May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 12

[scottishwee35]

We're very blessed with the fantastic people on this cruise thread.

yes

Can't add it to page 1 but here you go...

http://www.printfection.com/panama/Tink-and-Wording-on-Front/_s_168941

That what I am going to saying it as I order 4 tee shirts for my kids from them.

I just looked at Pj's calendar and realized something....

It's now on Aruba day at 4pm (right?)

Looking just at the shorex that I booked myself (and I now know others are on too )....I won't be back until about 445p. How long is the room going to be ours??? I don't want to miss it!

HELP!!!

Monica

I am sorry I start laughing

As it was wrong date I see Deb posted her recently that it is on 15th May day after Aruba.

Relax

Scottishwee35

 

[taysmom]

Holly...you're just letting other stuff go because you are concentrating on tylers medical and school issues. It's natural to drop one side because we're focused on a bigger problem. Don't beat yourself up..try to master 1 room or 1 table or 1 shelf each week before the cruise. If you don't complete that task...it's too little to beat yourself up over and if you do, it'll inspire you to carry on...

Now I am off to listen to my own words and clean off the dining room table....

 

[scottishwee35]

Guy should be charged with murdering a police officer.

I thought he killed the police dog?

Anyway, forgot tell you

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY"

$275 in 3 hours! Now what can I spend it on?

wow, I should be there and sell my lots of stuff, I leave it until after Cruise.

Have a great Passover. Sorry to hear Sukie is sick. Hope he gets better soon. Sorry you have to miss your seder.



Holly,

I kept my house clean until I came down with depression. Then, like you, I couldn't get motivated and the house just got worse and worse which just made my depression worse. Now that I am feeling more in control I am hoping that I can get motivated again. Anyway, with everything you have on your plate, your house is a minor thing. Don't let it bring you down. It will always be there when everything else is taken care of. And don't feel bad about ranting here, everyone is more than willing to listen. From experience with the thread, it helps to be able to let it out.

Carol

true, better get out of your chest, make you feel better than keep all inside.

Holly, don't beat yourself up about it. Just clean up one space and then feel good about it. If you can't donate it, throw it out. I saw how hard it was to donate things when we cleaned mom's house out. It wasn't worth it. My house looks like yours sounds, especially since we cleaned out mom's house. Now I have some of her stuff in storage and some all over my house. I still have all her stuff from the funeral laying out. I can't get rid of it and I don't know where to put it. So you are not alone!

Today my goal is to clean off the dining room table so that we can do a sit down dinner next weekend for Greek Easter. At least I'll have one cleaned space and it will make me feel better.

I agreed with you.

Holly,

I am not houseproud cleaner, no matter, how you think. But I think my house is clean enough as far I cleaned out as 8 black bags of kids clothes last month

My house still mess over 8 black bags and try to throw it out half half sell to Ebay!!

I cleaned kitchen table then piles of paper, and rubbish there so I cleaned today throw the paper out and I know it wont last long. Next week piles again. Ah, who care as it is my house.

Now my house will be mess after sort out clothes for Cruise - who cares me.

Please don't get you down and good for you to speak out maybe you will feel a bit better soon. Everybody have up and down due to hormane balance.

I have been bad today, i ate humburger and flake, I should eat heathly foods but I am bored today. Also same yesterday, I ate bad well. My diet is yo yo. Along I am happy.

Scottishwee35

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly,

I kept my house clean until I came down with depression. Then, like you, I couldn't get motivated and the house just got worse and worse which just made my depression worse. Now that I am feeling more in control I am hoping that I can get motivated again. Anyway, with everything you have on your plate, your house is a minor thing. Don't let it bring you down. It will always be there when everything else is taken care of. And don't feel bad about ranting here, everyone is more than willing to listen. From experience with the thread, it helps to be able to let it out.

Carol

Thanks Carol.

 

[granmaz]

Holly,

I kept my house clean until I came down with depression. Then, like you, I couldn't get motivated and the house just got worse and worse which just made my depression worse. Now that I am feeling more in control I am hoping that I can get motivated again. Anyway, with everything you have on your plate, your house is a minor thing. Don't let it bring you down. It will always be there when everything else is taken care of. And don't feel bad about ranting here, everyone is more than willing to listen. From experience with the thread, it helps to be able to let it out.

Carol

That is all so true Carol. I'm glad you are feeling much better now. It does take time with ups and downs along the way.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly...you're just letting other stuff go because you are concentrating on tylers medical and school issues. It's natural to drop one side because we're focused on a bigger problem. Don't beat yourself up..try to master 1 room or 1 table or 1 shelf each week before the cruise. If you don't complete that task...it's too little to beat yourself up over and if you do, it'll inspire you to carry on...

Now I am off to listen to my own words and clean off the dining room table....

Thanks Steph. I'm pretty sure what I'll start with is try to dump things into boxes, stuff that I'm definitely getting rid of, and haul the boxes into the garage until I can figure out a way to dispose of all. Then that will gradually get things out of the house. At least that's a start.

 

[scottishwee35]

CQUICK

Forgive me for tell you no more photo of snake.

I dont mean to upset you.

I know that snake is in everywhere.

My husband told me that it is your hobbie and you like snake, I don't

I see his point of view.

I understand that you was so proud of it.

I am sorry for saying that. Forgive me

Scottishwee35

 

[gaylean93]

Didn't your daughter sleep through the whole thing? I remember someone's daughter sleeping through dinner. Lori (mom two 2 princesses) was also across us, next to you. Bubba/Venetia and Lisa/Darrell were at the end of the table. Boy, my memory's not too bad after all....

Brooke slept the whole time. We went to Disneyland all day but we will not being doing that today. I didn't know who I sat next to really because I hadn't been talking to you guys that long. People would tell me their screen names and that didn't help either. It will be better this time.

 

[CruzDirectorKaren]

Just wanted to say "Hi" and sorry we are going to miss the Dis Meet tonight at DTD. Too much going on here , taking care of my parents, getting ready for a yard sale next weekend (as long as it doesn't snow), working with the new puppy, making sure my Mary Kay clients have enough products so they don't run out while I am gone, lots of trips to the post office (feels like twice a day), DD having a party this week at school, getting 220 makeup bags ready for the dance recital, doing the household chores and most importantly PACKING FOR OUR CRUISE!!!! I already have one full suitcase and a half of another one packed. It might have to come down to creative packing by Karen and Alex.. Also I have forgotten all the birthdays this month in our family so I am going to have to send belated ones again. I did this last year just before the back to back TA and Med cruise. I got all the mother's day stuff covered and packed. I ordered another vest and tie for DH last night. Can't find the pirate costumes, got to figure out that one ASAP! Then I I come online to read the thread and everytime I change pages I get signed out, very frustrating! I will have DH look into that so it doesn't send me over the top... We leave for FL in 18 days, 18 days OK nervouse breakdown coming soon, Thank you for letting me vent! I feel better now. OK back to reading the thread and everything else up above.

 

[HollyTyler]

true, better get out of your chest, make you feel better than keep all inside.

I agreed with you.

Holly,

I am not houseproud cleaner, no matter, how you think. But I think my house is clean enough as far I cleaned out as 8 black bags of kids clothes last month

My house still mess over 8 black bags and try to throw it out half half sell to Ebay!!

I cleaned kitchen table then piles of paper, and rubbish there so I cleaned today throw the paper out and I know it wont last long. Next week piles again. Ah, who care as it is my house.

Now my house will be mess after sort out clothes for Cruise - who cares me.

Please don't get you down and good for you to speak out maybe you will feel a bit better soon. Everybody have up and down due to hormane balance.

I have been bad today, i ate humburger and flake, I should eat heathly foods but I am bored today. Also same yesterday, I ate bad well. My diet is yo yo. Along I am happy.

Scottishwee35

Thanks Deborah. This is just the tip of the iceburg. Lots of other stuff going on that I won't post here, but I've had 2 friends tell me they suspect depression. Just trying to cope and will try to talk to doctors soon.

 

[gaylean93]

Unfortunately, we are unable to attend tomorrow's DISmeet, as we are attending a dear friend's father's funeral. (I informed edna mode early in the week, but she has been extremely busy.)

We will miss seeing everyone, especially those in our seating group whom we met last year (Lisa, DH, DS, DS, Bubba, Venetia). Perhaps Liserann can take over the Woody group.

BTW, today I went to five cooking demonstrations at the DCA Food and Wine festival, and they exceeded my expectations! (We've been to the Epcot F&W festival twice.)

Tasted generous portions of Carmelized French Toast, Rosemary Chicken, Monte Cristo sandwich, Potatoes au Gratin from Club 33, and many more. Highly recommended. Arrive ~30 to 45 minutes early to get a seating number.

We will miss all attending the DISmeet. Have a great time. See you onboard!

Woody

I am behind, I know, but I wanted to let everyone know that we will have a small table because my sister cancelled as well. Her son woke up with a fever and she is worried about having him in the cold. Sorry guys.

 

[scottishwee35]

Holly

I am sorry to hear that you have a depression and I hope you feel better soon

Scottishwee35

 

[cquick]

CQUICK

Forgive me for tell you no more photo of snake.

I dont mean to upset you.

I know that snake is in everywhere.

My husband told me that it is your hobbie and you like snake, I don't

I see his point of view.

I understand that you was so proud of it.

I am sorry for saying that. Forgive me

Scottishwee35

OH MY GOODNESS!
DID I MISS SOMETHING?
DID I SAY I WAS UPSET?
DID I SAY THAT SNAKES ARE MY HOBBY?

Don't worry, I only showed the picture of me and the snake because I went to a rescued animal farm, with my 80 year old mother and my 77 year old aunt. They dared me to hold the snake. They wouldn't do it but everyone else was, so......I did and I thought the picture was funny!

Please don't apologize! I must not have seen the comment about "no snakes".

Just a funny photo, and I don't care who sees it!

love Connie

 

[Mom323]

Another drive by posting from me. My DMIL will be leaving tomorrow and I'll be playing DIS catch up.

Three more weeks!!!!! Still no documents here in Maryland.

 

[taysmom]

I am behind, I know, but I wanted to let everyone know that we will have a small table because my sister cancelled as well. Her son woke up with a fever and she is worried about having him in the cold. Sorry guys.

It's really cause you want a spot for me and nan...just in case

 

[HollyTyler]

Looking forward to picking Tyler up in a few hours. Hoping he's in better spirits. I didn't mention this because it made me too sad, but last time I was with Tyler, on the way to his dad's house on Wednesday, he had sort of a breakdown. He's been pretty testy for a week or so and I was a bit angry with him for being very disrespectful. He apologized for something he'd said and was silent for a while. Then, he just started crying and while sobbing, he told me he's so tired of always being in trouble with everybody at school and both homes. He says he tries so hard and still is always in trouble and says he just can't take KAP anymore. KAP is the morning program called Kindergarten Activities Program that he goes to before lunch and afternoon kindergarten. He told me he can't handle everybody being mad at him anymore and doesn't know what to do about it.

It was absolutely heartbreaking and I actually ended up crying after I dropped him off. He wasn't crying in a bratty way, he was just sobbing out of frustration. It was horrible to see somebody so young be so sad and down on himself. Heartbreaking. I just reminded him that we're not mad at him but that it does get frustrating for us too just like it does him, and that everybody (family, teachers, doctors) are still trying to work out what would be best to help him. I feel so helpless to see him so sad.

I know every parent has problems with their kids, and I don't mean to make it sound like he's the only kid with issues, but that's just way too much sadness for a 5 year old to carry. Took me forever to type this because it made me cry all over again.

 

[granmaz]

Looking forward to picking Tyler up in a few hours. Hoping he's in better spirits. I didn't mention this because it made me too sad, but last time I was with Tyler, on the way to his dad's house on Wednesday, he had sort of a breakdown. He's been pretty testy for a week or so and I was a bit angry with him for being very disrespectful. He apologized for something he'd said and was silent for a while. Then, he just started crying and while sobbing, he told me he's so tired of always being in trouble with everybody at school and both homes. He says he tries so hard and still is always in trouble and says he just can't take KAP anymore. KAP is the morning program called Kindergarten Activities Program that he goes to before lunch and afternoon kindergarten. He told me he can't handle everybody being mad at him anymore and doesn't know what to do about it.

It was absolutely heartbreaking and I actually ended up crying after I dropped him off. He wasn't crying in a bratty way, he was just sobbing out of frustration. It was horrible to see somebody so young be so sad and down on himself. Heartbreaking. I just reminded him that we're not mad at him but that it does get frustrating for us too just like it does him, and that everybody (family, teachers, doctors) are still trying to work out what would be best to help him. I feel so helpless to see him so sad.

I know every parent has problems with their kids, and I don't mean to make it sound like he's the only kid with issues, but that's just way too much sadness for a 5 year old to carry. Took me forever to type this because it made me cry all over again.

Oh Holly, this moved me too. It must be so hard for you all. Perhaps when he begins the meds things will improve for him.

 

[cquick]

Looking forward to picking Tyler up in a few hours. Hoping he's in better spirits.
I know every parent has problems with their kids, and I don't mean to make it sound like he's the only kid with issues, but that's just way too much sadness for a 5 year old to carry. Took me forever to type this because it made me cry all over again.

OH< sweetie>, He's come along so far! Just to have him realize that he has "issues" is a milestone! That means he is trying and he knows that it's sometimes out of his control!

How many 5 year olds have to deal with that? He sounds very intuitive.

He tries so hard, he needs a break! I know! A cruise! Lets take him on a cruise through the Panama Canal! Lets have his picture taken with Mickey Mouse! Let let him eat out every day!

See you soon, you are doing a fantastic job. Just let him know he has lots of friends to support him!

Connie

 

[granmaz]

Yes, a Panama Canal cruise - just the ticket!!!

 

[taysmom]

And unfortunately alot of parents will tell their children to avoid "those" kids. Which makes the problem worse. Saying things like I can't play with you...or even worse he gets labeled the problem kid and always blamed even if he was not the instigator. I would schedule a meeting with you and the lead teacher in the KAP program and discuss his feelings w/o him present, then have one with him and let HIM express his feeling in a safe and positive manner. I've been working at a school for 12 years and unfortnately, this is a common problem. With you working there is no way around him going to KAP or any extended care program, so you need to work with him to get him to understand that it's not possible for you to stay home with him. There is no reason for you to feel guilty about this either, many people incuding married ones have to have both parents work. Are you working full time now? If no, maybe spend an hour in the morning with him to see whats going on, how he interacts etc. IF you can do it w/o his knowledge that would be even better. We've had parents come in the lunchroom to witness their childs behavior..it was very enlightning to them. Are there cues when tyler is about to act out? Did you ever get him any OT toys..squishy balls, chew items? You need to get this going now while he's young so he can have a successful and productive educational experience. On the plus side (depends how you look at it) if he is getting worse at his school over the next year or so, there is always his dads local school. You have enough information to be proactive with them well in advance of his attendance to set up programs and IEP's for his benefit and in tylers mind..moving to a new school might be a clean slate for him. Hopefully as he gets older and with lots of medical assistance he'll be able to manage himself better...know his own "cues" etc. IMHO....