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

[HollyTyler]

What with the massage and the champagne you will be well relaxed!!!

Oh yes.....I think we all could use a massage right about now!

 

[HollyTyler]

That is great if you can use only two and have it work, it took me about two years of suffering to find the right mix and be able to function, we will have to compare notes sometime. Get well.

Sean

Well, I hope my luck continues in that regard. I've only had to use it twice so far, and each time was right at bedtime, so maybe the going to bed part also helped the med along. Don't know.

 

[MrsMork]

The weather is a worry - we will be in Seattle next Saturday!!!! Should we bring the winter woolies?????

YES!! We had snow on the ground here today also. It is COLD!

 

[lillygator]

snow? Wow the weather is crazy! We swam this afternoon!

 

[HollyTyler]

Packing! Okay, I have to get the suitcases out.

Funny story about packing. Last weekend when Tyler's dad brought him home, Tyler was excited to see that I had brought down his suitcase from the attic (he'd been bugging me forever to do this). Without even saying goodbye to his dad, he ran into his room and started grabbing stuff to pack. His 2nd trip to his room, he came back out with a WHOLE DRAWER and proceeded to dump his underwear drawer into the suitcase. His dad and I just looked at each other like Tyler had completely gone off the deep end. He said, "Son, I don't think you need to pack yet. You can pack the night before you leave." I looked at his dad and said, "THANK YOU!" At least packing is one thing his dad and I agree on!

So after Tyler had packed every single short sleeve shirt he owns, I reminded him that he does need to still wear CLOTHES here before we go on vacation. I finally got him to understand that he can pack everything we won't be needing until the cruise, so he packed all his shorts & swimsuits, a few t-shirts (more to be added later), 2 lanyards, and a hat.

I realized his suitcase is too small for 2 weeks, so I bought him a 3 piece set from Wal-mart this weekend. It's black and has skulls & crossbones all over it. VERY piratey and super cool! Still small, but just right for his stuff. So today when he came home, he had to reorganize and pack MORE stuff! The new set was a small rolling suitcase, a matching duffel (will be his carryon), and a matching toiletry bag. He found an extra toothbrush, extra tube of toothpaste, and floss, and put that in the toiletry bag. He's allowing me to add my stuff to that bag when it's time for me to pack since he knows he doesn't have enough stuff to fill that one. And to stay in the spirit of things, while sleeping now, he's cuddling a giant Mickey Mouse. Very funny!

 

[mishoe01]

If it is....there were quite a few, but if you need me to buy it before you get here let me know.

If that's not the right one....then there wasn't anything else.

 

[txtwins2000]

YES!! We had snow on the ground here today also. It is COLD!

Still snowing here in Central OR! It's been snowing lightly on and off all day! And sadly it's expected through Monday!!! Yuck! Warm weather here we come!!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Thank you to everybody who said kind & supportive things after I last thanked others. Just not up to replying to each individual post. Sorry.

Bummer about all of you who have snow. Yuck! Tyler got to wear shorts today, it was so warm! I think we were 74 again. Don't know, didn't go out until I picked him up, but his stepmom told me it was nice all day. She took him to a classmate's birthday party because Tyler's dad was gone all day fishing. I told her to let him know that really makes Tyler feel sad when his dad goes fishing without him. She said, "But it's a lot of work to get everything loaded up, haul the boat to the water, dump it in the water, and then after an hour Tyler's tired of being cooped up on the boat and is ready to go home." I told her, "yeah, so what. It's worth it for how much he loves fishing with dad. And then his dad can spend the whole next day fishing when Tyler's gone." Whatever.

 

[mishoe01]

Mickey is laying down & resting up against tree.

closeup

 

[EllaEnchanted]

It was a good productive day today. The fishgift list is half done, the packing is now half done.....just gotta try a few dresses on tomorrow so I know what I'm taking. THE DINING ROOM TABLE is all cleared off and the vacuuming is done. We are making progress. It was a good day.

 

[HollyTyler]

Hey, if anybody happens to be at WDW soon, even if it's one of you people visiting there just before the cruise, can I ask a favor? If you're near the fire station store in MK (I think it's near the entrance), and if you have time, would you mind picking up a Mickey firefighter badge with Tyler's name on it if they still sell them please? If anybody's willing to look, please PM me and I'll paypal you some money ahead of time. We got one when we went 3 years ago and he wears it on his firefighter outfit. The guys at all the fire stations just love it! Well, it finally got lost and he's pretty sad. I have no idea if DL has the same things for sale, so I guess the same goes for anybody visiting DL too.

Please and thanks!

 

[mishoe01]

It was a good productive day today. The fishgift list is half done, the packing is now half done.....just gotta try a few dresses on tomorrow so I know what I'm taking. THE DINING ROOM TABLE is all cleared off and the vaccuming is done. We are making progress. It was a good day.

Way to go Deb!

Me - I did nothing except play on the DIS today and went to DTD. Didn't do the laundry I was planning on doing nor any picking up. I did start my clothes list though (of what I plan to wear).

No packages at all today....very disappointing. Wanted atleast some of the shirts or shorts I ordered to come in. Oh well.

Am going to try to print out some door magnets tonight - we'll see how they turn out.

Am going to Celebration tomorrow w/ Will & Mickey - there's some sort of car show and something having to do with PIE!! I hope we get to eat some and not just observe.

 

[mishoe01]

Hey, if anybody happens to be at WDW soon, even if it's one of you people visiting there just before the cruise, can I ask a favor? If you're near the fire station store in MK (I think it's near the entrance), and if you have time, would you mind picking up a Mickey firefighter badge with Tyler's name on it if they still sell them please? If anybody's willing to look, please PM me and I'll paypal you some money ahead of time. We got one when we went 3 years ago and he wears it on his firefighter outfit. The guys at all the fire stations just love it! Well, it finally got lost and he's pretty sad. I have no idea if DL has the same things for sale, so I guess the same goes for anybody visiting DL too.

Please and thanks!

I can definately do it I didn't even know that they had those. THat's cool.

BTW - I liked that story that you posted about the suitcase & Tyler with his packing. I could just picture him doing it

Remember - we're always here for you

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Holly, when Tyler has a meltdown again.....you do the only thing a mother can and that is to kiss him and hug him and tell him that you love him no matter what and that tomorrow will be a better day. That's it. You can't do any more than that......and that alone will make a world of difference to him.

For yourself, it's understandable that you feel the way you do because of your circumstances. Get help. Recognize it and talk to your doctor about it. Fix you, Fix Tyler. It will get better again.

.....Then there's this cruise that we're all going on together in three weeks. We'll be able to hug for real and support each other in person.....while drinking umbrella drinks......and having some fun too.

Hugs till then.....

 

[HollyTyler]

I can definately do it I didn't even know that they had those. THat's cool.

BTW - I liked that story that you posted about the suitcase & Tyler with his packing. I could just picture him doing it

Remember - we're always here for you

Thanks Monica! Well, I don't know if they still sell them because it was 3 years ago. At that time I think it was $6, so if they have them they might be a little more. But if you do happen to see one, please let me know and I'll send you money....or I can bring onboard, whichever you prefer. If you need it beforehand, that's fine too...paypal is a wonderful thing! Thank you so much! It's very cute because it's metal and looks just like a real fire badge, but has Mickey on it and I think it says Disney fire department or something like that, and they have just about every name under the sun to choose from. THANK YOU!

Yeah, he was funny about packing. I truly believe he's fully packed, except a couple outfits for formal nights and his pirate outfit. Heck, if he could, I'll bet he'd leave without me already!

 

[fourmcds]

Are you in Seattle? My one of my first cousins lives in Seattle.

If I had known I would have sent you a care package. There are several "Jewish" supermarkets here in Chicago, and now one of the chains, Jewel (up in Evanston for you Chicago savvy people) has a HUGE kosher section. Sukie and (and everyone I know) call it the "Jewish Jewel."

They had a TON of passover stuff. That's where I bought the handmade matzo. I never thought I see handmade matzo in a chain supermarket.

I had to tear myself out of the supermarket. Usually I deal very well with food, but this is one holiday where the emotional/food association are just too strong.

Monday night, the 2nd seder night is also the anniversary (Yahrzeit) of my brother's death in 1972. So passover is very bittersweet for me. Very fond memories coupled with tragic ones.

There I go rambling again.

I live south of seattle, so not a very big metropolis area for ethnic purchases. We might head to Bellevue tomorrow and I'll pick up some then. I have never seen handmade matzo either.

Sorry about your brother....

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Way to go Deb!

Me - I did nothing except play on the DIS today and went to DTD. Didn't do the laundry I was planning on doing nor any picking up. I did start my clothes list though (of what I plan to wear).

No packages at all today....very disappointing. Wanted atleast some of the shirts or shorts I ordered to come in. Oh well.

Am going to try to print out some door magnets tonight - we'll see how they turn out.

Am going to Celebration tomorrow w/ Will & Mickey - there's some sort of car show and something having to do with PIE!! I hope we get to eat some and not just observe.

What a nice weekend Monica. It's busy and fun and a little productive. Making that list before packing sure helps. I need to do that too before I finish the packing.....great idea.

We've only got one magnet and two more tee shirts to do and then we're done with all that.

Celebration sounds like it's going to be a fun time. I hope you and Will and Mickey enjoy it! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly, when Tyler has a meltdown again.....you do the only thing a mother can and that is to kiss him and hug him and tell him that you love him no matter what and that tomorrow will be a better day. That's it. You can't do any more than that......and that alone will make a world of difference to him.

For yourself, it's understandable that you feel the way you do because of your circumstances. Get help. Recognize it and talk to your doctor about it. Fix you, Fix Tyler. It will get better again.

.....Then there's this cruise that we're all going on together in three weeks. We'll be able to hug for real and support each other in person.....while drinking umbrella drinks......and having some fun too.

Hugs till then.....

Thanks Deb. You know something? He was very happy when he saw his tent set up in his bedroom with all the stuffed animals & pillows & blankets because he remembers what the OT told me about that. He asked me, "Oh, is that so I can go hide in there when I can't keep myself in control?" I told him yup, as long as he's willing to try and will let me suggest to him to go there to calm down. The OT says it will help calm him when he gets sensory overload and has a meltdown, so we'll see. Looks comfy and sounds good.

 

[fourmcds]

The weather is a worry - we will be in Seattle next Saturday!!!! Should we bring the winter woolies?????

Normally I would say no, it won't be that bad...but YUCK, it has been horrible. Here is what they are saying for next weeked as of today, so it actually doesn't look like woolie weather.....
Fri
Apr 25 Few Showers 56°F

Sat
Apr 26 Mostly Sunny 57°F

Sun
Apr 27 Partly Cloudy 60°F

Mon
Apr 28 AM Clouds / PM Sun 57°F

 

[lillygator]

boring night tonight. John is flipping between the Rays game and cops!