May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 2

[HollyTyler]

I LOVE this idea, will we all fit out on the secret deck on 7? It would be a great photo op place....I'm sure we could all squish in and do it! Anyone else like this photo idea? Should we do it here? We could all wear our lime green colored shirts.

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! That is, if we'd all fit. Good thing we all love each other and can squeeze close!

 

[HollyTyler]

I just want to take a minute and thank everyone for their positive and kind wishes for me and John with our not smoking. Yesterday I had a hard time with it....after taking Ray to the moseleum I felt stressed and really really wanted to reach for a cigarette....since I was already out and about, it would have been easy to stop and pick up a pack. BUT I went home and had my cheerios and read all of your well wishes and support and I was able to overcome it. I just want you to know how important you all are in this process and why this time is going to be successful unlike other times. It's because of you all.....I just don't want to disappoint anyone here and that keeps me honest. Thanks everyone. Your support means the difference of my being a smoker or being a non-smoker. I couldn't do it without all of you and especially Angie. Thanks so much.

 

[lillygator]

2/10 is 90 days out.

 

[HollyTyler]

Hope he has a great day. Looking forward to hearing what presents he has.

Yeah, we've all been in suspense too! And I'll probably be the last one to find out since it takes me forever to catch up here lately.

 

[lillygator]

I think Samantha's tooth will be coming out this weekend....it is hanging! I guess I need to get some cash or DD's ready.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly - at least you know something now. Are they going to give him any medication or anything? (I am not sure if these are medicated things or not)

Well, psychologists try to work on behavior modification first. They don't prescribe drugs, but since the things he's doing are so severe and keep getting worse, she strongly recommends meds before 1st grade before he starts getting teased. But his dad is against meds, so we have to work on him. He was very surprised that she recommended that route (we'd have to get prescriptions through his pediatrician), but since he knows quite a few people who have had great success with this doc, I suspect he'll open up to the idea. She wants to continue her evaluation next week (and will meet with Tyler that day too) and then the following week she'll discuss strategy, whether that be behavior or meds. Meds would also include behavioral therapy because he'll need to learn different coping mechanisms.

 

[lillygator]

hope it all continues to go smoothly Holly.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly, what a great thing to finally have a diagnosis. DGSon Kris has ADHD and he's been on meds for it since he was little. I don't care what anyone says about meds for an illness for a child not being a good thing. I disagree. I think it depends on whether the kid really needs it or not. It can change the quality of their lives. Don't you want to give them that opportunity? I can tell within 5 mins of being with Kris whether he took his meds or not. I like him a lot better when he takes them.

I don't know much about the OCD except what it is by name. I don't know if meds can help, but I'm sure the psyche visits will.

Thank goodness we have made some progress with our Tyler, knowing is half the battle, now we can proceed to correct.....and thank every goodness it is something we can fix and not something overly serious.

Have a great night out tonight Holly. Can't wait to hear about the stepmom sitting in the waiting room.......keep us posted.

Well, the doc told us that OCD is just biology and meds work well for that. I guess it's anxiety related, so they prescribe anti-anxiety drugs for that. She says that since it's getting worse, it will likely continue to get worse until it reaches the point where it takes us an extra 1/2 hour to get out the door in the morning because he has to turn the light switch on and off 50 times or whatever activity he ends up switching to at that point. I'm 100% for doing whatever it takes to help him have a more normal life so kids aren't calling him crazy and he's not getting in trouble all the time for things he doesn't seem able to control. Unfortunately, I have to hope his dad reaches that point very quickly. I suspect he will because he was so shocked at what she said.

 

[HollyTyler]

Ok, huge sibling rivarly thing going on...my eldest went to the Sharks game and insisting on getting his photo taken to try to get fan of the game. As some might remember, my other son, Jack, got his photo and won fan of the month in November. Anyway, my oldest son was selected for fan of the game in December!! Arg, so now I have to vote for him of course, but if he wins fan of the month, he would then be competing against his brother for fan of the year!!! What a mess...anyway, here is the link if anyone is interested in checking it out and supporting such an OPEN display of sibling rivalry...rather embarressing I say!! He is Owen - they have him from Mountain View because that is where I work. Voting ends tomorrow. http://sharks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=349073

OK...I voted for Owen!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! That is, if we'd all fit. Good thing we all love each other and can squeeze close!

OK THEN if there are no objections, let's do it on the secret deck on 7 at 2:30 pm - right after lunch - on our first sea day - Monday May 12th.

We need to do it after our day at CC so we can all get some color in our faces, we don't want to look like winter yuck!

If this is not a good idea for any reason, please speak up now......or forever.....you know how it goes.

If it's good for everyone, we'll put it in the mini navigator that seaulater is doing and everyone gets one....also the master dis list is going to be in the mini navigator.....so everyone will be well equipped and well informed.

V....no excuses now......I heard how you missed a DIS photo in the past.....we want to see your family's smiling faces in our picture......so you have to be there!

YEA, I'm getting excited......making all the final plans to get this boat out of the harbor and into the canal........with all of you!

 

[milestogo]

Well guys, we've decided to make the final deposit on the trip and commit to going!!!! We bought our one way tickets yesterday and are ready to jump onboard.

I noticed several posts about smoking, we are the drug guys. Miles To Go is our company for drug prevention education in California. I'd be happy to help with any support I can, I'm known as the smoking nazi and have helped stop many from starting and many to stop.

A little about us: There are 3 of us, Jonathan (DH), Kelly (Me), and Zoe (DD4, will be 5.) We are drug prevention lecturers and speakers - sounds boring, but we've blended science with humor to teach in a really fun way. We live a few miles from DL and went on the B2B 25 day Med cruise last year

We are looking forward to this cruise because it is so much less rushed than the last one. We were exhausted when we finished that one. I'm trying to finish my Ph.D (I specialize in developmental and cognitive behavior and several other interests that I'd be happy to talk to anyone about later), so I plan to get some good reading done on this cruise. I can't wait to find out which movies will be onboard as well. My DH plans to do nothing but read.

We're really excited and feel a little more set now. Have a good day everyone.

 

[lillygator]

I had totally forgotten about it...I only realized when we went up to the one pool bar and saw everyone just leaving!!

 

[lillygator]

Well guys, we've decided to make the final deposit on the trip and commit to going!!!! We bought our one way tickets yesterday and are ready to jump onboard.

I noticed several posts about smoking, we are the drug guys. Miles To Go is our company for drug prevention education in California. I'd be happy to help with any support I can, I'm known as the smoking nazi and have helped stop many from starting and many to stop.

A little about us: There are 3 of us, Jonathan (DH), Kelly (Me), and Zoe (DD4, will be 5.) We are drug prevention lecturers and speakers - sounds boring, but we've blended science with humor to teach in a really fun way. We live a few miles from DL and went on the B2B 25 day Med cruise last year

We are looking forward to this cruise because it is so much less rushed than the last one. We were exhausted when we finished that one. I'm trying to finish my Ph.D (I specialize in developmental and cognitive behavior and several other interests that I'd be happy to talk to anyone about later), so I plan to get some good reading done on this cruise. I can't wait to find out which movies will be onboard as well. My DH plans to do nothing but read.

We're really excited and feel a little more set now. Have a good day everyone.

yeah!!
My DD - Samantha is 5 as well. I am sure they will meet up in the clubs at some point.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

OK...I voted for Owen!

I voted for Owen too!

 

[lillygator]

anyone got exciting plans for the weekend? Nothing here...the usual - cleaning. Seems our 80 degree weather will be getting a bit cooler. The girls - and John all went in the pool last night, while I sat poolside finishing the Pact. Not sure if we'll be able to do that tonight!

 

[HollyTyler]

I just did another 2 mins. on the treadmill, I think that will be enough for me for today.....I feel like putty and I'm breathing hard. That's a good thing right. I think this weekend we're going to finish the room move and set up my studio so I'll be able to do the treadmill and the ballet barre. Those 2 more sizes are going to happen even if I have to kill myself trying. I have 2 beautiful dresses two sizes too small. What motivation.

Oh, btw, I got on the scale again today.....after only four days.....I lost another 2 lbs. I'm psyched. I keep weighing myself because I'm 2 lbs. away from a hugh milestone.....next week I'll make it. When I hit those 2 more lbs. I'll only be another 25-30lbs. before I'll be able to fit into my dresses. I'm feeling good about it and going for it.

WAY TO GO DEB!!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I had totally forgotten about it...I only realized when we went up to the one pool bar and saw everyone just leaving!!

You're totally forgiven.....we'll just have to remind you on the morning of or something......we'll come and find you at lunch and say, V....don't forget pictures today! Ha Ha Ha!

I think it's hard to do on the first day because there's so many things going on......it gets crazy. I would rather do it on a sea day when everyone is relaxed and mellow.....no pressure.

......but that's just my opinion......what does everyone else want to do?

 

[fourmcds]

Going soon down to Worcestershire for a weekend in the country with our friends. Be back on Sunday evening, so be good!

Have a great time Marilyn!

 

[fourmcds]

I won't go into all the details, but I am just worn out. Frank has been moved to another hospital. I just hope he will someday get better.

Lisa..... this has been a very long and difficult road for you with Frank. I hope the move means he is doing better.

 

[HollyTyler]

When I read this it reminded me of a friend I was on a diving trip with. I commented on the cute shirt she was wearing and she laughed and said she bought it at the thrift store, for the trip. Her travel strategy was that she didn't bring ANY new or nice clothes on a trip. She brought all her old underwear and things from the thrift store/old stuff and then left it all behind when she went home.

Oh, I'm sure I mentioned this before, but it's still worth another good laugh: On my last cruise (the only one I took without Tyler) in January '07, I did just that. Later that evening, after dinner I returned to our room to find ALL my underwear from the garbage can in a pile on my bed! Apparently the room steward thought I made a mistake or something!