]

OMG!

I love both of them- but, Foamy the Squirrel was the BEST!

I forwarded it to some people who could "appreciate" the humor

See now- we are not the only one's who complain about the little kiddies

 

[zima-cheryl]

I WANNA HEAR ABOUT YOUR TRIP, YOUR TRIP!!!!!!!

Besides being too short we had a great time!

We didn't do a whole lot. Did some kayaking around the mangroves in the lagoon one afternoon, went parasailing one morning, and spent a day at Isla Mujeres which worked well. DH found himself a comfy hammock & I was able to snorkle & play in the water.

We got out to a few good restaurants. In general ate and drank waaaay too much (love the all inclusives)! I gained about 5 pounds last week I think. (Back to the gym this week)

Most days we spent several hours at the beach or the pool just napping and reading. I think I read 5 books last week (I'm lucky if I can get to read 1 a month at home). On our last day we splurged for a turkish bed right on the beach...

Big pillows, comfy bed to lounge on & side curtains to give you a break from the sun & some privacy from your neighbors.

The Omni was great. It is at the top end of the hotel strip & a bit smaller. We had maybe a dozen spring breakers running around, but nothing like we saw at some of the other hotels. And the night we went to Senior Frogs was fun. Aaahhh if I could be a kid again! I remember those days.
Still, it was fun to be there & see them having such a good time.
And honsetly, I like being happily married and not having to worry about the dating/mating game any more!
Of course we went from the hotel to Sr. Frogs w/the kids from the Omni - I loved the looks we got - you know that "Oh aren't the old people cute going out to the clubs" look.

We decided that 10 days would really be the perfect length of time to be there. No sooner have you started to really truly unwind from home and work and it is time to start packing things and getting ready for the return to reality.

I still use the old fashion disposable cameras, so it will be a few days before I get to Wal-Mart & get my pix CD back. If we got any good pix I'll post a couple. I'm hoping the parasailing pix came out. The view up there was amazing!

Sorry for rambling so long...but it was a great vacation!
Tomorrow, back to work & reality

 

[zima-cheryl]

OMG...thanks for sharing...That is the funniest site I have seen in a long time...

Glad it could make you smile...esp. since you are having such a rough week from the sounds of things.

 

[maddhatir]

Besides being too short we had a great time!

That is GREAT that you got to relax! That is the best feeling ever when you do an all inclusive!

Did you by chance, get to shop at La Isla??

 

[zima-cheryl]

That is GREAT that you got to relax! That is the best feeling ever when you do an all inclusive!

Did you by chance, get to shop at La Isla??

No, actually we didn't do any shopping this time (unless you count the cuban cigars DH had while we were there). This was our 4th trip to Cancun so we don't really shop as much any more. And I've never been one to shop just for the sake of shopping.

For us it is more about the relaxing & eating!

 

[maddhatir]

No, actually we didn't do any shopping this time (unless you count the cuban cigars DH had while we were there). This was our 4th trip to Cancun so we don't really shop as much any more. And I've never been one to shop just for the sake of shopping.

For us it is more about the relaxing & eating!

ITA- I never go to Cancun just to shop- it is just that one particular shopping area is BEAUTIFUL! Even if you do not buy anything- it is some place to see.

 

[maddhatir]

The only shopping I did was at the resort when the vendors came in. I got a really cute (what do you call those mexican sweater things they sell in EPCOT??) well, one of those- it had Harley Davidson on one side and Riviera Maya on the other.

I also got an adorable black little handbag with pretty flowers embroidered on it and, for my boss, she loves beach scenes, sea-life pics- she just got a new office so I got a local artist that was at the resort to make her a pic-- It was really interesting to actually watch the picture making process!

He kept using a flame on the pic? Maybe to dry it a bit? It was good for the "show" anyway

 

[LisaZee]

Sam! Sounds like you need a drinky-poo! While I cannot offer you one from so far away, I can offer up this story (both drink related and child related) to make you either laugh or cringe - I did both!

So, the spouse and I are eating at Chili's tonight. He worked all weekend so I picked him up and decided to take him to dinner. Halfway through my salad, a dad is shuffling his young son (maybe 5 or 6?) past our table, saying "just breathe in and out". This can't be good... The kid spews BLUE ICKINESS not once, not twice, but THRICE - not a foot and a half away from our table. EW EW EW EW EW. The father starts laughing and pushes the kid toward the restrooms. Did I mention it was blue slush? EWWWWWWW. Um, yeah... done with my salad, thank you.

Sorry I can't help with the needles or flooding, but I wanted to make you giggle.

 

[PhotobearSam]

Sam! Sounds like you need a drinky-poo! While I cannot offer you one from so far away, I can offer up this story (both drink related and child related) to make you either laugh or cringe - I did both!

So, the spouse and I are eating at Chili's tonight. He worked all weekend so I picked him up and decided to take him to dinner. Halfway through my salad, a dad is shuffling his young son (maybe 5 or 6?) past our table, saying "just breathe in and out". This can't be good... The kid spews BLUE ICKINESS not once, not twice, but THRICE - not a foot and a half away from our table. EW EW EW EW EW. The father starts laughing and pushes the kid toward the restrooms. Did I mention it was blue slush? EWWWWWWW. Um, yeah... done with my salad, thank you.

Sorry I can't help with the needles or flooding, but I wanted to make you giggle.

Now my life just seems so much better...


That would have been the end of the meal for me...I would not have been able to stay. I can't believe the Dad was laughing...

Thanks for the virtual drink offer...I'm off to our liquor cabinet for something...I don't usually drink but I need something tonight.

To all the 30 somethings here...I just watched "Purple Rain" on the satellite and I feel really old...I think I will make my drink a double.

 

[LisaZee]

You wanna know what makes me feel old? When I tell some of my young (19-21 year old) employees what life was like before cell phones. I was telling one girl that my first cell phone was what they called a bag phone - does anyone remember these? They were like mini-briefcases and the phone was an actual handset on a CORD attached to a battery in the bag. How did I ever text on it, she asks? And I tell her it used to cost $4 a minute to talk, and that my mom threatened me that someone had better be bleeding if I were to use the phone. She can't fathom it. And then when she complains about not being able to get on a "fast" computer in her college library to download sources for her papers, I tell her that we used the Dewey Decimal System to find books and magazines, that we had to pay a dime to put then on a copy machine. Gasp! And then I tell her the internet didn't exist til I was out of college. What? No internet? Lisa, you LIE, she says.

And then I go home, pluck those strange hairs that grow out of my chin, put on QVC, and go to bed. Sigh...

 

[Mozart]

To all the 30 somethings here...I just watched "Purple Rain" on the satellite and I feel really old...I think I will make my drink a double.

Have you heard? There's a brand new dance...and it's called The Bird!

I miss the 80's.

Well, I'm recovering from an interesting weekend right now. My SIL called us on Wednesday and asked us if we could watch her kids overnight this weekend. (4 year old nephew and 2 year old niece.) They just needed a night away, and were desperate. So, we helped.

After 24 hours with two kids, I now reconfirm my commitment to the fact that I shall not have any of my own. I like my peace and quiet, and you just don't get that with two kids in the house.

In good news, though...this weekend I watched Mary Poppins, Toy Story, Oliver and Company, and Cinderella. When worn out...pop in a video. It's an easy way to keep them occupied for an hour and a half at a time, and I haven't had a Disney weekend in a while.

 

[Hixski]

Will all of you stop making me feel old!!!??? You are missing the 80's and I am missing the 70's.

We are going to Sacramento in April to see some very dear friends of ours. They have 10 and 8 yr old girls. Those girls will be attached to us like glue from the minute we get there till the minute we go. When the oldest was young I used to tell her she was my best little buddy in the whole world. She STILL remembers that. I had to tell her younger sister when she was old enough that she was my best little buddy too. They think its funny now to argue who is the best little buddy. Crazy girls!!

Zima-cheryl: Your trip sounds wonderful. I am needing a vacation right now. At least April is not that far away.

Madd: We watched a street artist in Key West doing the same type of painting that you are showing there. It was fascinating to watch them work with spray cans and watch the painting unfold.

 

[Aunt Michelle]

You wanna know what makes me feel old? When I tell some of my young (19-21 year old) employees what life was like before cell phones. I was telling one girl that my first cell phone was what they called a bag phone - does anyone remember these? They were like mini-briefcases and the phone was an actual handset on a CORD attached to a battery in the bag. How did I ever text on it, she asks? And I tell her it used to cost $4 a minute to talk, and that my mom threatened me that someone had better be bleeding if I were to use the phone. She can't fathom it. And then when she complains about not being able to get on a "fast" computer in her college library to download sources for her papers, I tell her that we used the Dewey Decimal System to find books and magazines, that we had to pay a dime to put then on a copy machine. Gasp! And then I tell her the internet didn't exist til I was out of college. What? No internet? Lisa, you LIE, she says.

And then I go home, pluck those strange hairs that grow out of my chin, put on QVC, and go to bed. Sigh...

I wonder what they would say if I told them I didn't even have a cell phone until I was 30!

 

[Aunt Michelle]

Have you heard? There's a brand new dance...and it's called The Bird!

I miss the 80's.

Mozart - I miss the 80s too! This is one of the reasons why I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my XM Radio!

 

[Liisa]

You wanna know what makes me feel old? When I tell some of my young (19-21 year old) employees what life was like before cell phones. I was telling one girl that my first cell phone was what they called a bag phone - does anyone remember these?

Yup, that was my first phone too. I think I got to use it maybe twice - and only to call my parents for some "emergency" situation. We were NOT allowed to use it.

Hixski, I made a note of Squid lips to stop by while we are down at Vero Beach. Thanks for the suggestion. It looks exactly like the relaxing fun type of place we'd love to visit.

Madd, looks like DH won, no pup for us... this year anyway. My younger boy, Khabo has a luxating patella (a knee cap that slips every so often). We have an appt with an orthopedic vet. But having him bounce around with a puppy this year, could be bad. He needs more muscle to support the joint and DH and I figure there is a chance the orthopedic vet will recommend surgery. Too much stuff going on to think about bringing in a new guy.

So as you can imagine, I was a little downhearted about the whole thing. DH felt bad (esp. since he was relieved about the dog thing. He isn't quite ready). To make it up to me, he booked a Disney trip for our anniversary in June! This is going to be a good year - Mexico in May, Disney in June, Vero Beach in September.

Sam - EEEEEKK! I can't even imagine what I would have done if that whole thing had happened to me. Talk about a tenant nightmare!!! So glad it turned out ok in the end!

Liisa

 

[PhotobearSam]

Have you heard? There's a brand new dance...and it's called The Bird!

I miss the 80's.

That's my favourite part...
Our fashion sense was way off but the MUSIC was the BEST!!!

 

[maddhatir]

Madd, looks like DH won, no pup for us... this year anyway. My younger boy, Khabo has a luxating patella (a knee cap that slips every so often). We have an appt with an orthopedic vet. But having him bounce around with a puppy this year, could be bad. He needs more muscle to support the joint and DH and I figure there is a chance the orthopedic vet will recommend surgery. Too much stuff going on to think about bringing in a new guy.

I can recommend the doc I went to Maybe you can give Khabo- the Osteo Bi-Flex? My cousin gives it to her dog!

So as you can imagine, I was a little downhearted about the whole thing. DH felt bad (esp. since he was relieved about the dog thing. He isn't quite ready). To make it up to me, he booked a Disney trip for our anniversary in June! This is going to be a good year - Mexico in May, Disney in June, Vero Beach in September.

To your DH!

 

[plgrn]

In catching up on my e-mails I got the latest from Ill Will Press...

http://www.illwillpress.com/

Check out the cartoon for this week - too funny!
I love the part about kids in restaurants... Could say the same thing about kids on airplanes & in airports!

Be forewarned...this little squirrel cusses like a sailor in port!

DH could write that stuff! I called him in here to watch and he goes "Finally! Someone who understands me!"

 

[Liisa]

I can recommend the doc I went to Maybe you can give Khabo- the Osteo Bi-Flex? My cousin gives it to her dog!



To your DH!

It totally agree about DH! He won major brownie points for that one.

And Khabo is already on Cosequin - doggie equivalent for Osteo Bi-Flex. I can deal with one pill. We also have a holistic anti-inflammatory we give him if he has several episodes in a short time. He's still not as bad as my Yeti-bear - poor guys was on 14 pills a day (thyroid, seizure meds, and some vitamins). Had to have a pill box to keep them straight. I guess I'll be ready to care for my parents when they get old... the dogs have been training me!